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Beginner Chess

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Tweens
Multi-Purpose Room
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
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 Archives Escape Rooms

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:

Discover clues, solve puzzles, and complete tasks in order to accomplish your goal and stop the clock! 

Tween Archives Escape Rooms

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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:

Discover clues, solve puzzles, and complete tasks in order to accomplish your goal and stop the clock! 

Intermediate Chess

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

Tween 3D Modeling

10:00am - 11:00am
Tweens
Makerspace
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join Technology & Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and Tween & Teen Library Technician Sarah Lawrence to learn the basics of Tinkercad. 

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

10:00am - 12:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Multi-Purpose Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Form a team and join our Jigsaw Puzzle Competition! 

Tween 3D Modeling

11:30am - 12:30pm
Tweens
Makerspace
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join Technology & Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and Tween & Teen Library Technician Sarah Lawrence to learn the basics of Tinkercad. 

Game Swap Drop Off

3:30pm - 8:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Reading Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Swap in your board games to find some new-to-you entertainment! 

Game Swap Drop Off

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

Swap in your board games to find some new-to-you entertainment! 

Game Swap Pickup

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Reading Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Swap in your board games to find some new-to-you entertainment! 

Tween Archives Escape Rooms

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:

Follow the clues, solve puzzles, complete tasks, and collect items in order to stop the clock and escape from the Archives! 

Tween & Middle School Writers' Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Teen Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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. 

 

***Please note that this is the rescheduled Writers' Club date (since the regular date was cancelled)! 

 

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.

Bag Sale

All Day 4/24 - 4/26
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:

The Open Book Store, the only used bookstore in Peters Township, is having a Spring Bag Sale on all stock!

Visit the library lobby between Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m. through Saturday, April 26 at 2 p.m. 

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: 7
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.  

April's book is The Secret Zoo by Bryan Chick.

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 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: 5
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.

Lensshooters Photo Gallery

All Day 4/30 - 5/14
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:

Come view the Lensshooters Annual Photography Contest. Visit early to cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award. 

Tween Legos

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Star Wars Trivia

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Join us for a Star Wars Trivia night for Tween, Teens, and Adults (4th grade and up).

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 Design Your Own Buttons

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: 7
Event Details:

Create your own buttons with one of our button makers! 

We will provide the supplies, you provide the creative ideas. You will be able to create buttons in 1 1/4", 2 1/4" and 3" sizes.

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
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! 

Tween Trivia

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Tween & Middle School Writers' Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Teen Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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. 

 

Please note that this month's date ONLY is moving due a schedule conflict for Ms. Beth. Future Tween & Middle School Writers' club will still be held on the first Wednesday 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.

American Girl Book Club

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children, Tweens
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.