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Hops & Haikus

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a poetry reading at Mondays Brewing this Poetry Month! Read an original work or a favorite. You can share a short haiku, a Shakespearean sonnet, or even lyrics to ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a poetry reading at Mondays Brewing this Poetry Month! 

Toddler Tales

Monday, April 7, 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 ...

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

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. 

Bodies in Motion

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Bodies in Motion:

For ages 3 to 5Get movin' and groovin' with Ms.  Shannon in this program perfect for your little wigglers. Registration is required for each session for each child participati...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 11

For ages 3 to 5
Get movin' and groovin' with Ms.  Shannon in this program perfect for your little wigglers. Registration is required for each session for each child participating. We are accepting 15 children for this program. This is a movement class. Please wear sneakers!

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. 

floral embroidery on fabric

Embroidery Machine Basics

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Maker & STEM, Technology
Age Group:
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:

Please register for this program at the following link:https://forms.gle/aF54gTrqvwyhZtPf8

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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.

Please register for this program at the following link:

https://forms.gle/aF54gTrqvwyhZtPf8

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.

Graphic Novels & Manga 101

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

What is a graphic novel? What about a manga? Come learn about these illustrative works and add some titles to your "To Be Read List" at this book talk.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

What is a graphic novel? What about a manga? 

Come learn about these illustrative works and add some titles to your "To Be Read List" at this book talk.

Bunny Bingo

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Hop on over to the Peters Township Public Library and join Ms. Linda for some BINGO fun. We will play several rounds of BINGO while we kick back laugh and have fun. Oh and by ...

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:

Hop on over to the Peters Township Public Library and join Ms. Linda for some BINGO fun. 

We will play several rounds of BINGO while we kick back laugh and have fun. Oh and by the way...win prizes. So get ready to shout out BINGO!

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. 

Book Babies

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Book Babies:

For ages birth to 15 months In this 20 minute lapsit program, babies will begin to gain contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays. Clap and sing along...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 3

For ages birth to 15 months
In this 20 minute lapsit program, babies will begin to gain contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays. Clap and sing along to tunes while working on fine and gross motor skills and direction, following Ms. Patty's help. 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. 

Mother Goose Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Mother Goose Storytime:

For ages 1 to 2 ½ years Join Ms Patty for songs, fingerplays, and a story with your little one! Individual registration is required for each child participating. We are accepting ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 2

For ages 1 to 2 ½ years
Join Ms Patty for songs, fingerplays, and a story with your little one! Individual registration is required 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. 

Roots Genealogy Club

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
History, Library Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Roots Genealogy Club:

Second Tuesday of the Month, 1 to 3 p.m. Share resources, information, and methods for exploring your family’s history. All are welcome.

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Library Clubs

Second Tuesday of the Month, 1 to 3 p.m.
Share resources, information, and methods for exploring your family’s history. All are welcome.

Tween Trivia: History-WW1 and WW2

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Bring your team or play alone and test your knowledge. Trivia categorize will change monthly and will be done using Kahoot!Please bring your own device (chrome book, tablet, p...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Bring your team or play alone and test your knowledge. 

Trivia categorize will change monthly and will be done using Kahoot!

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

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Memory Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Memory Lab
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

Tween & Teen Writing Contest Reception

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us as we unveil the winners of our 2025 PTPL Writing Contest! Each writer will be recognized, and the winners will be invited to read their entries. Light refreshmen...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Join us as we unveil the winners of our 2025 PTPL Writing Contest! 

Each writer will be recognized, and the winners will be invited to read their entries. 

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: History-WW1 and WW2

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Bring your team or play alone and test your knowledge. Trivia categorize will change monthly and will be done using Kahoot!Please bring your own device (chrome book, tablet, p...

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

Memory Lab Orientation

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Memory Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Memory Lab
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

Tiny Tunes

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Tiny Tunes:

For ages 3 to 5Music makes everything better! Join Ms. Linda for casual music time. We will work with rhythm instruments, learn songs, and make a parade. Registration is required f...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 4

For ages 3 to 5
Music makes everything better! Join Ms. Linda for casual music time. We will work with rhythm instruments, learn songs, and make a parade. 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. 

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Storytime:

For ages 3 1/2 to 5Join Ms. Linda and explore different stories with a theme-related activity and craft. Registration is required for each session for each child participating. We ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

For ages 3 1/2 to 5
Join Ms. Linda and explore different stories with a theme-related activity and 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. 

Wild Kratts

Wednesday, April 9, 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 3

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. 

Memory Lab Orientation

Wednesday, April 9, 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Memory Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Memory Lab
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

Puzzle Swap - Drop Off

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Lobby at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It is time for another Puzzle Swap to welcome spring! Here’s what to do: Drop off your adult puzzles (limit 10) in the library lobby from Wednesday to Friday in their original...

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

It is time for another Puzzle Swap to welcome spring! 

Evening Book Club

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Library Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Evening Book Club for Adults:

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

Event Details:

April's book is The Life Impossible by Matt Haig.  

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 second Wednesday of the month for Evening Book Club - all are welcome! Zoom is available for those who prefer to meet virtually. 

April's book is The Life Impossible by Matt Haig.

 

 

Lensshooters Photography Club

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Library Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Lensshooters Photo Club:

All levels of experience are welcome to this monthly photography club. Share your photos with friends, participate in monthly photography challenges, and learn different techniques...

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Clubs

All levels of experience are welcome to this monthly photography club. Share your photos with friends, participate in monthly photography challenges, and learn different techniques from various speakers. This monthly meeting is organized and presented by the Western Pennsylvania Lensshooters Association. 

Those Were the Days: Reliving the Past of Peters Township

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Take a stroll down memory lane with current and former residents of Peters Township both near and far as you share stories from Peters Township's past in this hybrid program. You m...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

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.

Kindergarten Readiness

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Kindergarten Readiness Storytime:

Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library! This weekly program consists of stories, rhymes, and songs to help promote early literacy and reinforce basic rea...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 11

Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library! 

This weekly program consists of stories, rhymes, and songs to help promote early literacy and reinforce basic reading, math, and social skills in preparation for school. Caregiver participation is required as we will be learning skills and activities that can be practiced at home.

This program is designed for  4 to 5 year-olds.

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. 

cardstock frame for 4x6 photo

Cricut Creations

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Maker & STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Cricut Creations:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn how to use the Cricut to make a project! Sarah will guide you through learning the Design Space app, using the Cricut...

Event Details:

April's project is a cardstock frame and mat for a 4"x6" photograph. The example is one of many options to choose between.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn how to use the Cricut to make a project! Sarah will guide you through learning the Design Space app, using the Cricut machine, and completing your project. 

All materials will be provided. Please register for only one Cricut Creations class per month.

April's project is a cardstock frame and mat for a 4"x6" photograph. The example is one of many options to choose between.