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Craft Swap

Craft Swap

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Family, All Ages
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Yarn, beads, and paint - OH MY! If you have dabbled in a variety of crafts, you may have built up quite the collection, whether you intended to or not. You can clear out those shelves and find your next great hobby at our craft swap!

Beekeeping

Beekeeping Basics

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn the basics of honey bees and beekeeping and how they aren't the mean stinging insects you think they are!

find your joy. celebrate national library week april 19-25, 2026

National Library Week

All Day 4/19 - 4/25
Peters Township Public Library

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Find your joy at the library! Join us as we celebrate National Library Week with special prizes for our favorite people - YOU - and themed days.

decorative image of plants for sale

Plant Sale

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Outdoors at Peters Township Public Library

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the library, rain or shine, for the Giant Oaks Garden Club Annual Plant Sale and Garden Market. 

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Writing Workshop

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Reading Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required

Calling all adult aspiring Writers and Wordsmiths! 

Are you a new writer in search of support and encouragement? Have you already started down the writing path but repeatedly experience creative drought? Or perhaps you’d like to develop solid writing skills or find the perfect inspiration before taking another step on your writing journey. 

Join us for our Writers’ Group devoted to those who are relatively new to the craft of writing and would like to develop their skills, or to those who have just dabbled in writing but would like to take a deeper dive. 

We’ll explore various topics, including how to find your creative flow, build effective writing habits, and create momentum in your writing. Whether it’s working with writing prompts, learning tips and tricks from the masters, or sharing your writing in a supportive and enthusiastic environment, let’s honor that talent and discover where creativity (and practice) can lead us!

Mystery Book Club

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

Join us on the last Tuesday of the month for Mystery Book Club - all are welcome! 

2026 Mystery Book Club Selections

January: The Poisoned Chocolate Case by Anthony Berkeley

February: After the Storm by Linda Castillo

Book Binding

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Makerspace
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the art of Japanese stab binding in the Makerspace! Japanese stab binding is a decorative binding technique that does not require glue. We will use an awl, a needle, and waxed thread to bind a journal.

Crafternoons

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Reading Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon filled with creativity, relaxation and socializing. Stop by on the first Thursday of the month to create a different craft or art project. Instruction and guidance is given, just come prepared to let your own creativity lead the way. Each month is a different project. 

This program is for adults. Registration is not required. All materials are provided.

April's Craft: Spring Watercolor

Book Binding

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Makerspace
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the art of Japanese stab binding in the Makerspace! Japanese stab binding is a decorative binding technique that does not require glue. We will use an awl, a needle, and waxed thread to bind a journal.

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! 

February: Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Too Afraid to Ask by Anton Treuer

March: Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune

Laser Crafting

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn for a creative and hands-on laser engraving workshop! In this session, participants will design a set of garden stakes.

Beekeeping Basics

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

Come learn the basics of honey bees and beekeeping and how they aren't the mean stinging insects you think they are!

Laser Crafting

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

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn for a creative and hands-on laser engraving workshop! In this session, participants will design a set of garden stakes.

K-Drama Fan Club

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Reading Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required

Do you love Korean dramas? Then this is the group for you! 🫰🏽

Fans of Korean romantic comedy, melodrama, fantasy and historical TV shows will meet to share and discuss our favorite titles, actors, music, books and more. 

This group is organized by native English speakers who do not speak Korean but would love to learn a few words if anyone wants to come and share!

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.

Embroidery Machine Basics

1:30pm–4:30pm
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. 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. You will also learn how to access the Makerspace's embroidery machine to use independently.

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

Registration for this program opens on 03/23/26 at 1:30 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.

Afternoon Bingo for Seniors and Caregivers

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

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.

Cupcake Icing Workshop

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Morgan, owner of Icing on the Cake, to learn how different icing techniques. Icing on the Cake will bring cupcakes and provide step by step instruction with icing in bags for you to use to decorate.

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.

Memory Lab Orientation

11:00am–11:45am
Adults
Memory Lab
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Memory Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Memory Lab
Registration Required
Event Details:

A one-on-one session to learn how to use the library's Memory Lab, a DIY digitization station for digitizing photographs, documents, slides, and negatives.

Puzzle Swap Drop Off

2:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Lobby
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

It is time for another Puzzle Swap to welcome spring!

Here’s what to do: Drop off your adult puzzles (limit 10) in the library lobby from Wednesday to Friday in their original box, in good condition, AND with all their pieces.

Hooked on Crochet

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

Whether you’ve never held a crochet hook or you’re already a yarn wizard, this class is all about learning, laughing, and stitching together while making the cutest little bee.

Evening Book Club

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Reading Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

2026 Book Selections:

January: Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter by Kate Clifford Larson

February: The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck

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.

Lensshooters

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Multi-Purpose Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

All levels of experience are welcome to this monthly photography club. Share your photos with friends, participate in monthly photography challenges, and learn different techniques from various speakers. This monthly meeting is organized and presented by the Western Pennsylvania Lensshooters Association. 

There is no registration required to attend.

Those Were the Days

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Reading Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the library archivist on the second Thursday of each month to learn and share about the Peters Township of the past. Following a presentatation by the archivist, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of one another and to share reminiscences. Past topics include Donaldson's Crossroads, township schools, the township police department and the Village of Hackett.

April: Peters Township: Past & Present, Part II, inspired by the scrapbooks of Ralph Kessler

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.

Puzzle Swap Drop Off

2:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Lobby
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

It is time for another Puzzle Swap to welcome spring!

Here’s what to do: Drop off your adult puzzles (limit 10) in the library lobby from Wednesday to Friday in their original box, in good condition, AND with all their pieces.

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
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn about 3D printing.

Puzzle Swap Drop Off

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Lobby
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

It is time for another Puzzle Swap to welcome spring!

Here’s what to do: Drop off your adult puzzles (limit 10) in the library lobby from Wednesday to Friday in their original box, in good condition, AND with all their pieces.

Memory Lab Orientation

9:00am–9:45am
Adults
Memory Lab
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Memory Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Memory Lab
Registration Required
Event Details:

A one-on-one session to learn how to use the library's Memory Lab, a DIY digitization station for digitizing photographs, documents, slides, and negatives.

Puzzle Swap

9:00am–10:00am
Adults
Multipurpose & Lobby
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multipurpose & Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

It is time for another Puzzle Swap to welcome spring!