The library will be CLOSED on Monday, January 20, for a staff development day. You can still visit our website to check your account, renew materials, or to request new items. And we have lots of resources available 24/7 on our website at ptlibrary.org.
Ages: Birth to 15 months with an adult. Babies will gain contact with the spoken word through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays in a supportive environment with their participating caregiver.
Learn the basics of creating and designing posters, flyers, cards and other types of graphic materials. Classes are free unless otherwise noted. Lab classes are limited to six sutdents, and basic mouse and keyboard skills are suggested. Click the REGISTER button below to register for this program.
Ages: 1 to 2 1/2 with an adult. Create some magical memories. Come and join in 20 minutes of books, fun rhymes, songs, and finger plays to encourage language growth and love of reading.
Ages: 3 ½ to 5 (parent-optional). This Preschool through Kindergarten storytime will engage children with stories, activities, crafts, and videos.
Ages: 6 1/2 to 13
4 Tuesdays, Jan. 7 through 28. Cost is $20 plus supplies. Register at the Library Services Desk. See the supply list when registering.
First and Third Tuesdays of the Month
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. Facilitator: Brenda Moore
Ages: 2 to 7 and their families
What does every child want? The chance to kick a ball, to throw it well, to share that success with family members. What does every child with intellectual disabilities want? The exact same thing. Future Champs is a sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities. This new series introduces basic sport skills, like running, kicking, and throwing. Let’s share the joy of sports with all children! Click the button below to REGISTER everyone who will be attending these programs.
By completing this registration form, you will be signed up for the 8 weekly Future Champs programs - Tuesday, Jan. 14 through Tuesday, March 3.
To join a program already in session, please stop by the Youth Services Desk to check if there is space available.
Third Tuesday of the Month. 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. The facilitator is Richard Landa.
If you need a little extra help learning how to use your phone or tablet, OR have questions about just how something works, come get hands-on. personalized help navigating you new (or old) device. This is a drop-in class, so registration is not required.
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. Is your child more of a “wiggler” than a “sit-stiller”? A fun, casual program of playing and learning about music.
Every Wednesday. Do you love to golf, but don't want to deal with the weather? Maybe you were a bowler, but your arthritis keeps you from lifting the ball. We'll use the large plasma TV and Nintendo Wii in the Teen Reading Room to stay fit. Join us and learn to play Wii Sports! Learn to use the Wii-mote, a light-weight, motion-detecting controller that you swing like a golf club, baseball bat, bowling ball or tennis racquet. Bring a friend or two and give it a try! No registration required -- just drop in!
Ages: 3 ½ to 5 (parent-optional). This Preschool through Kindergarten storytime will engage children with stories, activities, crafts, and videos.
All ages. Every Wednesday. Bring a bag lunch and picnic as you watch nature unfold with the Kratt brothers on the big screen. We make learning fun!
No registration necessary - just drop in!
Ages: Birth to 3 years old.
This evening visit to the library welcomes dads and moms with their little ones where they will gain contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays. Sign up at the Youth Services Desk.
Ages: 5 and above (parent-optional). Join us for a story, followed by a self-guided exploration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) concepts through a planned activity.
Ages: 3 ½ to 5 ½ with an adult
Play and practice Kindergarten readiness skills each week using our Cruise into Kindergarten resources. Caregivers and children will learn important concepts based on Pennsylvania’s Learning Standards that they can reinforce at home to help prepare for Kindergarten.
Ages: 2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. Help develop your toddler’s social, motor, and literacy skills with stories, songs, and crafts.
Ages: 2 to 5 with an adult. Is your child more of a “wiggler” than a “sit-stiller”? Get movin’ and groovin’ as we exercise and dance to some great tunes!
2nd and 4th Fridays of the Month
Join in our new sing-along hour or just come enjoy the music. We will be singing to music provided by Harry Funk and Pam Linnon-Flinn - including songs like Elvis's Blue Suede Shoes, Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline, and many familiar favorites. Your toes will be tappin' and you'll leave with a song in your heart! All voices welcome, no practice necessary. Lyrics will be provided.
