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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. 

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. 

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.

eResource Exploration: JobNow

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Virtual Programs
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Technology, Virtual Programs
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.

Summer Reading Kick Off

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
All First Floor at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Readers of all ages (birth to adult) are welcome to join us at the library as we kick off this year's summer reading program--"Adventure Begins at Your Library"! This is the f...

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

Readers of all ages (birth to adult) are welcome to join us at the library as we kick off this year's summer reading program--"Adventure Begins at Your 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. 

Paws for Reading

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Dept at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
PAWS for Reading:

For Pre-K and up. Register for your 20 minute time slot to read to a certified therapy dog. The dogs are gentle and love to be read to. It's a great way to start your day with...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Youth Services Dept
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 2

For Pre-K and up. 
Register for your 20 minute time slot to read to a certified therapy dog. The dogs are gentle and love to be read to. It's a great way to start your day with a smile. Space is limited so register today!

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. 

Paws for Reading

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Dept at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
PAWS for Reading:

For Pre-K and up. Register for your 20 minute time slot to read to a certified therapy dog. The dogs are gentle and love to be read to. It's a great way to start your day with...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Youth Services Dept
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 4

For Pre-K and up. 
Register for your 20 minute time slot to read to a certified therapy dog. The dogs are gentle and love to be read to. It's a great way to start your day with a smile. Space is limited so register today!

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. 

Paws for Reading

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Dept at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
PAWS for Reading:

For Pre-K and up. Register for your 20 minute time slot to read to a certified therapy dog. The dogs are gentle and love to be read to. It's a great way to start your day with...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Youth Services Dept
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 4

For Pre-K and up. 
Register for your 20 minute time slot to read to a certified therapy dog. The dogs are gentle and love to be read to. It's a great way to start your day with a smile. Space is limited so register today!

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. 

Wild Kratts

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Wild Kratt Wednesdays:

Wild Kratt Wednesday is the place to be! Pack a lunch and head to the library to watch a Wild Kratts episode. Take home a theme based information/activity package to further the ex...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Wild Kratt Wednesday is the place to be! Pack a lunch and head to the library to watch a Wild Kratts episode. Take home a theme based information/activity package to further the experience. You must register each child participating. Walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat.

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. 

Night with WQED

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Maker & STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a beloved PBS show, activities, and story. We thank Clearview Federal Credit Union for sponsoring our Night with WQED programming.This month, we will be featuring Donke...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Maker & STEM, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join us for a beloved PBS show, activities, and story. We thank Clearview Federal Credit Union for sponsoring our Night with WQED programming.

This month, we will be featuring Donkey Hodie. 

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. 

Carnegie Science Center: One World, One Sky

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Maker & STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Blast off through space and time with the Carnegie Science Center's digital SkyBox planetarium! Discover how powerful software and an HD projector make these portable flat-screen p...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Blast off through space and time with the Carnegie Science Center's digital SkyBox planetarium!

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. 

Carnegie Science Center: Planets

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Maker & STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Blast off through space and time with the Carnegie Science Center's digital SkyBox planetarium! Discover how powerful software and an HD projector make these portable flat-screen p...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Blast off through space and time with the Carnegie Science Center's digital SkyBox planetarium!

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. 

National Aviary: Nature's Rainbow

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Maker & STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Discover how important colors are to the animal world with the help of an Animal Ambassador and a mystery box of brightly colored bird feathers! *Please note: In order to acco...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

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. 

National Aviary: Amazing Adaptions

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Maker & STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Birds are equipped with unique traits that help them survive in their natural habitats. In this program, students will discover and explore our feathered friends' amazing feet, fea...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Birds are equipped with unique traits that help them survive in their natural habitats. In this program, students will discover and explore our feathered friends' amazing feet, feathers and beaks!    

 

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. 

Tie-Dye

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Outdoors at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for another tie-dye time at the library! Swing by anytime from 2-7 p.m. on Tuesday or Wednesday and we will be outside with tie-dye supplies for you. All you need...

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for another tie-dye time at the library! 

Swing by anytime from 2-7 p.m. on Tuesday or Wednesday and we will be outside with tie-dye supplies for you. 

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. 

Chess with a Champion

Tuesday, June 18, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 16

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.

Adventures in the Movies : Up!

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Adventure is out there....and it begins at the library! Join us for popcorn, coloring, and a showing of Disney's "Up."

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

Adventure is out there....and it begins at the library! 

Join us for popcorn, coloring, and a showing of Disney's "Up."

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. 

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 tie dye

Tie-Dye

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Outdoors at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for another tie-dye time at the library! Swing by anytime from 2-7 pm on Tuesday or Wednesday and we will be outside with tie-dye supplies for you.All you need to bring are...

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for another tie-dye time at the library! Swing by anytime from 2-7 pm on Tuesday or Wednesday and we will be outside with tie-dye supplies for you.

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. 

Mario Kart Tournaments

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Looking for some summer gaming fun? Come meet up with friends for a Mario Kart tournament!

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Looking for some summer gaming fun? Come meet up with friends for a Mario Kart tournament!

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. 

Food Allergies

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

Toddler Tales

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Toddler Tales:

For ages 2 to 3 1/2 Join Ms. Shannon for stories, fingerplays, songs, and a simple craft. Registration is required for each session for each child participating. We are accepting ...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

For ages 2 to 3 1/2
Join Ms. Shannon for stories, fingerplays, songs, and a simple 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. 

Bodies in Motion

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Bodies in Motion:

For ages 3 to 5Get movin' and groovin' with Ms.  Shannon in this program perfect for your little wigglers. Registration is required for each session for each child participati...

Event Details:

THIS IS A MOVEMENT CLASS. PLEASE WEAR SNEAKERS.

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

For ages 3 to 5
Get movin' and groovin' with Ms.  Shannon in this program perfect for your little wigglers. Registration is required for each session for each child participating. We are accepting 15 children for this program. This is a movement class. Please wear sneakers!

THIS IS A MOVEMENT CLASS. PLEASE WEAR SNEAKERS.

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. 

Family Lego Night

Monday, June 24, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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. 

Book Babies

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Book Babies:

For ages birth to 15 months In this 20 minute lapsit program, babies will begin to gain contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays. Clap and sing along...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

For ages birth to 15 months
In this 20 minute lapsit program, babies will begin to gain contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays. Clap and sing along to tunes while working on fine and gross motor skills and direction, following Ms. Patty's help. 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.