Finding the right preschool for your child can be an exciting yet stressful task. To help area parents gather the information they need to make the best choice, the Peters Township Public Library will offer a Preschool-A-Palooza on Saturday, January 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. While parents ask questions of representatives from area preschools, Children’s Librarian Linda Esposito will offer activities for children including games, crafts, and a basket raffle. Preschools and other organizations participating in the event include Bowers School House Preschool, Center Church Christian Preschool, The Goddard School, Justabout Pediatric Therapy, Macaroni Kid, Namaste Montessori of Peters, Noah’s Ark Preschool, St. Ben’s Catholic Preschool, St. David’s Christian Early Learning Center, St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Preschool, Sunshine Kids, and Tender Shepherd Preschool.
Register online to let us know if you place to attend or call the Youth Services Desk at 724.941.9430 #3.
Third Saturday of the month. This is not a Spanish class. Improve your Spanish language skills by meeting local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! All levels are welcome. All Conversation Circles are free, no registration necessary.
We are excited to partner with WQED for a special writing program as part of the WQED Writers Contest. Children will participate in fun writing and illustrating activities and have the opportunity to participate in the PBS Kids Writers Contest.
This 30-minute program adds crafts to fun stories and songs for further encouragement to becoming lifelong readers.
For Grades 6 and up. No school?! Stop in for a special binge watch marathon of One Tree Hill!
For ages 9 through 13.
Featured book: The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Book Club books are available to download for free as eBooks and/or eAudiobooks through the library website. See a staff member or call the library for more information.
Ages: Birth to 12 months with an adult. In this 20-minute program, babies will have contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
Classes are free unless otherwise noted. Lab classes are limited to nine students, and basic mouse and keyboard skills are suggested. Register for lab classes at the Circulation Desk or by telephone at 724.941.9430, #1.
Learn the basics of creating and designing posters, flyers, cards and other types of graphic materials.
Ages: 12 to 24 months with an adult. Twenty minutes of books, fun rhymes, songs, and finger plays to foster language growth and love of reading.
Ages: 3½ to 5. They are almost ready to learn to read on their own – help them get there with this parent-optional storytime. Stories, games, activities, videos, and crafts make this 45-minute program a big hit.
Grades 6 and up. Create a fun craft to take home. All supplies will be provided. Check out our social media pages for special craft announcements.
Ages: 6 ½ to 13, 4 Tuesdays, Jan. 8 through 29
Students will learn basic techniques with Conté Crayons and colored pencils. Register at the Patron Services Desk. Please see supply list when registering. Cost: $20 plus supplies.
Ages: 18 and up. Every Wednesday in Café Lee. Studies show coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and helps promote overall wellness. Take a break and spend an hour coloring while you listen to classical music and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee. No registration necessary.
Ages: 2 to 5 with an adult. A fun, casual program of playing and learning about music.
Ages: 3½ to 5. They are almost ready to learn to read on their own – help them get there with this parent-optional storytime. Stories, games, activities, videos, and crafts make this 45-minute program a big hit.
All ages. Every Wednesday, Noon to 12:30 p.m. Bring a bag lunch and join us every Wednesday to view a new or loved Wild Kratts episode. On some weeks, special giveaways will be available thanks to our partnership with WQED and our Inquire Within grant funded by EQT Corporation.
Ages: Birth to 2 with an adult (especially Dad). It’s an exploration time for adult caregivers and their babies! Join us for fun songs, stories, and finger plays to encourage early literacy and bonding.
Ages: 4 ½ to 6. This program goes the next step in learning and loving reading through stories, activities, crafts, and movies.
Ages: 2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. This 30-minute program adds crafts to fun stories and songs for further encouragement to becoming lifelong readers.
Ages: 2 to 5 with an adult. Get movin’ and groovin’ as we exercise and dance to some great tunes!
For Grades 6 and up. Join us for an exciting video game tournament. The game will be announced via Social Media a few days before or just show up and be surprised!
For Grades 6 and up. NEW book and movie club. Join us once a month for a special viewing of a YA book that’s been turned into a movie. We’ll have a chat at the end to compare the portrayal of the story on the big screen. Snacks will be provided. Jan. 26: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.
This 30-minute program adds crafts to fun stories and songs for further encouragement to becoming lifelong readers.
Grades 4 through 8. Second and Fourth Mondays of the Month. Learn more about the beautiful planet we call home by joining our Jr. SAFE Club. Assisted by members of the PTHS SAFE Club, every session will explore a different environmental theme or issue. We'll have lots of fun hands-on activities while learning about our world.
For children of all ages. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate on a winter’s night while playing bingo with cards that will feature covers or titles of favorite children’s books.
