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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

10:00am - 11:30am
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 - Animals

4:00pm - 4:45pm
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 of all things Animals. 

So can you answer -- What is the largest bird in the world by wingspan? What is the largest living species of lizard?

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 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.

3D Modeling: Tweens

10:30am - 12:00pm
Tweens
Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

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

Popcorn Day

10:00am - 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:

Join us to celebrate National Popcorn Day (a day early) with free popcorn at the library! 

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

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Tweens
Multi-Purpose Room
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Registration 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.

Tween Legos

4:00pm - 4:45pm
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:

Legos are fun for people of all ages, so join us and let your imagination take off in this free lego building time.

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.

Intermediate 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:

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 Book Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Tweens
Multi-Purpose Room
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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.  

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.

Birdseed Ornaments

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Multi-Purpose Room
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This program is for all ages, but children in 5th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult. 

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. 

Birdseed Ornaments

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Multi-Purpose Room
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This program is for all ages, but children in 5th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult. 

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. 

Birdseed Ornaments

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Multi-Purpose Room
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This program is for all ages, but children in 5th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult. 

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 Printing Intro

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn about 3D printing. 

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

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

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.

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 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.

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. 

Closed for Staff Development Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Peters Township Public Library

Intermediate 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:

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
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration 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. 

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: