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

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Beginner Chess

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

Open

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Games & Activities

Registration Required

Event Details:

The class is for 1st through 6th graders who have never played or who would like to learn chess.

Topics covered include: how the chess pieces move, how to set up the board, how to castle and how to promote pawns.

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Intermediate Chess

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Multi-Purpose Room at Peters Township Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

Open

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Games & Activities

Registration Required

Event Details:

For 1st - 6th graders who already know the basics of chess (how the pieces move, castling, etc).

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Summer Reading Kick Off

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

All First Floor at Peters Township Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library

Room: All First Floor

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities

Event Details:

Readers of all ages (birth to adult) are welcome to join us at the library as we kick off the "Color Our World" Summer Reading Program from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 7!

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 (5/04)	Mon (5/05)	Tue (5/06)	Wed (5/07)	Thu (5/08)	Fri (5/09)	Sat (5/10)
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. Lensshooters Photo Gallery All Day 4/30 - 5/14 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. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: Come view the Lensshooters Annual Photography Contest. Visit early to cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award.
10 am							This event is in the "Adults" group. Memory Lab Orientation 10:00am - 10:45am Adults Memory Lab Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library Room: Memory Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Memory Lab Registration Required Event Details: A one-on-one session to learn how to use the library's Memory Lab, a DIY digitization station for digitizing photographs, documents, slides, and negatives.
11 am					This event is in the "Adults" group. Those Were the Days: Reliving the Past of Peters Township 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults Reading Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History Registration Required Event Details: 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.
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. K-Drama Fan Group 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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 Event Details: Do you love Korean dramas? Then this is the group for you! 🫰🏽 Fans of Korean romantic comedy, melodrama, fantasy and historical TV shows will meet to share and discuss our favorite titles, actors, music, books and more.
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Afternoon Bingo 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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: Games & Activities Registration Required Have some fun playing everyone's favorite game -- BINGO! Seniors and their caregivers can join us for Bingo and other games. Prizes for winners and fun for all! Registration is required. 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. Memory Lab Orientation 1:00pm - 1:45pm Adults Memory Lab Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library Room: Memory Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Memory Lab Registration Required Event Details: A one-on-one session to learn how to use the library's Memory Lab, a DIY digitization station for digitizing photographs, documents, slides, and negatives. This event is in the "Adults" group. Writing Workshop 1:00pm - 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 Registration Required 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!
2 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Cricut Creations 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: 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. Please register for only one Cricut Creations class per month. May's project is an acrylic bookmark decorated with a vinyl sticker design.
3 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Embroidery Machine Basics 3:30pm - 6:30pm Teens, Adults Makerspace This event is in the "Teens" group. 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology Event Details: 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. This program is intended for beginners. All materials will be provided. Registration for this program is full. 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.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Star Wars Trivia 6:00pm - 7:00pm Tweens, Teens, Adults Multi-Purpose Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. 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: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Due to low registration, this program is cancelled. Join us for a Star Wars Trivia night for Tween, Teens, and Adults (4th grade and up). 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. AI Series: Lesson 3 - AI-Language-Based Models 6:00pm - 6:45pm 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: Maker & STEM Registration Required Event Details: Learn about language-based AI models. The presentation will feature AI that communicates through text, using good prompts, "hallucinating," and premium features. 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. Crochet and Knitting Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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, Library Clubs Event Details: Crocheters and knitters are welcome to our monthly club. Bring your own projects and share stitches with friends. Please note this is not a class with a teaching component. Please check our event calendar for craft classes with instructors. Please note the May meeting is the last meeting of the Crochet & Knitting Club. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cricut Creations 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Makerspace Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open 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. Please register for only one Cricut Creations class per month. May's project is an acrylic bookmark decorated with a vinyl sticker design.