Ages: Birth to 12 months with an adult. In this 20-minute program, babies will have contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
Ages: 12 to 24 months with an adult. Twenty minutes of books, fun rhymes, songs, and finger plays to foster language growth and love of reading.
Ages: 3½ to 5. They are almost ready to learn to read on their own – help them get there with this parent-optional storytime. Stories, games, activities, videos, and crafts make this 45-minute program a big hit.
Last Tuesday of the Month. Book for discussion: An Unsuitable Job for a Woman by P.D. James
Grades 6 and up. Create a fun craft to take home. All supplies will be provided. Check out our social media pages for special craft announcements.
Ages: 6 ½ to 13, 4 Tuesdays, Jan. 8 through 29
Students will learn basic techniques with Conté Crayons and colored pencils. Register at the Patron Services Desk. Please see supply list when registering. Cost: $20 plus supplies.
Ages: 18 and up. Every Wednesday in Café Lee. Studies show coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and helps promote overall wellness. Take a break and spend an hour coloring while you listen to classical music and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee. No registration necessary.
Ages: 2 to 5 with an adult. A fun, casual program of playing and learning about music.
Come in for a free blood pressure check with a licensed pharmacist and receive tips on lowering your blood pressure.
Ages: 3½ to 5. They are almost ready to learn to read on their own – help them get there with this parent-optional storytime. Stories, games, activities, videos, and crafts make this 45-minute program a big hit.
A monthly discussion series featuring topics pertaining to World War II. New members always welcome!
All ages. Every Wednesday, Noon to 12:30 p.m. Bring a bag lunch and join us every Wednesday to view a new or loved Wild Kratts episode. On some weeks, special giveaways will be available thanks to our partnership with WQED and our Inquire Within grant funded by EQT Corporation.
Ages: Birth to 2 with an adult (especially Dad). It’s an exploration time for adult caregivers and their babies! Join us for fun songs, stories, and finger plays to encourage early literacy and bonding.
Ages: 4 ½ to 6. This program goes the next step in learning and loving reading through stories, activities, crafts, and movies.
Register online or call 724.941.9430 #1.
Google is a great place to get information—but it’s not always the BEST place to get information. Learn about some of the great resources the library has for conducting online research—such as World Book Online and the new POWER Library databases.
Ages: 2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. This 30-minute program adds crafts to fun stories and songs for further encouragement to becoming lifelong readers.
Ages: 2 to 5 with an adult. Get movin’ and groovin’ as we exercise and dance to some great tunes!
For Grades 6 and up. Challenge your friends to a tournament through our video and/or board games.
Must be in Grade 6 or up to attend. First Friday of the Month. Featured film: Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) PG-13
For Grades 6 and up. Looking for volunteer hours or leadership opportunities? Come to the monthly meetings of the Youth Advisory Council and help your library to serve you better! Email Shannon Pauley, Head of Youth Services, for details at spauley@ptlibrary.org.
Register online or call 724.941.9430 #1. Performance by Josh and Gab from Noon to 12:50 p.m. Join us for a craft and special performance by Josh and Gab. Their unique anti-bullying musical program for all ages uses humor, original songs, interactive exercises, and energetic storytelling. A “meet and greet” cookie reception will be held after the performance.
For Grades 6 and up. Join us immediately following Youth Advisory Council for a pizza lunch and book discussion.
Book for discussion: Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel by Val Emmich
For Grades 6 and up. Love is in the air! Come decorate a cupcake for someone you love or for yourself. All supplies will be provided and there will be prizes for the best-decorated cupcakes.
This 30-minute program adds crafts to fun stories and songs for further encouragement to becoming lifelong readers.
Covering the basics of Microsoft Word, this class will cover creating and saving documents, navigating the toolbars, and different ways of customizing your information.
Classes are free unless otherwise noted. Lab classes are limited to nine students, and basic mouse and keyboard skills are suggested. Register for lab classes at the Circulation Desk or by telephone at 724.941.9430, #1.
Maker spaces are collaborative spaces where students can gather, get creative, invent, and share ideas. Decompress after school hanging out with friends in this student-led creative time. Each month will feature something different. Snacks included!
Did you know that there are alternatives to all those costly office programs? Join us as we take a look at some of the free programs available from Google. This session will explore Google Drive, Gmail, Calendar, Keep, and Duo.
Classes are free unless otherwise noted. Register online or call 724.941.9430 #1.
Ages: Birth to 12 months with an adult. In this 20-minute program, babies will have contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
If you need a little extra help learning how to use your phone or tablet, or have questions about just how something works, come to get hands-on, personalized help navigating your new (or old) device. This is a drop-in class; registration is not required.
Ages: 12 to 24 months with an adult. Twenty minutes of books, fun rhymes, songs, and finger plays to foster language growth and love of reading.
