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Needle Felting

Thursday, May 15, 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...

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

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.

Historic Women’s Clubs of Peters Township

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
History, Virtual Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Women's clubs have shaped Peters Township for more than 100 years. Join us to learn about the activities of the Peters Township Society of Farm Women, the Women's Club of Peters To...

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

Women's clubs have shaped Peters Township for more than 100 years.

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.

American Girl Book Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us each month for a book club featuring books from the American Girl series! Come to the book club having read the title and be prepared to discuss the book. (The first f...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us each month for a book club featuring books from the American Girl series! 

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. 

3D Pen Art

Friday, May 16, 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.

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Plant Sale

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Outdoors at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the library, rain or shine, for the Giant Oaks Garden Club Annual Plant Sale and Garden Market. This event is one of the fundraisers the club conducts to raise mone...

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the library, rain or shine, for the Giant Oaks Garden Club Annual Plant Sale and Garden Market. 

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Monthly Adult Craft: Dried Floral Art

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you love books and flowers, then the Adult Monthly Craft for May is perfect for you! In this program, participants will be making framed art using old book pages and dried ...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

If you love books and flowers, then the Adult Monthly Craft for May is perfect for you! 

In this program, participants will be making framed art using old book pages and dried flowers. 

Monday Matinee

Monday, May 19, 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. 

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

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. 

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.

Tween Maker Monday

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Maker & STEM
Age Group:
Tweens
Tween Maker Monday:

Enjoy working with your friends on different STEAM-based DIY activities. This after-school program is a self-paced, learn-as-you-go activity. We will have a light snack for you.

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Enjoy working with your friends on different STEAM-based DIY activities. This after-school program is a self-paced, learn-as-you-go activity. We will have a light snack for you.

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, May 19, 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.

Cookbook Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Library Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Cookbook Club:

The Cookbook Club meets bimonthly on the third Monday, featuring dinners and recipe challenges. Registration is required in person at the Circulation Desk and opens one month befor...

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

The Cookbook Club meets bimonthly on the third Monday, featuring dinners and recipe challenges. Registration is required in person at the Circulation Desk and opens one month before the meeting date. Library staff will select cookbooks for recipe selection. Visit the New Book area by the window to view cookbooks from our collection and sign-up for your recipe so we can enjoy a variety of dishes together! 

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, May 20, 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...

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.

Needle Felting

Tuesday, May 20, 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...

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

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.

Memory Lab Orientation

Tuesday, May 20, 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...

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.

Dementia Support Group

Tuesday, May 20, 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.

High School Writers' Club

Tuesday, May 20, 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.

Intermediate Chess

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

For 1st - 6th graders who already know the basics of chess (how the pieces move, castling, etc). This class will teach you about the correct development of the pieces, doubled...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

For 1st - 6th graders who already know the basics of chess (how the pieces move, castling, etc). 

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. 

Stamp Club

Tuesday, May 20, 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.

Afternoon Book Club

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Library Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Afternoon Book Club for Adults:

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

Event Details:

May's Title: Dandelion Wine by Ray BradburyThis 1957 gem is the latest in Avon's ongoing series of Bradbury reprints. This sweet little hardcover features the full text of the nove...

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

May's Title: Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury

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.

Protecting Our Waters

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards for a presentation of best practices in managing and protecting our water resources and providing habitat for wildlife and polli...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Join Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards for a presentation of best practices in managing and protecting our water resources and providing habitat for wildlife and pollinators on your property. 

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.

Memory Lab Orientation

Thursday, May 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...

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.

Cricut Machine 101

Thursday, May 22, 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, May 22, 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...

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 Book Club

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Tweens
Tween Book Club:

For Grades 4 to 6Join Ms. Linda for this after-school program! Enjoy a discussion on the selected book, an activity and a snack. The first five registrants get a free copy of ...

Event Details:

May's book is Following Baxter by Barbara Kerley.

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

For Grades 4 to 6
Join Ms. Linda for this after-school program! Enjoy a discussion on the selected book, an activity and a snack. The first five registrants get a free copy of the book.  

May's book is Following Baxter by Barbara Kerley.

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 Taste Test Challenge

Thursday, May 22, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.