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Needle Felting

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace
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Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 frog. 

3D Pen Art

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn to create 3D designs using the Makerspace's 3D Pens.

Embroidery Machine Basics

12:30pm - 3:30pm
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. 

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.

June's project is a red, white, and blue wreath.

3D Printing Intro

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

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

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: 5
Event Details:

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.

TweenMade Paper Flowers

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Come create paper flowers out of recycled books and household materials!

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 Paper Flowers

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Come create paper flowers out of recycled books and household materials!

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.

Sewing 101 for Teens

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

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.

Building Blocks of Engineering

10:00am - 11:30am
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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. 

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
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 mushroom. 

Night with WQED

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
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: 22
Event Details:

Join us for a beloved PBS show, activities, and story. We thank Clearview Federal Credit Union for sponsoring our Night with WQED programming.

This month, we will be featuring Donkey Hodie. 

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: One World, One Sky

10:00am - 10:45am
Multi-Purpose Room
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Blast off through space and time with the Carnegie Science Center's digital SkyBox planetarium!

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: Planets

11:30am - 12:15pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Blast off through space and time with the Carnegie Science Center's digital SkyBox planetarium!

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. 

Tween Maker Monday

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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.

National Aviary: Nature's Rainbow

10:00am - 10:30am
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

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. 

National Aviary: Amazing Adaptions

11:00am - 11:45am
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Birds are equipped with unique traits that help them survive in their natural habitats. In this program, students will discover and explore our feathered friends' amazing feet, feathers and beaks!    

 

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

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

Weird Barbie

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come create your own Weird Barbie! All supplies 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.

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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn how to use the Cricut to make an acrylic bookmark with unique vinyl decorations!

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 an acrylic bookmark with unique vinyl decorations!

Building Blocks of Engineering

10:00am - 11:30am
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
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.

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! The Cricut Maker 3 is a smart cutting machine that can cut over 300 different materials.