Ages: 3½ to 5. They are almost ready to learn to read on their own – help them get there with this parent-optional storytime. Stories, games, activities, videos, and crafts make this 45-minute program a big hit.
Grades 6 and up. Create a fun craft to take home. All supplies will be provided. Check out our social media pages for special craft announcements.
First Tuesday of the Month. 3 to 5 p.m. (stop at any time). Create with us in the Teen Room.
Ages: 6 ½ to 13. Four Tuesdays, Feb. 5 through 26. Cost: $20 plus supplies
Students will learn basic techniques with Sculpey clay. Register at the Circulation Desk. Please see supply list when registering.
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. The club meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. The facilitator is Brenda Moore.
Ages: 18 and up. Every Wednesday in Café Lee. Studies show coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and helps promote overall wellness. Take a break and spend an hour coloring while you listen to classical music and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee. No registration necessary.
Ages: 2 to 5 with an adult. A fun, casual program of playing and learning about music.
Ages: 3½ to 5. They are almost ready to learn to read on their own – help them get there with this parent-optional storytime. Stories, games, activities, videos, and crafts make this 45-minute program a big hit.
All ages. Every Wednesday, Noon to 12:30 p.m. Bring a bag lunch and join us every Wednesday to view a new or loved Wild Kratts episode. On some weeks, special giveaways will be available thanks to our partnership with WQED and our Inquire Within grant funded by EQT Corporation.
Ages: Birth to 2 with an adult (especially Dad). It’s an exploration time for adult caregivers and their babies! Join us for fun songs, stories, and finger plays to encourage early literacy and bonding.
Read. Recommend. Repeat. First Wednesday of the month. Attention teachers and educators! Are you looking for exciting titles to share with your students? Then this is the book group for you! Teachers of all grade levels and homeschool educators are invited to join Dr. Nancy Hobbs and Myra Oleynik to discuss and recommend new or favorite Children’s and Young Adult books that you are reading. No time to read? You can use this group as your guide to finding great books for your students.
Ages: 4 ½ to 6. This program goes the next step in learning and loving reading through stories, activities, crafts, and movies.
Ages: 2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. This 30-minute program adds crafts to fun stories and songs for further encouragement to becoming lifelong readers.
Ages: 2 to 5 with an adult. Get movin’ and groovin’ as we exercise and dance to some great tunes!
For Grades 6 and up. As part of Gamers Unite, we host a Smash Bros. Tournament on the second Friday of every month. Come challenge your friends and classmates!
Ages: Preschool and up. Visit with a registered therapy dog to gain self-confidence and fluency by reading to these attentive animals. Sign up for your 20-minute slot. They fill up fast!
Come learn about one of the library’s newest resources—CreativeBug! CreativeBug offers a wealth of arts, crafts and sewing projects, complete with video and text instructions. And while you’re here, learn about Canva, a free design website you can use to create impressive fliers, posters, cards, and more! Register online or call 724.941.9430 #1.
This 30-minute program adds crafts to fun stories and songs for further encouragement to becoming lifelong readers.
Grades 4 through 8. Second and Fourth Mondays of the Month. Learn more about the beautiful planet we call home by joining our Jr. SAFE Club. Assisted by members of the PTHS SAFE Club, every session will explore a different environmental theme or issue. We'll have lots of fun hands-on activities while learning about our world.
Practice your German language skills and learn interesting things about the culture! Join us for some German conversation in a casual atmosphere. All levels of proficiency are welcome. We meet monthly in Café Lee on the 2nd floor of the library.
Ages: Birth to 12 months with an adult. In this 20-minute program, babies will have contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
Ages: 12 to 24 months with an adult. Twenty minutes of books, fun rhymes, songs, and finger plays to foster language growth and love of reading.
Ages: 3½ to 5. They are almost ready to learn to read on their own – help them get there with this parent-optional storytime. Stories, games, activities, videos, and crafts make this 45-minute program a big hit.
The Roots Genealogy Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Reading Room on the second floor. Share resources, information and methods for exploring your family’s history. All are welcome. Memorabilia and other items of interest are encouraged! Facilitator is Cathy Pigford.
Grades 6 and up. Create a fun craft to take home. All supplies will be provided. Check out our social media pages for special craft announcements.
Ages: 6 ½ to 13. Four Tuesdays, Feb. 5 through 26. Cost: $20 plus supplies
Students will learn basic techniques with Sculpey clay. Register at the Circulation Desk. Please see supply list when registering.
Ages: 18 and up. Every Wednesday in Café Lee. Studies show coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and helps promote overall wellness. Take a break and spend an hour coloring while you listen to classical music and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee. No registration necessary.
Ages: 2 to 5 with an adult. A fun, casual program of playing and learning about music.
