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Monday Matinee

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Monday Matinee:

Join us once a month for a Matinee Movie showing. Enjoy a feature film and popcorn. Registration is required to reserve your seat and ensure we have enough popcorn. 

Event Details:

January's Feature Film is ...AMERICAN FICION, 2023, R, 116 minutes, Starring Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, John Ortiz, Erika Alexander, Leslie UggamsThelonious “Monk” Ellison'...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us once a month for a Matinee Movie showing. Enjoy a feature film and popcorn. Registration is required to reserve your seat and ensure we have enough popcorn. 

January's Feature Film is ...

AMERICAN FICION, 2023, R, 116 minutes, Starring Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, John Ortiz, Erika Alexander, Leslie Uggams

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.

Gentle Grief Group

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Library Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Gentle Grief Group:

Please join Lynne Ireland-Knight, a certified Death Doula, in a supportive environment to process and share our grief experiences. Registration is not required for this group.

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Library Clubs

Please join Lynne Ireland-Knight, a certified Death Doula, in a supportive environment to process and share our grief experiences. 

Registration is not required for this group.

Memory Lab Orientation

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Memory Lab at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Memory Lab
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A one-on-one session to learn how to use the library's Memory Lab, a DIY digitization station for digitizing photographs, documents, slides, and negatives. In this 45 minutes appoi...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Memory Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Memory Lab
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

A one-on-one session to learn how to use the library's Memory Lab, a DIY digitization station for digitizing photographs, documents, slides, and negatives.

Needle felted snowflake with wool and a felting needle next to it.

Needle Felting

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Needle Felting:

Needle felting is the process of transforming wool into 3D objects using a barbed needle. Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn to learn how to create a needle felte...

Event Details:

January's project is a needle felted snowflake.

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Needle felting is the process of transforming wool into 3D objects using a barbed needle. Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn to learn how to create a needle felted project. 

All materials will be provided. Please register for only one needle felting class per month.

January's project is a needle felted snowflake.

Memory Lab Orientation

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Memory Lab at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Memory Lab
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A one-on-one session to learn how to use the library's Memory Lab, a DIY digitization station for digitizing photographs, documents, slides, and negatives. In this 45 minutes appoi...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Memory Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Memory Lab
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

A one-on-one session to learn how to use the library's Memory Lab, a DIY digitization station for digitizing photographs, documents, slides, and negatives.

Dementia Support Group

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Library Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Dementia Support Group:

Please join Theresa Lalak, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, in a safe and supportive environment that is designed to help those caring for a loved one with dementia. Partici...

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Library Clubs

Please join Theresa Lalak, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, in a safe and supportive environment that is designed to help those caring for a loved one with dementia. 

Participants will receive practical advice, learn how to develop methods and skills to solve problems, have an opportunity to develop social relationships, receive support from others, learn about resources and more. 

Registration is not required for this group.

Stamp Club

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Library Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Stamp Club:

Third Tuesday of the MonthNew members are always welcome to come share stamps and peruse the collections of other philatelists at our monthly meetings. The Stamp Club does not...

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Clubs

Third Tuesday of the Month
New members are always welcome to come share stamps and peruse the collections of other philatelists at our monthly meetings. 
The Stamp Club does not offer appraisals or purchase collections. For more information about buying and selling stamps, visit the American Philatelic Society website at https://stamps.org/services/buy-and-sell.

Memory Lab Orientation

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Memory Lab at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Memory Lab
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A one-on-one session to learn how to use the library's Memory Lab, a DIY digitization station for digitizing photographs, documents, slides, and negatives. In this 45 minutes appoi...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Memory Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Memory Lab
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

A one-on-one session to learn how to use the library's Memory Lab, a DIY digitization station for digitizing photographs, documents, slides, and negatives.

A lizard and the words "3d pen" printed with a 3D printing pen.

3D Pen Art

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Maker & STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
3D Pen Art:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn to create 3D designs using the Makerspace's 3D Pens. A 3D pen extrudes heated plastic from the pen's nozzle that cools almost i...

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

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn to create 3D designs using the Makerspace's 3D Pens. A 3D pen extrudes heated plastic from the pen's nozzle that cools almost instantly into a solid, stable structure, allowing for the free-hand creation of three-dimensional objects. 

There will be a variety of templates to use, or you can design your own project. All materials will be provided.

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.

PT Chamber Business Mixer

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Local businesses and leaders are invited to come to this month's After-Hours Chamber Mixer hosted at the library. Visit the Peters Township Chamber website to register and lea...

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Local businesses and leaders are invited to come to this month's After-Hours Chamber Mixer hosted at the library. 

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.

