Go To Top PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY COUPONING CLUB       Contact:    724-941-9430        Are you interested in learning how to save money in your monthly budget? Then the Peters Township Public Library Couponing Club is for you! Join is as we meet to swap coupons, exchange ideas and strategies for using coupons, and maintain the Coupon Swap Box in the library. Bring a pair of scissors to clip coupons during our lively and informative discussions! Register online today and join us for our next scheduled meetings on Thursday, September 9 at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, October 5 at 7 p.m.     Go To Top PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY COOKING CLUB       Contact:    724-941-9430        Are you tired of using the same recipes every month? Interested in trying a new cuisine or healthier recipe options? The Peters Township Public Library is looking for patrons interested in these topics to start a cooking club to meet monthly for cooking demonstrations and discussions, followed by food samples. Register online and join us for our first meeting (planning session) on October 21. Tentative plans for the club include a demonstration on cooking with healthy grains in November, followed by a discussion and sampling of Jewish home cooking in December.       PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY MYSTERY BOOK CLUB       Contact:    724-941-9430        Do you love mysteries? So do we! That's why the library is starting its first every "Mystery Book Club." Register online and join us on Wednesday, September 29 from 1-3 p.m. for our fist meeting to choose what books we'll read in the upcoming months. We plan to meet the last Wednesday of every month.     Go To Top PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY BEADING CLUB       Contact: Circulation Desk   724-941-9430        Ages: 12 and up When: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, beginning Wednesday, October 20, 2010 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of beading, work on an existing project, or begin a new one in the company of fellow beaders. Beginners and experienced beaders welcome. Bring your supplies and a small task light, if you have one. Additional supplies and tools will be available for purchase. A monthly project will be planned. Participation in project optional. Monthly project for October: Earring Workshop -- beginners welcome. Design at least two pairs of earrings. Learn to make wrapped and plain loops. Tools needed: chain nose and round nose pliers, wire cutter. Materials kit and tools will be available for purchase. Register online or at the library's circulation desk .     Thursday September 9, 2010 Go To Top 4:00 PM  -  6:00 PM AFTERNOON MOVIE & MUNCHIES       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: Grades 6 - 12 Need a break from class and homework? If so, join us for a relaxing afternoon of movies and munchies in the Teen Reading Room.     Location: Teen Reading Room Friday September 10, 2010 Go To Top 3:00 PM  -  5:00 PM ANIME CLUB       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: Grades 6 - 12 Join us in the Teen Reading Room to celebrate your love of all things Anime and Manga. We’ll discuss and watch the latest trends in comics, DVD’s and magazines. All otaku are welcome!     Location: Teen Reading Room   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM AFTER HOURS MOVIE NIGHTS       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: All ages welcome! Love going to the movies, but hate paying full price for a ticket? Then join us monthly in the Teen Reading Room to watch a movie and have popcorn, FREE OF CHARGE! For your convenience, the Teen Room will remain open after hours, from 5:00-8:00 PM!     Location: Teen Reading Room Saturday September 11, 2010 Go To Top 11:30 AM  -  3:00 PM SUPER SMASH BROS. BRAWL!       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: All ages welcome! Check in is at 11:30 a.m. Game play will begin at 12:00 p.m. You must check in before 12:00 p.m. in order to play. Cost: $2.00 entrance fee Registration is required for each tournament session. Due to popular demand, our brawl tournament series is continuing this fall! Join us in the Teen Room to show off your brawling skills and win some awesome prizes. The top scorers wach month will earn the chance to compete and win in our December 11 Grand Championship. Start practicing and get ready to BRAWL!     Location: Teen Reading Room   1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM GRANDPARENTS STORY-TIME       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: For kids and parents and grandparents of all ages Grandparents and grandkids of all ages are welcome to our Grandparents Story-Time! Volunteer "Grammas" and "Grampas" are invited to read picture book stories to the young'uns and share snacks and crafts in this special story-time just in time for Grandparents Day! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room Sunday September 12, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM SAT PREPARATION WORKSHOP       Contact: Circulation Desk   724-941-9430        Ages: Students entering grades 8 - 12 Duration: 4 weeks, September 12 - October 3. Cost: $175.00 (includes workbook) Instructor: Educational Achievement Center All materials, including the student workbook, will be provided. Students are asked to bring pencils and paper for note taking. Any student who has attended the workshop in the past can return to this workshop for a tuition price of $50.00. S.A.T. test date: October 9, 2010. Register at the library’s circulation desk; registration is not complete until payment is received.     Location: Meeting Room   3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430        Do you have ideas about how to improve the Young Adult Department? Are there programs you'd like to see offered or titles you'd like to see added to our collection? Join us in the Teen Room and we'll discuss your ideas and how to make them happen. All teens interested in participating in the Council are welcome to join.     Location: Teen Reading Room Monday September 13, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM Wii SPORTS FOR SENIORS       Contact:    724-941-9430        Seniors, we'll use the large plasma TV and Nintendo Wii in the new Teen Reading Room to stay fit. Join us and learn to play Wii Sports! Bring a friend or two and give it a try! No registration required -- just drop in!     Location: Teen Reading Room

6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM GIRLS' NIGHT OUT       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Girls in grades 4 - 8 and their moms / caregivers It's a girls night out! All mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and daughters are invited to meet once a month -- just us girls! Enjoy reading together, watching chick flicks, and sharing in this special book club! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Introduction to Crochet       Cost: $30.00 per 4-week session (incudes a start-up kit with crochet hook and yarn) Instructor: Cathy Layton Join us for a 4-week class to learn the basics of this old, now-new-again art of crochet. We'll enjoy learning about the originality of this craft and see how to use it in decorative and creative ways that are limited only by your imagination. It's not just about afghans! Register at the library's circulation desk. Tuesday September 14, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  6:45 PM FAMILY PAJAMA STORYTIME-BACK TO SCHOOL       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: For kids and parents of all ages It's time for sharpened pencils, big yellow buses, and apples for the teacher ...Bring the whole family to this once-a-month evening story-time. Come in your pajamas for a night of crafts, snacks, movies, and, of course, stories! A great way to end the day with family and friends.Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM BASIC EXCEL SPREADSHEETS, PART 1       Contact: Peter Stamoolis   724-941-9430        This class covers creating an excel spreadsheet, printing a range, customization, working with rows and columns, and data validation. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Pre-registration is required. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk. Program fee $5. Limit 12.     Location: 2nd Floor Patron Computers Wednesday September 15, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Afternoon Book Club for Adults       Contact: Reference Department   724-941-9430        The book club meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Please contact the Reference Department if you are interested in joining this book club. This month's book/film for discussion will be The Painted Veil by Somerset Maugham.     Location: Reading Room   3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM INTERNATIONAL AFTERNOONS       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: Grades 6 - 12 Join us as we travel the world! Each month, we'll visit another exciting country and experience their cuisine, art, music, and more. Pack your suitcase and get your passports ready!     Location: Teen Reading Room   7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM JOB SEARCHING SEMINAR       Contact:    724-941-9430   programs@ptlibrary.org     Join us for a one-hour presentation and question and answer session on the various aspects of job searching. This seminar will be focused on providing education and assistance to displaced or career-transitioning individuals on the various strategies of gaining employment. The primary topics covered will be: How to write effective resumes and cover letters The most relevant methods of job searching Why networking may be the key to finding your next position What to know and how to approach interviewing Following the question and answer session, attendees will have the opportunity to schedule a free, 30-minute one-on-one consultation at the library from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2010. Attendees are encouraged to bring a current copy of their resume to the presentation. Register online or at the library's circulation desk.     Thursday September 16, 2010 Go To Top 6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM FANS OF FANTASY BOOK CLUB       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Grades 4 - 8 Fans of fantasy get together for a fun-filled night of games, snacks, prizes, crafts, movies and much more! We've already traveled through the lands of Inkheart, Eragon, Narnia, Spiderwick, Ember ... and beyond. Join us as we meet once a month to talk about the new books we've read and what we'll read next. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room Friday September 17, 2010 Go To Top 3:00 PM  -  5:00 PM ANIME CLUB       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: Grades 6 - 12 Join us in the Teen Reading Room to celebrate your love of all things Anime and Manga. We’ll discuss and watch the latest trends in comics, DVD’s and magazines. All otaku are welcome!     Location: Teen Reading Room   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM POTLUCK AND FRESH FILM SCREENING       Contact: Carrie Weaver   724-941-9430   caweaver@ptlibrary.org     September is LOCAL FOOD MONTH. In partnership with the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) the library will host a free after-hours screening of the film "FRESH" at 7:30 p.m. The film celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system and offering a practical vision for the future of food and our planet. Prior to the screening at 6:30 p.m., attendees are invited to bring a potluck dish to share, made with locally grown and produced foods or some samples of bounty from their home gardens. PASA will provide compostable plates and utensils for use during the potluck. Register online for this program, at the library's circulation desk, or call 724-941-9430. This is a Peters Township Public Library GO Green Club program.     Location: Meeting Room     Saturday September 18, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM ENGLISH-CHINESE FOR CHILDREN       Contact:    724-941-9430        Ages: Grades 2 - 8 Instructor: Barbara Chen, M. Ed., native Chinese speaker (chenchinese.com/Chen_Class.html) This class is for children who are interested in learning Chinese Pinyin (phonics), basic vocabulary, conversation and Chinese cultures. Beginners are welcome. Register at the library's circulation desk. Cost $60.00     Location: Reading Room   11:15 AM  -  12:15 PM ENGLISH-CHINESE FOR YOUNG ADULTS / ADULTS       Contact:    724-941-9430        Ages: Grades 9 and older Duration: 10 weeks, September 18 - November 20 Instructor: Barbara Chen, M. Ed., native Chinese speaker (chenchinese.com/Chen_Class.html) This class is designed for those interested in learning Chinese Pinyin (phonics), basic Chinese characters, conversation and Chinese cultures. Beginners are welcome. Register at the library's circulation desk. Cost: $60.00     Location: Reading Room

