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School-Age Fun

Homework Club

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 | Other Dates  
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Directions to this location: Allegheny

Summary: Please join us in the library after school for homework help. Tutors will be available free of charge to help students grades first through fifth.

Solve the Mystery of Your Family History: Family Scrapbook

Saturday, February 13, 2010 | Other Dates  
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Join us for a four week program designed to unravel the mystery of your family history. We will explore how to locate and document your family tree, maintain ongoing family narratives, make a family crest and create a family history scrap book.

Chess Classes for Kids: Sharpen your chess skills

Saturday, February 13, 2010 | Other Dates  
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Directions to this location: South Side


Celebrate Valentine's Day

Saturday, February 13, 2010  
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Directions to this location: Hill District


Chess Tournament

Sunday, February 14, 2010  
1:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Directions to this location: Squirrel Hill - Children's Room

Summary: Children in grades Kindergarten - eighth grade are welcome to test their chess skills at our annual chess tournament!

Homework Club

Monday, February 15, 2010 | Other Dates  
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Directions to this location: Allegheny

Summary: Please join us in the library after school for homework help. Tutors will be available free of charge to help students grades first through fifth.

Show Don't Tell: A Writing Workshop for Homeschoolers age 9-12

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 | Other Dates  
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Directions to this location: Main (Oakland)

Summary: Students (age 9-12) will learn how to help their readers feel involved in the story and how to bring their writing to life. Students may share their work with the group if they wish. Limited to 12 participants. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Homework Club

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 | Other Dates  
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Directions to this location: Allegheny

Summary: Please join us in the library after school for homework help. Tutors will be available free of charge to help students grades first through fifth.

School-Age Fun: Chess Classes

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 | Other Dates  
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM

Directions to this location: Squirrel Hill

Summary: Sharpen your chess skills. Participants must know how the pieces move before attending the classes. Grade 1-8.

Solve the Mystery of Your Family History: Family Narrative

Saturday, February 20, 2010 | Other Dates  
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Join us for a four week program designed to unravel the mystery of your family history. We will explore how to locate and document your family tree, maintain ongoing family narratives, make a family crest and create a family history scrap book.

Family Fun: Super Science Saturday

Saturday, February 20, 2010  
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Directions to this location: Lawrenceville


Chess Classes for Kids: Sharpen your chess skills

Saturday, February 20, 2010 | Other Dates  
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Directions to this location: South Side


School-Age Fun: Nature Detectives: Winter Birds: a "No Child Left Indoors" program

Saturday, February 20, 2010 | Other Dates  
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: We will investigate birds in winter. The first 20 families receive a free birdhouse to construct at the program. Guest presenter - Dr. Cynthia Morton, Botany, CMNH. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Ages 6 and up.

Origami Fun!

Saturday, February 20, 2010  
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Directions to this location: Lawrenceville


Homework Club

Monday, February 22, 2010 | Other Dates  
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Directions to this location: Allegheny

Summary: Please join us in the library after school for homework help. Tutors will be available free of charge to help students grades first through fifth.

Homework Club

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 | Other Dates  
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Directions to this location: Allegheny

Summary: Please join us in the library after school for homework help. Tutors will be available free of charge to help students grades first through fifth.

School-Age Fun: Chess Classes

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 | Other Dates  
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM

Directions to this location: Squirrel Hill

Summary: Sharpen your chess skills. Participants must know how the pieces move before attending the classes. Grade 1-8.

Annual Chess Tournament

Saturday, February 27, 2010  
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Directions to this location: Beechview

Summary: Kindergarteners to 4th graders and 5th to 8th graders play four games for trophies. First place winners go on to a county-wide tournament, an excellent opportunity for young chess players to practice for larger events. Limited to 24. Please bring a snack.

Solve the Mystery of Your Family History: Family Crest

Saturday, February 27, 2010 | Other Dates  
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Join us for a four week program designed to unravel the mystery of your family history. We will explore how to locate and document your family tree, maintain ongoing family narratives, make a family crest and create a family history scrap book.

Game-O-Rama: Chess Tournament!: Chess Tournament

Saturday, February 27, 2010  
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Directions to this location: Woods Run


Chess Classes for Kids: Sharpen your chess skills

Saturday, February 27, 2010 | Other Dates  
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Directions to this location: South Side


Chess Tournament

Saturday, February 27, 2010  
1:00 PM
Directions to this location: Hazelwood


Kids Create: Handmade Books : Pittsburgh Past Alive!

Saturday, February 27, 2010 | Other Dates  
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Learn about the Underground Railroad and the Pittsburgh connection. Then create a unique handmade book to celebrate African American history and heritage. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Ages 6 and up.

Celebrate! Passport to the World: Haiti: with special guest children's author, Karen Lynn Williams

Sunday, February 28, 2010  
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Karen will read from her books and talk about Haitian art. Kids will then paint a mural for the library. Bring your passport from previous programs or receive a new one with your photo. We'll stamp it each time you visit a country with us!

