Event List

Filters
Age Group
decorative image of dog

Animal Fair

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
All First Floor at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Love animals? Join a variety of pet rescues and organizations, as well as pet vendors, and help us celebrate our animal friends at the library! Come out to meet -- and maybe e...

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: All First Floor
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Love animals? Join a variety of pet rescues and organizations, as well as pet vendors, and help us celebrate our animal friends at the library! 

Hobbit Day Celebration

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The PTPL Hobbit Day Celebration has been canceled. It is hoped that it will be rescheduled in the future. Thank you all for your understanding. 

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

The PTPL Hobbit Day Celebration has been canceled. It is hoped that it will be rescheduled in the future. Thank you all for your understanding.

 

eResource Exploration

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
eResource Exploration:

Explore one of the free e-resources provided by the Peters Township Public Library! Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn will teach you how to access the e-resource and ...

Event Details:

In this edition of eResource Exploration we will take a look at Flipster; the library's free resource for reading magazines on any mobile device.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Explore one of the free e-resources provided by the Peters Township Public Library! Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn will teach you how to access the e-resource and navigate through its features. If attending virtually, you will be provided a Zoom link via email.

In this edition of eResource Exploration we will take a look at Flipster; the library's free resource for reading magazines on any mobile device.

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.

Tween Book Club

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Tweens
Tween Book Club:

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...

Event Details:

September's book is Dewey The Library Cat: A True Story by Vicki Myron

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

September's book is Dewey The Library Cat: A True Story by Vicki Myron

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.

American Archives Month Celebration - Lobby Display

All Day 10/1 - 10/12
Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

October is American Archives Month. Join us to celebrate all the PTPL Archives has to offer. Visit the lobby and enjoy archives-related displays and activities for all ages in...

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

October is American Archives Month. Join us to celebrate all the PTPL Archives has to offer. 

Tween Writers' Club

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens
Tween Writing Group:

For Grades 4 to 5Whether you're brand-new to creative writing or a seasoned story-writer, the PTPL Writer's Club is for you! Join Ms. Beth to discuss the craft of writing and conne...

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

For Grades 4 to 5
Whether you're brand-new to creative writing or a seasoned story-writer, the PTPL Writer's Club is for you! 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 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.

Tween Trivia - Harry Potter

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Bring your team or play on your own and test your knowledge of all things Harry Potter. Trivia questions will include topics from Hogwarts to magical creatures to Harry and his fri...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

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.

Costume Swap Drop Off

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Lobby at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

It's back! Instead of purchasing new costumes each year, we are encouraging the community to swap their slightly used costumes to save resources, packaging, transportation costs an...

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

It's back! Instead of purchasing new costumes each year, we are encouraging the community to swap their slightly used costumes to save resources, packaging, transportation costs and money. 

Costume Swap Drop Off

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Lobby at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

It's back! Instead of purchasing new costumes each year, we are encouraging the community to swap their slightly used costumes to save resources, packaging, transportation costs an...

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

It's back! Instead of purchasing new costumes each year, we are encouraging the community to swap their slightly used costumes to save resources, packaging, transportation costs and money. 

decorative image of costume swap

Costume Swap

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

It's back! Instead of purchasing new costumes each year, we are encouraging the community to swap their slightly used costumes to save resources, packaging, transportation costs an...

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

All Day 10/10 - 10/25
Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Decorate a pumpkin to look like your favorite book character, and bring your pumpkin to the library to be voted on by patrons! You can drop your pumpkin off in Youth Services ...

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorate a pumpkin to look like your favorite book character, and bring your pumpkin to the library to be voted on by patrons! 

decorative image of cupcakes

The Great PT Bake-Off

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Test your own baking prowess by bringing a prepared dessert to the library! Participants of all ages are welcome to bring cookies, bars, or cupcakes for our guest judges to taste f...

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Test your own baking prowess by bringing a prepared dessert to the library! Participants of all ages are welcome to bring cookies, bars, or cupcakes for our guest judges to taste for this baking contest.

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.

Pittsburgh Classical Guitar Society Ensemble

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lobby at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Music lovers of all ages are invited to come and enjoy an afternoon of folk music from around the world as well as Late Renaissance dance music presented by the Pittsburgh Classica...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Required
Seats Remaining: 96
Event Details:

Music lovers of all ages are invited to come and enjoy an afternoon of folk music from around the world as well as Late Renaissance dance music presented by the Pittsburgh Classical Guitar Society Guitar Ensemble. 

Middle School Writers' Club

Tuesday, October 15, 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.

Tween Gamers

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Bring a friend and join us in the teen room for an open gaming time. Gaming systems that will be available include XBox, PS5, Game Cube, Switch, N64, and PS3. Gaming selection...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Bring a friend and join us in the teen room for an open gaming time. Gaming systems that will be available include XBox, PS5, Game Cube, Switch, N64, and PS3. 

Gaming selection will be based on order of registration.

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.

American Girl Book Club

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us each month for a new book club featuring books from the American Girl series! Come to the book club having read the title and be prepared to discuss the book. We will ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us each month for a new book club featuring books from the American Girl series! 

Tween Maker Monday

Monday, October 21, 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.

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Tween Sweet Treats: Hidden Sprinkle Surprise Cookies

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Join Ms. Sarah for cookie decorating with a twist! Everyone knows that sprinkles make everything taste better, so why not add a sprinkle surprise layer to the middle of our su...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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 Book Club

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Tweens
Tween Book Club:

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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 9

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.

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.

Pumpkin Painting

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Save the mess at home and come decorate a pumpkin at the library! All materials INCLUDING one pumpkin per person. Participants are allowed to bring additional pumpkins to deco...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Save the mess at home and come decorate a pumpkin at the library! 

All materials INCLUDING one pumpkin per person. Participants are allowed to bring additional pumpkins to decorate but only one will be provided by the library. 

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. 

3D Printed Jack O Lantern

Tween 3D Modeling

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Maker & STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Join Technology & Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and Tween & Teen Library Technician Sarah Lawrence to learn the basics of Tinkercad. Tinkercad is a free, online 3D ...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join Technology & Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and Tween & Teen Library Technician Sarah Lawrence to learn the basics of Tinkercad. 

Closed Early for Trick or Treat

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Peters Township Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Peters Township Public Library

Tween Writers' Club

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens
Tween Writing Group:

For Grades 4 to 5Whether you're brand-new to creative writing or a seasoned story-writer, the PTPL Writer's Club is for you! Join Ms. Beth to discuss the craft of writing and conne...

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

For Grades 4 to 5
Whether you're brand-new to creative writing or a seasoned story-writer, the PTPL Writer's Club is for you! 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 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.

WWI Footlocker

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Discover a World War I soldier's life by exploring the equipment they carried and the experiences they went through. Stories about the sacrifices of local veterans are also in...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: History
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Discover a World War I soldier's life by exploring the equipment they carried and the experiences they went through.