Memory Lab Orientation

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Memory Lab at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Memory Lab
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A one-on-one session to learn how to use the library's Memory Lab, a DIY digitization station for digitizing photographs, documents, slides, and negatives. In this 45 minutes appoi...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Memory Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Memory Lab
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

A one-on-one session to learn how to use the library's Memory Lab, a DIY digitization station for digitizing photographs, documents, slides, and negatives.

Cricut machine with a variety of projects around it.

Cricut Machine 101

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Maker & STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Cricut Machine 101:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn how to use the Cricut Maker 3! The Cricut Maker 3 is a smart cutting machine that can cut over 300 different material...

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

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn how to use the Cricut Maker 3! The Cricut Maker 3 is a smart cutting machine that can cut over 300 different materials. During this class, you will learn the capabilities of the Cricut machine, navigate through the Design Space software, and complete a simple cut paper shape on the Cricut! 

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

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.

Memory Lab Orientation

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Memory Lab at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Memory Lab
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A one-on-one session to learn how to use the library's Memory Lab, a DIY digitization station for digitizing photographs, documents, slides, and negatives. In this 45 minutes appoi...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Memory Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Memory Lab
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

A one-on-one session to learn how to use the library's Memory Lab, a DIY digitization station for digitizing photographs, documents, slides, and negatives.

Army War College

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Senior Officers from the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA, will have a panel discussion. A specific topic and speakers will be forthcoming. This presentation is part...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

Senior Officers from the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA, will have a panel discussion. 

A specific topic and speakers will be forthcoming. 

Birdseed Ornaments

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

This program is for all ages, but children in 5th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Join us at the Library to make homemade birdseed ornaments that will attra...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This program is for all ages, but children in 5th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult. 

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. 

Birdseed Ornaments

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

This program is for all ages, but children in 5th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Join us at the Library to make homemade birdseed ornaments that will attra...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

This program is for all ages, but children in 5th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult. 

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. 

Birdseed Ornaments

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

This program is for all ages, but children in 5th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Join us at the Library to make homemade birdseed ornaments that will attra...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

This program is for all ages, but children in 5th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult. 

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. 

Writing Workshop

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Writing Workshop:

Calling all adult aspiring Writers and Wordsmiths! Are you a new writer in search of support and encouragement? Have you already started down the writing path but repeatedly e...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Calling all adult aspiring Writers and Wordsmiths! 

Are you a new writer in search of support and encouragement? Have you already started down the writing path but repeatedly experience creative drought? Or perhaps you’d like to develop solid writing skills or find the perfect inspiration before taking another step on your writing journey. 

Join us for our Writers’ Group devoted to those who are relatively new to the craft of writing and would like to develop their skills, or to those who have just dabbled in writing but would like to take a deeper dive. 

We’ll explore various topics, including how to find your creative flow, build effective writing habits, and create momentum in your writing. Whether it’s working with writing prompts, learning tips and tricks from the masters, or sharing your writing in a supportive and enthusiastic environment, let’s honor that talent and discover where creativity (and practice) can lead us!

3D printed plant pot, dragon, cookie cutter and name plate

3D Printing Intro

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Maker & STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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 obj...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn about 3D printing. 

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. 

Sew Creative

Monday, January 27, 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...

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

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.

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.

Sew Creative

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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...

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

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.

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.

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Library Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Mystery Book Club:

Join us on the last Tuesday of the month for Mystery Book Club - all are welcome! Zoom is available for those who prefer to meet virtually. 

Event Details:

January's Title: Unnatural Causes by P.D. JamesThe discovery of a local mystery writer's mutilated corpse in a drifting dinghy ends Adam Dalgliesh's hope of a quiet holiday. - from...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Library Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us on the last Tuesday of the month for Mystery Book Club - all are welcome! Zoom is available for those who prefer to meet virtually. 

January's Title: Unnatural Causes by P.D. James

The discovery of a local mystery writer's mutilated corpse in a drifting dinghy ends Adam Dalgliesh's hope of a quiet holiday. - from NoveList Plus

eResource Exploration: Libby and Hoopla

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Maker & STEM, 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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

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.

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.

WWII Discussion Group Everybody Welcome January's Topic: The Battle of Singapore- image of soldiers with hands raised in surrender

World War II Discussion Group

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
History, Library Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
World War II Discussion Group:

Last Wednesday of the Month, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.A monthly discussion series featuring topics about World War II. New members are always welcome. 

Event Details:

January's Topic: The Battle of Singapore

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Library Clubs
Event Details:

Last Wednesday of the Month, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
A monthly discussion series featuring topics about World War II. New members are always welcome. 

January's Topic: The Battle of Singapore