Ages: 3½ to 5. They are almost ready to learn to read on their own – help them get there with this parent-optional storytime. Stories, games, activities, videos, and crafts make this 45-minute program a big hit.
All ages. Every Wednesday, Noon to 12:30 p.m. Bring a bag lunch and join us every Wednesday to view a new or loved Wild Kratts episode. On some weeks, special giveaways will be available thanks to our partnership with WQED and our Inquire Within grant funded by EQT Corporation.
Ages: Birth to 2 with an adult (especially Dad). It’s an exploration time for adult caregivers and their babies! Join us for fun songs, stories, and finger plays to encourage early literacy and bonding.
Second Wednesday of the Month. Feb. 13: Planning Meeting
Ages: 4 ½ to 6. This program goes the next step in learning and loving reading through stories, activities, crafts, and movies.
Second Thursday of the Month. Enjoy a new or loved WQED/PBS program and activity. Every child will also receive a giveaway from WQED Inquire Within funded by EQT. Featured this month: Pinkalicious & Peterrific Valentine’s Party
Register online or call 724.941.9430 #1.
The United States Army War College, in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, will address various national security issues and the role the military plays in response. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session. McMurray Veterans of Foreign Wars POST 764 generously provides support for this International Program Series. More details to follow about the panel members from the Army War College as soon as they are made available to us.
Ages: 2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. This 30-minute program adds crafts to fun stories and songs for further encouragement to becoming lifelong readers.
Ages: 2 to 5 with an adult. Get movin’ and groovin’ as we exercise and dance to some great tunes!
For Grades 6 and up. No School? Hogwarts fans rejoice! Stop in for a magical binge marathon of Harry Potter movies 1 through 4 during your In-Service Days.
For Grades 6 and up. Challenge your friends to a tournament through our video and/or board games.
Third Saturday of the month. This is not a Spanish class. Improve your Spanish language skills by meeting local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! All levels are welcome. All Conversation Circles are free, no registration necessary.
For Grades 6 and up. NEW book and movie club. Join us once a month for a special viewing of a YA book that’s been turned into a movie. We’ll have a chat at the end to compare the portrayal of the story on the big screen. Snacks will be provided. Feb. 16: The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
This 30-minute program adds crafts to fun stories and songs for further encouragement to becoming lifelong readers.
For Grades 6 and up. No School? Hogwarts fans rejoice! Stop in for a magical binge marathon of Harry Potter movies 5 through 8 during your In-Service Days.
For ages 9 through 13. Featured book: Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko
Book Club books are available to download for free as eBooks and/or eAudiobooks through the library website. See a staff member or call the library for more information.
Ages: Birth to 12 months with an adult. In this 20-minute program, babies will have contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
Ages: 12 to 24 months with an adult. Twenty minutes of books, fun rhymes, songs, and finger plays to foster language growth and love of reading.
Ages: 3½ to 5. They are almost ready to learn to read on their own – help them get there with this parent-optional storytime. Stories, games, activities, videos, and crafts make this 45-minute program a big hit.
Grades 6 and up. Create a fun craft to take home. All supplies will be provided. Check out our social media pages for special craft announcements.
Ages: 6 ½ to 13. Four Tuesdays, Feb. 5 through 26. Cost: $20 plus supplies
Students will learn basic techniques with Sculpey clay. Register at the Circulation Desk. Please see supply list when registering.
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. The club meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. The facilitator is Brenda Moore.
Ages: Grades 1 through 6. Third Tuesday of the Month. Peter Vuljanic, a champion chess player, will offer free instruction and tips to children of all skill levels.
Spend your time with Kings and Queens, Sports Legends, Movie Stars and more! You can start your own art collection, connect with the past, or travel to far and mysterious lands. Come and learn the basics, expand your collection and meet with others who share your interests.
Ages: 18 and up. Every Wednesday in Café Lee. Studies show coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and helps promote overall wellness. Take a break and spend an hour coloring while you listen to classical music and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee. No registration necessary.
Ages: 2 to 5 with an adult. A fun, casual program of playing and learning about music.
Ages: 3½ to 5. They are almost ready to learn to read on their own – help them get there with this parent-optional storytime. Stories, games, activities, videos, and crafts make this 45-minute program a big hit.
All ages. Every Wednesday, Noon to 12:30 p.m. Bring a bag lunch and join us every Wednesday to view a new or loved Wild Kratts episode. On some weeks, special giveaways will be available thanks to our partnership with WQED and our Inquire Within grant funded by EQT Corporation.
Third Wednesday of the Month. Feb. 20: The Eighty-Dollar Champion: Snowman, the Horse That Inspired a Nation by Elizabeth Letts
Ages: Birth to 2 with an adult (especially Dad). It’s an exploration time for adult caregivers and their babies! Join us for fun songs, stories, and finger plays to encourage early literacy and bonding.