For Grades 6 and up. Challenge your friends to a tournament through our video and/or board games.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. THIS PROGRAM IS FILLED. No waiting list.
Reduce clutter to live a simpler life and sustain your home and planet. This free, interactive presentation from Jill Yesko, Certified Professional Organizer and Founder & President of Discovering Organizing, will provide you with step-by-step de-cluttering and organizing instruction. Jill will share Pittsburgh resources for recycling, selling, and donating your household items, as well as show you sure-fire methods to simplify your home.
Grades 6 and up. Mondays 1:30 to 3 p.m. through Aug. 19. We will move to Sundays, 12 to 4 p.m. beginning Sept. 8. This fantasy role-playing game is led by teens.
Ages: 2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. Help develop your toddler’s social, motor, and literacy skills with stories, songs, and crafts.
Every Other Monday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 16, & 30; Jan. 13 & 27
This club is for knitters and crocheters of all levels. Bring a project to work on, and enjoy the company of other crafty individuals! Facilitator: Stephanie Carbonara
Fourth Monday of the Month. Moms, Dads, and kids! Bring your imagination to our Family LEGO night. We will suggest some challenges and/or games. Take the challenge, play the game, or create on your own. It’s family time! LEGO bricks are provided. A parent must be present. Click the button below to REGISTER each person attending this program.
The second in a series of four Cookbook Club evenings, one for each season of the year. Space is limited, and advance registration is required at the Library Services Desk. Contact Jamie at jmack@ptlibrary.org for more details.
Ages: Birth to 15 months with an adult. Babies will gain contact with the spoken word through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays in a supportive environment with their participating caregiver.
Ages: 1 to 2 1/2 with an adult. Create some magical memories. Come and join in 20 minutes of books, fun rhymes, songs, and finger plays to encourage language growth and love of reading.
Ages: 3 ½ to 5 (parent-optional). This Preschool through Kindergarten storytime will engage children with stories, activities, crafts, and videos.
Last Tuesday of the Month. For more information, please email Peter Stamoolis at pstam5225@yahoo.com.
The book for discussion will be The Widow by Carla Neggers. Kindles are available for check out that contain the Mystery Book Club selections.
Ages: 6 1/2 to 13
4 Tuesdays, Jan. 7 through 28. Cost is $20 plus supplies. Register at the Library Services Desk. See the supply list when registering.
Ages: 2 to 7 and their families
What does every child want? The chance to kick a ball, to throw it well, to share that success with family members. What does every child with intellectual disabilities want? The exact same thing. Future Champs is a sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities. This new series introduces basic sport skills, like running, kicking, and throwing. Let’s share the joy of sports with all children! Click the button below to REGISTER everyone who will be attending these programs.
By completing this registration form, you will be signed up for the 8 weekly Future Champs programs - Tuesday, Jan. 14 through Tuesday, March 3.
To join a program already in session, please stop by the Youth Services Desk to check if there is space available.
If you need a little extra help learning how to use your phone or tablet, OR have questions about just how something works, come get hands-on. personalized help navigating you new (or old) device. This is a drop-in class, so registration is not required.
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. Is your child more of a “wiggler” than a “sit-stiller”? A fun, casual program of playing and learning about music.
Every Wednesday. Do you love to golf, but don't want to deal with the weather? Maybe you were a bowler, but your arthritis keeps you from lifting the ball. We'll use the large plasma TV and Nintendo Wii in the Teen Reading Room to stay fit. Join us and learn to play Wii Sports! Learn to use the Wii-mote, a light-weight, motion-detecting controller that you swing like a golf club, baseball bat, bowling ball or tennis racquet. Bring a friend or two and give it a try! No registration required -- just drop in!
Ages: 3 ½ to 5 (parent-optional). This Preschool through Kindergarten storytime will engage children with stories, activities, crafts, and videos.
