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Tiny Tunes

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Tiny Tunes:

For ages 3 to 5Music makes everything better! Join Ms. Linda for casual music time. We will work with rhythm instruments, learn songs, and make a parade. Registration is required f...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

For ages 3 to 5
Music makes everything better! Join Ms. Linda for casual music time. We will work with rhythm instruments, learn songs, and make a parade. Registration is required for each session for each child participating. We are accepting 15 children for this program. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

We have designed this program for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child in this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted. 

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Storytime:

For ages 3 1/2 to 5Join Ms. Linda and explore different stories with a theme-related activity and craft. Registration is required for each session for each child participating. We ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 2

For ages 3 1/2 to 5
Join Ms. Linda and explore different stories with a theme-related activity and craft. Registration is required for each session for each child participating. We are accepting 15 children for this program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

We have designed this program for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child in this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted. 

Afternoon Book Club for Adults

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Afternoon Book Club for Adults:

Join us on the third Wednesday of the month for Afternoon Book Club - all are welcome! Zoom is available for those who prefer to meet virtually. 

Event Details:

We are discussing Crossing the Line by Kareem Rosser.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us on the third Wednesday of the month for Afternoon Book Club - all are welcome! Zoom is available for those who prefer to meet virtually. 

We are discussing Crossing the Line by Kareem Rosser.

Disclaimer(s)

Hybrid Event

This is a hybrid event - you can either attend in person at the library or watch via Zoom. When registering for the program, make sure to select your preferred option from the drop down at the bottom of the form.

Cricut Creations

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and design a t-shirt graphic! Sarah will guide you through learning the Cricut Design Space app, Cricut machine, and heat trans...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and design a t-shirt graphic! Sarah will guide you through learning the Cricut Design Space app, Cricut machine, and heat transfer vinyl to complete your project.

Intro to Green Burials

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Lynne Ireland-Knight, certified Death Doula, as we discuss traditional burial and cremation practices currently the norm and move into the practice of green burial. An overvie...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Join Lynne Ireland-Knight, certified Death Doula, as we discuss traditional burial and cremation practices currently the norm and move into the practice of green burial.

Disclaimer(s)

Hybrid Event

This is a hybrid event - you can either attend in person at the library or watch via Zoom. When registering for the program, make sure to select your preferred option from the drop down at the bottom of the form.

Cricut Creations

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and design a t-shirt graphic! Sarah will guide you through learning the Cricut Design Space app, Cricut machine, and heat trans...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and design a t-shirt graphic! Sarah will guide you through learning the Cricut Design Space app, Cricut machine, and heat transfer vinyl to complete your project.

Sensory Storytime

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Sensory Storytime is an inclusive, welcoming environment for children of all abilities. We will read a story, sing songs, move our bodies, engage in fun sensory input and more! For...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sensory Storytime is an inclusive, welcoming environment for children of all abilities. We will read a story, sing songs, move our bodies, engage in fun sensory input and more! For ages 3-6 with a caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

We have designed this program for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child in this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted. 

Thursday Activities and Social Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Library Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Thursday Activities and Social Club:

Come to the library for an afternoon of activities and socializing. Bring a friend or come and make a new one!Put together a puzzle, color, play cards or a board game, or just...

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities, Library Clubs

Come to the library for an afternoon of activities and socializing. Bring a friend or come and make a new one!

Put together a puzzle, color, play cards or a board game, or just chat. Materials, games and puzzles provided.

All are welcome, and registration is not required.

Spiral pot with a plant growing in it.

3D Modeling: Plant Pot

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Maker & STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn the basics of Tinkercad, a 3D modeling software. Tinkercad is a free, online 3D modeling program that uses the constr...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn the basics of Tinkercad, a 3D modeling software.

decorative image of trail map

Montour Trail History & Future

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come learn about this Pennsylvania Gem! Be introduced to the Trail, its history, present status, and future projects, as well as little known facts. This program is presented by Th...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come learn about this Pennsylvania Gem! Be introduced to the Trail, its history, present status, and future projects, as well as little known facts. This program is presented by The Montour Trail Council Speakers Bureau with Mark Imgrund and Dr.

Not Your Grandma's Bingo

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of Bingo in the Teen Room. Enter for a chance to win a bonus prize basket if you come dressed as a grandma!This program is for teens only.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of Bingo in the Teen Room. Enter for a chance to win a bonus prize basket if you come dressed as a grandma!

This program is for teens only.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

decorative image of plants for sale

Plant Sale

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Outdoors at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the library, rain or shine, for the Giant Oaks Garden Club Annual Plant Sale and Garden Market. This event is one of the fundraisers the club conducts to raise mone...

