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High School Writers' Club

Tuesday, April 15, 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...

Event Details:

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.

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Form a team and join our Jigsaw Puzzle Competition! Teams of up to four people can compete together as you race to be the first to finish a 500-piece puzzle. Email Sydney (skr...

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Form a team and join our Jigsaw Puzzle Competition! 

Teen Archives Escape Rooms

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Discover clues, solve puzzles, and complete tasks in order to accomplish your goal and stop the clock! Participants will be put into groups of four then assigned a PTPL Archiv...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Discover clues, solve puzzles, and complete tasks in order to accomplish your goal and stop the clock! 

Teen Archives Escape Rooms

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Follow the clues, solve puzzles, complete tasks, and collect items in order to stop the clock and escape from the Archives! Participants will be put into groups of four and th...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Follow the clues, solve puzzles, complete tasks, and collect items in order to stop the clock and escape from the Archives! 

Game Swap Drop Off

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 8:00pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Swap in your board games to find some new-to-you entertainment! Here's what to do: Bring your games (limit 10) to the Reading Room upstairs in the library. Make sure games are...

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

Swap in your board games to find some new-to-you entertainment! 

Game Swap Drop Off

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Swap in your board games to find some new-to-you entertainment! Here's what to do: Bring your games (limit 10) to the Reading Room upstairs in the library. Make sure games are...

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

Swap in your board games to find some new-to-you entertainment! 

decorative image of scrabble game

Game Swap Pickup

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Swap in your board games to find some new-to-you entertainment! Here's what to do: Bring your games (limit 10) to the Reading Room upstairs in the library. Make sure games are...

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

Swap in your board games to find some new-to-you entertainment! 

Teen Archives Escape Rooms

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Follow the clues, solve puzzles, complete tasks, and collect items in order to stop the clock and escape from the Archives! Participants will be put into groups of 4 and then ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Follow the clues, solve puzzles, complete tasks, and collect items in order to stop the clock and escape from the Archives! 

Tween & Middle School Writers' Club

Wednesday, April 23, 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...

Event Details:

***Please note that this is the rescheduled Writers' Club date (since the regular date was cancelled)!  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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. 

 

***Please note that this is the rescheduled Writers' Club date (since the regular date was cancelled)! 

 

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.

Bag Sale

All Day 4/24 - 4/26
Lobby at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

The Open Book Store, the only used bookstore in Peters Township, is having a Spring Bag Sale on all stock!Visit the library lobby between Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m. through Satur...

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

The Open Book Store, the only used bookstore in Peters Township, is having a Spring Bag Sale on all stock!

Visit the library lobby between Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m. through Saturday, April 26 at 2 p.m. 

Teen Taste Test Challenge

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

How well do you know some of your favorite snacks? Stop in the Teen Room for a blind tasting and see if your tastebuds can guess what the treat is! April 24: Easter Candy...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

How well do you know some of your favorite snacks? 

Stop in the Teen Room for a blind tasting and see if your tastebuds can guess what the treat is! 

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 Junk Journaling

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Lensshooters Photo Gallery

All Day 4/30 - 5/14
Lobby at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Come view the Lensshooters Annual Photography Contest. Visit early to cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award. Winners will be announced at the May 14 meeting of the grou...

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

Come view the Lensshooters Annual Photography Contest. Visit early to cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award. 

3D Modeling

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Maker & STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
3D Modeling:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn the basics of Tinkercad. Tinkercad is a free, online 3D modeling program that uses the constructive solid geometry me...

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

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn the basics of Tinkercad. Tinkercad is a free, online 3D modeling program that uses the constructive solid geometry method of building 3D models. Sarah will teach you the basics of Tinkercad as she guides you through a project. 

We will use Tinkercad on the public PCs, so all participants must have a basic understanding of how to use a computer. Due to the time it takes to 3D print, participants will return to the library at a later date to pick up their 3D-printed models.