A monthly discussion series featuring topics pertaining to World War II. New members always welcome!
All ages. Every Wednesday. Bring a bag lunch and picnic as you watch nature unfold with the Kratt brothers on the big screen. We make learning fun!
No registration necessary - just drop in!
Ages: Birth to 3 years old.
This evening visit to the library welcomes dads and moms with their little ones where they will gain contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays. Sign up at the Youth Services Desk.
Ages: 5 and above (parent-optional). Join us for a story, followed by a self-guided exploration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) concepts through a planned activity.
Ages: 3 ½ to 5 ½ with an adult
Play and practice Kindergarten readiness skills each week using our Cruise into Kindergarten resources. Caregivers and children will learn important concepts based on Pennsylvania’s Learning Standards that they can reinforce at home to help prepare for Kindergarten.
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 six students, and basic mouse and keyboard skills are suggested. Click the REGISTER button below to register for this program.
Ages: 2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. Help develop your toddler’s social, motor, and literacy skills with stories, songs, and crafts.
Ages: 2 to 5 with an adult. Is your child more of a “wiggler” than a “sit-stiller”? 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.
Looking for volunteer hours or leadership opportunities? Come to the monthly meetings of the library's Youth Advisory Council and help your library to serve you better! Email Shannon Pauley, Head of Youth Services, at SPauley@ptlibrary.org for more details.
Performance by Josh and Gab from Noon to 12:50 p.m. Join us for a craft and high-energy 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. Click the button below to REGISTER each person attending.
For Grades 6 and up on the First Saturday of the Month
Join us in the Teen Room immediately following Teen Advisory Board the first Saturday of the month for pizza and share what you are reading/recently read/want to recommend. Looking for what to read next? Get an Ultimate Reading List prepared with some ideas from other teens.
Grades 6 and up. Mondays 1:30 to 3 p.m. through Aug. 19. We will move to Sundays, 12 to 4 p.m. beginning Sept. 8. This fantasy role-playing game is led by teens.
Ages: 2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. Help develop your toddler’s social, motor, and literacy skills with stories, songs, and crafts.
Ages: 9 to 13
Maker spaces are collaborative spaces where students can gather, get creative with DIY projects, and invent new ones while sharing ideas. Decompress after school by hanging out with friends in this student-led creative time. Each month will feature something different. Snacks included. Click the button below to REGISTER each person attending this program. Feb. 3: Makey Makey
First Monday of the Month. If you want to practice your German language skills and learn fun things about the culture, then this group is for you! Join us for some German conversation in a casual atmosphere with plenty of opportunities to meet and talk with others. All levels of proficiency are welcome.
Ages: Birth to 15 months with an adult. Babies will gain contact with the spoken word through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays in a supportive environment with their participating caregiver.
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 six students, and basic mouse and keyboard skills are suggested. Click the REGISTER button below to register for this program.
Ages: 1 to 2 1/2 with an adult. Create some magical memories. Come and join in 20 minutes of books, fun rhymes, songs, and finger plays to encourage language growth and love of reading.
Ages: 3 ½ to 5 (parent-optional). This Preschool through Kindergarten storytime will engage children with stories, activities, crafts, and videos.
For ages 9 to 13. Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, and 18
Tweens will learn basic FUNdamentals of computer programming led by Greg Mittleider, who served as Preceptor in Computer Science at Harvard University. Get an intro to a "LEGO-Like" block-based language called Scratch, a terrific on-ramp to begin your exploration into computer science. Limited to 6 students per session. Click the button below to REGISTER for a session.
Ages: 6 1/2 to 13
4 Tuesdays, Feb. 4 through 25. The cost is $20 plus supplies. Register at the Library Services Desk. See the supply list when registering.
First and Third Tuesdays of the Month
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. Facilitator: Brenda Moore
Ages: 2 to 7 and their families
What does every child want? The chance to kick a ball, to throw it well, to share that success with family members. What does every child with intellectual disabilities want? The exact same thing. Future Champs is a sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities. This new series introduces basic sport skills, like running, kicking, and throwing. Let’s share the joy of sports with all children! Click the button below to REGISTER everyone who will be attending these programs.
