Peters Township Public Library

9:00am-8:00pm

Peters Township Public Library
616 E. McMurray Rd
McMurray, PA 15317
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-4:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

PT Historical Hunt

PT Historical Hunt

All Day 10/1 - 10/31

Peters Township Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Games & Activities

Event Details:

Travel through time with the PTPL Archives as you discover historical sites in the community. Visit the library during October to pick up a scavenger sheet to get started!

Costume Swap

Costume Swap

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lobby at Peters Township Public Library

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library

Room: Lobby

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

It's back! Instead of purchasing new costumes each year, we are encouraging the community to swap their slightly used costumes to save resources, packaging, transportation costs, and money.

decorative image of pumpkins

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

All Day 10/10 - 10/24

Peters Township Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Decorate a pumpkin to look like your favorite book character, and bring your pumpkin to the library to be voted on by patrons! You can drop your pumpkin off between October 10-24.

Must drop your pumpkin off by Friday, October 24.

Through the Looking Glass

Boos, Brews & Books - Adult Halloween Party

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

All Library at Peters Township Public Library

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library

Room: All Library

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Event Details:

This free program is for adults, ages 18+. Registration is required for planning purposes.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (8/13)	Mon (8/14)	Tue (8/15)	Wed (8/16)	Thu (8/17)	Fri (8/18)	Sat (8/19)
10 am			This event is in the "Children" group Owl Encounter 10:00am–11:00am Children Multi-Purpose Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Maker & STEM Registration Required Event Details: For Grades 1 to 4 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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Afternoon Book Club for Adults 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Reading Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Virtual Programs Registration Required Event Details: Join us on the third Wednesday of the month for Afternoon Book Club - all are welcome! Zoom is available for those who prefer to meet virtually. This month will be our 2024 planning meeting - Bring your favorite books and ideas to help us plan the next rounds of reads! 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Puzzle & Games Club 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Reading Room This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Activities, Library Clubs Join us the third Thursday of the month for some fun. Connect a few pieces of a puzzle, Connect 4, and connect with people in this monthly club. The Library will provide cards, coloring materials, puzzles,chess, board games and more. Come ready to play, or just to chat and relax! This program is for adults. Registration is not required.
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Intro to Machine Sewing 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Makerspace Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to use the Janome Sewist 500 sewing machine! After the presentation, you can try out a few stitches on the sewing machine and learn how to access it during library hours. We have designed this program for beginners.
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Tweens" group Tween Writing Group 4:00pm–5:00pm Tweens Teen Room This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens Event Details: Whether you're brand-new to creative writing or a seasoned story-writer, the PTPL Writer's Club is for you! Join Ms. Beth to discuss the craft of writing and connect with peer writers.
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Learn to Crochet 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Reading Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: If learning to crochet is on your summer bucket list, join us for this class, taught by certified crochet teacher, Linda Lutes, designed for beginner and novice crocheters. This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Writing Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Teen Room This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Event Details: For Grades 7 to 12 This event is in the "Adults" group Stamp Club 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Library Clubs Third Tuesday of the Month from 6:30 to 7:30 pm New members are always welcome to come share stamps and peruse the collections of other philatelists at our monthly meetings. The Stamp Club does not offer appraisals or purchase collections. For more information about buying and selling stamps, visit the American Philatelic Society website at https://stamps.org/services/buy-and-sell.	This event is in the "Adults" group Our Flag Was Still There 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Multi-Purpose Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History Registration Required Event Details: View a recording of this program on our YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/BonnLStaPPs	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cricut Creations 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Makerspace Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology Registration Required Event Details: For adults and teens 13+