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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
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

The PTPL Hobbit Day Celebration has been canceled. It is hoped that it will be rescheduled in the future. Thank you all for your understanding.

 

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. 

Mystery Book Club for Adults

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Reading Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join us on the last Tuesday of the month for Mystery Book Club - all are welcome! Zoom is available for those who prefer to meet virtually. 

This month's title is The Bone Orchard by Paul Dioron.

 

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.

World War II Discussion Group

11:30am - 1:30pm
Adults
Reading Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Library Clubs

Last Wednesday of the Month, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
A monthly discussion series featuring topics about World War II. New members are always welcome. 

Fall Tassel Garlands

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

For this month's DIY Program, we will be making tassel garlands using yarn and beads. 

Sit & Fit

9:30am - 10:00am
Adults
Multi-Purpose Room
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

With easy-to-follow instructions, you will tone and stretch your body in this low-impact, mindful movement class. The class will be set to soothing music and is perfect for mature adults and seniors of all abilities. Your instructor will be Meghan Greenwood, an ACE-certified group fitness instructor with over 15 years of teaching experience. Registration is required.

Cricut Machine 101

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Makerspace
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn how to use the Cricut Maker 3! The Cricut Maker 3 is a smart cutting machine that can cut over 300 different materials. During this class, you will learn the capabilities of the Cricut machine, navigate through the Design Space software, and complete a simple cut paper shape on the Cricut! 

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

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.

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.

3D Pen Art

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Makerspace
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn 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. 

There will be a variety of templates to use, or you can design your own project. All materials will be provided.

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.

Writing Workshop

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Reading Room
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Calling all adult aspiring Writers and Wordsmiths! 

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. 

Afternoon Bingo

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Have some fun playing everyone's favorite game -- BINGO! Seniors and their caregivers can join us on the first Tuesday of the month for Bingo. Prizes for winners and fun for all! Registration is required.

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.

Crafternoons

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Reading Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Library Clubs, Maker & STEM
Event Details:

Stop by the first Thursday of the month and follow easy instructions to create a different craft or art project. Crafting supplies are provided. This program is for adults. Registration is not required.

October's project is book pumpkins.

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. 

Local History Trivia Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities, History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Whether you're an expert or an amateur of Peters Township history, join us for a fun and informative evening of historical trivia. 

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
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!

Books and Brews

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join library staff at Mondays Brewing for a lively discussion at this book club!

This month, we will be reading 

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. 

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:

Embroidery Machine Basics

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Makerspace
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Event Details:

Sign up for a 1-1 session to learn how to use the Makerspace's Baby Lock Aventura II Embroidery Machine.

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.

Discussing the Opioid Epidemic

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

The opioid epidemic and other substances have affected communities all across Pennsylvania and around the country.

The Coal & Coke Queen: DATE CHANGE

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Event Details:

This program has been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 23.