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Cricut Creations

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn how to use the Cricut to make a layered paper project! 

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

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

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn how to use the Cricut to make a layered paper project! 

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.

World Travelers Camp

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games & Activities, History, Maker & STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Children entering grades 1 to 3 are invited to go on an adventure at the library as we go on a five week trip around the world with characters from the PBS Kids TV Series, Let's Go Luna.  

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. 

Cricut Machine 101

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn how to use the Cricut Maker 3! 

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.

Crafternoons

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

August's project is a diamond-dot plant stake.

3D Printing Intro

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

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!

Building Blocks of Engineering

10:00am - 11:30am
Multi-Purpose Room
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on activities using Keva planks -- simple yet versatile wooden building blocks.

Embroidery Machine Basics

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM

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.

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.

TweenMade: Dragon Eyes

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Room
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Using oven-bake, polymer clay, come and create an intricate, scaled dragon's eye, complete with a realistic glass cabochon center! 

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.

Cricut Creations

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6

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 class per month.

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.

TeenMade: Dragon Eyes

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Using oven-bake, polymer clay, come and create an intricate, scaled dragon's eye, complete with a realistic glass cabochon center! 

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.

Cricut Creations

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6

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 class per month.

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.

Night with WQED

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Maker & STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us for a beloved PBS show, activities, and story!

This month we are featuring Daniel Tiger.

We thank Clearview Federal Credit Union for sponsoring our Night with WQED programming.

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. 

Carnegie Science Center Mobile Fab Lab: Cars

10:30am - 11:30am
Multi-Purpose Room
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Get your engines rolling with Carnegie Science Center's Mobile Fab Lab! 

Carnegie Science Center Mobile Fab Lab: Friction Flickers

11:45am - 1:15pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Carnegie Science Center Mobile Fab Lab: Gliders

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Intro to Machine Sewing

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4

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.

TweenMade: Bling Your Binders

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Room
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for some crafty fun before school starts! 

Bring your notebooks, binders, and folders and dig into our stickers, washi tape, and other craft supplies to personalize them for the new school year. 

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.

TeenMade: Bling Your Binders

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for some crafty fun before school starts! 

Bring your notebooks, binders, and folders and dig into our stickers, washi tape, and other craft supplies to personalize them for the new school year. 

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

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8

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 class per month.

Tween Maker Monday

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

For grades 4 to 6
Work with your friends on different STEAM-based DIY activities. This is a self-paced, learn-as-you-go activity. We will provide a light afternoon snack.

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

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8

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 class per month.

Cricut Machine 101

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6

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.

3D Pen Art

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6

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.