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Teen Macrame Key Chains

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Macramé is a form of textile art produced using knotting techniques, rather than weaving or knitting. 

Join us as we make a stylish and functional accessory using the different knot styles.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Macramé is a form of textile art produced using knotting techniques, rather than weaving or knitting. 

Join us as we make a stylish and functional accessory using the different knot styles.

Mingo Park Summer Reading Event

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, All Ages

Join the Washington County Libraries for a summer reading extravaganza at Mingo Creek Park! Enjoy booths from your favorite libraries, snacks, and prizes. A performance by Haberman Magic will be held at noon. 

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

Join the Washington County Libraries for a summer reading extravaganza at Mingo Creek Park! Enjoy booths from your favorite libraries, snacks, and prizes. A performance by Haberman Magic will be held at noon. 

Webpage showing the Canva design window

Intro to Canva

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Computers at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Maker & STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn to learn the fundamentals of Canva, a user-friendly graphic design tool.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Computers
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn to learn the fundamentals of Canva, a user-friendly graphic design tool.

Fabric bookmark embroidered with "One More Chapter"

Sew Creative

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Sew Creative:

During this program, you will use the Makerspace's sewing machines to create a simple project. Participants will also learn how they can access the Makerspace sewing machines outsi...

July's project is an embroidered fabric bookmark.

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

During this program, you will use the Makerspace's sewing machines to create a simple project. Participants will also learn how they can access the Makerspace sewing machines outside the program. 

This program is intended for sewers who know how to thread a machine, wind a bobbin, and know the basic functions of how to use a sewing machine. All materials will be provided.

July's project is an embroidered fabric bookmark.

Fabric bookmark embroidered with "One More Chapter"

Sew Creative

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Sew Creative:

During this program, you will use the Makerspace's sewing machines to create a simple project. Participants will also learn how they can access the Makerspace sewing machines outsi...

July's project is an embroidered fabric bookmark.

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

During this program, you will use the Makerspace's sewing machines to create a simple project. Participants will also learn how they can access the Makerspace sewing machines outside the program. 

This program is intended for sewers who know how to thread a machine, wind a bobbin, and know the basic functions of how to use a sewing machine. All materials will be provided.

July's project is an embroidered fabric bookmark.

Teen Drop-In Chess

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Teens stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons all summer long to play chess with a fellow chess enthusiast. 

NOTE: No instruction will be provided, players should know basic chess gameplay.

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Teens stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons all summer long to play chess with a fellow chess enthusiast. 

NOTE: No instruction will be provided, players should know basic chess gameplay.

Volunteen Board

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
VolunTEEN:

Meet with Ms. Shannon every month to help plan events and prepare for library activities. .Attendance at one monthly VolunTEEN meeting is required to serve as a volunteer. Vol...

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

Meet with Ms. Shannon every month to help plan events and prepare for library activities. .

Attendance at one monthly VolunTEEN meeting is required to serve as a volunteer. 

Volunteen meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. OR the First Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. No registration is required.

Information about Tie-Dye

Tie-Dye

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Outdoors at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us Tuesday, August 5, from 2 to 7 pm, OR Wednesday, August 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for our annual tie-dye event! Please bring up to two items per person (100% cotton works best). All other supplies are provided.

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

Join us Tuesday, August 5, from 2 to 7 pm, OR Wednesday, August 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for our annual tie-dye event! Please bring up to two items per person (100% cotton works best). All other supplies are provided.

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. 

High School Writers' Club

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reading 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...

Please note that the second meeting of each month is a self-moderated, teen-only meeting. Ms. Beth attends the meeting on the first Tuesday of the month.

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

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.

Please note that the second meeting of each month is a self-moderated, teen-only meeting. Ms. Beth attends the meeting on the first Tuesday of the month.

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.