Ages: 6 to 10
Join fellow LEGO enthusiasts to create what is only limited by your imagination. Bricks are provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Ages: 4 ½ to 6. This program goes the next step in learning and loving reading through stories, activities, crafts, and movies.
Ages: Grades 4 through 6 Third Thursday of the Month
Back by popular demand! Join our unique science program led by high school Science Club members. Make engaging and educational science crafts through this hands-on program. Projects may include squishy circuits, DIY lava lamps, the science of color or food, and much more. Project details are subject to change.
For kids of all ages with a parent or caregiver. Third Thursday of the Month, 6:30 p.m. until the movie is over. Featured film: The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018) PG
This class covers the basics of Microsoft Excel – including creating a spreadsheet, working with rows and columns, customization, and an introduction to formulas. Classes are free unless otherwise noted. Lab classes are limited to nine students, and basic mouse and keyboard skills are suggested. Register for lab classes at the Circulation Desk or by telephone at 724.941.9430, #1.
Ages: 2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. This 30-minute program adds crafts to fun stories and songs for further encouragement to becoming lifelong readers.
Ages: 2 to 5 with an adult. Get movin’ and groovin’ as we exercise and dance to some great tunes!
For Grades 6 and up. Join us for an exciting video game tournament. The game will be announced via Social Media a few days before or just show up and be surprised!
Register online or call 724.941.9430 #1.
Anna Quindlen is coming! The Peters Township Library Foundation will host the Pulitzer Prize-winning author on 11.7.19 at Peters Township High School.
Using Quindlen's memoir Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake as an example, learn about themes she used and find other books with similar topics. No need to read the book beforehand to participate in this program! You will also learn about the many resources that PTPL library has to offer to support your book clubs. Light refreshments will be served.
This 30-minute program adds crafts to fun stories and songs for further encouragement to becoming lifelong readers.
Grades 4 through 8. Second and Fourth Mondays of the Month. Learn more about the beautiful planet we call home by joining our Jr. SAFE Club. Assisted by members of the PTHS SAFE Club, every session will explore a different environmental theme or issue. We'll have lots of fun hands-on activities while learning about our world.
Ages: Birth to 12 months with an adult. In this 20-minute program, babies will have contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
Register for lab classes at the Circulation Desk or by telephone at 724.941.9430, #1. Join us as we learn some of the ins and outs of Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest—both available to you free with your Peters Township library card. Start your family history quest today and explore the amazing history of you!
Ages: 12 to 24 months with an adult. Twenty minutes of books, fun rhymes, songs, and finger plays to foster language growth and love of reading.
Ages: 3½ to 5. They are almost ready to learn to read on their own – help them get there with this parent-optional storytime. Stories, games, activities, videos, and crafts make this 45-minute program a big hit.
Last Tuesday of the Month. Book for discussion: A Quiet Life in the Country by T. E. Kinsey
Grades 6 and up. Create a fun craft to take home. All supplies will be provided. Check out our social media pages for special craft announcements.
Ages: 6 ½ to 13. Four Tuesdays, Feb. 5 through 26. Cost: $20 plus supplies
Students will learn basic techniques with Sculpey clay. Register at the Circulation Desk. Please see supply list when registering.
Ages: 18 and up. Every Wednesday in Café Lee. Studies show coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and helps promote overall wellness. Take a break and spend an hour coloring while you listen to classical music and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee. No registration necessary.
Ages: 2 to 5 with an adult. A fun, casual program of playing and learning about music.
Come in for a free blood pressure check with a licensed pharmacist and receive tips on lowering your blood pressure.
Ages: 3½ to 5. They are almost ready to learn to read on their own – help them get there with this parent-optional storytime. Stories, games, activities, videos, and crafts make this 45-minute program a big hit.
A monthly discussion series featuring topics pertaining to World War II. New members always welcome!
All ages. Every Wednesday, Noon to 12:30 p.m. Bring a bag lunch and join us every Wednesday to view a new or loved Wild Kratts episode. On some weeks, special giveaways will be available thanks to our partnership with WQED and our Inquire Within grant funded by EQT Corporation.
Ages: Birth to 2 with an adult (especially Dad). It’s an exploration time for adult caregivers and their babies! Join us for fun songs, stories, and finger plays to encourage early literacy and bonding.
Ages: 4 ½ to 6. This program goes the next step in learning and loving reading through stories, activities, crafts, and movies.
Ages: 2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. This 30-minute program adds crafts to fun stories and songs for further encouragement to becoming lifelong readers.
Ages: 2 to 5 with an adult. Get movin’ and groovin’ as we exercise and dance to some great tunes!
