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Read Local Eat Local

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Outdoors at Peters Township Public Library

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Read Local Eat Local is back!

Costume Swap

Costume Swap

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lobby at Peters Township Public Library

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

It's back! Instead of purchasing new costumes each year, we are encouraging the community to swap their slightly used costumes to save resources, packaging, transportation costs, and money.

decorative image of pumpkins

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

All Day 10/10 - 10/24
Peters Township Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Decorate a pumpkin to look like your favorite book character, and bring your pumpkin to the library to be voted on by patrons! You can drop your pumpkin off between October 10-24. 

Must drop your pumpkin off by Friday, October 24.

Through the Looking Glass

Boos, Brews & Books - Adult Halloween Party

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
All Library at Peters Township Public Library

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: All Library
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

This free program is for adults, ages 18+. Registration is required for planning purposes. 

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Tween & Middle School Writers' Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Teen Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Registration Required

For Grades 4 to 8
Whether you're brand-new to creative writing or a seasoned story-writer, the PTPL Writer's Club is for you! 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. 

 

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.

Social Services Office Hours

4:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Conference Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Social Services Office Hours

Tween Legos

4:00pm–4:45pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

You are never too old for Legos! Join us and let your imagination take off. 

All Legos 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.

Read Local Eat Local

11:00am–2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Outdoors
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Read Local Eat Local is back!

Beginner 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:

The class is for 1st through 6th graders who have never played or who would like to learn chess.

Topics covered include: how the chess pieces move, how to set up the board, how to castle and how to promote pawns.

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. 

Tween Trivia

4:00pm–4:45pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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.

Who Is Taylor Swift

1:30pm–2:15pm
Children, Tweens
Teen Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Linda in a "Who Is Taylor Swift" book talk and activity. From music, to fashion, to movies, to football, Taylor is known everywhere she goes. Join us as we discuss her life and road to being a pop-culture icon.

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.  

September's Book: "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea

Note: This program previously took place on the 4th Thursday of the month, but will now be scheduled for the 3rd Monday 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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Tweens
Multi-Purpose Room
Waitlist
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. 

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. 

eResource Exploration: eBooks and eAudiobooks

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

In this session of eResource Exploration, we will take a look at Libby and Hoopla.

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.

Tween Junk Journaling

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Waitlist
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.

Costume Swap Drop Off

All Day 9/29–10/3
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

It's back! Instead of purchasing new costumes each year, we are encouraging the community to swap their slightly used costumes to save resources, packaging, transportation costs, and money.

Tween Pony Bead Animal Keychains

4:00pm–4:45pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Throwing it back to the 90s and making Pony Bead animal keychains!  These keychains are made by stringing colorful pony beads onto a cord, forming various animal shapes. We will provide all the necessary supplies and directions. 

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.

PT Historical Hunt

All Day 10/1–10/31
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Travel through time with the PTPL Archives as you discover historical sites in the community. Visit the library during October to pick up a scavenger sheet to get started!

Tween & Middle School Writers' Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Teen Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Registration Required

For Grades 4 to 8
Whether you're brand-new to creative writing or a seasoned story-writer, the PTPL Writer's Club is for you! 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. 

 

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.

Social Services Office Hours

4:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Conference Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Social Services Office Hours

Tween Legos

4:00pm–4:45pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

You are never too old for Legos! Join us and let your imagination take off. 

All Legos 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.

Costume Swap

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Lobby
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

It's back! Instead of purchasing new costumes each year, we are encouraging the community to swap their slightly used costumes to save resources, packaging, transportation costs, and money.

Pumpkin Spice Bingo

6:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Linda as she engages you in several rounds of BINGO with a pumpkin-y twist you won't want to miss. Fun and prizes for the whole family! Register to save your spot.

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. 

Tween Perler Beads

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Upcoming
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.

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.

Fall Used Book Bag Sale

6:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Lobby
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Visit the library lobby between Thursday, October 9 at 6pm through Saturday, October 11 at 2pm to find your next great read at this used book bag sale. 

Thursday, October 9, 6pm to 8pm - Early Bird Special - Fill a bag for $10 

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

All Day 10/10–10/24
Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorate a pumpkin to look like your favorite book character, and bring your pumpkin to the library to be voted on by patrons! You can drop your pumpkin off between October 10-24. 

Must drop your pumpkin off by Friday, October 24.

Fall Used Book Bag Sale

9:00am–4:00pm
All Ages
Lobby
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Visit the library lobby between Thursday, October 9 at 6pm through Saturday, October 11 at 2pm to find your next great read at this used book bag sale.