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

Birds

Bird Call Trivia

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library

Room: Reading Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Games & Activities

Registration Required

Event Details:

The library is back with BIRD TRIVIA. Join us for a night of trivia featuring the sounds made by our fine-feathered friends and a few other themed rounds. Play solo or form a team. We'll have popcorn and fun for all!

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

Open

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.

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.

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 (10/06)	Mon (10/07)	Tue (10/08)	Wed (10/09)	Thu (10/10)	Fri (10/11)	Sat (10/12)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group American Archives Month Celebration - Lobby Display All Day 10/1–10/12 Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: October is American Archives Month. Join us to celebrate all the PTPL Archives has to offer.
10 am							This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group The Great PT Bake-Off 10:00am–11:00am Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Multi-Purpose Room This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" 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: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: Test your own baking prowess by bringing a prepared dessert to the library! Participants of all ages are welcome to bring cookies, bars, or cupcakes for our guest judges to taste for this baking contest. 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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Embroidery Machine Basics 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Makerspace 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: 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. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group "Roots" Genealogy Club 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Multi-Purpose 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: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Library Clubs Second Tuesday of the Month, 1pm-3pm Share resources, information, and methods for exploring your family’s history. All are welcome.				This event is in the "Adults" group Writing Workshop 1:00pm–3:00pm 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 Registration Required Event Details: Calling all adult aspiring Writers and Wordsmiths! This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Pittsburgh Classical Guitar Society Ensemble 1:30pm–2:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Lobby Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" 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: Lobby Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Registration Required Event Details: Music lovers of all ages are invited to come and enjoy an afternoon of folk music from around the world as well as Late Renaissance dance music presented by the Pittsburgh Classical Guitar Society Guitar Ensemble.
2 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Cricut Creations 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: 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. October's project is a 3D paper pumpkin. 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.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Discussing the Opioid Epidemic 6:00pm–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: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: The opioid epidemic and other substances have affected communities all across Pennsylvania and around the country. 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 The Coal & Coke Queen: DATE CHANGE 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: History Event Details: This program has been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 23.		This event is in the "Adults" group Evening Book Club for Adults 6:30pm–7:45pm 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 second Wednesday of the month for Evening Book Club - all are welcome! Zoom is available for those who prefer to meet virtually. This will be our Planning Meeting. This event is in the "Adults" group Lensshooters Photography Club 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Multi-Purpose 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: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Library Clubs 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. October's Topic: Twilight & Light Painting with Michael Haritan. View the 2024 October newsletter to learn more about the current photo challenge.	This event is in the "Adults" group Crochet and Knitting Club 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Library Clubs Event Details: This event is in the "Adults" group Cricut Creations 6:00pm–7:30pm 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, 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. October's project is a 3D paper pumpkin. 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.