For Grades 6 and up. Challenge your friends to a tournament through our video and/or board games.
Must be in Grade 6 or up to attend. First Friday of the Month. Featured film: The Meg (2018) PG-13
Curious about the birds in your backyard? Join us for an engaging family storytime where we will learn about our local birds and explore the birds in our Backyard Wilderness display. PTPL has been awarded a grant from HHMI Tangled Back Studios to host a display for the film Backyard Wilderness and participate in an outreach campaign designed to get kids excited about exploring the outdoors and observing the ecosystems around them. This program is part of our Backyard Wilderness programming.
For Grades 6 and up. Looking for volunteer hours or leadership opportunities? Come to the monthly meetings of the Youth Advisory Council and help your library to serve you better! Email Shannon Pauley, Head of Youth Services, for details at spauley@ptlibrary.org.
For Grades 6 and up. Join us immediately following Youth Advisory Council for a pizza lunch and book discussion.
Book for discussion: Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli
For Grades 9 and up. Help us kick off this year’s TEEN TECH WEEK March 3-9 as we host a TEEN ONLY open Fortnite play. Fortnite is an online video game developed in 2017 that has gained much popularity. Come enjoy some snacks and play Fortnite with your friends!
This 30-minute program adds crafts to fun stories and songs for further encouragement to becoming lifelong readers.
Maker spaces are collaborative spaces where students can gather, get creative, invent, and share ideas. Decompress after school hanging out with friends in this student-led creative time. Each month will feature something different. Snacks included!
Register online or call 724.941.9430 #1.
Based on the show Hoarders on A&E, take a deeper look into hoarding, in which a person is unwilling to dispose of their items, even trash. When the basic functions of a home can no longer be used for their purpose, the individual may need to seek help. The biohazard part provides a look at the dangers of cleaning up waste.
Ages: Birth to 12 months with an adult. In this 20-minute program, babies will have contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
If you need a little extra help learning how to use your phone or tablet, or have questions about just how something works, come to get hands-on, personalized help navigating your new (or old) device. This is a drop-in class; registration is not required.
Ages: 12 to 24 months with an adult. Twenty minutes of books, fun rhymes, songs, and finger plays to foster language growth and love of reading.
Ages: 3½ to 5. They are almost ready to learn to read on their own – help them get there with this parent-optional storytime. Stories, games, activities, videos, and crafts make this 45-minute program a big hit.
Grades 6 and up. Join us for a “TECHY” Crafternoon and learn how to upcycle a discarded cassette tape into a mini journal. ?
First Tuesday of the Month. 3 to 5 p.m. (stop at any time). Create with us in the Teen Room.
Ages: 6 ½ to 13. Four Tuesdays, March 5 through 26. Cost: $20 plus supplies. Students will learn basic techniques with tissue paper and acrylic paints. Register at the Circulation Desk. Please see supply list when registering.
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. The club meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. The facilitator is Brenda Moore.
Ages: 18 and up. Every Wednesday in Café Lee. Studies show coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and helps promote overall wellness. Take a break and spend an hour coloring while you listen to classical music and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee. No registration necessary.
Ages: 2 to 5 with an adult. A fun, casual program of playing and learning about music.
Ages: 3½ to 5. They are almost ready to learn to read on their own – help them get there with this parent-optional storytime. Stories, games, activities, videos, and crafts make this 45-minute program a big hit.
All ages. Every Wednesday, Noon to 12:30 p.m. Bring a bag lunch and join us every Wednesday to view a new or loved Wild Kratts episode. On some weeks, special giveaways will be available thanks to our partnership with WQED and our Inquire Within grant funded by EQT Corporation.
Ages: Birth to 2 with an adult (especially Dad). It’s an exploration time for adult caregivers and their babies! Join us for fun songs, stories, and finger plays to encourage early literacy and bonding.
Read. Recommend. Repeat. First Wednesday of the month. Attention teachers and educators! Are you looking for exciting titles to share with your students? Then this is the book group for you! Teachers of all grade levels and homeschool educators are invited to join Dr. Nancy Hobbs and Myra Oleynik to discuss and recommend new or favorite Children’s and Young Adult books that you are reading. No time to read? You can use this group as your guide to finding great books for your students.
Ages: 4 ½ to 6. This program goes the next step in learning and loving reading through stories, activities, crafts, and movies.
The Peters Township High School Photography Classes and Photography Club will exhibit their work during regular hours in the main lobby of the library. “The Gallery” is an impressive display of hundreds of photographs, all taken by PTHS students. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, March 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Matted photographs and canvases will be on display. The Photography Club officers include Co-Presidents Julianna Mankameyer and Jillian Bastyr, and Board Members R.J. Enders, Abigail Crookshank, Taylor Smallwood, and Sarah Welker. For more information about “The Gallery,” contact the club sponsor Erin Boni at BoniE@pt-sd.org.