By completing this registration form, you will be signed up for the 8 weekly Future Champs programs - Tuesday, Jan. 14 through Tuesday, March 3.
To join a program already in session, please stop by the Youth Services Desk to check if there is space available.
If you need a little extra help learning how to use your phone or tablet, OR have questions about just how something works, come get hands-on. personalized help navigating you new (or old) device. This is a drop-in class, so registration is not required.
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. Is your child more of a “wiggler” than a “sit-stiller”? A fun, casual program of playing and learning about music.
Every Wednesday. Do you love to golf, but don't want to deal with the weather? Maybe you were a bowler, but your arthritis keeps you from lifting the ball. We'll use the large plasma TV and Nintendo Wii in the Teen Reading Room to stay fit. Join us and learn to play Wii Sports! Learn to use the Wii-mote, a light-weight, motion-detecting controller that you swing like a golf club, baseball bat, bowling ball or tennis racquet. Bring a friend or two and give it a try! No registration required -- just drop in!
Ages: 3 ½ to 5 (parent-optional). This Preschool through Kindergarten storytime will engage children with stories, activities, crafts, and videos.
All ages. Every Wednesday. Bring a bag lunch and picnic as you watch nature unfold with the Kratt brothers on the big screen. We make learning fun!
No registration necessary - just drop in!
Ages: Birth to 3 years old.
This evening visit to the library welcomes dads and moms with their little ones where they will gain contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays. Sign up at the Youth Services Desk.
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: 5 and above (parent-optional). Join us for a story, followed by a self-guided exploration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) concepts through a planned activity.
Ages: 3 ½ to 5 ½ with an adult
Play and practice Kindergarten readiness skills each week using our Cruise into Kindergarten resources. Caregivers and children will learn important concepts based on Pennsylvania’s Learning Standards that they can reinforce at home to help prepare for Kindergarten.
Click the button below to REGISTER to attend this program.
Senior officers from the U.S. Army War College will address various national security issues and roles the military plays in its response. Colonel Jonathan A. Shine, Assistant Professor of Strategy, Department of National Security and Strategy at U.S. Army War College, will serve as the moderator for this Eisenhower Series discussion. A question and answer session will follow. This program is offered by the library in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. McMurray Veterans of Foreign Wars POST 764 generously provides support for the International Program Series.
Click on the button to REGISTER to attend Trivia Night. Limited to 25 participants.
Ages 16 and up, First Thursday of the Month
Form a team or play solo as you answer questions and free snacks. We will have a different theme each month.
Feb. 6: Required Reads Trivia: Put all of your mandatory school reading to use at this book-themed trivia. Join us as we delve back into Shakespeare, Orwell, Chaucer, Harper Lee, and many more.
Ages: 2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. Help develop your toddler’s social, motor, and literacy skills with stories, songs, and crafts.
Ages: 2 to 5 with an adult. Is your child more of a “wiggler” than a “sit-stiller”? 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.
Children can gain confidence and get excited about reading with a registered therapy dog. Register in advance for a 20-minute time slot at the Youth Services Desk.
Grades 6 and up. Mondays 1:30 to 3 p.m. through Aug. 19. We will move to Sundays, 12 to 4 p.m. beginning Sept. 8. This fantasy role-playing game is led by teens.
Ages: 2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. Help develop your toddler’s social, motor, and literacy skills with stories, songs, and crafts.
Every Other Monday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb 10 & 24; March 9 & 23
This club is for knitters and crocheters of all levels. Bring a project to work on, and enjoy the company of other crafty individuals! Facilitator: Stephanie Carbonara
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 six students, and basic mouse and keyboard skills are suggested. Click the REGISTER button below to register for this program.
Satisfy your hunger with a good book and a delicious snack. Registration is required to ensure you receive a copy of the book. Click the button below to REGISTER to attend.
