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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.

Book with Hearts

Book Speed Dating

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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:

Let us help you find your perfect match with a Romance book this month! Spend time getting to know over 30 books and see which ones spark an interest. Come grow your To Be Read List and meet some new books and bookish friends.

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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Laser Crafting

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Makerspace
Waitlist
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 for a creative and hands-on laser engraving workshop! In this session, participants will design and assemble a wooden Valentine's heart garland.

Laser Crafting

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Makerspace
Waitlist
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 for a creative and hands-on laser engraving workshop! In this session, participants will design and assemble a wooden Valentine's heart garland.

Laser Cutting & Engraving Intro

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 for an interactive presentation about the newest equipment in the Makerspace: the Glowforge laser cutter and engraver!

Tween Cricut Creations

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

Join Tween and Teen Library Technician Sarah Lawrence to create a unique mug. Miss Sarah will guide you through learning the Design Space app, using the Cricut machine, and completing your project. All materials will be provided.

Tween Smash Bros Tournament

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

No School? Come to the library and challenge your friends to a Smash Bros Tournament on our BIG SCREEN!

Teen Cricut Creations

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens
Makerspace
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Tween and Teen Library Technician Sarah Lawrence to create a unique mug. Miss Sarah will guide you through learning the Design Space app, using the Cricut machine, and completing your project. All materials will be provided.

Teen Smash Bros Tournament

2:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Multi-Purpose Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

No School? Come to the library and challenge your friends to a Smash Bros Tournament on our BIG SCREEN!

Closed for Staff Development Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Peters Township Public Library

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.

February's project is a sublimated 16" x 16" pillow case cover.

Tween 3D Pen Art

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens
Teen Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us 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.

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 Machine 101

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

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn how to use the Cricut Maker 4! The Cricut Maker 4 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. You will also learn how you can access the Makerspace's Cricut machines to use independently. 

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 Printing Intro

2:00pm–3:00pm
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 about 3D printing.

Laser Cutting & Engraving Intro

1:30pm–3:00pm
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 for an interactive presentation about the newest equipment in the Makerspace: the Glowforge laser cutter and engraver!

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.

Cricut Machine 101

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

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn how to use the Cricut Maker 4! The Cricut Maker 4 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. You will also learn how you can access the Makerspace's Cricut machines to use independently. 

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
Adults
Makerspace
Upcoming
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. You will also learn how to access Makerspace's 3D pens to use independently.

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.

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. 

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

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.

Cricut Machine 101

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

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn how to use the Cricut Maker 4! The Cricut Maker 4 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. You will also learn how you can access the Makerspace's Cricut machines to use independently. 

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.

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

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.

Cricut Machine 101

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

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn how to use the Cricut Maker 4! The Cricut Maker 4 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. You will also learn how you can access the Makerspace's Cricut machines to use independently. 

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
Adults
Makerspace
Upcoming
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. You will also learn how to access Makerspace's 3D pens to use independently.

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.

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

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.

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Peters Township Public Library