Ages: 2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. This 30-minute program adds crafts to fun stories and songs for further encouragement to becoming lifelong readers.
Ages: 2 to 5 with an adult. Get movin’ and groovin’ as we exercise and dance to some great tunes!
For Grades 6 and up. As part of Gamers Unite, we host a Smash Bros. Tournament on the second Friday of every month. Come challenge your friends and classmates!
Ages: Preschool and up. Visit with a registered therapy dog to gain self-confidence and fluency by reading to these attentive animals. Sign up for your 20-minute slot. They fill up fast!
Grades 4 through 8. Second and Fourth Mondays of the Month. No meeting on March 25. Learn more about the beautiful planet we call home by joining our Jr. SAFE Club. Assisted by members of the PTHS SAFE Club, every session will explore a different environmental theme or issue. We'll have lots of fun hands-on activities while learning about our world.
Practice your German language skills and learn interesting things about the culture! Join us for some German conversation in a casual atmosphere. All levels of proficiency are welcome. We meet monthly in Café Lee on the 2nd floor of the library.
Covering the basics of Microsoft Word, this class will cover creating and saving documents, navigating the toolbars, and different ways of customizing your information.
Classes are free unless otherwise noted. Lab classes are limited to nine students, and basic mouse and keyboard skills are suggested. Register for lab classes at the Circulation Desk or by telephone at 724.941.9430, #1.
The Roots Genealogy Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Reading Room on the second floor. Share resources, information and methods for exploring your family’s history. All are welcome. Memorabilia and other items of interest are encouraged! Facilitator is Cathy Pigford.
Grades 6 and up. Create a fun craft to take home. All supplies will be provided. Check out our social media pages for special craft announcements.
Ages: 6 ½ to 13. Four Tuesdays, March 5 through 26. Cost: $20 plus supplies. Students will learn basic techniques with tissue paper and acrylic paints. Register at the Circulation Desk. Please see supply list when registering.
Do you want to help change the world around you? Make an impact in your community? Come to this Citizen Science Introduction to learn about ways you can contribute to the scientific community – from your own backyard! This program is for Citizen Scientists of all ages. PTPL has been awarded a grant from HHMI Tangled Back Studios to host a display for the film Backyard Wilderness and participate in an outreach campaign designed to get kids excited about exploring the outdoors and observing the ecosystems around them. This program is part of our Backyard Wilderness programming.
Ages: 18 and up. Every Wednesday in Café Lee. Studies show coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and helps promote overall wellness. Take a break and spend an hour coloring while you listen to classical music and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee. No registration necessary.
All ages. Every Wednesday, Noon to 12:30 p.m. Bring a bag lunch and join us every Wednesday to view a new or loved Wild Kratts episode. On some weeks, special giveaways will be available thanks to our partnership with WQED and our Inquire Within grant funded by EQT Corporation.
Second Wednesday of the Month. Book for discussion: My Name is Lucy Barton: A Novel by Elizabeth Strout
Second Thursday of the Month. Enjoy a new or loved WQED/PBS program and activity. Every child will also receive a giveaway from WQED Inquire Within funded by EQT. Featured this month: Curious George
For Grades 6 and up. Challenge your friends to a tournament through our video and/or board games.
Third Saturday of the month. This is not a Spanish class. Improve your Spanish language skills by meeting local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! All levels are welcome. All Conversation Circles are free, no registration necessary.
For Grades 6 and up. NEW book and movie club. Join us once a month for a special viewing of a YA book that’s been turned into a movie. We’ll have a chat at the end to compare the portrayal of the story on the big screen. Snacks will be provided. Mar. 16: Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia
For ages 9 through 13. Featured book: Squint by Chad Morris
Book Club books are available to download for free as eBooks and/or eAudiobooks through the library website. See a staff member or call the library for more information.
Grades 6 and up. Create a fun craft to take home. All supplies will be provided. Check out our social media pages for special craft announcements.
Ages: 6 ½ to 13. Four Tuesdays, March 5 through 26. Cost: $20 plus supplies. Students will learn basic techniques with tissue paper and acrylic paints. Register at the Circulation Desk. Please see supply list when registering.
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. The club meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. The facilitator is Brenda Moore.
Ages: Grades 1 through 6. Third Tuesday of the Month. Peter Vuljanic, a champion chess player, will offer free instruction and tips to children of all skill levels.
Spend your time with Kings and Queens, Sports Legends, Movie Stars and more! You can start your own art collection, connect with the past, or travel to far and mysterious lands. Come and learn the basics, expand your collection and meet with others who share your interests.