Featured book: The Perfect Score by Rob Buyea
For all ages and families
Join us for another delicious Book Cooks with sweet treats for Valentine’s Day. We will be making sushi without any fish! Click the button below to REGISTER for this program.
Ages: Birth to 15 months with an adult. Babies will gain contact with the spoken word through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays in a supportive environment with their participating caregiver.
Ages: 1 to 2 1/2 with an adult. Create some magical memories. Come and join in 20 minutes of books, fun rhymes, songs, and finger plays to encourage language growth and love of reading.
Ages: 3 ½ to 5 (parent-optional). This Preschool through Kindergarten storytime will engage children with stories, activities, crafts, and videos.
Second Tuesday of the Month
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! The facilitator is Cathy Pigford.
For Grades 6 and up.
Join us for these TEEN-only Do-It-Yourself events where you can make a craft to take with you!
No registration needed, just drop in.
For ages 9 to 13. Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, and 18
Tweens will learn basic FUNdamentals of computer programming led by Greg Mittleider, who served as Preceptor in Computer Science at Harvard University. Get an intro to a "LEGO-Like" block-based language called Scratch, a terrific on-ramp to begin your exploration into computer science. Limited to 6 students per session. Click the button below to REGISTER for a session.
Ages: 6 1/2 to 13
4 Tuesdays, Feb. 4 through 25. The cost is $20 plus supplies. Register at the Library Services Desk. See the supply list when registering.
Ages: 2 to 7 and their families
What does every child want? The chance to kick a ball, to throw it well, to share that success with family members. What does every child with intellectual disabilities want? The exact same thing. Future Champs is a sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities. This new series introduces basic sport skills, like running, kicking, and throwing. Let’s share the joy of sports with all children! Click the button below to REGISTER everyone who will be attending these programs.
By completing this registration form, you will be signed up for the 8 weekly Future Champs programs - Tuesday, Jan. 14 through Tuesday, March 3.
To join a program already in session, please stop by the Youth Services Desk to check if there is space available.
If you need a little extra help learning how to use your phone or tablet, OR have questions about just how something works, come get hands-on. personalized help navigating you new (or old) device. This is a drop-in class, so registration is not required.
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. Is your child more of a “wiggler” than a “sit-stiller”? A fun, casual program of playing and learning about music.
Every Wednesday. Do you love to golf, but don't want to deal with the weather? Maybe you were a bowler, but your arthritis keeps you from lifting the ball. We'll use the large plasma TV and Nintendo Wii in the Teen Reading Room to stay fit. Join us and learn to play Wii Sports! Learn to use the Wii-mote, a light-weight, motion-detecting controller that you swing like a golf club, baseball bat, bowling ball or tennis racquet. Bring a friend or two and give it a try! No registration required -- just drop in!
Ages: 3 ½ to 5 (parent-optional). This Preschool through Kindergarten storytime will engage children with stories, activities, crafts, and videos.
All ages. Every Wednesday. Bring a bag lunch and picnic as you watch nature unfold with the Kratt brothers on the big screen. We make learning fun!
No registration necessary - just drop in!
Cost: $30 plus supplies. Enjoy learning techniques with acrylic paints with Diana Koch - beginners welcome. Register at the Library Services Desk. Please see the supply list when registering.
We will be painting a Spring Landscape.
Ages: Birth to 3 years old.
This evening visit to the library welcomes dads and moms with their little ones where they will gain contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays. Sign up at the Youth Services Desk.
Second Wednesday of the month. Please call Margaret Deitzer at 724.941.9430 ext. 3270 for more information. Our book for discussion will be The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris.
Ages: 5 and above (parent-optional). Join us for a story, followed by a self-guided exploration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) concepts through a planned activity.
Ages: 3 ½ to 5 ½ with an adult
Play and practice Kindergarten readiness skills each week using our Cruise into Kindergarten resources. Caregivers and children will learn important concepts based on Pennsylvania’s Learning Standards that they can reinforce at home to help prepare for Kindergarten.
