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RLEL logo with a food truck and sign saying hot books

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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Volunteen Board

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

Meet with Ms. Shannon every month to help plan events and prepare for library activities. .

Attendance at one monthly VolunTEEN meeting is required to serve as a volunteer. 

Volunteen meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. OR the First Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. No registration is required.

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. 

Teen Perler Beads

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Teen Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
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.

High School Writers' Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Reading Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

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.

Please note that the second meeting of each month is a self-moderated, teen-only meeting. Ms. Beth attends the meeting on the first Tuesday 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.

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.  

Fall Used Book Bag Sale

9:00am–2:00pm
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 

Teen Trivia

6:30pm–7:15pm
Teens
Teen Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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.

Civil War Footlocker

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Multi-Purpose Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover a Civil War soldier's life by exploring the equipment they carried and the experiences they went through. This presentation will be appropriate for grades 4 and up as well as adults.

Closing Early at 2pm for Program Setup

2:00pm–4:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Peters Township Public Library
Description:

The library will be closing at 2pm for setup for Boos, Brews & Books event.

High School Writers' Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Reading Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

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.

Please note that the second meeting of each month is a self-moderated, teen-only meeting. Ms. Beth attends the meeting on the first Tuesday 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.

Teen Cricut Creations

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and Tween and Teen Library Technician Sarah Lawrence to create a unique mug. Sarah² will guide you through learning the Design Space app, using the Cricut machine, and completing your project.

Disclaimer(s)

Makerspace Certificate

Successfully completing this program will earn you the Makerspace Certificate for the featured piece of equipment. Earning a Makerspace Certificate enables you to use the piece of equipment independently outside of a program or an appointment.

Civil War: The US Marine Corp

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Reading Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the National Museum of the Marine Corps for a virtual tour of our Defending the New Republic gallery, where we explore the Marine Corps’ role in the Civil War.

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 Junk Journaling

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Teen Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
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.

Railroad Ghost Stories

6:00pm–7:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Multi-Purpose Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join historical reenactor Kenneth Serfass as he shares Railroad Ghost Stories days before Halloween. Kenneth, a Marine Corps veteran, will join as a train conductor and share inspired stories. Do you have a tale to tell?

Teen Taste Test Challenge: Halloween Candy

6:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
Teen Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you know some of your favorite Halloween treats? Stop in the Teen Room for a blind tasting and see if your tastebuds can guess what the treat is!

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.

Volunteen Board

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

Meet with Ms. Shannon every month to help plan events and prepare for library activities. .

Attendance at one monthly VolunTEEN meeting is required to serve as a volunteer. 

Volunteen meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. OR the First Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. No registration is required.

For the month of November, only the Saturday session will be available, due to the library closing early on Thursday, November 7. 

Embroidery Machine Basics

3:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Event Details:

Sign up for a 1-1 session to learn how to use the Makerspace's Baby Lock Aventura II Embroidery Machine. During this 45-minute session, you will learn the ins and outs of the embroidery machine and complete a small embroidery project to take home with you. 

This program is intended for beginners. All materials will be provided.

Registration for this program opens on 10/20/25 at 3:30 pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Makerspace Certificate

Successfully completing this program will earn you the Makerspace Certificate for the featured piece of equipment. Earning a Makerspace Certificate enables you to use the piece of equipment independently outside of a program or an appointment.

Teen 3D Pen Art

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Teen Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to create 3D designs using the Makerspace's 3D Pens. A 3D pen extrudes heated plastic from the pen's nozzle that cools almost instantly into a solid, stable structure, allowing for the free-hand creation of three-dimensional objects.

High School Writers' Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Reading Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

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.

Please note that the second meeting of each month is a self-moderated, teen-only meeting. Ms. Beth attends the meeting on the first Tuesday 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.

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