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Tween Writers' Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens

For Grades 4 to 5
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. No registration 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.

Tween Gamers- Super Bowl Edition

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Get Super Bowl ready with football themed video games with friends.

 Our Xbox X is ready with College Football 25 and Madden 23. Our PS5 is ready with Madden 24 and Madden 23.

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.

Beginner Chess

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Tweens
Multi-Purpose Room
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 Candy Sushi

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Let's make some sushi! 

Join us after school to make sushi look-alikes from Rice Krispies, gummy worms, and other pre-made candies!

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 Valentine’s Day Cards

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us after school and get crafty. 

We will provide all the supplies to make Valentine's Day cards. So bring a friend and make cards for friends, family, or even a pet!

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 Dungeons and Dragons

11:00am - 2:00pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for the fantasy tabletop role-playing game of Dungeons and Dragons. We will be serving pizza to keep you fueled during the game! This program is volunteer-led.

Closed for Staff Development Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Peters Township Public Library

Tween Ozobots

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ozobots are one of the smallest programmable robots in the world and our library has a selection for you to try! 

Join us as we work with Ozobots and try our hand at coding challenges.

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

Craft Swap Drop Off

2:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Lobby
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Middle School Writers' Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Teen Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

For Grades 6 to 8
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.

Craft Swap Drop Off

2:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Lobby
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

American Girl Book Club

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children, Tweens
Teen Room
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

Craft Swap Drop Off

9:00am - 4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Lobby
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Craft Swap

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Multi-Purpose Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Yarn, beads and paint - OH MY! 

Tween Junk Journaling

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Junk Journaling is back! 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.

Tween Book Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.  

February's book is Firegirl by Tony Abbott.

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 & Teen Writing Contest

All Day 3/1 - 3/15
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

It's back! PTPL will be holding its third annual Tween & Teen Writing Contest. This year's theme is "Wonder." 

Fantasy & Sci-Fi Author Panel

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Multipurpose & Lobby
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multipurpose & Lobby
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Join five local Fantasy and Sci-Fi authors as they share information about their craft and answer questions from the audience. 

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 Polymer Clay Jewelry Making

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

During this class we will be using polymer clay and molding it into different designs to make our own jewelry!

Polymer clay hardens when baked in an oven; instructions will be provided to bake your items at home. 

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.

Middle Grade Author Visit & Book Signing: Sneakers & Snoopers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Teen Room
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Our regular Tween Writer's Club for March is switching up its format this month and inviting two local authors in for a Q&A and book signing!

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.

Volunteer Fair

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Multipurpose & Lobby
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multipurpose & Lobby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Looking to Volunteer?

Visit the library on Saturday, March 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. to meet participating groups! 

Beginner Chess

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Tweens
Multi-Purpose Room
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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. 

Device Drop-In

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Event Details:

Stop by the library to get hands-on, personalized assistance navigating your device. We can show you a library e-Resource like Libby or Hoopla, help you set up a new email, teach you the basics of Microsoft Word, and more!