For all ages. Enjoy a new or loved WQED/PBS program and activity. These programs are offered in partnership with WQED thanks to our Inquire Within grant funded by EQT.
This month we will feature A Pinkalicious Valentine’s Day Party. Click the button below to REGISTER for this program.
Second Thursday of the Month
Meet other lovers of the French language for some casual conversation in a welcoming environment. Stop by and join in the fun - Vive la France!
Curious about what everyone’s talking about? Join us for a brief introduction to the hows and whats of a 3D printer, including an introduction to the Tinkercad and Thingiverse websites, where you can learn to create (or borrow) your own 3D designs. Classes are free unless otherwise noted. Lab classes are limited to six students, and basic mouse and keyboard skills are suggested. Click the REGISTER button below to register for this program.
Ages: 2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. Help develop your toddler’s social, motor, and literacy skills with stories, songs, and crafts.
Ages: 2 to 5 with an adult. Is your child more of a “wiggler” than a “sit-stiller”? Get movin’ and groovin’ as we exercise and dance to some great tunes!
For Grades 6 and up. No registration needed.
No School? Grab your besties for a legendary Galentine’s Celebration featuring Jenny Han’s To All the Boys I Loved Before book and Netflix film. Trivia, games, and cupcakes to celebrate your gal pals.
2nd and 4th Fridays of the Month
Join in our new sing-along hour or just come enjoy the music. We will be singing to music provided by Harry Funk and Pam Linnon-Flinn - including songs like Elvis's Blue Suede Shoes, Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline, and many familiar favorites. Your toes will be tappin' and you'll leave with a song in your heart! All voices welcome, no practice necessary. Lyrics will be provided.
For Grades 6 and up. Second Friday of the Month.
As part of Gamers Unite, we host a Smash Bros Tournament on the second Friday of every month. Come challenge your friends or meet someone new!
Third Saturday of the Month.
We are not a Spanish class. Our main purpose is to improve our Spanish language skills by meeting local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! Make new amigos as you practice speaking Spanish. All levels are welcome. Led by Spanish speaking PTPL volunteers who facilitate a discussion in Spanish on a variety of subjects. All Conversation Circles are free. No registration is necessary.
Grades 6 and up. Mondays 1:30 to 3 p.m. through Aug. 19. We will move to Sundays, 12 to 4 p.m. beginning Sept. 8. This fantasy role-playing game is led by teens.
Click the button below to REGISTER to attend this program.
Ages: Grades K-5
Do you love to write or tell stories? Learn how you can be a writing superstar and participate in the 2020 WQED Writers Contest.
Ages: 2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. Help develop your toddler’s social, motor, and literacy skills with stories, songs, and crafts.
Ages: Birth to 15 months with an adult. Babies will gain contact with the spoken word through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays in a supportive environment with their participating caregiver.
Join us as we learn some of the ins and outs of Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest, and Family Search—available to you free with your Peters Township library card. Start your family history quest today and explore the amazing history of you! Classes are free unless otherwise noted. Lab classes are limited to six students, and basic mouse and keyboard skills are suggested. Click the REGISTER button below to register for this program.
Ages: 1 to 2 1/2 with an adult. Create some magical memories. Come and join in 20 minutes of books, fun rhymes, songs, and finger plays to encourage language growth and love of reading.
Ages: 3 ½ to 5 (parent-optional). This Preschool through Kindergarten storytime will engage children with stories, activities, crafts, and videos.
For ages 9 to 13. Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, and 18
Tweens will learn basic FUNdamentals of computer programming led by Greg Mittleider, who served as Preceptor in Computer Science at Harvard University. Get an intro to a "LEGO-Like" block-based language called Scratch, a terrific on-ramp to begin your exploration into computer science. Limited to 6 students per session. Click the button below to REGISTER for a session.
Ages: 6 1/2 to 13
4 Tuesdays, Feb. 4 through 25. The cost is $20 plus supplies. Register at the Library Services Desk. See the supply list when registering.