1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM CAMP CREEPY       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Grades 4 - 8 Like to get goosebumps? Come to Camp Creepy -- the place for the brave of heart to share scary stories, snacks, and spooks. Come once a month to hear your favorite tell-in-the-dark stories around the 'campfire,' sing creepy camp songs, and even make spooky smores! Never fear -- it won't be TOO scary ... but you may want to bring a flashlight! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room Sunday September 19, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM SAT PREPARATION WORKSHOP       Contact: Circulation Desk   724-941-9430        Ages: Students entering grades 8 - 12 Duration: 4 weeks, September 12 - October 3. Cost: $175.00 (includes workbook) Instructor: Educational Achievement Center All materials, including the student workbook, will be provided. Students are asked to bring pencils and paper for note taking. Any student who has attended the workshop in the past can return to this workshop for a tuition price of $50.00. S.A.T. test date: October 9, 2010. Register at the library’s circulation desk; registration is not complete until payment is received.     Location: Meeting Room Monday September 20, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM BITTY BERETS FRENCH FOR FUN!       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 4 - 6 Bienvenue! (Welcome!) to Bitty Berets—an easy and fun French class for preschoolers! We will learn the French alphabet, numbers 1-10, colors, days of the week, and other beginning French words, phrases, and songs. We will also enjoy videos and stories about French culture and make crafts to take home. À bientôt! (See you soon!) Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM Wii SPORTS FOR SENIORS       Contact:    724-941-9430        Seniors, we'll use the large plasma TV and Nintendo Wii in the new Teen Reading Room to stay fit. Join us and learn to play Wii Sports! Bring a friend or two and give it a try! No registration required -- just drop in!     Location: Teen Reading Room   11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM TINY TUNES TODDLER       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2-3½ with an adult Tiny Tunes is a fun, casual program of playing with and learning about music. Every week explore a different theme and way to make music with your toddler. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  1:30 PM BODIES IN YOGA       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3-6 with an adult Library fun—with a twist! This new yoga class adapted for preschool children develops body awareness, language, and good listening skills while inspiring the imagination through guided “play.” Yoga postures and breathing techniques will be taught in a fun and playful way. Children will stretch, sing, move, and imitate in this 30-minute yoga class for youngsters. Have child dressed comfortably and prepared to “play” in bare feet! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Introduction to Crochet       Cost: $30.00 per 4-week session (incudes a start-up kit with crochet hook and yarn) Instructor: Cathy Layton Join us for a 4-week class to learn the basics of this old, now-new-again art of crochet. We'll enjoy learning about the originality of this craft and see how to use it in decorative and creative ways that are limited only by your imagination. It's not just about afghans! Register at the library's circulation desk.   7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY GO GREEN CLUB       Are you interested in learning to live lightly on the planet? If so, please join us for our next GO Green Club meeting. Plans are to meet monthly to share information, exchange ideas, welcome speakers, and develop more awareness about green living practices. Please register online if you plan on attending. If you do not have email, you may register at the library's circulation desk.     Tuesday September 21, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:20 AM BOOK BABIES       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Birth - 24 months with an adult You can't start too early at the library! In this 20-minute program, babies will gain contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays, helping them take their first steps toward a lifetime love of books and reading. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   11:00 AM  -  11:20 AM MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 12 - 24 months with an adult They're just learning to talk - give them something to talk about! Twenty minutes of books, fun, songs and finger plays encourage language growth and love of reading. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  1:45 PM PRESCHOOL STORYTIME       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3½ - 5 They're almost ready to learn on their own -- help them get there with this parent-optional preschool storytime. Stories, games, activities, movies, crafts and more make this 45-minute program a big hit. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM CULINARY CREATIONS       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: Grades 6 - 12 Join us after school to make delicious treats in the Teen Reading Room. We'll make pizza, candy sushi and much, much more!     Location: Teen Reading Room

6:00 PM  -  6:45 PM FIRST DAY OF FALL FUN       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: For kids and parents of all ages Cool weather is one the way ... bringing the first day of fall at the library! Stories, crafts, and treats celebrate the brisk, bright, beautiful season of Autumn. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM BASIC EXCEL SPREADSHEETS, PART 2       Contact: Peter Stamoolis   724-941-9430        This class covers compatibility issues and quick review, using formulas, functions and dressing up a spreadsheet.Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Pre-registration is required. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk. Program fee $5. Limit 12.     Location: 2nd Floor Patron Computers Wednesday September 22, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:45 AM PRESCHOOL STORYTIME       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3½ - 5 They're almost ready to learn on their own -- help them get there with this parent-optional preschool storytime. Stories, games, activities, movies, crafts and more make this 45-minute program a big hit. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   11:15 AM  -  11:45 AM TODDLER TALES       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2 - 3½ years with an adult They can walk, they can talk -- and they can learn! This 30-minute program adds crafts and fun to stories for further encouragement on the way to becoming lifelong readers. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  1:30 PM TODDLER TALES       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2 - 3½ years with an adult They can walk, they can talk -- and they can learn! This 30-minute program adds crafts and fun to stories for further encouragement on the way to becoming lifelong readers. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   2:00 PM  -  2:30 PM TINY TUNES PRESCHOOL       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3 1/2 - 5 with an adult A fun, casual program of playing with and learning about music. Every week preschoolers explore a different theme and way to make music. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room Thursday September 23, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM TINY TUNES TODDLER       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2-3½ with an adult Tiny Tunes is a fun, casual program of playing with and learning about music. Every week explore a different theme and way to make music with your toddler. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM BODIES IN MOTION       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2-5 with an adult Have fun and keep fit at the library! A 30-minute program filled with wiggling, giggling, jiggling fun! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  1:30 PM BODIES IN MOTION       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2-5 with an adult Have fun and keep fit at the library! A 30-minute program filled with wiggling, giggling, jiggling fun! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   6:00 PM  -  7:45 PM Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue Movie Night       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        For kids and parents of all ages It's movie night at the library! Bring your whole family as we watch terrific new release movies. We'll provide the popcorn and candy -- you don't even have to buy tickets! What could be better? Just bring a sleeping bag and/or a stuffed animal friend. See you at the movies! Register in the Children's Department. Featured film: Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue rated G.     Location: Meeting Room Friday September 24, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM KINDERGARTEN STORYTIME-OUT OF AFRICA       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Kindergartners and 5-year-olds This full-hour program goes the next step in learning and loving reading through stories, activities, crafts, and movies, all centered on tales "Out of Africa!" Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:15 PM  -  2:15 PM KINDERGARTEN STORYTIME-OUT OF AFRICA       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Kindergartners and 5-year-olds This full-hour program goes the next step in learning and loving reading through stories, activities, crafts, and movies, all centered on tales "Out of Africa!" Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room

