Local library events
Storytimes and kids' library events near FOREST HILLS BRANCH from the public library calendar.
4400 GREENSBURG PIKE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221
Upcoming events
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
4400 Greensburg Pk, Forest Hills, PA, 15221, US
Our weekly all-ages storytimes happen every Monday at CCM Edgewood and every Thursday at CCM Forest Hills. Storytime is a great chance for children and caregivers to build early literacy skills and connect with other local families in the library’s friendly, welcoming environment. Join us for stories, songs, dancing, and fun!
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
1 Pennwood Ave, Edgewood, PA, 15218, US
Join us at the library for a summer of tinkering, building, engineering, and imagination! Each week we’ll have a new project, technique, or theme to build on. For 5-8 year olds. Please register for each session you'll attend individually.
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
1 Pennwood Ave, Edgewood, PA, 15218, US
The chicks are coming! The chicks are coming! Stop by the children’s room for a small group visit with one of our chicks. We’ll learn about animal safety and development as we watch our chicks grow. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
2300 William Penn Highway, Pittsburgh, PA, 15235, US
Sing, dance, and play with the library at this special storytime for movers and shakers! We’ll share interactive stories, experiment with instruments and sounds, and move our bodies with props like scarves and parachutes. This program is best for children ages 18 months to 5 years old and their caregivers. Come ready to rock and roll at the Churchill Borough building’s Yagle Community Room!
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
1 Pennwood Ave, Edgewood, PA, 15218, US
Mahjong players of all ages and abilities are welcome!
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
1 Pennwood Ave, Edgewood, PA, 15218, US
The chicks are coming! The chicks are coming! Stop by the children’s room for a small group visit with one of our chicks. We’ll learn about animal safety and development as we watch our chicks grow. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
4400 Greensburg Pk, Forest Hills, PA, 15221, US
Learn the basics of canning, the best practices for safely drying foods, and how to preserve food at home during this information workshop by Penn State. This event will explain the scientific principles behind modern home food preservation methods while dispelling common myths and outdated practices. - The basics of using a pressure canner based on current USDA canning guidelines for canning low acid foods such as vegetables and meat - How a pressure canner works and canning safety - The basics of using a water bath or atmospheric steam canner for canning high acid foods such as fruits, tomatoes, pickles, salsa, jam, and jelly - The latest canning recommendations based on USDA canning guidelines, including acidifying tomatoes and the use of salt and sugar - Best practices for ensuring quality frozen food, such as deactivation of enzymes through blanching - Best practices for drying foods safely and troubleshooting problems when drying foods Space is limited – pre-registration is required.
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
1 Pennwood Ave, Edgewood, PA, 15218, US
The chicks are coming! The chicks are coming! Stop by the children’s room for a small group visit with one of our chicks. We’ll learn about animal safety and development as we watch our chicks grow. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
1 Pennwood Ave, Edgewood, PA, 15218, US
Our weekly all-ages storytimes happen every Monday at CCM Edgewood and every Thursday at CCM Forest Hills. Storytime is a great chance for children and caregivers to build early literacy skills and connect with other local families in the library’s friendly, welcoming environment. Join us for stories, songs, dancing, and fun!
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
1 Pennwood Ave, Edgewood, PA, 15218, US
The chicks are coming! The chicks are coming! Stop by the children’s room for a small group visit with one of our chicks. We’ll learn about animal safety and development as we watch our chicks grow. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
1 Pennwood Ave, Edgewood, PA, 15218, US
Write Pittsburgh presents the Q Writers Roundtable! This is a writing group for any adult within the LGBTQIA+ community to come and share their projects, ideas, or aspirations. Fiction, poetry, comics, essays, all are welcome! Please register with Amanda Munroe via the QR Code provided.
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
1 Pennwood Ave, Edgewood, PA, 15218, US
Have you ever wanted to be a medieval artisan crafting and chatting away with your best buds? This is the modern version! Bring whatever craft your heart desires and join us for snacks and conversation.
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
4400 Greensburg Pk, Forest Hills, PA, 15221, US
Do you enjoy stimulating conversation? Join us once a month as we gather together to discuss interesting topics and share ideas. Conversation salons are face-to-face discussions among people who are interested in sharing thoughts, information and opinions about the meaningful events of our own experiences, our community and the world at large.
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
4400 Greensburg Pk, Forest Hills, PA, 15221, US
Come meet the masters of visual art at your library! Every week we’ll learn about a new artist, see examples of their work, and do a project based on their technique. Draw, paint, cut, and print with us all summer! For children 5-8 years old.
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
1 Pennwood Ave, Edgewood, PA, 15218, US
The chicks are coming! The chicks are coming! Stop by the children’s room for a small group visit with one of our chicks. We’ll learn about animal safety and development as we watch our chicks grow. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
1 Pennwood Ave, Edgewood, PA, 15218, US
Snuggle in for the evening at Pajama Storytime! Each week we’ll have bedtime stories and songs for all ages. Pajamas not required.
