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Cardboard Fort Night

Family Cardboard Fort Night

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM

Age Group:

Children, Family
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and build a fort out of a cardboard at the library! Make sure your trunk is empty so you can take your creation home with you! All supplies will be provided. 

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Tween & Teen Writing Contest

All Day 3/1 - 3/15
Peters Township Public Library

Age Group:

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

It’s back! The library is holding its fourth annual Tween & Teen Writing Contest this spring with the theme, “Unearth.”

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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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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

Learn & Lunch

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

Join PTPL Archivist Nancy for a review of the Survey of Historical Properties in Peters Township which was completed in 1993. Nancy will speak and share information and images from the survey then lunch will be served after. 

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.

First Steps and First Stories

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Help your little one get excited for books with stories, songs, and fingerplays featuring a seasonal theme.  

This program is designed for children ages 1 1/2 to 2 1/2.

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. 

Volunteen Board

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens
Teen Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games & Activities

Meet with Ms. Shannon every month to help plan events and prepare for library activities. .

Attendance at one monthly VolunTEEN meeting is required to serve as a volunteer. 

Volunteen meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. OR the First Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. No registration is required.

Volunteer Fair

1:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Multipurpose & Lobby
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multipurpose & Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Looking to Volunteer? 

Visit the library on Saturday, March 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. to meet participating groups! 

Participating organizations and the ages of volunteers are listed below.

Laser Cutting & Engraving Intro

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

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn for an interactive presentation about the newest equipment in the Makerspace: the Glowforge laser cutter and engraver!

Community Blood Drive

9:00am–1:30pm
Adults
Multi-Purpose Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

When you give blood, you’re giving patients a real chance to heal and thrive. Schedule today. 

To schedule an appointment to donate: 

Intro to Machine Sewing

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Reading Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required

Learn how to use the Makerspace sewing machines! During this program, participants will learn how to thread the machine, wind a bobbin, replace the needle, and sew various stitches. You will also learn how to access the Makerspace's sewing machine to use independently. 

All materials will be provided. 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
Reading Room
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required

Learn how to use the Makerspace sewing machines! During this program, participants will learn how to thread the machine, wind a bobbin, replace the needle, and sew various stitches. You will also learn how to access the Makerspace's sewing machine to use independently. 

All materials will be provided. 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.

Beginner Chess Series

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Tweens
Multi-Purpose Room
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

NEW Beginner Chess Lesson Series in 2026!

Roots Genealogy Club

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Multi-Purpose Room
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History

Second Tuesday of the Month, 1pm-3pm
Share resources, information, and methods for exploring your family’s history. All are welcome.

Tween Trivia

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your team or play alone and test your knowledge. There will be a new trivia topic every month. Trivia will be done using Kahoot! 

Please bring your own device (chrome book, tablet, phone). We will have only a handful of devices available.

Monthly Themes:

January Books

February NFL 

March Music 

April Dog/Cats 

May Disney

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

5:00pm–5:45pm
Adults
Memory Lab
Full
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.

Teen Trivia

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Teen Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your team or play alone and test your knowledge. There will be a new trivia topic every month. Trivia will be done using Kahoot! 

Please bring your own device (chrome book, tablet, phone). We will have only a handful of devices available.

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

7:00pm–7:45pm
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.

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.

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.

March: Peters Township: Past & Present, Part I, 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.

Tween Gamers- Football Edition

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for football themed video games with friends. Our Xbox X is ready with College Football 25 and Madden 23. Our PS5 is ready with Madden 26. Bring a friend and enjoy gaming time at the library.

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 Modeling

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
2nd Floor Computers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Computers
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn for a hands-on introduction to Tinkercad, a free and user-friendly online 3D modeling tool.

Night with WQED

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Family
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games & Activities, Maker & STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for crafts, stories, and a special viewing of a beloved PBS Kids show! 

Registration is required for Children only. Accompanying adults do not need to register.

These programs are being done in partnership with WQED as part of our Inquire Within Grant, funded by Clearview Federal Union.

March's Show: The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That

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. 

Homeschool Rubik's Cube Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Teen Room
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

By popular demand, join our new Homeschool Rubik's Cube Club!

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.