3:00 PM  -  5:00 PM ANIME CLUB       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: Grades 6 - 12 Join us in the Teen Reading Room to celebrate your love of all things Anime and Manga. We’ll discuss and watch the latest trends in comics, DVD’s and magazines. All otaku are welcome!     Location: Teen Reading Room Saturday September 25, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM ENGLISH-CHINESE FOR CHILDREN       Contact:    724-941-9430        Ages: Grades 2 - 8 Instructor: Barbara Chen, M. Ed., native Chinese speaker (chenchinese.com/Chen_Class.html) This class is for children who are interested in learning Chinese Pinyin (phonics), basic vocabulary, conversation and Chinese cultures. Beginners are welcome. Register at the library's circulation desk. Cost $60.00     Location: Reading Room   11:15 AM  -  12:15 PM ENGLISH-CHINESE FOR YOUNG ADULTS / ADULTS       Contact:    724-941-9430        Ages: Grades 9 and older Duration: 10 weeks, September 18 - November 20 Instructor: Barbara Chen, M. Ed., native Chinese speaker (chenchinese.com/Chen_Class.html) This class is designed for those interested in learning Chinese Pinyin (phonics), basic Chinese characters, conversation and Chinese cultures. Beginners are welcome. Register at the library's circulation desk. Cost: $60.00     Location: Reading Room   1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM LEGOS AT THE LIBRARY!       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: For kids and parents of all ages Bring your parents and your LEGOs for a fun-filled LEGO extravaganza! Build new creations and compete with your friends for the most amazing things you can make from your imagination! Show off your LEGO skills and have a LEGO day! Play LEGO games on the Wii .. plus watch clips from the very first LEGO movie -- the Advantures of Clutch Powers! Let's go to LEGOs at the library! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room Sunday September 26, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM SAT PREPARATION WORKSHOP       Contact: Circulation Desk   724-941-9430        Ages: Students entering grades 8 - 12 Duration: 4 weeks, September 12 - October 3. Cost: $175.00 (includes workbook) Instructor: Educational Achievement Center All materials, including the student workbook, will be provided. Students are asked to bring pencils and paper for note taking. Any student who has attended the workshop in the past can return to this workshop for a tuition price of $50.00. S.A.T. test date: October 9, 2010. Register at the library’s circulation desk; registration is not complete until payment is received.     Location: Meeting Room Monday September 27, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM BITTY BERETS FRENCH FOR FUN!       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 4 - 6 Bienvenue! (Welcome!) to Bitty Berets—an easy and fun French class for preschoolers! We will learn the French alphabet, numbers 1-10, colors, days of the week, and other beginning French words, phrases, and songs. We will also enjoy videos and stories about French culture and make crafts to take home. À bientôt! (See you soon!) Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM Wii SPORTS FOR SENIORS       Contact:    724-941-9430        Seniors, we'll use the large plasma TV and Nintendo Wii in the new Teen Reading Room to stay fit. Join us and learn to play Wii Sports! Bring a friend or two and give it a try! No registration required -- just drop in!     Location: Teen Reading Room   11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM TINY TUNES TODDLER       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2-3½ with an adult Tiny Tunes is a fun, casual program of playing with and learning about music. Every week explore a different theme and way to make music with your toddler. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  1:30 PM BODIES IN YOGA       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3-6 with an adult Library fun—with a twist! This new yoga class adapted for preschool children develops body awareness, language, and good listening skills while inspiring the imagination through guided “play.” Yoga postures and breathing techniques will be taught in a fun and playful way. Children will stretch, sing, move, and imitate in this 30-minute yoga class for youngsters. Have child dressed comfortably and prepared to “play” in bare feet! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   6:00 PM  -  7:30 PM BANNED BOOKS AND BITES: CELEBRATING BANNED BOOKS WEEK 2010       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: Grades 6 - 12 Kick off the celebration of Banned Books Week (September 25 - October 2) in the Teen Reading Room. We'll discuss our favorite banned books while enjoying some delicious "bites." Stick around after our discussion for a book-themed craft!     Location: Teen Reading Room   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM College Financial Aid Night       Contact: Carrie Weaver   724-941-9430   caweaver@ptlibrary.org     Presented by: Jim Cardinale, Regional Director, Pittsburgh Office, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Help is on the way for parents of high school seniors and juniors getting ready to navigate their way through the college financial aid process. Parents and students are invited to the 60-minute presentation, which describes all federal and PA-state financial aid programs, scholarships and the FAFSA application process. A question and answer session will follow the program. Register online or at the library's circulation desk.     Location: Meeting Room       6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID NIGHT       Contact: Carrie Weaver   724-941-9430   caweaver@ptlibrary.org     Presented by: Jim Cardinale, Regional Director, Pittsburgh Office, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Help is on the way for parents of high school seniors and juniors getting ready to navigate their way through the college financial aid process. Parents and students are invited to the 60-minute presentation, which describes all federal and PA-state financial aid programs, scholarships and the FAFSA application process. A question and answer session will follow the program. Register online or at the library's circulation desk.     Location: Meeting Room

6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Introduction to Crochet       Cost: $30.00 per 4-week session (incudes a start-up kit with crochet hook and yarn) Instructor: Cathy Layton Join us for a 4-week class to learn the basics of this old, now-new-again art of crochet. We'll enjoy learning about the originality of this craft and see how to use it in decorative and creative ways that are limited only by your imagination. It's not just about afghans! Register at the library's circulation desk. Tuesday September 28, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:20 AM BOOK BABIES       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Birth - 24 months with an adult You can't start too early at the library! In this 20-minute program, babies will gain contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays, helping them take their first steps toward a lifetime love of books and reading. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   11:00 AM  -  11:20 AM MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 12 - 24 months with an adult They're just learning to talk - give them something to talk about! Twenty minutes of books, fun, songs and finger plays encourage language growth and love of reading. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  1:45 PM PRESCHOOL STORYTIME       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3½ - 5 They're almost ready to learn on their own -- help them get there with this parent-optional preschool storytime. Stories, games, activities, movies, crafts and more make this 45-minute program a big hit. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM WESTERN PA MUSHROOM CLUB (WASHINGTON/GREENE COUNTY DIVISION)       Contact: Circulation Desk   724-941-9430        The Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club was created to promote the enjoyment, study, and exchange of information about wild mushrooms. Everyone who has an interest in wild mushrooms is welcome to become a member. Activities include regular meetings, projects centered on mushrooms, and walks and forays.   7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM WORD PROCESSING 1       Contact: Peter Stamoolis   724-941-9430        In this class, students will learn how to create and save documents, work with text, format characters and paragraphs, print documents, and discuss compatibility issues related to the Microsoft Office 2007 programs at the library.Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Pre-registration is required. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk. Program fee $5. Limit 12.     Location: 2nd Floor Patron Computers Wednesday September 29, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:45 AM PRESCHOOL STORYTIME       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3½ - 5 They're almost ready to learn on their own -- help them get there with this parent-optional preschool storytime. Stories, games, activities, movies, crafts and more make this 45-minute program a big hit. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   11:15 AM  -  11:45 AM TODDLER TALES       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2 - 3½ years with an adult They can walk, they can talk -- and they can learn! This 30-minute program adds crafts and fun to stories for further encouragement on the way to becoming lifelong readers. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  1:30 PM TODDLER TALES       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2 - 3½ years with an adult They can walk, they can talk -- and they can learn! This 30-minute program adds crafts and fun to stories for further encouragement on the way to becoming lifelong readers. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM MYSTERY BOOK CLUB       Contact:    724-941-9430   programs@ptlibrary.org     Do you love mysteries? So do we! That's why the library is starting its first every "Mystery Book Club." Join us for our first meeting to choose what books we'll read in the upcoming months. Register online or at the library's circulation desk.       2:00 PM  -  2:30 PM TINY TUNES PRESCHOOL       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3 1/2 - 5 with an adult A fun, casual program of playing with and learning about music. Every week preschoolers explore a different theme and way to make music. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM TRADING CARD GAME DAY       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: Grades 6 - 12 Attention Trading Card Gamers, bring your Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Magic: the Gathering or other TCGs to the Teen Room to duel!     Location: Teen Reading Room

