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Holiday Kick-Off

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Santa is making his list and checking it twice in hopes of make a special visit to Peters Township before the big night. Kick off the holiday season at the Community Recreation Cen...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Santa is making his list and checking it twice in hopes of make a spe

Family Ornament Night

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Add some sparkle to your holiday traditions with Miss Linda. Make special ornaments for the whole family for the holidays!

Full
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: 0
Event Details:

Add some sparkle to your holiday traditions with Miss Linda. Make special ornaments for the whole family for the holidays!

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, December 11, 2024 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
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: 13

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. 

Elf on the Shelf

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Get ready to welcome our library elf for the 2023 holiday season!Join us for crafts, activities, stories, and a special chance to name our elf.Please note this program is designed ...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Get ready to welcome our library elf for the 2023 holiday season!

Join us for crafts, activities, stories, and a special chance to name our elf.

Please note this program is designed for children in Pre-K through Grade 3.

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, December 14, 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, December 14, 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: 5

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, December 14, 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: 1

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. 

Pittsburgh Puppet Works Presents: Flurries With A Chance Of Magic

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Merry jokes, festively classic tunes and a cheerful storyline. Do Christmas wishes really come true? Take a journey with Zip, our spirited snowflake, as she searches for a magical ...

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

Merry jokes, festively classic tunes and a cheerful storyline. Do Christmas wishes really come true? Take a journey with Zip, our spirited snowflake, as she searches for a magical place where wishes come true.

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. 

Pittsburgh Zoo Presents: Furry Friends

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Preschoolers will learn about the basic needs and adaptations of mammals, while being gently introduced to some furry friends from the Zoo. *This program will be offered at 10...

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

Preschoolers will learn about the basic needs and adaptations of mammals, while being gently introduced to some furry friends from the Zoo. 

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. 

Pittsburgh Zoo Presents: Furry Friends

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Preschoolers will learn about the basic needs and adaptations of mammals, while being gently introduced to some furry friends from the Zoo. *This program will be offered at 10...

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

Chess with a Champion

Tuesday, December 17, 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

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.

American Girl Book Club

Thursday, December 19, 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: 13
Event Details:

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

Holiday Friendship Bracelet Making

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Everyone ages 8 and up are welcome to stop by the teen room and create friendship bracelets using multiple forms of materials while we enjoy holiday movies. All materials will...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Everyone ages 8 and up are welcome to stop by the teen room and create friendship bracelets using multiple forms of materials while we enjoy holiday movies. 

All materials will be provided 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. 

Family Lego Night

Monday, December 23, 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. 

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Peters Township Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Peters Township Public Library

Closing Early for New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Peters Township Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Peters Township Public Library

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Peters Township Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Peters Township Public Library

First Steps and First Stories

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Help your little one get excited for books with stories, songs, and fingerplays featuring a seasonal theme.  This program is designed for children ages 1 1/2 to 2 1/2.

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

Wild Kratts

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
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...

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, January 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Night with WQED:

Join us for a beloved PBS show, activities, and story! We thank Clearview Federal Credit Union for sponsoring these programs. 

Event Details:

January's featured show is Molly of Denali.

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a beloved PBS show, activities, and story! We thank Clearview Federal Credit Union for sponsoring these programs. 

January's featured show is Molly of Denali.

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, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Dept at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
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...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Youth Services Dept
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 5

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, January 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Dept at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
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...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Youth Services Dept
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 5

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, January 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Dept at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
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...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Youth Services Dept
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 5

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. 

Toddler Tales

Monday, January 13, 2025 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.