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Rainbows in Flight by the National Aviary

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Multi-Purpose Room
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how important colors are to the animal world by exploring the huge variety in feathers--from the bright colors of a parrot to the muted camouflage of an owl. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Habitats by the National Aviary

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Multi-Purpose Room
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

From the frigid arctic to arid deserts, birds can be found in nearly every habitat on Earth! 

Learn what an animal needs to survive in different habitats and how birds can thrive in even the most extreme environments. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Book Folding

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Teen Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own folded book art in a fun way of reusing old books to give them new purpose! 

All materials will be provided.

This event is in the "Teens" group

High School Writers' Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Reading Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teens

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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Intermediate Chess

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Tweens
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Drop-In Chess

2:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Teen Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Teens stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons all summer long to play chess with a fellow chess enthusiast. 

NOTE: No instruction will be provided, players should know basic chess gameplay.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Art in the Park @PT Farmers Market

4:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us at the PT Farmers Market this summer for some Art in the Park! 

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tween Perler Beads

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get creative with Perler beads. 

Perler beads, also known as fuse beads or Hama beads, are small, plastic beads that can be fused together with a household iron to create designs and crafts 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Perler Beads

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Teen Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get creative with Perler beads. 

Perler beads, also known as fuse beads or Hama beads, are small, plastic beads that can be fused together with a household iron to create designs and crafts

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

American Girl Book Club

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children, Tweens
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Paper Engineering

10:00am–11:30am
Tweens
Multi-Purpose Room
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on activities with circuits. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Knitting 101

2:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Teen Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of knitting in this fun, hands-on mini-workshop.

Materials will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group

Water Safety Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's time for splishing and splashing! Get your little one ready for summer with some water safety tips. Join us for an interactive storytime and presentation done in partnership with Goldfish Swim School.

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Embroidery Paintings

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Reading Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

combine classical paintings throughout history with fiber art in this program. 

Participants will learn basic embroidery stitches and add details to famous paintings printed on paper. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Learn to Draw

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Multi-Purpose Room
Full
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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Learn to Paint

2:30pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Multi-Purpose Room
Full
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Lego Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Multi-Purpose Room
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required

Let's build with Legos! Working together as a family, only your imagination is the limit. Create and name your creation to be put on display in the Youth Services Department. Creations will stay almost until the following month's Lego night. Each creation will have a card with the name of the creation and the designer's first name and last initial. Please register each child participating.

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. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tween Junk Journaling

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Open
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Junk Journaling

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Teen Room
Open
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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tween 3D Printing

10:00am–11:30am
Tweens
Makerspace
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn will introduce tweens to the fascinating world of 3D printing and CAD design. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Drop-In Chess

2:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Teen Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Teens stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons all summer long to play chess with a fellow chess enthusiast. 

NOTE: No instruction will be provided, players should know basic chess gameplay.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Ice Cream in a Bag

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Multi-Purpose Room
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

No fancy ice cream maker? No problem! 

Join us as we make delicious homemade ice cream without any special gadgets. We will be using plastic baggies and a few ingredients. 

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. 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tween Book Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
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.  

June's title is Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Taste Test Challenge

6:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
Teen Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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.