7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM GOING LOCAL       Contact: Carrie Weaver   724-941-9430   caweaver@ptlibrary.org     Presented by: Faith Starr, host of "Living Green with Faith" on WMNY 1360 AM radio every Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. September is LOCAL FOOD MONTH. In partnership with the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) the library will host local radio personality Faith Starr as she discusses the importance of eating local foods and the impact this decision has on us and our communities. Ms. Starr's radio program, "Living Green with Faith", focuses on offering tips for living a healthier, organic lifestyle. Register online for this program, at the library's circulation desk, or call 724-941-9430. This is a Peters Township Public Library GO Green Club program.     Location: Meeting Room       7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM HOW TO TAKE GREAT PHOTOGRAPHS       Contact:    724-941-9430        Four sessions: September 29, October 6,October 9 (Meet at 7:00 p.m. at Canonsburg Lake), October 13 Instructor: Jim McNutt, Observer-Reporter photojournalist for 40 years and adjunct professor at Washington & Jefferson College for 22 years Grab your camera and head to the library to learn how to take better pictures. Students will learn how to see photo possibilities, compose better images, and how to use a camera more effectively. Mr. McNutt's work can be viewed at www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Jim/. Register at the library's circulation desk. Cost: $75.00 Thursday September 30, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM TINY TUNES TODDLER       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2-3½ with an adult Tiny Tunes is a fun, casual program of playing with and learning about music. Every week explore a different theme and way to make music with your toddler. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM BODIES IN MOTION       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2-5 with an adult Have fun and keep fit at the library! A 30-minute program filled with wiggling, giggling, jiggling fun! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  1:30 PM BODIES IN MOTION       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2-5 with an adult Have fun and keep fit at the library! A 30-minute program filled with wiggling, giggling, jiggling fun! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room Friday October 1, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM KINDERGARTEN STORYTIME-OUT OF AFRICA       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Kindergartners and 5-year-olds This full-hour program goes the next step in learning and loving reading through stories, activities, crafts, and movies, all centered on tales "Out of Africa!" Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:15 PM  -  2:15 PM KINDERGARTEN STORYTIME-OUT OF AFRICA       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Kindergartners and 5-year-olds This full-hour program goes the next step in learning and loving reading through stories, activities, crafts, and movies, all centered on tales "Out of Africa!" Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   3:00 PM  -  5:00 PM ANIME CLUB       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: Grades 6 - 12 Join us in the Teen Reading Room to celebrate your love of all things Anime and Manga. We’ll discuss and watch the latest trends in comics, DVD’s and magazines. All otaku are welcome!     Location: Teen Reading Room   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM AFTER HOURS MOVIE NIGHTS       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: All ages welcome! Love going to the movies, but hate paying full price for a ticket? Then join us monthly in the Teen Reading Room to watch a movie and have popcorn, FREE OF CHARGE! For your convenience, the Teen Room will remain open after hours, from 5:00-8:00 PM!     Location: Teen Reading Room Saturday October 2, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM ENGLISH-CHINESE FOR CHILDREN       Contact:    724-941-9430        Ages: Grades 2 - 8 Instructor: Barbara Chen, M. Ed., native Chinese speaker (chenchinese.com/Chen_Class.html) This class is for children who are interested in learning Chinese Pinyin (phonics), basic vocabulary, conversation and Chinese cultures. Beginners are welcome. Register at the library's circulation desk. Cost $60.00     Location: Reading Room   10:00 AM  -  11:40 AM PAWS FOR READING       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Grades 1 and up Come into the library, curl up with a canine companion, and ... you guessed, read! In this returning program, children in grades 1 and up can visit with a registered therapy dog at the library to gain extra self-confidence and fluency by spending time reading to these attentive animals. Call or stop in to sign up for your twenty-minute time slot. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   11:15 AM  -  12:15 PM ENGLISH-CHINESE FOR YOUNG ADULTS / ADULTS       Contact:    724-941-9430        Ages: Grades 9 and older Duration: 10 weeks, September 18 - November 20 Instructor: Barbara Chen, M. Ed., native Chinese speaker (chenchinese.com/Chen_Class.html) This class is designed for those interested in learning Chinese Pinyin (phonics), basic Chinese characters, conversation and Chinese cultures. Beginners are welcome. Register at the library's circulation desk. Cost: $60.00     Location: Reading Room

Sunday October 3, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM SAT PREPARATION WORKSHOP       Contact: Circulation Desk   724-941-9430        Ages: Students entering grades 8 - 12 Duration: 4 weeks, September 12 - October 3. Cost: $175.00 (includes workbook) Instructor: Educational Achievement Center All materials, including the student workbook, will be provided. Students are asked to bring pencils and paper for note taking. Any student who has attended the workshop in the past can return to this workshop for a tuition price of $50.00. S.A.T. test date: October 9, 2010. Register at the library’s circulation desk; registration is not complete until payment is received.     Location: Meeting Room   3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430        Do you have ideas about how to improve the Young Adult Department? Are there programs you'd like to see offered or titles you'd like to see added to our collection? Join us in the Teen Room and we'll discuss your ideas and how to make them happen. All teens interested in participating in the Council are welcome to join.     Location: Teen Reading Room Monday October 4, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM BITTY BERETS FRENCH FOR FUN!       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 4 - 6 Bienvenue! (Welcome!) to Bitty Berets—an easy and fun French class for preschoolers! We will learn the French alphabet, numbers 1-10, colors, days of the week, and other beginning French words, phrases, and songs. We will also enjoy videos and stories about French culture and make crafts to take home. À bientôt! (See you soon!) Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM Wii SPORTS FOR SENIORS       Contact:    724-941-9430        Seniors, we'll use the large plasma TV and Nintendo Wii in the new Teen Reading Room to stay fit. Join us and learn to play Wii Sports! Bring a friend or two and give it a try! No registration required -- just drop in!     Location: Teen Reading Room   11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM TINY TUNES TODDLER       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2-3½ with an adult Tiny Tunes is a fun, casual program of playing with and learning about music. Every week explore a different theme and way to make music with your toddler. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  1:30 PM BODIES IN YOGA       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3-6 with an adult Library fun—with a twist! This new yoga class adapted for preschool children develops body awareness, language, and good listening skills while inspiring the imagination through guided “play.” Yoga postures and breathing techniques will be taught in a fun and playful way. Children will stretch, sing, move, and imitate in this 30-minute yoga class for youngsters. Have child dressed comfortably and prepared to “play” in bare feet! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Introduction to Crochet       Cost: $30.00 per 4-week session (incudes a start-up kit with crochet hook and yarn) Instructor: Cathy Layton Join us for a 4-week class to learn the basics of this old, now-new-again art of crochet. We'll enjoy learning about the originality of this craft and see how to use it in decorative and creative ways that are limited only by your imagination. It's not just about afghans! Register at the library's circulation desk. Tuesday October 5, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:20 AM BOOK BABIES       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Birth - 24 months with an adult You can't start too early at the library! In this 20-minute program, babies will gain contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays, helping them take their first steps toward a lifetime love of books and reading. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   11:00 AM  -  11:20 AM MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 12 - 24 months with an adult They're just learning to talk - give them something to talk about! Twenty minutes of books, fun, songs and finger plays encourage language growth and love of reading. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  1:45 PM PRESCHOOL STORYTIME       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3½ - 5 They're almost ready to learn on their own -- help them get there with this parent-optional preschool storytime. Stories, games, activities, movies, crafts and more make this 45-minute program a big hit. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM CULINARY CREATIONS       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: Grades 6 - 12 Join us after school to make delicious treats in the Teen Reading Room. We'll make pizza, candy sushi and much, much more!     Location: Teen Reading Room   7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM WORD PROCESSING 2       Contact: Peter Stamoolis   724-941-9430        In this class, students will learn about indents, tabs and tables, automating tasks, formatting pages, styles and themes, and discuss compatibility issues related to the Microsoft Office 2007 programs at the library. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Pre-registration is required. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk. Program fee $5. Limit 12.     Location: 2nd Floor Patron Computers

