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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
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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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The Selection Book Club

12:30pm–1:15pm
Teens
Teen Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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.

3D Printing Intro

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required

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

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.

Watermelon Picnic

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Outdoors
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your home-grown watermelons back to the Watermelon Picnic! 

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 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.

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.

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.

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:

PTPL @the Washington Wild Things

5:30pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

It is PT Community Night with the Washington Wild Things! Wear your tie dye and help us pack the stadium for a night of fun! 

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.

Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Peters Township Public Library

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.

3D Modeling

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn the basics of Tinkercad. Tinkercad is a free, online 3D modeling program that uses the constructive solid geometry method of building 3D models. Sarah will teach you the basics of Tinkercad as she guides you through a project. 

We will use Tinkercad on the public PCs, so all participants must have a basic understanding of how to use a computer. Due to the time it takes to 3D print, participants will return to the library at a later date to pick up their 3D-printed models.

Volunteen Board

6:30pm–7:30pm
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

September's project is a fabric wallet.

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.

September's project is a fabric wallet.

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.

eResource Exploration: eBooks and eAudiobooks

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
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 session of eResource Exploration, we will take a look at Libby and Hoopla.

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.