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Know Before You Go

Know Before You Go

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss some important topics to know about before you go off on your own. Officer Mallory will be leading the discussion as we cover topics that help you stay safe in a variety of situation.

Preschool

Preschool-a-Palooza

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Children, Family
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Our annual Preschool-a-Palooza is returning to the Peters Township Public Library. Area preschools and daycares come together to promote what makes them special.

Jailhouse Lawyer Book Cover

The Jailhouse Lawyer Discussion

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

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

Join us for a conversation about The Jailhouse Lawyer by Calvin Duncan and Sophie Cull.

decorative image of fountain pen

Tween & Teen Writing Contest

All Day 3/1
Peters Township Public Library

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

It's back! PTPL will be holding the fourth annual Tween & Teen Writing Contest. 

Check back in the new year for the 2026 theme.

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Birdseed Ornaments

11:30am–12:00pm
All Ages
Multi-Purpose Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: All Ages
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is for all ages, but children in 5th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Please register each participant individually.

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. 

Birdseed Ornaments

12:30pm–1:00pm
All Ages
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: All Ages
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is for all ages, but children in 5th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Please register each participant individually.

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. 

Birdseed Ornaments

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

This program is for all ages, but children in 5th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Please register each participant individually.

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. 

1-2-3 Bird ID

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

The hobby of bird watching is becoming more and more popular all the time. Bird watching is the simple act of heading outdoors (anywhere and anytime) with a pair of binoculars to look for birds.

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.

Monday Matinee

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Reading Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us once a month for a Matinee Movie showing. Enjoy a feature film and popcorn. Registration is required to reserve your seat and ensure we have enough popcorn. 

Listers: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching, 2025, 119 minutes, suggested for Mature audiences

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.

Bird Bingo

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Is it a robin? A chickadee? Or a cardinal? 

Come play Bird Bingo and practice identifying some of our local winter birds. Bird Bingo is for all ages, youth and adult. Children below 5th grade must be accompanied by an adult. 

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. 

Needle Felting

10:00am–11:30am
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:

Needle felting is the process of transforming wool into 3D objects using a barbed needle. Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn to learn how to create a unique Needle Felted project. 

All materials will be provided. Please register for only one Needle Felting class per month.

February's project features a classic winter bird, the cardinal.

 

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.

February's Craft: Bird Feeder

Needle Felting

2:00pm–3:30pm
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:

Needle felting is the process of transforming wool into 3D objects using a barbed needle. Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn to learn how to create a unique Needle Felted project. 

All materials will be provided. Please register for only one Needle Felting class per month.

February's project features classic winter birds, cardinals.

Bird Call Trivia

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: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library is back with BIRD TRIVIA. Join us for a night of trivia featuring the sounds made by our fine-feathered friends and a few other themed rounds. Play solo or form a team. We'll have popcorn and fun for all! 

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.

Flower Bird Feeders

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Multi-Purpose Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This painting craft is for adults only.

Come paint and decorate your own wood flower bird feeder to attract winter birds to your yard! Supplies are limited and registration is required.

The Open Book Store Bag Sale

All Day 2/19–2/21
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:

The Open Book Store, the only used bookstore in Peters Township, is having a Bag Sale on all stock! Shop for books, DVDs, CDs and puzzles.

Visit the library lobby between Thursday, February 19 at 6pm through Saturday, February 21 at 2pm.