Wednesday October 6, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:45 AM PRESCHOOL STORYTIME       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3½ - 5 They're almost ready to learn on their own -- help them get there with this parent-optional preschool storytime. Stories, games, activities, movies, crafts and more make this 45-minute program a big hit. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   11:15 AM  -  11:45 AM TODDLER TALES       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2 - 3½ years with an adult They can walk, they can talk -- and they can learn! This 30-minute program adds crafts and fun to stories for further encouragement on the way to becoming lifelong readers. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  1:30 PM TODDLER TALES       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2 - 3½ years with an adult They can walk, they can talk -- and they can learn! This 30-minute program adds crafts and fun to stories for further encouragement on the way to becoming lifelong readers. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   2:00 PM  -  2:30 PM TINY TUNES PRESCHOOL       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3 1/2 - 5 with an adult A fun, casual program of playing with and learning about music. Every week preschoolers explore a different theme and way to make music. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM HOW TO TAKE GREAT PHOTOGRAPHS       Contact:    724-941-9430        Four sessions: September 29, October 6,October 9 (Meet at 7:00 p.m. at Canonsburg Lake), October 13 Instructor: Jim McNutt, Observer-Reporter photojournalist for 40 years and adjunct professor at Washington & Jefferson College for 22 years Grab your camera and head to the library to learn how to take better pictures. Students will learn how to see photo possibilities, compose better images, and how to use a camera more effectively. Mr. McNutt's work can be viewed at www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Jim/. Register at the library's circulation desk. Cost: $75.00 Thursday October 7, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM TINY TUNES TODDLER       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2-3½ with an adult Tiny Tunes is a fun, casual program of playing with and learning about music. Every week explore a different theme and way to make music with your toddler. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM BODIES IN MOTION       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2-5 with an adult Have fun and keep fit at the library! A 30-minute program filled with wiggling, giggling, jiggling fun! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  1:30 PM BODIES IN MOTION       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2-5 with an adult Have fun and keep fit at the library! A 30-minute program filled with wiggling, giggling, jiggling fun! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   2:00 PM  -  2:20 PM GROSS AND DISGUSTING SCIENCE       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2 - 5 with an adult Science is fun! Science is cool! Science is ... gross and disgusting!?! Come to the library and find out why! An easy and fun science program for toddlers and parents. The November sessions cover the same material, so please sign up for one or the other. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM FRAGRANT FUN       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: Grades 6 - 12 Join us for this fragrant program! We'll learn how to make our own soaps and potpourri during this sweet-smelling afternoon!     Location: Teen Reading Room   7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM SOC. SECURITY AND FINANCIAL PLANNING       Contact:    724-941-9430   programs@ptlibrary.org     Presented by: a Public Affairs Specialist from Social Security and Darla D. Main, Certified Financial Planner, Educational / Public Awareness Speaker, Financial Planning Association of Pittsburgh (President-Elect) In recognition of Financial Planning Week, (October 4 - 10, 2010) and the 75th Anniversary of Social Security, a representative from Social Security will discuss tools for planning your retirement, retirement benefits, disability benefits, survivor benefits, and Medicare. Participants will also learn about features of Social Security online at www.socialsecurity.gov, including applying for benefits and helpful navigation tips for this online site. Information packages will be available to all attendees. Darla D. Main will provide a description of financial planning including retirement planning, estate planning, funding education, facing a financial crisis, handling inheritances, and other topics. Participants will learn what life-triggering events may encourage the use of a financial planner ahd how to locate a financial planner in your area. Discussion will include how to interview a planner to determine whether he/she is a good fit for your. Register online or at the library's circulation desk.     Location: Meeting Room     Friday October 8, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM KINDERGARTEN STORYTIME-OUT OF AFRICA       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Kindergartners and 5-year-olds This full-hour program goes the next step in learning and loving reading through stories, activities, crafts, and movies, all centered on tales "Out of Africa!" Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room

1:15 PM  -  2:15 PM KINDERGARTEN STORYTIME-OUT OF AFRICA       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Kindergartners and 5-year-olds This full-hour program goes the next step in learning and loving reading through stories, activities, crafts, and movies, all centered on tales "Out of Africa!" Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   3:00 PM  -  5:00 PM ANIME CLUB       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: Grades 6 - 12 Join us in the Teen Reading Room to celebrate your love of all things Anime and Manga. We’ll discuss and watch the latest trends in comics, DVD’s and magazines. All otaku are welcome!     Location: Teen Reading Room Saturday October 9, 2010 Go To Top 9:30 AM  -  2:00 PM RED CROSS BABYSITTING CLASS       Contact: Circulation Desk   724-941-9430        Ages: 11 and up Saturday, October 9, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 10, 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $55.00 (includes $20.00 for handbook) The Red Cross Babysitting Course teaches students about child development and how to care for children of all ages. This course prepares future babysitters for all kinds of situations from changing diapers to how to handle an emergency. CPR is not included. An official Red Cross Certificate is awarded to everyone who passes this training. Fee must be paid at time of registration. Please bring a brown bag lunch for Saturday sessions. Participants are required to bring a copy of their birth certificate to the first class and must be 11 by October 9, 2010. Students must attend both days and pass the training to receive their official Red Cross Certificate. Register at the library's circulation desk. PLEASE NOTE: Registration and payment for this class closes Saturday, October 2, 2010.     Location: Meeting Room   10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM ENGLISH-CHINESE FOR CHILDREN       Contact:    724-941-9430        Ages: Grades 2 - 8 Instructor: Barbara Chen, M. Ed., native Chinese speaker (chenchinese.com/Chen_Class.html) This class is for children who are interested in learning Chinese Pinyin (phonics), basic vocabulary, conversation and Chinese cultures. Beginners are welcome. Register at the library's circulation desk. Cost $60.00     Location: Reading Room   11:15 AM  -  12:15 PM ENGLISH-CHINESE FOR YOUNG ADULTS / ADULTS       Contact:    724-941-9430        Ages: Grades 9 and older Duration: 10 weeks, September 18 - November 20 Instructor: Barbara Chen, M. Ed., native Chinese speaker (chenchinese.com/Chen_Class.html) This class is designed for those interested in learning Chinese Pinyin (phonics), basic Chinese characters, conversation and Chinese cultures. Beginners are welcome. Register at the library's circulation desk. Cost: $60.00     Location: Reading Room   12:30 PM  -  4:00 PM RED CROSS BABYSITTING CLASS       Contact: Circulation Desk   724-941-9430        Ages: 11 and up Saturday, October 9, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 10, 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $55.00 (includes $20.00 for handbook) The Red Cross Babysitting Course teaches students about child development and how to care for children of all ages. This course prepares future babysitters for all kinds of situations from changing diapers to how to handle an emergency. CPR is not included. An official Red Cross Certificate is awarded to everyone who passes this training. Fee must be paid at time of registration. Please bring a brown bag lunch for Saturday sessions. Participants are required to bring a copy of their birth certificate to the first class and must be 11 by October 9, 2010. Students must attend both days and pass the training to receive their official Red Cross Certificate. Register at the library's circulation desk. PLEASE NOTE: Registration and payment for this class closes Saturday, October 2, 2010.     Location: Meeting Room   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM HOW TO TAKE GREAT PHOTOGRAPHS       Contact:    724-941-9430        Four sessions: September 29, October 6,October 9 (Meet at 7:00 p.m. at Canonsburg Lake), October 13 Instructor: Jim McNutt, Observer-Reporter photojournalist for 40 years and adjunct professor at Washington & Jefferson College for 22 years Grab your camera and head to the library to learn how to take better pictures. Students will learn how to see photo possibilities, compose better images, and how to use a camera more effectively. Mr. McNutt's work can be viewed at www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Jim/. Register at the library's circulation desk. Cost: $75.00 Monday October 11, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM BITTY BERETS FRENCH FOR FUN!       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 4 - 6 Bienvenue! (Welcome!) to Bitty Berets—an easy and fun French class for preschoolers! We will learn the French alphabet, numbers 1-10, colors, days of the week, and other beginning French words, phrases, and songs. We will also enjoy videos and stories about French culture and make crafts to take home. À bientôt! (See you soon!) Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM Wii SPORTS FOR SENIORS       Contact:    724-941-9430        Seniors, we'll use the large plasma TV and Nintendo Wii in the new Teen Reading Room to stay fit. Join us and learn to play Wii Sports! Bring a friend or two and give it a try! No registration required -- just drop in!     Location: Teen Reading Room   11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM TINY TUNES TODDLER       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2-3½ with an adult Tiny Tunes is a fun, casual program of playing with and learning about music. Every week explore a different theme and way to make music with your toddler. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  1:30 PM BODIES IN YOGA       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3-6 with an adult Library fun—with a twist! This new yoga class adapted for preschool children develops body awareness, language, and good listening skills while inspiring the imagination through guided “play.” Yoga postures and breathing techniques will be taught in a fun and playful way. Children will stretch, sing, move, and imitate in this 30-minute yoga class for youngsters. Have child dressed comfortably and prepared to “play” in bare feet! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM GIRLS' NIGHT OUT       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Girls in grades 4 - 8 and their moms / caregivers It's a girls night out! All mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and daughters are invited to meet once a month -- just us girls! Enjoy reading together, watching chick flicks, and sharing in this special book club! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room

