"Bad Kitty Reads Banned Books" colored by anonymous
Check out Bad Kitty's books HERE
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Monday, September 21, 2020
"Phantom Tollbooth" inspired sketches by Gayle M.
Gayle Manculich, age 52, colored pencil and ink sketches based on book illustrations from The Phantom Tollbooth by Norman Juster
Request the book HERE
Friday, September 18, 2020
"Bear Hunt" by Susan M.
"Bear Hunt"
By Susan McClellan, age 54, painted with watercolors.
Inspired by We're Going on a Bear Hunt written by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
Request the book HERE
Thursday, September 17, 2020
September - Literary Art!
For September 2020, let's see your Library love with some literary art!
Send us a picture of your art made with books, about books, inspired by books or book characters, or inspired by a library experience!
Did you know that September is Love Your Library month? During the month of September, all donations will be matched (up to $500) on a pro-rated basis, thanks to a generous grant from the Jack Buncher Foundation. Learn more about the various ways you can donate HERE.
You can make an online donation HERE to show your library love!
Not sure what to do for our September theme of Literary Art?
Below are two examples made by Ms. Dani and her daughter to help spark your creativity...
"Giant Peach" drawn by Ms. Dani using crayons and pencil.
Inspired by James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Request the book HERE.
"Book House" created by Corrina, age 4, using books.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
ART CONTEST FOR ALL AGES!
The Pleasant Hills Public Library is excited to announce our 2020 Virtual Art Contest for all ages!
Send us a photo of your visual art matching the monthly theme to be entered into our art contest. Send your picture (NOT the actual art) via snail mail, email, or DM on Facebook or Instagram. We'll post the pictures we receive below, as well as a monthly album on our Facebook. Library staff will judge all submissions and award prizes.
Questions? Call us at 412-655-2424 or email us at pleasanthills@einetwork.net
Submit your art today!
Make sure to include your name, age, title of the piece, mediums used, and contact information!
302 Old Clairton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
September: Literary inspired art
Get inspired by books! Send us a picture of your art inspired by a book, book character, literary genre, or library experience.
October: Halloween art
Time to get spooky! Send us a picture of your art inspired by Halloween, spooky decorations, costumes, or Fall.
November: Food art
We hope you're hungry because it's time for food art! Send us a picture of your art inspired by your favorite food, Thanksgiving, or any type of food.
December: Art using lights
Holiday lights help squash the winter blues! Send us a picture of your art inspired by holiday light displays, indoor lights, or any form of light.
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