Come learn about one of the library’s newest resources—CreativeBug! CreativeBug offers a wealth of arts, crafts and sewing projects, complete with video and text instructions. And while you’re here, learn about Canva, a free design website you can use to create impressive fliers, posters, cards, and more! Register online or call 724.941.9430 #1.
Ages: 18 and up. Every Wednesday in Café Lee. Studies show coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and helps promote overall wellness. Take a break and spend an hour coloring while you listen to classical music and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee. No registration necessary.
All ages. Every Wednesday, Noon to 12:30 p.m. Bring a bag lunch and join us every Wednesday to view a new or loved Wild Kratts episode. On some weeks, special giveaways will be available thanks to our partnership with WQED and our Inquire Within grant funded by EQT Corporation.
Third Wednesday of the Month. March 20: Planning Session
Ages: 6 to 10. Third Wednesdays of the Month. Join fellow Lego enthusiasts to create what is only limited only by your imagination. Lego pieces will be provided or feel free to bring your own.
Help us celebrate World Water Day by completing some exciting experiments and learn about our watery world! We will have a story, water experiments plus water play, and a craft to take home. This program is for all ages with an adult caregiver. PTPL has been awarded a grant from HHMI Tangled Back Studios to host a display for the film Backyard Wilderness and participate in an outreach campaign designed to get kids excited about exploring the outdoors and observing the ecosystems around them. This program is part of our Backyard Wilderness programming.
Ages: Grades 4 through 6 Third Thursday of the Month
Back by popular demand! Join our unique science program led by high school Science Club members. Make engaging and educational science crafts through this hands-on program. Projects may include squishy circuits, DIY lava lamps, the science of color or food, and much more. Project details are subject to change.
For kids of all ages with a parent or caregiver. Third Thursday of the Month, 6:30 p.m. until the movie is over. Featured film: Peter Rabbit (2018) PG
For Grades 6 and up. Join us for an exciting video game tournament. The game will be announced via Social Media a few days before or just show up and be surprised!
This class covers the basics of Microsoft Excel – including creating a spreadsheet, working with rows and columns, customization, and an introduction to formulas. Classes are free unless otherwise noted. Lab classes are limited to nine students, and basic mouse and keyboard skills are suggested. Register for lab classes at the Circulation Desk or by telephone at 724.941.9430, #1.
Last Tuesday of the Month. Book for discussion: Vanishing Season by Joanna Schaffhausen
Grades 6 and up. Create a fun craft to take home. All supplies will be provided. Check out our social media pages for special craft announcements.
Ages: 6 ½ to 13. Four Tuesdays, March 5 through 26. Cost: $20 plus supplies. Students will learn basic techniques with tissue paper and acrylic paints. Register at the Circulation Desk. Please see supply list when registering.
Register online or call 724.941.9430 #1
With busy family schedules, it may seem impossible to eat more well-balanced home-cooked meals. Registered and Licensed Dietitian Laura Zervos will show you how to prepare a weekly family meal plan while integrating healthy eating patterns for life. Included are suggestions on shopping lists and do-ahead tips.
Ages: 18 and up. Every Wednesday in Café Lee. Studies show coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and helps promote overall wellness. Take a break and spend an hour coloring while you listen to classical music and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee. No registration necessary.
Come in for a free blood pressure check with a licensed pharmacist and receive tips on lowering your blood pressure.
A monthly discussion series featuring topics pertaining to World War II. New members always welcome!
All ages. Every Wednesday, Noon to 12:30 p.m. Bring a bag lunch and join us every Wednesday to view a new or loved Wild Kratts episode. On some weeks, special giveaways will be available thanks to our partnership with WQED and our Inquire Within grant funded by EQT Corporation.
For Grades 6 and up. Challenge your friends to a tournament through our video and/or board games.
Register online or call 724.941.9430 #1.
Join us for a delightful journey into the world of Pysanky eggs. Michael Yanchak will discuss the history and significance of the eggs and offer a brief demonstration of decorating techniques. A display will be available beginning March 4 in the glass case located on the second floor.
First Tuesday of the Month. 3 to 5 p.m. (stop at any time). Create with us in the Teen Room.
Read. Recommend. Repeat. First Wednesday of the month. Attention teachers and educators! Are you looking for exciting titles to share with your students? Then this is the book group for you! Teachers of all grade levels and homeschool educators are invited to join Dr. Nancy Hobbs and Myra Oleynik to discuss and recommend new or favorite Children’s and Young Adult books that you are reading. No time to read? You can use this group as your guide to finding great books for your students.
Come in for a free blood pressure check with a licensed pharmacist and receive tips on lowering your blood pressure.
First Tuesday of the Month. 3 to 5 p.m. (stop at any time). Create with us in the Teen Room.
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