Week Calendar

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. 

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.

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. 

For Pre-K and up. 
Register for your 20 minute time slot to read to a certified therapy dog. The dogs are gentle and love to be read to. It's a great way to start your day with a smile. Space is limited so register today!

Love reading the newest and buzziest books and authors? Love talking about them? Then this is the book club for you. Bring your coffee or tea and join us the second Saturday of the month to discuss that Month's selection. 

This book club will meet and discuss some of the newest and/or popular/current reads. Participants will be responsible for procuring their own books. However, the library will do its best to provide books and/or sources to participants. Selections will be books everyone is talking about, popular authors, best sellers and upcoming releases.

For Pre-K and up. 
Register for your 20 minute time slot to read to a certified therapy dog. The dogs are gentle and love to be read to. It's a great way to start your day with a smile. Space is limited so register today!

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!

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.

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. 

Join the library archivist on the second Thursday of each month to learn and share about the Peters Township of the past. Following a presentatation by the archivist, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of one another and to share reminiscences. Past topics include Donaldson's Crossroads, township schools, the township police department and the Village of Hackett.

For Pre-K and up. 
Register for your 20 minute time slot to read to a certified therapy dog. The dogs are gentle and love to be read to. It's a great way to start your day with a smile. Space is limited so register today!

Wild Kratts Wednesday is the place to be! Pack a lunch and head to the library to watch a Wild Kratts episode. Take home a theme based information/activity package to further the experience. 

Register for each child participating. Walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat.

Sign up for a 1-1 session to learn how to use the Makerspace's Baby Lock Aventura II Embroidery Machine. During this 45-minute session, you will learn the ins and outs of the embroidery machine and complete a small embroidery project to take home with you. You will also learn how to access the Makerspace's embroidery machine to use independently.

This program is intended for beginners. All materials will be provided.

Have some fun playing everyone's favorite game -- BINGO! Seniors and their caregivers can join us on the first Tuesday of the month for Bingo. Prizes for winners and fun for all! 

Registration is 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.

Calling all adult aspiring Writers and Wordsmiths! 

Are you a new writer in search of support and encouragement? Have you already started down the writing path but repeatedly experience creative drought? Or perhaps you’d like to develop solid writing skills or find the perfect inspiration before taking another step on your writing journey. 

Join us for our Writers’ Group devoted to those who are relatively new to the craft of writing and would like to develop their skills, or to those who have just dabbled in writing but would like to take a deeper dive. 

We’ll explore various topics, including how to find your creative flow, build effective writing habits, and create momentum in your writing. Whether it’s working with writing prompts, learning tips and tricks from the masters, or sharing your writing in a supportive and enthusiastic environment, let’s honor that talent and discover where creativity (and practice) can lead us!

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. 

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. 

Join us for crafts, stories, and a special viewing of a beloved PBS Kids show! 

Registration is required for Children only. Accompanying adults do not need to register.

These programs are being done in partnership with WQED as part of our Inquire Within Grant, funded by Clearview Federal Union.