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

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Featured Events

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Tween & Teen Writing Contest

All Day 3/1 - 3/15

Peters Township Public Library

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Event Details:

It’s back! The library is holding its fourth annual Tween & Teen Writing Contest this spring with the theme, “Unearth.”

Craft Swap

Craft Swap

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

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: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Yarn, beads, and paint - OH MY! If you have dabbled in a variety of crafts, you may have built up quite the collection, whether you intended to or not. You can clear out those shelves and find your next great hobby at our craft swap!

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Plant Sale

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

Outdoors at Peters Township Public Library

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library

Room: Outdoors

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

Join us at the library, rain or shine, for the Giant Oaks Garden Club Annual Plant Sale and Garden Market.

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 (3/29)	Mon (3/30)	Tue (3/31)	Wed (4/01)	Thu (4/02)	Fri (4/03)	Sat (4/04)
All Day	Makerspace Closed All Day 3/5–3/30 Makerspace Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library Room: Makerspace Event Details: The Makerspace will be closed from Thursday, March 5 through Monday, March 30 for some small renovations. Makerspace equipment will not be available for personal use during this time.
10 am					This event is in the "Adults" group Book Binding 10:00am–11:30am Adults Makerspace Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Waitlist 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: Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn to explore a different art or craft every other month. All materials will be provided. Explore the art of Japanese stab binding in the Makerspace! Japanese stab binding is a decorative binding technique that does not require glue. We will use an awl, a needle, and waxed thread to bind a journal.		This event is in the "Children" group First Steps and First Stories 10:00am–10:30am Children Multi-Purpose Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Open 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 get excited for books with stories, songs, and fingerplays featuring a seasonal theme. This program is designed for children ages 1 1/2 to 2 1/2. 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 "Adults" group Laser Crafting 10:00am–11:30am Adults Makerspace Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming 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 for a creative and hands-on laser engraving workshop! In this session, participants will design a set of garden stakes.
11 am							This event is in the "Teens" group Volunteen Board 11:00am–12:00pm Teens Teen Room This event is in the "Teens" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games & Activities Meet with Ms. Shannon every month to help plan events and prepare for library activities. . Attendance at one monthly VolunTEEN meeting is required to serve as a volunteer. Volunteen meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. OR the First Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. No registration is required.
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Tweens" group Tween Book Folding - Hedgehog 1:00pm–2:00pm Tweens Teen Room Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Get crafty with us at the library as we turn old books into adorable hedgehog sculptures! In this fun, hands-on program, participants will learn a simple book-folding technique to create a charming hedgehog. This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Club 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults Reading Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join us on the last Tuesday of the month for Mystery Book Club - all are welcome! 2026 Mystery Book Club Selections January: The Poisoned Chocolate Case by Anthony Berkeley February: After the Storm by Linda Castillo	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Gamers - Football Edition 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Teen Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open 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: Join us for football themed video games with friends. Our Xbox X and PS5 are ready with Madden 26. Bring a friend and enjoy gaming time 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Crafternoons 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Reading Room This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for an afternoon filled with creativity, relaxation and socializing. Stop by on the first Thursday of the month to create a different craft or art project. Instruction and guidance is given, just come prepared to let your own creativity lead the way. Each month is a different project. This program is for adults. Registration is not required. All materials are provided. April's Craft: Spring Watercolor		This event is in the "Adults" group Beekeeping Basics 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Multi-Purpose Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Come learn the basics of honey bees and beekeeping and how they aren't the mean stinging insects you think they are! This event is in the "Adults" group Laser Crafting 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults Makerspace Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming 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 for a creative and hands-on laser engraving workshop! In this session, participants will design a set of garden stakes.
2 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Book Binding 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Makerspace Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Waitlist 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: Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn to explore a different art or craft every other month. All materials will be provided. Explore the art of Japanese stab binding in the Makerspace! Japanese stab binding is a decorative binding technique that does not require glue. We will use an awl, a needle, and waxed thread to bind a journal.
3 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Book Folding - Hedgehog 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens Teen Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Get crafty with us at the library as we turn old books into adorable hedgehog sculptures! In this fun, hands-on program, participants will learn a simple book-folding technique to create a charming hedgehog.
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Open Chess 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, Tweens Multi-Purpose Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Open 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: Play a game of chess at this monthly Open Chess Night. Mr. G will be there to answer questions and facilitate the games. There will NOT be instruction. This is an extra night for students to have a chance to practice and play. This event is in the "Teens" group Volunteen Board 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Teen Room This event is in the "Teens" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games & Activities Meet with Ms. Shannon every month to help plan events and prepare for library activities. . Attendance at one monthly VolunTEEN meeting is required to serve as a volunteer. Volunteen meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. OR the First Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. No registration is required.
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Books and Brews 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join library staff at Mondays Brewing for a lively discussion at this book club! February: Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Too Afraid to Ask by Anton Treuer March: Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune