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Learn to Draw

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Learn how to use highlights and shadows to bring artwork to life. 

Each week we will create a different masterpiece using color pencils. Classes are fun but informative. 

Must register for each week separately.

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Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Event Details:

Learn how to use highlights and shadows to bring artwork to life. 

Each week we will create a different masterpiece using color pencils. Classes are fun but informative. 

Must register for each week separately.

Learn to Paint

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Students will learn simple painting techniques to make their artwork come to life.

Learn where to add the highlights, shadows, and textures that complete the artwork. Learn while having fun. 

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Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students will learn simple painting techniques to make their artwork come to life.

Learn where to add the highlights, shadows, and textures that complete the artwork. Learn while having fun. 

20-Day Drawing Challenge

All Day
Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Attention young artists! Challenge yourself to a daily drawing task from July 1-20. 

Pick up your FREE mini sketch book and get ready to draw. 

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Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attention young artists! Challenge yourself to a daily drawing task from July 1-20. 

Pick up your FREE mini sketch book and get ready to draw. 

Teen 30 Day Drawing Challenge

All Day
Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

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Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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decorative image of rag wreath craft

Crafternoons

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Library Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Crafternoon Club:

Stop by the first Thursday of the month and follow easy instructions to create a different craft or art project. Crafting supplies are provided. This program is for adults. Registr...

July's project is a Summer Rag Wreath.

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

Stop by the first Thursday of the month and follow easy instructions to create a different craft or art project. Crafting supplies are provided. This program is for adults. Registration is not required.

July's project is a Summer Rag Wreath.

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Peters Township Public Library
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Teen Floral Sundaes

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Make a sundae out of florals to take home and display -- and then enjoy a delicious ice cream sundae!

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

Make a sundae out of florals to take home and display -- and then enjoy a delicious ice cream sundae!

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.

Learn to Draw

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Learn how to use highlights and shadows to bring artwork to life. 

Each week we will create a different masterpiece using color pencils. Classes are fun but informative. 

Must register for each week separately.

Full
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use highlights and shadows to bring artwork to life. 

Each week we will create a different masterpiece using color pencils. Classes are fun but informative. 

Must register for each week separately.

Learn to Paint

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Students will learn simple painting techniques to make their artwork come to life.

Learn where to add the highlights, shadows, and textures that complete the artwork. Learn while having fun. 

Full
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students will learn simple painting techniques to make their artwork come to life.

Learn where to add the highlights, shadows, and textures that complete the artwork. Learn while having fun. 

Napkin with butterfly embroidery

Embroidery Machine Basics

Monday, July 7, 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...

Registration for this program is full. Check back next month for the August Embroidery Machine Basics class.

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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 is full. Check back next month for the August Embroidery Machine Basics class.

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.

Teen DIY Weird Barbie

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Come out to the library to create your own weird Barbie. All supplies provided!

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

Come out to the library to create your own weird Barbie. All supplies provided!

Tween Mini Art Galleries

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Age Group:
Tweens

We will be creating our own miniature art galleries using recycled tin boxes, scrapbook pages and old books. 

Join us to create your own pocket-sized gallery!

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Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be creating our own miniature art galleries using recycled tin boxes, scrapbook pages and old books. 

Join us to create your own pocket-sized gallery!

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 Mini Art Galleries

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Age Group:
Teens

We will be creating our own miniature art galleries using recycled tin boxes, scrapbook pages and old books. 

Join us to create your own pocket-sized gallery!

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

We will be creating our own miniature art galleries using recycled tin boxes, scrapbook pages and old books. 

Join us to create your own pocket-sized gallery!

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.

Night with WQED

Night with WQED

Thursday, July 10, 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. 

July's show is Donkey Hodie. 

NOTE: As a special treat, Donkey Hodie herself will be paying us a visit, so don't miss this very special Night With WQED!

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

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

July's show is Donkey Hodie. 

NOTE: As a special treat, Donkey Hodie herself will be paying us a visit, so don't miss this very special Night With WQED!

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. 

Sewing machine on desk

Intro to Machine Sewing

Monday, July 14, 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...

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

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.

Sewing machine on desk

Intro to Machine Sewing

Monday, July 14, 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...

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

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.

Needle felted wool whale

Needle Felting

Tuesday, July 15, 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...

July's project is a felted wool whale.

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

July's project is a felted wool whale.

Art in the Park @PT Farmers Market

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
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Thursday Activities and Social Club

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Library Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Thursday Activities and Social Club:

Come to the library for an afternoon of activities and socializing. Bring a friend or come and make a new one!Put together a puzzle, color, play cards or a board game, or just...

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Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Library Clubs

Come to the library for an afternoon of activities and socializing. Bring a friend or come and make a new one!

Put together a puzzle, color, play cards or a board game, or just chat. Materials, games and puzzles provided.

All are welcome, and registration is not required.

Needle felted wool whale.

Needle Felting

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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...

July's project is a felted wool whale.

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
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.

July's project is a felted wool whale.

PA Dutch Barn Art

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, History
Age Group:
Adults

Join Dani and Syd for a brief presentation about the history of Pennsylvania Dutch Barn Art. 

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Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Dani and Syd for a brief presentation about the history of Pennsylvania Dutch Barn Art. 

Tween Junk Journaling

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

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.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
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.

Teen Junk Journaling

Tuesday, July 22, 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.

Open
Register Now
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.

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.

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Register Now
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.