Peters Township Public Library

9:00am-4:00pm

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

Civil War Ornaments

Civil War: Christmas Ornaments

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, History

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Dani & Syd for a brief historical talk about Christmastime traditions and activities during the Civil War. Participants will be able to make Christmas ornaments inspired by the history.

Mini Tree

Mini Tree Decorating

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Teen Room at Peters Township Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Create your own mini Christmas tree for your room or to give as a gift. All materials, including the tree, will be provided.

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.

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 (10/12)	Mon (10/13)	Tue (10/14)	Wed (10/15)	Thu (10/16)	Fri (10/17)	Sat (10/18)
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 PT Historical Hunt All Day 10/1–10/31 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 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 or check out our Blog Post to get started!
	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Pumpkin Decorating Contest All Day 10/10–10/24 Children, Tweens, Teens This event is in the "Children" group 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 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Tales 10:00am–10:30am 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: Storytime Registration Required For ages 2 to 3 1/2 Join Ms. Shannon for a 30 minute program that adds crafts and fun stories for further encouragement on the way to becoming lifelong readers. Registration is required for each session for each child participating. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Book Babies 10:00am–10:30am 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: Storytime Registration Required For ages birth to 15 months In this 20 minute lapsit program, babies will begin to gain contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays. Clap and sing along to tunes while working on fine and gross motor skills and direction, following Ms. Patty's help. Registration is required for each session for each child participating. We are accepting 15 children for this program. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Tiny Tunes 10:00am–10:30am 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: Storytime Registration Required For ages 3 to 5 Music makes everything better! Join Ms. Linda for casual music time. We will work with rhythm instruments, learn songs, and march with the instruments in a parade. Registration is required for each session for each child participating. 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		This event is in the "Children" group Bodies in Motion 11:00am–11:30am 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: Storytime Registration Required For ages 3 to 5 Get movin' and groovin' with Ms. Shannon in this program perfect for your little wigglers. Registration is required for each session for each child participating. This is a movement class. Please wear sneakers! 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Mother Goose Storytime 11:00am–11:30am 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: Storytime Registration Required For ages 1 to 2 ½ years Join Ms. Patty for 20 minutes of books, fun rhymes, songs, and fingerplays to encourage language growth, development and love of reading. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Storytime 11:00am–11:30am 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: Storytime Registration Required For ages 3 1/2 to 5 Join Ms. Linda and explore different stories with a theme-related activity and craft. Registration is required for each session for each child participating. 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.
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1 pm					This event is in the "Children" group Kindergarten Readiness 1:00pm–1:45pm 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: Storytime Registration Required Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library! This weekly program consists of stories, rhymes, and songs to help promote early literacy and reinforce basic reading, math, and social skills in preparation for school. Caregiver participation is required as we will be learning skills and activities that can be practiced at home. This program is designed for 4 to 5 year-olds. 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.
2 pm							Closing Closing Early at 2pm for Program Setup 2:00pm–4:00pm Branches: Peters Township Public Library Description: The library will be closing at 2pm for setup for Boos, Brews & Books event.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Beginner Chess 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, Tweens Multi-Purpose Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" 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, Tweens Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: For 1st through 6th graders who have never played or who would like to learn “how the chess pieces move; how to set up the board; how to castle; and how to promote pawns”, this course will teach you this and more. 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.			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group American Girl Book Club 6:30pm–7:15pm Children, Tweens Teen Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" 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: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join us each month for a book club featuring books from the American Girl series! 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.