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High School Writers' Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Teen Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen 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.

Animal Fair

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
All First Floor
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: All First Floor
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Love animals? Join a variety of pet rescues and organizations, as well as pet vendors, and help us celebrate our animal friends at the library! 

Hobbit Day Celebration

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Reading Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 71
Event Details:

Join us at the library to celebrate the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins! 

Trivia starts at 2 p.m. in the Reading Room, but all other stations are come as you please. 

College Financial Aid Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Discover the ins and outs of how to pay for college at our annual College Financial Aid Night. 

eResource Exploration

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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 edition of eResource Exploration we will take a look at Flipster; the library's free resource for reading magazines on any mobile device.

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.

Teen Choice Book Club

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Teen Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

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.

Science of Sourdough

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Reading Room
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come explore the basics of sourdough in this informational presentation. 

Participants will sample sourdough and leave with recipes and knowledge to get baking at home as well as resources for future learning and exploration. 

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 Archives Month Celebration - Lobby Display

All Day 10/1 - 10/12
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

October is American Archives Month. Join us to celebrate all the PTPL Archives has to offer. 

Teen Trivia - Harry Potter

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Teens
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Bring your team or play on your own and test your knowledge of all things Harry Potter. Trivia questions will include topics from Hogwarts to magical creatures to Harry and his friends. So can you answer -- What is Harry Potter's middle name?

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.

High School Writers' Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Teen Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen 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.

Costume Swap Drop Off

5:00pm - 7:45pm
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. 

3D Printing Intro

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn about 3D printing. During this interactive presentation, you will learn how 3D printers work, see 3D printed objects, and discuss how you can access and use the 3D printers in our Makerspace!

Volunteen Board

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Teen Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens

The library is now accepting teen volunteers. Meet with Ms Shannon every month in the Teen Room to help plan events and prepare for library activities. Attendance at one monthly VolunTEEN Board meeting (either the first Thursday or the first Saturday) is required to serve as a library volunteer.

Costume Swap Drop Off

1:00pm - 3:45pm
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. 

Volunteen Board

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens
Teen Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

The library is now accepting teen volunteers. Meet with Ms Shannon every month in the Teen Room to help plan events and prepare for library activities.

Teen Only Zombie Barbie

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Teens
Teen Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Just in time for spooky season, join us to create your own Zombie Barbie! All supplies 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
Multi-Purpose Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Teen Sweet Treats: Hidden Sprinkle Surprise Cookies

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join Ms. Sarah for cookie decorating with a twist! 

Everyone knows that sprinkles make everything taste better, so why not add a sprinkle surprise layer to the middle of our sugar cookies? 

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.

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

All Day 10/10 - 10/25
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! 

Teen Gamers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Teen Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Bring a friend and join us in the teen room for an open gaming time. Gaming systems that will be available include XBox, PS5, Game Cube, Switch, N64, and PS3. 

Gaming selection will be based on order of registration.

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.

The Great PT Bake-Off

10:00am - 11:00am
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
Event Details:

Test your own baking prowess by bringing a prepared dessert to the library! Participants of all ages are welcome to bring cookies, bars, or cupcakes for our guest judges to taste. Bring more to share with other participants and guests! 

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.

Pittsburgh Classical Guitar Society Ensemble

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Lobby
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 96
Event Details:

Music lovers of all ages are invited to come and enjoy an afternoon of folk music from around the world as well as Late Renaissance dance music presented by the Pittsburgh Classical Guitar Society Guitar Ensemble. 

High School Writers' Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Teen Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen 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.

Pumpkin Painting

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Multi-Purpose Room
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Save the mess at home and come decorate a pumpkin at the library! 

All materials INCLUDING one pumpkin per person. Participants are allowed to bring additional pumpkins to decorate but only one will be provided by the library. 

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.