First and Third Tuesdays of the Month
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. Facilitator: Brenda Moore
For 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. Register at the Youth Services Desk.
Ages: 2 to 7 and their families
What does every child want? The chance to kick a ball, to throw it well, to share that success with family members. What does every child with intellectual disabilities want? The exact same thing. Future Champs is a sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities. This new series introduces basic sport skills, like running, kicking, and throwing. Let’s share the joy of sports with all children! Click the button below to REGISTER everyone who will be attending these programs.
By completing this registration form, you will be signed up for the 8 weekly Future Champs programs - Tuesday, Jan. 14 through Tuesday, March 3.
To join a program already in session, please stop by the Youth Services Desk to check if there is space available.
Third Tuesday of the Month. 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. The facilitator is Richard Landa.
If you need a little extra help learning how to use your phone or tablet, OR have questions about just how something works, come get hands-on. personalized help navigating you new (or old) device. This is a drop-in class, so registration is not required.
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. Is your child more of a “wiggler” than a “sit-stiller”? A fun, casual program of playing and learning about music.
Every Wednesday. Do you love to golf, but don't want to deal with the weather? Maybe you were a bowler, but your arthritis keeps you from lifting the ball. We'll use the large plasma TV and Nintendo Wii in the Teen Reading Room to stay fit. Join us and learn to play Wii Sports! Learn to use the Wii-mote, a light-weight, motion-detecting controller that you swing like a golf club, baseball bat, bowling ball or tennis racquet. Bring a friend or two and give it a try! No registration required -- just drop in!
Ages: 3 ½ to 5 (parent-optional). This Preschool through Kindergarten storytime will engage children with stories, activities, crafts, and videos.
All ages. Every Wednesday. Bring a bag lunch and picnic as you watch nature unfold with the Kratt brothers on the big screen. We make learning fun!
No registration necessary - just drop in!
Third Wednesday of the Month. Please call Margaret Deitzer at 724.941.9430 ext. 3270 for more information.
Ages: Birth to 3 years old.
This evening visit to the library welcomes dads and moms with their little ones where they will gain contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays. Sign up at the Youth Services Desk.
Ages: 5 and above (parent-optional). Join us for a story, followed by a self-guided exploration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) concepts through a planned activity.
Ages: 3 ½ to 5 ½ with an adult
Play and practice Kindergarten readiness skills each week using our Cruise into Kindergarten resources. Caregivers and children will learn important concepts based on Pennsylvania’s Learning Standards that they can reinforce at home to help prepare for Kindergarten.
For ages 18 and up. Space is limited.
Registration is REQUIRED for each individual participating. Click on the button below to REGISTER to attend.
A most heinous crime has been committed at the Seymour Books Memorial Library and Detective Lauren Order needs your help identifying the responsible party. Register online for this 30-minute time slot to tour the crime scene, review the evidence, and interrogate some suspects as you try to determine which of the accused deserves to be behind bars.
For ages 18 and up. Space is limited.
Registration is REQUIRED for each individual participating. Click on the button below to REGISTER to attend.
A most heinous crime has been committed at the Seymour Books Memorial Library and Detective Lauren Order needs your help identifying the responsible party. Register online for this 30-minute time slot to tour the crime scene, review the evidence, and interrogate some suspects as you try to determine which of the accused deserves to be behind bars.
Ages: 2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. Help develop your toddler’s social, motor, and literacy skills with stories, songs, and crafts.
Ages: 2 to 5 with an adult. Is your child more of a “wiggler” than a “sit-stiller”? 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.
Click the button below to RSVP that you will attend Gizmo's party! Children only need to register.
Help us shell-ebrate our favorite reptile - Gizmo! Join us for amusing turtle stories, crafts, and treats all in honor of Gizmo’s birthday. No gifts are necessary. Limited to 50 children.
Grades 6 and up. Mondays 1:30 to 3 p.m. through Aug. 19. We will move to Sundays, 12 to 4 p.m. beginning Sept. 8. This fantasy role-playing game is led by teens.