Volunteen Board

Thursday, May 1, 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.

Volunteen Board

Saturday, May 3, 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.

Teen Bookend Painting

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Help add some personal touches to the teen room as we paint and decorate the bookends that we use for the library's young adult book collection!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Help add some personal touches to the teen room as we paint and decorate the bookends that we use for the library's young adult book collection!

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.

Embroidery Machine Basics

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Embroidery Machine Basics:

Sign up for a 1-1 session to learn how to use the Makerspace's Baby Lock Aventura II Embroidery Machine. During this 45-minute session, you will learn the ins and outs of the embro...

Event Details:

Registration for this program opens on 4/21/25 at 3:30 pm.

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

Sign up for a 1-1 session to learn how to use the Makerspace's Baby Lock Aventura II Embroidery Machine. During this 45-minute session, you will learn the ins and outs of the embroidery machine and complete a small embroidery project to take home with you. 

This program is intended for beginners. All materials will be provided.

Registration for this program opens on 4/21/25 at 3:30 pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Makerspace Certificate

Successfully completing this program will earn you the Makerspace Certificate for the featured piece of equipment. Earning a Makerspace Certificate enables you to use the piece of equipment independently outside of a program or an appointment.

decorative image of outer space

Star Wars Trivia

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a Star Wars Trivia night for Tween, Teens, and Adults (4th grade and up).Questions will cover the nine films in the Skywalker Saga (A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back,...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Join us for a Star Wars Trivia night for Tween, Teens, and Adults (4th grade and up).

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 Design Your Own Buttons

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create your own buttons with one of our button makers! We will provide the supplies, you provide the creative ideas. You will be able to create buttons in 1 1/4", 2 1/4" and 3...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Create your own buttons with one of our button makers! 

We will provide the supplies, you provide the creative ideas. You will be able to create buttons in 1 1/4", 2 1/4" and 3" sizes.

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.

High School Writers' Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference 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...

Event Details:

*Please note that this meeting only has been moved to the second floor conference room.

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Conference 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 this meeting only has been moved to the second floor conference room.

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.

Intro to Machine Sewing

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Intro to Machine Sewing:

Learn how to use the Makerspace sewing machines! During this program, participants will learn how to thread a machine, wind a bobbin, and replace the needle. Participants will have...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 2

Learn how to use the Makerspace sewing machines! During this program, participants will learn how to thread a machine, wind a bobbin, and replace the needle. Participants will have the opportunity to try out various stitches on our sewing machines and learn how they can access the Makerspace sewing machines outside of the program. This program is intended for beginners.

Disclaimer(s)

Makerspace Certificate

Successfully completing this program will earn you the Makerspace Certificate for the featured piece of equipment. Earning a Makerspace Certificate enables you to use the piece of equipment independently outside of a program or an appointment.

Intro to Machine Sewing

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Intro to Machine Sewing:

Learn how to use the Makerspace sewing machines! During this program, participants will learn how to thread a machine, wind a bobbin, and replace the needle. Participants will have...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 2

Learn how to use the Makerspace sewing machines! During this program, participants will learn how to thread a machine, wind a bobbin, and replace the needle. Participants will have the opportunity to try out various stitches on our sewing machines and learn how they can access the Makerspace sewing machines outside of the program. This program is intended for beginners.

Disclaimer(s)

Makerspace Certificate

Successfully completing this program will earn you the Makerspace Certificate for the featured piece of equipment. Earning a Makerspace Certificate enables you to use the piece of equipment independently outside of a program or an appointment.

Device Drop-in

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Maker & STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Stop by the library to get hands-on, personalized assistance navigating your device. We can show you a library e-Resource like Libby or Hoopla, help you set up a new email, te...

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Event Details:

Stop by the library to get hands-on, personalized assistance navigating your device. 

We can show you a library e-Resource like Libby or Hoopla, help you set up a new email, teach you the basics of Microsoft Word, and more!