Homework Club

Monday, March 1, 2010 | Other Dates  
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Directions to this location: Allegheny

Summary: Please join us in the library after school for homework help. Tutors will be available free of charge to help students grades first through fifth.

Homework Club

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 | Other Dates  
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Directions to this location: Allegheny

Summary: Please join us in the library after school for homework help. Tutors will be available free of charge to help students grades first through fifth.

School-Age Fun: Chess Classes

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 | Other Dates  
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM

Directions to this location: Squirrel Hill

Summary: Sharpen your chess skills. Participants must know how the pieces move before attending the classes. Grade 1-8.

Chess Tournament

Saturday, March 6, 2010  
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Directions to this location: Mt. Washington

Summary: All children through grade 8 are eligible to play in two divisions.

Chess Classes for Kids: Sharpen your chess skills

Saturday, March 6, 2010 | Other Dates  
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Directions to this location: South Side


Get Your Game On: Guitar Hero and more

Saturday, March 6, 2010 | Other Dates  
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Directions to this location: Beechview

Summary: Middle schoolers and high schoolers, get your game face on. Play Guitar Hero or other wii or PS2 games with your friends.

Homework Club

Monday, March 8, 2010 | Other Dates  
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Directions to this location: Allegheny

Summary: Please join us in the library after school for homework help. Tutors will be available free of charge to help students grades first through fifth.

Homework Club

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 | Other Dates  
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Directions to this location: Allegheny

Summary: Please join us in the library after school for homework help. Tutors will be available free of charge to help students grades first through fifth.

School-Age Fun: Chess Classes

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 | Other Dates  
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM

Directions to this location: Squirrel Hill

Summary: Sharpen your chess skills. Participants must know how the pieces move before attending the classes. Grade 1-8.

School-Age Fun: Nature Detectives: A "No Child Left Inside" program

Saturday, March 13, 2010 | Other Dates  
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main


Pittsburgh Heroes, Pittsburgh Landmarks

Monday, March 15, 2010  
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Directions to this location: Brookline

Summary: We're celebrating community helpers and attractions. Join us for a reading of Jonah Winter's Steel Town, then create a piece of art that represents a Pittsburgh hero or Pittsburgh Landmark.

Homework Club

Monday, March 15, 2010 | Other Dates  
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Directions to this location: Allegheny

Summary: Please join us in the library after school for homework help. Tutors will be available free of charge to help students grades first through fifth.

Show Don't Tell: A Writing Workshop for Homeschoolers age 9-12

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 | Other Dates  
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Directions to this location: Main (Oakland)

Summary: Students (age 9-12) will learn how to help their readers feel involved in the story and how to bring their writing to life. Students may share their work with the group if they wish. Limited to 12 participants. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Homework Club

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | Other Dates  
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Directions to this location: Allegheny

Summary: Please join us in the library after school for homework help. Tutors will be available free of charge to help students grades first through fifth.

School-Age Fun: Chess Classes

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | Other Dates  
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM

Directions to this location: Squirrel Hill

Summary: Sharpen your chess skills. Participants must know how the pieces move before attending the classes. Grade 1-8.

Celebrate! Passport to the World: The Phillipines: presented by the Asian Studies Department, University of Pittsburgh

Saturday, March 20, 2010  
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Bring your passport from previous programs or receive a new one with your photo. We'll stamp it each time you visit a country with us! Ages 5 and up.

Homework Club

Monday, March 22, 2010 | Other Dates  
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Directions to this location: Allegheny

Summary: Please join us in the library after school for homework help. Tutors will be available free of charge to help students grades first through fifth.

Homework Club

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 | Other Dates  
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Directions to this location: Allegheny

Summary: Please join us in the library after school for homework help. Tutors will be available free of charge to help students grades first through fifth.

School-Age Fun: Chess Classes

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 | Other Dates  
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM

Directions to this location: Squirrel Hill

Summary: Sharpen your chess skills. Participants must know how the pieces move before attending the classes. Grade 1-8.

Kids Create: Handmade Books

Saturday, March 27, 2010 | Other Dates  
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main


Homework Club

Monday, March 29, 2010 | Other Dates  
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Directions to this location: Allegheny

Summary: Please join us in the library after school for homework help. Tutors will be available free of charge to help students grades first through fifth.

Homework Club

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 | Other Dates  
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Directions to this location: Allegheny

Summary: Please join us in the library after school for homework help. Tutors will be available free of charge to help students grades first through fifth.

Get Your Game On: Guitar Hero and more

Saturday, April 3, 2010 | Other Dates  
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Directions to this location: Beechview

Summary: Middle schoolers and high schoolers, get your game face on. Play Guitar Hero or other wii or PS2 games with your friends.

Get Your Game On: Guitar Hero and more

Saturday, May 1, 2010 | Other Dates  
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Directions to this location: Beechview

Summary: Middle schoolers and high schoolers, get your game face on. Play Guitar Hero or other wii or PS2 games with your friends.