6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Introduction to Crochet       Cost: $30.00 per 4-week session (incudes a start-up kit with crochet hook and yarn) Instructor: Cathy Layton Join us for a 4-week class to learn the basics of this old, now-new-again art of crochet. We'll enjoy learning about the originality of this craft and see how to use it in decorative and creative ways that are limited only by your imagination. It's not just about afghans! Register at the library's circulation desk. Tuesday October 12, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:20 AM BOOK BABIES       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Birth - 24 months with an adult You can't start too early at the library! In this 20-minute program, babies will gain contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays, helping them take their first steps toward a lifetime love of books and reading. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   11:00 AM  -  11:20 AM MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 12 - 24 months with an adult They're just learning to talk - give them something to talk about! Twenty minutes of books, fun, songs and finger plays encourage language growth and love of reading. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  1:45 PM PRESCHOOL STORYTIME       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3½ - 5 They're almost ready to learn on their own -- help them get there with this parent-optional preschool storytime. Stories, games, activities, movies, crafts and more make this 45-minute program a big hit. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   6:00 PM  -  6:45 PM FAMILY PAJAMA STORYTIME-JUNGLE JAMBOREE       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: For kids and parents of all ages Look for the Bear Necessities .. they're at the library! Make awesome jungle animal masks, play games, and enjoy treats fit for a trek through the wildest jungle! Watch and sing along with your favorite Jungle Book songs on the big screen and take your turn at the tiger pinata! It's a jungle in here! ... Bring the whole family to this once-a-month evening story-time. Come in your pajamas for a night of crafts, snacks, movies, and, of course, stories! A great way to end the day with family and friends.Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM WORD PROCESSING 3       Contact: Peter Stamoolis   724-941-9430        In this class, students will learn about templates, multiple columns, adding graphics, mail merge, and discuss compatibility issues related to the Microsoft Office 2007 programs at the library. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Pre-registration is required. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk. Program fee $5. Limit 12.     Location: 2nd Floor Patron Computers   7:30 PM  -  9:30 PM THE HEROES OF OLYMPUS: THE LOST HERO RELEASE PARTY!       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        For all ages Come and get first dibs on the first in the new series by Rick Riordan, The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero! Compete in Camp Half Blood trials, watch the movie featuring our favorite Olympic hero Percy Jackson, wear a toga, enjoy Greek snacks, and win prizes! It’s a party of Olympic proportions! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room Wednesday October 13, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:45 AM PRESCHOOL STORYTIME       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3½ - 5 They're almost ready to learn on their own -- help them get there with this parent-optional preschool storytime. Stories, games, activities, movies, crafts and more make this 45-minute program a big hit. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   11:15 AM  -  11:45 AM TODDLER TALES       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2 - 3½ years with an adult They can walk, they can talk -- and they can learn! This 30-minute program adds crafts and fun to stories for further encouragement on the way to becoming lifelong readers. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  1:30 PM TODDLER TALES       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2 - 3½ years with an adult They can walk, they can talk -- and they can learn! This 30-minute program adds crafts and fun to stories for further encouragement on the way to becoming lifelong readers. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   2:00 PM  -  2:30 PM TINY TUNES PRESCHOOL       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3 1/2 - 5 with an adult A fun, casual program of playing with and learning about music. Every week preschoolers explore a different theme and way to make music. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM INTERNATIONAL AFTERNOONS       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: Grades 6 - 12 Join us as we travel the world! Each month, we'll visit another exciting country and experience their cuisine, art, music, and more. Pack your suitcase and get your passports ready!     Location: Teen Reading Room

7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM EVENING BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS       Contact: Reference Department   724-941-9430        The book club meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Please contact the Reference Department if you are interested in joining this book club. This month's book for discussion will be Luncheon of the Boating Party by Susan Vreeland.     Location: Reading Room   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM HOW TO TAKE GREAT PHOTOGRAPHS       Contact:    724-941-9430        Four sessions: September 29, October 6,October 9 (Meet at 7:00 p.m. at Canonsburg Lake), October 13 Instructor: Jim McNutt, Observer-Reporter photojournalist for 40 years and adjunct professor at Washington & Jefferson College for 22 years Grab your camera and head to the library to learn how to take better pictures. Students will learn how to see photo possibilities, compose better images, and how to use a camera more effectively. Mr. McNutt's work can be viewed at www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Jim/. Register at the library's circulation desk. Cost: $75.00 Thursday October 14, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM TINY TUNES TODDLER       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2-3½ with an adult Tiny Tunes is a fun, casual program of playing with and learning about music. Every week explore a different theme and way to make music with your toddler. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM BODIES IN MOTION       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2-5 with an adult Have fun and keep fit at the library! A 30-minute program filled with wiggling, giggling, jiggling fun! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  1:30 PM BODIES IN MOTION       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2-5 with an adult Have fun and keep fit at the library! A 30-minute program filled with wiggling, giggling, jiggling fun! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   4:00 PM  -  6:00 PM AFTERNOON MOVIE & MUNCHIES       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: Grades 6 - 12 Need a break from class and homework? If so, join us for a relaxing afternoon of movies and munchies in the Teen Reading Room.     Location: Teen Reading Room   6:00 PM  -  8:30 PM THE MECHANICS OF STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS       Contact:    724-941-9430   programs@ptlibrary.org     Presented by: Lindsey A. Biddle, Management Consultant, University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center Thinking of starting a small business? Find out all of the basics at this seminar. This program is geared towards individuals interested in starting their own business. The program will go over different business structures, licensure necessary to start a small business, sources of start-up capital, and the steps one should take before opening a small business in the state of Pennsylvania. Register online or at the library's circulation desk.     Location: Meeting Room     Friday October 15, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM KINDERGARTEN STORYTIME-OUT OF AFRICA       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Kindergartners and 5-year-olds This full-hour program goes the next step in learning and loving reading through stories, activities, crafts, and movies, all centered on tales "Out of Africa!" Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:15 PM  -  2:15 PM KINDERGARTEN STORYTIME-OUT OF AFRICA       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Kindergartners and 5-year-olds This full-hour program goes the next step in learning and loving reading through stories, activities, crafts, and movies, all centered on tales "Out of Africa!" Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   3:00 PM  -  5:00 PM ANIME CLUB       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: Grades 6 - 12 Join us in the Teen Reading Room to celebrate your love of all things Anime and Manga. We’ll discuss and watch the latest trends in comics, DVD’s and magazines. All otaku are welcome!     Location: Teen Reading Room Saturday October 16, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM ENGLISH-CHINESE FOR CHILDREN       Contact:    724-941-9430        Ages: Grades 2 - 8 Instructor: Barbara Chen, M. Ed., native Chinese speaker (chenchinese.com/Chen_Class.html) This class is for children who are interested in learning Chinese Pinyin (phonics), basic vocabulary, conversation and Chinese cultures. Beginners are welcome. Register at the library's circulation desk. Cost $60.00     Location: Reading Room   11:15 AM  -  12:15 PM ENGLISH-CHINESE FOR YOUNG ADULTS / ADULTS       Contact:    724-941-9430        Ages: Grades 9 and older Duration: 10 weeks, September 18 - November 20 Instructor: Barbara Chen, M. Ed., native Chinese speaker (chenchinese.com/Chen_Class.html) This class is designed for those interested in learning Chinese Pinyin (phonics), basic Chinese characters, conversation and Chinese cultures. Beginners are welcome. Register at the library's circulation desk. Cost: $60.00     Location: Reading Room