Information about Tie-Dye

Tie-Dye

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 2:00pm
Outdoors at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us Tuesday, August 5, from 2 to 7 pm, OR Wednesday, August 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for our annual tie-dye event! Please bring up to two items per person (100% cotton works best). All other supplies are provided.

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

Join us Tuesday, August 5, from 2 to 7 pm, OR Wednesday, August 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for our annual tie-dye event! Please bring up to two items per person (100% cotton works best). All other supplies are provided.

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. 

The Selection Book Club

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Teens

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen Drop-In Chess

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Teens stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons all summer long to play chess with a fellow chess enthusiast. 

NOTE: No instruction will be provided, players should know basic chess gameplay.

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Teens stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons all summer long to play chess with a fellow chess enthusiast. 

NOTE: No instruction will be provided, players should know basic chess gameplay.

Tween & Middle School Writers' Club

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Tween & Middle School Writing Group:

For Grades 4 to 8Whether 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...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Registration Required

For Grades 4 to 8
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. 

 

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.

3D Printing Intro

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Maker & STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
3D Printing Intro:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn about 3D printing. During this interactive presentation, you will learn how 3D printers work, see 3D printed objects,...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn about 3D printing. During this interactive presentation, you will learn how 3D printers work, see 3D printed objects, and discuss how you can access and use the 3D printers in our Makerspace!

Volunteen Board

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
VolunTEEN:

Meet with Ms. Shannon every month to help plan events and prepare for library activities. .Attendance at one monthly VolunTEEN meeting is required to serve as a volunteer. Vol...

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

Meet with Ms. Shannon every month to help plan events and prepare for library activities. .

Attendance at one monthly VolunTEEN meeting is required to serve as a volunteer. 

Volunteen meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. OR the First Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. No registration is required.

The Wild Robot @ Peterswood Park

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join library staff at the park for the Friday Night Flick: THE WILD ROBOT! 

The library will have activities inspired by the book before the movie starts, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Stop by anytime during that window to participate!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join library staff at the park for the Friday Night Flick: THE WILD ROBOT! 

The library will have activities inspired by the book before the movie starts, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Stop by anytime during that window to participate!

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. 

Watermelon Picnic

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Outdoors at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Come enjoy the Watermelon Picnic!

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

Come enjoy the Watermelon Picnic!

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.

Teen Trivia

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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.

Teen Drop-In Chess

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Teens stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons all summer long to play chess with a fellow chess enthusiast. 

NOTE: No instruction will be provided, players should know basic chess gameplay.

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Teens stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons all summer long to play chess with a fellow chess enthusiast. 

NOTE: No instruction will be provided, players should know basic chess gameplay.

Know Before You Go

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Join us as we discuss some important topics to know about before you go off on your own. Officer Mallory Jarzynka from the PT Police Department will be leading the discussion as we cover topics that help you stay safe in a variety of situations.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss some important topics to know about before you go off on your own. Officer Mallory Jarzynka from the PT Police Department will be leading the discussion as we cover topics that help you stay safe in a variety of situations.

High School Writers' Club

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reading 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...

Please note that the second meeting of each month is a self-moderated, teen-only meeting. Ms. Beth attends the meeting on the first Tuesday of the month.

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

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.

Please note that the second meeting of each month is a self-moderated, teen-only meeting. Ms. Beth attends the meeting on the first Tuesday of the month.

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.

Art in the Park @PT Farmers Market

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

PTPL @the Washington Wild Things

Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

It is PT Community Night with the Washington Wild Things! Wear your tie dye and help us pack the stadium for a night of fun! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

It is PT Community Night with the Washington Wild Things! Wear your tie dye and help us pack the stadium for a night of fun! 

Teen Junk Journaling

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Get creative and join us for Junk Journaling. 

This is a type of art journaling that involves making a book using a variety of found and recycled materials. 

All materials will be provided.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get creative and join us for Junk Journaling. 

This is a type of art journaling that involves making a book using a variety of found and recycled materials. 

All materials will be provided.

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.