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free developmental screenings

FREE OT/Speech Screenings

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Children
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Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Please join us for free preschool Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy developmental screenings following Sensory Story Time on Thursday, May 15 between 11:00-12:00, provided by Home Learning & Sensory Strategies and Beery Speech Academy!&n

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Death Café

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library

Age Group:

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

Join Lynne, Certified Death Doula, for a candid conversation about death. 

Light refreshments will be served and registration is requested. 

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Summer Reading Kick Off

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
All First Floor at Peters Township Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: All First Floor
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Readers of all ages (birth to adult) are welcome to join us at the library as we kick off the "Color Our World" Summer Reading Program from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 7!

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Intro to Machine Sewing

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Makerspace
Waitlist
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
Waitlist
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.

Device Drop-in

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Event Details:

Stop by the library to get hands-on, personalized assistance navigating your device. 

We can show you a library e-Resource like Libby or Hoopla, help you set up a new email, teach you the basics of Microsoft Word, and more! 

Needle Felting

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Makerspace
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
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 needle felted project. 

All materials will be provided. Please register for only one needle felting class per month.

For May's class, we will have a special guest: Dani! Dani and Sarah will lead the class to make a flower shaped scent diffuser and mix up a unique scent to take home.

3D Pen Art

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

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.

Tween Maker Monday

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Tweens
Multi-Purpose Room
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Registration Required

Enjoy working with your friends on different STEAM-based DIY activities. This after-school program is a self-paced, learn-as-you-go activity. We will have a light snack for you.

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.

Needle Felting

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, Technology
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 needle felted project. 

All materials will be provided. Please register for only one needle felting class per month.

Cricut Machine 101

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

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.

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Peters Township Public Library

eResource Exploration: Genealogy

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Makerspace
Open
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, will take a look at Ancestry Library Edition, MyHeritage, and FamilySearch.

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: 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 5/19/25 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.

Tween Legos

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

You are never too old for Legos! Join us and let your imagination take off. 

All Legos 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.

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!

Intro to Machine Sewing

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: 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

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: 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.

Cricut Creations

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 and learn how to use the Cricut to make a project! Sarah will guide you through learning the Design Space app, using the Cricut machine, and completing your project. 

All materials will be provided. Please register for only one Cricut Creations class per month.

Our project in June is a red, white, and blue cut paper lantern.

Cricut Creations

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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 and learn how to use the Cricut to make a project! Sarah will guide you through learning the Design Space app, using the Cricut machine, and completing your project. 

All materials will be provided. Please register for only one Cricut Creations class per month.

Our project in June is a red, white, and blue cut paper lantern.

Tween 3D Pen Art

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to create 3D designs using the Makerspace's 3D Pens. 

Rainbows in Flight by the National Aviary

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Multi-Purpose Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how important colors are to the animal world by exploring the huge variety in feathers--from the bright colors of a parrot to the muted camouflage of an owl. 

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, Technology
Registration Required

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 needle felted project. 

All materials will be provided. Please register for only one needle felting class per month.

Habitats by the National Aviary

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Multi-Purpose Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

From the frigid arctic to arid deserts, birds can be found in nearly every habitat on Earth! 

Learn what an animal needs to survive in different habitats and how birds can thrive in even the most extreme environments. 

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, Technology
Registration Required

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 needle felted project. 

All materials will be provided. Please register for only one needle felting class per month.

Paper Engineering

10:00am - 11:30am
Tweens
Multi-Purpose Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on activities with circuits. 

3D Pen Art

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 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.

Participants can create their own project or create a mesh 3D flower.

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.