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Plant Sale

9:00am - 12:00pm
Outdoors
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Table Talk

10:00am - 11:30am
Reading Room
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monday Matinee

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Reading Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween Maker Monday

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sew Creative

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration 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! Participants will also learn how they can access the Makerspace sewing machines outside the program. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gentle Grief Group

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Reading Room
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Lego Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sew Creative

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Needle Felting

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration 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. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Middle School Writers' Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Chess with a Champion

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

High School Writers' Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stamp Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Trivia Takeover

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The library is taking over trivia at Monday's Brewing. Join staff from the library as we work through several rounds of trivia questions. Build a team and test your knowledge of various bookish topics.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Designing A Deer-Resistant Garden

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Designing a Deer Resistant Garden

Come learn about plants and tricks to save your yard from the deer. This program is presented by Dr. Mark Miller. Dr. Miller is the Education & Exhibits Director at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Needle Felting

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration 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. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween Book Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teen Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

For Grades 4 to 6
Ms. Linda will be meeting you in the library for this book discussion! The first five registrants get a free copy of the book.  Individual registration is required for each tween participating. We are accepting 12 tweens for this program.

This month's title selection is Chirp by Kate Messner. 

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

VolunTEEN Decorate and Dine

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Calling all teens! We need your creativity to help transform our library for the 2024 Summer Reading Program. Join us to make decorations and earn volunteer service hours. A pizza dinner & other yummy snacks will be served.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beanstack Basics & Summer Reading Preview

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

Come learn about Summer Reading at PTPL. Staff will preview Summer Reading Challenges, exciting activities and programs, and show you how to get started on the Beanstack App or online.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

3D Pen Art

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn to create 3D designs using the Makerspace's 3D Pens.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Writing Workshop

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Calling all adult aspiring Writers and Wordsmiths!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club for Adults

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Reading Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

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

We are discussing Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

eResource Exploration: JobNow

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Makerspace
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Technology, Virtual Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Explore JobNow, the newest e-resource provided by the Peters Township Public Library! JobNow features expert resume assistance, live interview preparation, career coaching, career resources, and more.

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.