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art in the park

Art in the Park @PT Farmers Market

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us at the PT Farmers Market this summer for some Art in the Park! 

water safety storytime with bubbles the fish

Water Safety Storytime

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children
Register Now
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's time for splishing and splashing! Get your little one ready for summer with some water safety tips. Join us for an interactive storytime and presentation done in partnership with Goldfish Swim School.

harmony in the wild

Harmony in the Wild

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program--Harmony in the Wild: Peaceful Coexistence with Wildlife--is designed for adults, gardeners, and nature lovers. 

history trivia

US History Trivia

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library

Program Type:

History

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for popcorn and US Trivia right before the 4th of July! 

Questions will cover from Colonial America to the Modern Era. 

Casual fans and history buffs are all invited. You can play individually or as a team.

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Learn to Paint

2:30pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Multi-Purpose Room
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students will learn simple painting techniques to make their artwork come to life.

Learn where to add the highlights, shadows, and textures that complete the artwork. Learn while having fun. 

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 6/23/25 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 DIY Weird Barbie

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Teen Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come out to the library to create your own weird Barbie. All supplies provided!

Teen Trivia

6:30pm–7:15pm
Teens
Teen Room
Open
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.

Teen Drop-In Chess

2:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Teen Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Teens stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons all summer long to play chess with a fellow chess enthusiast. 

NOTE: No instruction will be provided, players should know basic chess gameplay.

Teen Mini Art Galleries

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Teen Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be creating our own miniature art galleries using recycled tin boxes, scrapbook pages and old books. 

Join us to create your own pocket-sized gallery!

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.

PTPL @the Whiskey Rebellion Festival

12:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities, History
Event Details:

Visit the PT Archives at the Whiskey Rebellion Festival this summer. 

Intro to Machine Sewing

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required

Learn how to use the Makerspace sewing machines! During this program, participants will learn how to thread a machine, wind a bobbin, and replace the needle. Participants will have the opportunity to try out various stitches on our sewing machines and learn how they can access the Makerspace sewing machines outside of the program. This program is intended for beginners.

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.

Intro to Machine Sewing

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required

Learn how to use the Makerspace sewing machines! During this program, participants will learn how to thread a machine, wind a bobbin, and replace the needle. Participants will have the opportunity to try out various stitches on our sewing machines and learn how they can access the Makerspace sewing machines outside of the program. This program is intended for beginners.

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.

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 Ms. Beth will not be attending the July meetings; they will be teen-moderated.

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 Drop-In Chess

2:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Teen Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Teens stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons all summer long to play chess with a fellow chess enthusiast. 

NOTE: No instruction will be provided, players should know basic chess gameplay.

Art in the Park @PT Farmers Market

4:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

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.

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 learn how to use the Cricut to make a layered paper shadowbox project! 

Teen Drop-In Chess

2:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Teen Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Teens stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons all summer long to play chess with a fellow chess enthusiast. 

NOTE: No instruction will be provided, players should know basic chess gameplay.

College Essay Writing 101

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens
Multi-Purpose Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join library intern Lily Marchand and college essay consultant Beth May for this intro to essay writing workshop.

Teen Taste Test Challenge

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:

How well do you know some of your favorite snacks? 

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.

Teen Macrame Key Chains

1:00pm–2:00pm
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:

Macramé is a form of textile art produced using knotting techniques, rather than weaving or knitting. 

Join us as we make a stylish and functional accessory using the different knot styles.

Intro to Canva

1:30pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
2nd Floor Computers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Computers
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn to learn the fundamentals of Canva, a user-friendly graphic design tool.

Sew Creative

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

During this program, you will use the Makerspace's sewing machines to create a simple project. Participants will also learn how they can access the Makerspace sewing machines outside the program. 

This program is intended for sewers who know how to thread a machine, wind a bobbin, and know the basic functions of how to use a sewing machine. All materials will be provided.

July's project is an embroidered fabric bookmark.

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.

Sew Creative

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

During this program, you will use the Makerspace's sewing machines to create a simple project. Participants will also learn how they can access the Makerspace sewing machines outside the program. 

This program is intended for sewers who know how to thread a machine, wind a bobbin, and know the basic functions of how to use a sewing machine. All materials will be provided.

July's project is an embroidered fabric bookmark.

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 Drop-In Chess

2:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Teen Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Teens stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons all summer long to play chess with a fellow chess enthusiast. 

NOTE: No instruction will be provided, players should know basic chess gameplay.

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.

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.