11:30 AM  -  3:00 PM SUPER SMASH BROS. BRAWL!       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: All ages welcome! Check in is at 11:30 a.m. Game play will begin at 12:00 p.m. You must check in before 12:00 p.m. in order to play. Cost: $2.00 entrance fee Registration is required for each tournament session. Due to popular demand, our brawl tournament series is continuing this fall! Join us in the Teen Room to show off your brawling skills and win some awesome prizes. The top scorers wach month will earn the chance to compete and win in our December 11 Grand Championship. Start practicing and get ready to BRAWL!     Location: Teen Reading Room Monday October 18, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM BITTY BERETS FRENCH FOR FUN!       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 4 - 6 Bienvenue! (Welcome!) to Bitty Berets—an easy and fun French class for preschoolers! We will learn the French alphabet, numbers 1-10, colors, days of the week, and other beginning French words, phrases, and songs. We will also enjoy videos and stories about French culture and make crafts to take home. À bientôt! (See you soon!) Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM Wii SPORTS FOR SENIORS       Contact:    724-941-9430        Seniors, we'll use the large plasma TV and Nintendo Wii in the new Teen Reading Room to stay fit. Join us and learn to play Wii Sports! Bring a friend or two and give it a try! No registration required -- just drop in!     Location: Teen Reading Room   11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM TINY TUNES TODDLER       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2-3½ with an adult Tiny Tunes is a fun, casual program of playing with and learning about music. Every week explore a different theme and way to make music with your toddler. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  1:30 PM BODIES IN YOGA       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3-6 with an adult Library fun—with a twist! This new yoga class adapted for preschool children develops body awareness, language, and good listening skills while inspiring the imagination through guided “play.” Yoga postures and breathing techniques will be taught in a fun and playful way. Children will stretch, sing, move, and imitate in this 30-minute yoga class for youngsters. Have child dressed comfortably and prepared to “play” in bare feet! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM TEEN READ WEEK BOOK BASH       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: Grades 6 - 12 Join us to celebrate 2010's Teen Read Week, "Read Beyond Reality." During this book-themed afternoon we will make a craft, have snacks and discuss our favorite books!     Location: Teen Reading Room   6:00 PM  -  7:45 PM How to Train Your Dragon Movie Night       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        For kids and parents of all ages It's movie night at the library! Bring your whole family as we watch terrific new release movies. We'll provide the popcorn and candy -- you don't even have to buy tickets! What could be better? Just bring a sleeping bag and/or a stuffed animal friend. See you at the movies! Register in the Children's Department. Featured film: How to Train Your Dragon rated PG for sequences of intense action and some scary images, and brief mild language.     Location: Meeting Room   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Introduction to Crochet       Cost: $30.00 per 4-week session (incudes a start-up kit with crochet hook and yarn) Instructor: Cathy Layton Join us for a 4-week class to learn the basics of this old, now-new-again art of crochet. We'll enjoy learning about the originality of this craft and see how to use it in decorative and creative ways that are limited only by your imagination. It's not just about afghans! Register at the library's circulation desk.   7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY GO GREEN CLUB       Are you interested in learning to live lightly on the planet? If so, please join us for our next GO Green Club meeting. Plans are to meet monthly to share information, exchange ideas, welcome speakers, and develop more awareness about green living practices. Please register online if you plan on attending. If you do not have email, you may register at the library's circulation desk.     Tuesday October 19, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:20 AM BOOK BABIES       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Birth - 24 months with an adult You can't start too early at the library! In this 20-minute program, babies will gain contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays, helping them take their first steps toward a lifetime love of books and reading. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   11:00 AM  -  11:20 AM MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 12 - 24 months with an adult They're just learning to talk - give them something to talk about! Twenty minutes of books, fun, songs and finger plays encourage language growth and love of reading. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  1:45 PM PRESCHOOL STORYTIME       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3½ - 5 They're almost ready to learn on their own -- help them get there with this parent-optional preschool storytime. Stories, games, activities, movies, crafts and more make this 45-minute program a big hit. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room

6:00 PM  -  6:45 PM STAR WARS CELEBRATION       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: For kids and parents of all ages Long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away ... comes to a library near you! Wear your Star Wars costume or outfit! Make your very own light saber! Share stories from the Star Wars universe and watch R2-D2's favorite video! Use the force and come to the good side at our Star Wars Celebration. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES       Contact: Peter Stamoolis   724-941-9430        This hands-on course will teach students how to use Microsoft Word on a PC to prepare professional looking cover letters and resumes. The purposes and various formats of each will be covered. Register at the library's circulation desk. Please note: there is no charge for this class.     Location: 2nd Floor Patron Computers Wednesday October 20, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:45 AM PRESCHOOL STORYTIME       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3½ - 5 They're almost ready to learn on their own -- help them get there with this parent-optional preschool storytime. Stories, games, activities, movies, crafts and more make this 45-minute program a big hit. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   11:15 AM  -  11:45 AM TODDLER TALES       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2 - 3½ years with an adult They can walk, they can talk -- and they can learn! This 30-minute program adds crafts and fun to stories for further encouragement on the way to becoming lifelong readers. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  1:30 PM TODDLER TALES       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2 - 3½ years with an adult They can walk, they can talk -- and they can learn! This 30-minute program adds crafts and fun to stories for further encouragement on the way to becoming lifelong readers. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Afternoon Book Club for Adults       Contact: Reference Department   724-941-9430        The book club meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Please contact the Reference Department if you are interested in joining this book club. This month's book for discussion will be What Americans Really Want ... Really: the Truth About Our Hopes, Dreams, and Fears by Frank Luntz.     Location: Reading Room   2:00 PM  -  2:30 PM TINY TUNES PRESCHOOL       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3 1/2 - 5 with an adult A fun, casual program of playing with and learning about music. Every week preschoolers explore a different theme and way to make music. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY BEADING CLUB       Contact:    724-941-9430        Ages: 12 and up,Br> Facilitator: Karen Krohner of Beads 2 Wear Join us for an evening of beading, work on an existing project, or begin a new one in the company of fellow beaders. Beginners and experienced beaders welcome. Bring your supplies and a small task light, if you have one. Additional supplies and tools will be available for purchase. A monthly project will be planned. Participation in project optional. Monthly project for October: Earring Workshop -- beginners welcome. Design at least two pairs of earrings. Learn to make wrapped and plain loops. Tools needed: chain nose and round nose pliers, wire cutter. Materials kit and tools will be available for purchase. Register at the library's circulation desk. Thursday October 21, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM TINY TUNES TODDLER       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2-3½ with an adult Tiny Tunes is a fun, casual program of playing with and learning about music. Every week explore a different theme and way to make music with your toddler. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM BODIES IN MOTION       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2-5 with an adult Have fun and keep fit at the library! A 30-minute program filled with wiggling, giggling, jiggling fun! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  1:30 PM BODIES IN MOTION       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2-5 with an adult Have fun and keep fit at the library! A 30-minute program filled with wiggling, giggling, jiggling fun! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM CREATIVE CRAFTERS       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: Grades 6 - 12 Drop by the Teen Room for an afternoon of crafty fun. Using materials found around the house, we will make unique covers for your laptops, iPods and books!     Location: Teen Reading Room

