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Arielle Herzberg PT, DPT, CLT, CYT and Andrea Ramsey PTA, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute will share the benefits of participating in therapy to prepare for radiation treatments and continuing it throughout the treatment to reduce the effects of radiation. We will also discuss strength after breast cancer treatment.

Are you ready for some STEAM fun? STEAM for Kids is geared toward children ages 6 to 11. Come participate in a hands-on STEAM activity. Have some fun creating and playing a handmade game.

A STEAM-based hands-on storytime for children 3 1/2 to 6 years of age. Each week we will read a story, talk about what happened then do a hands-on STEAM activity related to the book.

Have you ever wondered how your heart beats? Or why is it so hard to taste when you have a stuffy nose? And what’s with that weird crust you get on the inside corner of your eyes sometimes? Also, why can’t I lick my elbow?!?! If so, you are just the curious mind we are looking for to join in on our exciting exploration of the human body! In this program, children will delve into learning about the human body through a combination of storytelling, hands-on activities, and interactive demonstrations! Ages 6-9.

Come have a cup of hot cocoa while cozying up with your favorite blanket around our flashlight “fire”. Let’s chill out with stories of warmth, kindness, and personal triumphs. We will do some laid back crafts and fun activities focused on helping us relax and let go of stress or worries! Feel free to wear your pjs, bring a blanket, and/or a stuffed animal! Ages 5-9.

This program will combine dramatic play, peer engagement and restaurant etiquette. We will be making hot chocolate, reading stories and creating some art during this cozy story hour! Feel welcome to dress comfy and stay relaxed during this program. Ages 3-7.

Storytime program in two parts. The first part is lead by the Children’s Librarian (Lisa Green) and she alternates stories and songs. The second part of the program is free play with library provided manipulatives. This way we provide structured activities that helps with the children’s literacy skills. We also provide opportunities for the children to do parallel play in a neutral environment and allows the guardians to converse while supervising their children.

It is a bi-weekly role-playing game for teens, 10 years and older. Each story is based on scenarios obtained from Roll for Learning: 51 micro tabletop role-playing games to use in the classroom, edited by Camilla Zamboni, Matthew Farber, and William Merchant. The book can be found at https://playstorypress.org Each one of the scenarios are aligned to Common Core standards and based on ages, the scenarios provide the scene and what the children are expected to learn (or practice).

Program to celebrate the book: The dot by Peter H. Reynolds. It consists of reading the book and artistic activities.