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-Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed-Thu: Closed

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

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Carols

Community Carols

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Family, All Ages

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room

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

Program Type: Games & Activities

Event Details:

Carolers of all ages are welcome to come this sing-a-long! Join us as we sing some popular carols together before we close for two days. Stay the whole time or just stop by for a bit.

Know Before You Go

Know Before You Go

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Reading Room at Peters Township Public Library

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library

Room: Reading Room

Age Group: Teens

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us as we discuss some important topics to know about before you go off on your own. Officer Mallory will be leading the discussion as we cover topics that help you stay safe in a variety of situation.

Preschool

Preschool-a-Palooza

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Children, Adults, All Ages

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room

Age Group: Children, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Games & Activities

Event Details:

Our annual Preschool-a-Palooza is returning to the Peters Township Public Library. Area preschools and daycares come together to promote what makes them special.

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 (1/12)	Mon (1/13)	Tue (1/14)	Wed (1/15)	Thu (1/16)	Fri (1/17)	Sat (1/18)
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 Device Drop-In 10:00am–11:30am Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Makerspace 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: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology Event Details: Stop by the library to get hands-on, personalized assistance navigating your device. We can show you a library e-Resource like Libby or Hoopla, help you set up a new email, teach you the basics of Microsoft Word, and more!				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Preschool-a-palooza 10:00am–11:30am Children, Adults, All Ages Multi-Purpose Room This event is in the "Children" 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, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: Our annual Preschool-a-Palooza is returning to Peters Township Public Library! 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 Popcorn Day 10:00am–2:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Lobby 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: Lobby Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: Join us to celebrate National Popcorn Day (a day early) with free popcorn 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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm						This event is in the "Teens" group 3D Modeling: Teen 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens Makerspace Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" 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 Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Join Technology & Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and Tween & Teen Library Technician Sarah Lawrence to learn the basics of Tinkercad.
3 pm
4 pm				This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Middle School Writers' Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Tweens, Teens Teen Room This event is in the "Tweens" group 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: Tweens, Teens For Grades 6 to 8 Join Ms. Beth to discuss the craft of writing and connect with peer writers. Bring a pen and paper or a laptop and any work you're interested in sharing. **Please note that starting in March 2025, registration will be required for the Middle School Writer's Club. A minimum of three writers must be registered to hold the class. 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Intro to Machine Sewing 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens, Adults Makerspace Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Trivia - Animals 5:30pm–6:15pm Teens Teen Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" 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: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Bring your team or play alone and test your knowledge of all things Animals. So can you answer -- What is the largest bird in the world by wingspan? What is the largest living species of lizard? 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Intro to Machine Sewing 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Makerspace Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology 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.