6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM FANS OF FANTASY BOOK CLUB       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Grades 4 - 8 Fans of fantasy get together for a fun-filled night of games, snacks, prizes, crafts, movies and much more! We've already traveled through the lands of Inkheart, Eragon, Narnia, Spiderwick, Ember ... and beyond. Join us as we meet once a month to talk about the new books we've read and what we'll read next. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM COOKING CLUB       Contact:    724-941-9430   programs@ptlibrary.org     Are you tired of using the same recipes every month? Interested in trying a new cuisine or healthier recipe options? The Peters Township Public Library is looking for patrons interested in these topics to start a cooking club to meet monthly for cooking demonstrations and discussions, followed by food samples. Join us for our first meeting (planning session) on October 21. Tentative plans for the club include a demonstration on cooking with healthy grains in November, followed by a discussion and sampling of Jewish home cooking in December. Register online or at the library's circulation desk.     Location: Meeting Room     Friday October 22, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM KINDERGARTEN STORYTIME-OUT OF AFRICA       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Kindergartners and 5-year-olds This full-hour program goes the next step in learning and loving reading through stories, activities, crafts, and movies, all centered on tales "Out of Africa!" Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:15 PM  -  2:15 PM KINDERGARTEN STORYTIME-OUT OF AFRICA       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Kindergartners and 5-year-olds This full-hour program goes the next step in learning and loving reading through stories, activities, crafts, and movies, all centered on tales "Out of Africa!" Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   3:00 PM  -  5:00 PM ANIME CLUB       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: Grades 6 - 12 Join us in the Teen Reading Room to celebrate your love of all things Anime and Manga. We’ll discuss and watch the latest trends in comics, DVD’s and magazines. All otaku are welcome!     Location: Teen Reading Room Saturday October 23, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM ENGLISH-CHINESE FOR CHILDREN       Contact:    724-941-9430        Ages: Grades 2 - 8 Instructor: Barbara Chen, M. Ed., native Chinese speaker (chenchinese.com/Chen_Class.html) This class is for children who are interested in learning Chinese Pinyin (phonics), basic vocabulary, conversation and Chinese cultures. Beginners are welcome. Register at the library's circulation desk. Cost $60.00     Location: Reading Room   11:15 AM  -  12:15 PM ENGLISH-CHINESE FOR YOUNG ADULTS / ADULTS       Contact:    724-941-9430        Ages: Grades 9 and older Duration: 10 weeks, September 18 - November 20 Instructor: Barbara Chen, M. Ed., native Chinese speaker (chenchinese.com/Chen_Class.html) This class is designed for those interested in learning Chinese Pinyin (phonics), basic Chinese characters, conversation and Chinese cultures. Beginners are welcome. Register at the library's circulation desk. Cost: $60.00     Location: Reading Room   11:30 AM  -  3:00 PM METROID PRIME TRILOGY TOURNAMENT       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: Grades 6 - 12 Check in is at 11:30 a.m. Game play will begin at 12:00 p.m. You must check in before 12:00 p.m. in order to play. Cost: $2.00 entrance fee Take a journey into the future with our first ever Metroid Prime Trilogy Tournament! Battle your friends for championship status. First and second place winners will earn awesome prizes!     Location: Teen Reading Room   1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM CAMP CREEPY       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Grades 4 - 8 Like to get goosebumps? Come to Camp Creepy -- the place for the brave of heart to share scary stories, snacks, and spooks. Come once a month to hear your favorite tell-in-the-dark stories around the 'campfire,' sing creepy camp songs, and even make spooky smores! Never fear -- it won't be TOO scary ... but you may want to bring a flashlight! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM SPOOKY OOKY HALLOWEEN PARTY       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Grades 4 - 8 Come to our very own Halloween Party for grades 4 - 8 ... if you dare! Wear your creepy or cute costume, play gruesome games, win petrifying prizes, and of course enjoy lots of sweet and spooky snacks! A special extra-fun, super-sweet edition of Camp Creepy. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room Monday October 25, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM BITTY BERETS FRENCH FOR FUN!       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 4 - 6 Bienvenue! (Welcome!) to Bitty Berets—an easy and fun French class for preschoolers! We will learn the French alphabet, numbers 1-10, colors, days of the week, and other beginning French words, phrases, and songs. We will also enjoy videos and stories about French culture and make crafts to take home. À bientôt! (See you soon!) Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM Wii SPORTS FOR SENIORS       Contact:    724-941-9430        Seniors, we'll use the large plasma TV and Nintendo Wii in the new Teen Reading Room to stay fit. Join us and learn to play Wii Sports! Bring a friend or two and give it a try! No registration required -- just drop in!     Location: Teen Reading Room

11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM TINY TUNES TODDLER       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2-3½ with an adult Tiny Tunes is a fun, casual program of playing with and learning about music. Every week explore a different theme and way to make music with your toddler. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  1:30 PM BODIES IN YOGA       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3-6 with an adult Library fun—with a twist! This new yoga class adapted for preschool children develops body awareness, language, and good listening skills while inspiring the imagination through guided “play.” Yoga postures and breathing techniques will be taught in a fun and playful way. Children will stretch, sing, move, and imitate in this 30-minute yoga class for youngsters. Have child dressed comfortably and prepared to “play” in bare feet! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Introduction to Crochet       Cost: $30.00 per 4-week session (incudes a start-up kit with crochet hook and yarn) Instructor: Cathy Layton Join us for a 4-week class to learn the basics of this old, now-new-again art of crochet. We'll enjoy learning about the originality of this craft and see how to use it in decorative and creative ways that are limited only by your imagination. It's not just about afghans! Register at the library's circulation desk. Tuesday October 26, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:20 AM BOOK BABIES       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: Birth - 24 months with an adult You can't start too early at the library! In this 20-minute program, babies will gain contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays, helping them take their first steps toward a lifetime love of books and reading. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   11:00 AM  -  11:20 AM MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 12 - 24 months with an adult They're just learning to talk - give them something to talk about! Twenty minutes of books, fun, songs and finger plays encourage language growth and love of reading. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  1:45 PM PRESCHOOL STORYTIME       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3½ - 5 They're almost ready to learn on their own -- help them get there with this parent-optional preschool storytime. Stories, games, activities, movies, crafts and more make this 45-minute program a big hit. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM WESTERN PA MUSHROOM CLUB (WASHINGTON/GREENE COUNTY DIVISION)       Contact: Circulation Desk   724-941-9430        The Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club was created to promote the enjoyment, study, and exchange of information about wild mushrooms. Everyone who has an interest in wild mushrooms is welcome to become a member. Activities include regular meetings, projects centered on mushrooms, and walks and forays.   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM SCARY MOVIE NIGHT       Contact: Young Adult Librarian   724-941-9430   YoungAdultLibrarian@PTLibrary.org     Ages: Grades 6 - 12 Gear up for Halloween by watching a scary movie in the Teen Room on our big screen! Popcorn and candy will be served and don't forget to bring that fantastic costume you're working on!     Location: Teen Reading Room   7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM GETTING THE MOST OUT OF E-MAIL       Contact: Peter Stamoolis   724-941-9430        This course will teach students how to use free and fee-based e-mail on the Internet. Topics covered will be: composing, sending, viewing, making attachments, copying and pasting, address book and managing their accounts. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Pre-registration is required. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk.     Location: 2nd Floor Patron Computers Wednesday October 27, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:45 AM PRESCHOOL STORYTIME       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3½ - 5 They're almost ready to learn on their own -- help them get there with this parent-optional preschool storytime. Stories, games, activities, movies, crafts and more make this 45-minute program a big hit. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   11:15 AM  -  11:45 AM TODDLER TALES       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2 - 3½ years with an adult They can walk, they can talk -- and they can learn! This 30-minute program adds crafts and fun to stories for further encouragement on the way to becoming lifelong readers. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   1:00 PM  -  1:30 PM TODDLER TALES       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2 - 3½ years with an adult They can walk, they can talk -- and they can learn! This 30-minute program adds crafts and fun to stories for further encouragement on the way to becoming lifelong readers. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room

2:00 PM  -  2:30 PM TINY TUNES PRESCHOOL       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 3 1/2 - 5 with an adult A fun, casual program of playing with and learning about music. Every week preschoolers explore a different theme and way to make music. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   6:30 PM  -  7:15 PM HALLOWEEN STORY-TIME       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: For kids and parents of all ages Enter the Mummy's Crypt -- if you dare! A Halloween story-time for all ages that is both sweet, spooky, and lots of fun! Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room Thursday October 28, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM TINY TUNES TODDLER       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430        Ages: 2-3½ with an adult Tiny Tunes is a fun, casual program of playing with and learning about music. Every week explore a different theme and way to make music with your toddler. Register in the Children's Department.     Location: Meeting Room   11:00 AM  -  11:30 AM BODIES IN MOTION       Contact: Children's Department   724-941-9430