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
1 Pennwood Ave, Edgewood, PA, 15218, US
Join us for this social program for babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers! Each week we’ll open our children’s programming room to our youngest patrons, with developmentally appropriate toys, books, and songs. We’ll also have occasional visits from guest experts in different aspects of children’s development and health. Meet other caregivers and learn and grown with your baby! Older siblings welcome, but expect your little one to be star of the show.
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
1 Pennwood Ave, Edgewood, PA, 15218, US
Calling all tweens! This summer we’ll be heading to Koenig Field for “Library in the Park!” Check-in will be at CCM Edgewood at 2 p.m., then we’ll walk down to the field, play field games, have a snack, and then do a craft. We’ll walk back to the library for pick-up at 4 p.m. Wednesdays from 2 - 4 p.m. June 10th - August 12th For tweens ages 8 - 12 Registration and a signed waiver are required for participation. PLEASE FILL OUT THE WAIVER: HERE.
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
1 Pennwood Ave, Edgewood, PA, 15218, US
A nonfiction book club for people who want to read about, think about, and talk about, death and dying. Book List: On Living by Kerry Eagan (Jan. 21 26) Confessions Of A Mediocre Widow by Catherine Tidd (Feb. 18 26) How We Die by Sherwin Nuland (Mar. 18 26) In Love by Amy Bloom (Apr. 15 26) Words At The Threshold by Lisa Smartt (May 20 26) Knife by Salman Rushdie (Jun. 17 26) Notes On Grief by Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche (Jul. 15 26) A Year To Live by Stephen Levine (Aug. 19 26)
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
1 Pennwood Ave, Edgewood, PA, 15218, US
The wonders of D&D await you, join “The Seekers”, CC Mellor Edgewood’s Adult Dungeons and Dragons Club! Whether you’re new to DnD, or you’re looking for a new party to join “The Seekers” are here for you. Learn how to craft your own fantasy character and go on amazing quests across the vast expanses of the imagination! “The Seekers” will be using 5e edition of Dungeons and Dragons by Wizards of the Coast. Ages 18 & UP Meeting: Wednesday 6:30-8 pm TO SIGN UP: The Seekers Google Form
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
4400 Greensburg Pk, Forest Hills, PA, 15221, US
Our weekly all-ages storytimes happen every Monday at CCM Edgewood and every Thursday at CCM Forest Hills. Storytime is a great chance for children and caregivers to build early literacy skills and connect with other local families in the library’s friendly, welcoming environment. Join us for stories, songs, dancing, and fun!
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
1 Pennwood Ave, Edgewood, PA, 15218, US
Join us at the library for a summer of tinkering, building, engineering, and imagination! Each week we’ll have a new project, technique, or theme to build on. For 5-8 year olds. Please register for each session you'll attend individually.
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
2300 William Penn Highway, Pittsburgh, PA, 15235, US
Sing, dance, and play with the library at this special storytime for movers and shakers! We’ll share interactive stories, experiment with instruments and sounds, and move our bodies with props like scarves and parachutes. This program is best for children ages 18 months to 5 years old and their caregivers. Come ready to rock and roll at the Churchill Borough building’s Yagle Community Room!
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
1 Pennwood Ave, Edgewood, PA, 15218, US
Mahjong players of all ages and abilities are welcome!
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
1 Pennwood Ave, Edgewood, PA, 15218, US
CCM’s resident DM, Becka, will be hosting a Tween One-Shot Campaign with pre-made characters available. No previous D&D experience needed! For tweens: ages 8-12. Registration is required.
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
1 Pennwood Ave, Edgewood, PA, 15218, US
Potential adventurers: answer the call to action & join “The Wanderers,” CC Mellor Edgewood’s Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club! “The Wanderers” will be using 5e edition of Dungeons and Dragons by Wizards of the Coast. No previous experience required! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New players register: HERE.
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
1 Pennwood Ave, Edgewood, PA, 15218, US
Our weekly all-ages storytimes happen every Monday at CCM Edgewood and every Thursday at CCM Forest Hills. Storytime is a great chance for children and caregivers to build early literacy skills and connect with other local families in the library’s friendly, welcoming environment. Join us for stories, songs, dancing, and fun!
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
1 Pennwood Ave, Edgewood, PA, 15218, US
Have you ever wanted to be a medieval artisan crafting and chatting away with your best buds? This is the modern version! Bring whatever craft your heart desires and join us for snacks and conversation.
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
4400 Greensburg Pk, Forest Hills, PA, 15221, US
Come meet the masters of visual art at your library! Every week we’ll learn about a new artist, see examples of their work, and do a project based on their technique. Draw, paint, cut, and print with us all summer! For children 5-8 years old.
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
1 Pennwood Ave, Edgewood, PA, 15218, US
Want a break from the summer heat in a chill space to create? Come join us! June 16: Tie Dye July 21: Stained Glass