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the library, rain or shine, for the Giant Oaks Garden Club Annual Plant Sale and Garden Market. 

Table Talk

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your morning coffee or tea and join friends for a casual discussion group at the library. Each month will feature a different topic for you to share and discuss. Registr...

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Bring your morning coffee or tea and join friends for a casual discussion group at the library. Each month will feature a different topic for you to share and discuss. 

Registration is NOT required to attend!

Monday Matinee

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us once a month for a Matinee Movie showing. Enjoy a feature film and popcorn. Registration is required to reserve your seat and ensure we have enough popcorn.May's Feature Fi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us once a month for a Matinee Movie showing. Enjoy a feature film and popcorn. Registration is required to reserve your seat and ensure we have enough popcorn.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Tween Maker Monday

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Maker & STEM
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

For grades 4 to 6Work with your friends on different STEAM-based DIY activities. This is a self-paced, learn-as-you-go activity. We will provide a light afternoon snack.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

For grades 4 to 6
Work with your friends on different STEAM-based DIY activities. This is a self-paced, learn-as-you-go activity. We will provide a light afternoon snack.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Fabric rubber backed jar opener.

Sew Creative

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

During this program, you will use the Makerspace's sewing machines to create a fabric rubber backed jar opener for those stubborn lids! Participants will also learn how they can ac...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

During this program, you will use the Makerspace's sewing machines to create a fabric rubber backed jar opener for those stubborn lids! Participants will also learn how they can access the Makerspace sewing machines outside the program. 

Gentle Grief Group

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join Lynne Ireland-Knight, a certified Death Doula, in a supportive environment to process and share our grief experiences.There is no registration for this group. 

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Please join Lynne Ireland-Knight, a certified Death Doula, in a supportive environment to process and share our grief experiences.

There is no registration for this group. 

Family Lego Night

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Family Lego Night:

Let's build with Legos! Working together as a family, only your imagination is the limit. Create and name your creation to be put on display in the Youth Services Department. Creat...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Let's build with Legos! Working together as a family, only your imagination is the limit. Create and name your creation to be put on display in the Youth Services Department. Creations will stay almost until the following month's Lego night. Each creation will have a card with the name of the creation and the designer's first name and last initial. Please register each child participating.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

We have designed this program for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child in this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted. 

Fabric rubber backed jar opener.

Sew Creative

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

During this program, you will use the Makerspace's sewing machines to create  a fabric rubber backed jar opener for those stubborn lids! Participants will also learn how they ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

During this program, you will use the Makerspace's sewing machines to create  a fabric rubber backed jar opener for those stubborn lids!

Wool felted frog

Needle Felting

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Needle felting is the process of transforming wool into 3D objects using a barbed needle. Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn to learn how to create a needle felte...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Needle felting is the process of transforming wool into 3D objects using a barbed needle. Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn to learn how to create a needle felted frog. 

Middle School Writers' Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens
Middle School Writing Group:

For Grades 6 to 8Join Ms. Beth to discuss the craft of writing and connect with peer writers. Bring a pen and paper or a laptop and any work you're interested in sharing. No regist...

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens

For Grades 6 to 8
Join Ms. Beth to discuss the craft of writing and connect with peer writers. Bring a pen and paper or a laptop and any work you're interested in sharing. No registration is necessary.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Chess with a Champion

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Chess with a Champion:

For grades 1 to 6Frank Gavlak, our local chess expert, is ready to share the basics of how to play chess. He will be sharing basic chess play techniques and skills to make your gam...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

For grades 1 to 6

Frank Gavlak, our local chess expert, is ready to share the basics of how to play chess. He will be sharing basic chess play techniques and skills to make your game even better. A library staff member will be assisting during each session. Registration is required for each child participating. We ask that an adult remain in the library during this program.

High School Writers' Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
High School Writing Group:

For Grades 9 to 12Join Ms. Beth to discuss the craft of writing and connect with peer writers. Bring a pen and paper or a laptop and any work you're interested in sharing. No regis...

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens

For Grades 9 to 12
Join Ms. Beth to discuss the craft of writing and connect with peer writers. Bring a pen and paper or a laptop and any work you're interested in sharing. No registration is necessary.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Stamp Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Library Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Stamp Club:

Third Tuesday of the MonthNew members are always welcome to come share stamps and peruse the collections of other philatelists at our monthly meetings. The Stamp Club does not...

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Clubs

Third Tuesday of the Month
New members are always welcome to come share stamps and peruse the collections of other philatelists at our monthly meetings. 
The Stamp Club does not offer appraisals or purchase collections. For more information about buying and selling stamps, visit the American Philatelic Society website at https://stamps.org/services/buy-and-sell.