Ages: 2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. Help develop your toddler’s social, motor, and literacy skills with stories, songs, and crafts.
Every Other Monday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb 10 & 24; March 9 & 23
This club is for knitters and crocheters of all levels. Bring a project to work on, and enjoy the company of other crafty individuals! Facilitator: Stephanie Carbonara
Fourth Monday of the Month. Moms, Dads, and kids! Bring your imagination to our Family LEGO night. We will suggest some challenges and/or games. Take the challenge, play the game, or create on your own. It’s family time! LEGO bricks are provided. A parent must be present. Click the button below to REGISTER each person attending this program.
Click the button below to REGISTER to attend this program.
The library, in partnership with Prevent Suicide PA, is hosting a suicide prevention training called QPR. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer – the 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to decrease suicidal behaviors and save lives. QPR is one of the leading evidence-based programs in suicide prevention in the country. The intent is to identify and interrupt the crisis and direct that person to proper care. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying “Yes” to saving the life of a family member, a friend, a colleague, or a neighbor. A certified QPR trainer from Prevent Suicide PA will run this session. For more information, visit preventsuicidepa.org.
Ages: Birth to 15 months with an adult. Babies will gain contact with the spoken word through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays in a supportive environment with their participating caregiver.
Ages: 1 to 2 1/2 with an adult. Create some magical memories. Come and join in 20 minutes of books, fun rhymes, songs, and finger plays to encourage language growth and love of reading.
Ages: 3 ½ to 5 (parent-optional). This Preschool through Kindergarten storytime will engage children with stories, activities, crafts, and videos.
Last Tuesday of the Month. For more information, please email Peter Stamoolis at pstam5225@yahoo.com.
The book for discussion will be Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz. Kindles are available for check out that contain the Mystery Book Club selections.
Ages: 6 1/2 to 13
4 Tuesdays, Feb. 4 through 25. The cost is $20 plus supplies. Register at the Library Services Desk. See the supply list when registering.
Ages: 2 to 7 and their families
What does every child want? The chance to kick a ball, to throw it well, to share that success with family members. What does every child with intellectual disabilities want? The exact same thing. Future Champs is a sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities. This new series introduces basic sport skills, like running, kicking, and throwing. Let’s share the joy of sports with all children! Click the button below to REGISTER everyone who will be attending these programs.
By completing this registration form, you will be signed up for the 8 weekly Future Champs programs - Tuesday, Jan. 14 through Tuesday, March 3.
To join a program already in session, please stop by the Youth Services Desk to check if there is space available.
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. Is your child more of a “wiggler” than a “sit-stiller”? A fun, casual program of playing and learning about music.
Every Wednesday. Do you love to golf, but don't want to deal with the weather? Maybe you were a bowler, but your arthritis keeps you from lifting the ball. We'll use the large plasma TV and Nintendo Wii in the Teen Reading Room to stay fit. Join us and learn to play Wii Sports! Learn to use the Wii-mote, a light-weight, motion-detecting controller that you swing like a golf club, baseball bat, bowling ball or tennis racquet. Bring a friend or two and give it a try! No registration required -- just drop in!
Ages: 3 ½ to 5 (parent-optional). This Preschool through Kindergarten storytime will engage children with stories, activities, crafts, and videos.
A monthly discussion series featuring topics pertaining to World War II. New members always welcome!
All ages. Every Wednesday. Bring a bag lunch and picnic as you watch nature unfold with the Kratt brothers on the big screen. We make learning fun!
No registration necessary - just drop in!
Ages: Birth to 3 years old.
This evening visit to the library welcomes dads and moms with their little ones where they will gain contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays. Sign up at the Youth Services Desk.
Ages: 5 and above (parent-optional). Join us for a story, followed by a self-guided exploration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) concepts through a planned activity.
Ages: 3 ½ to 5 ½ with an adult
Play and practice Kindergarten readiness skills each week using our Cruise into Kindergarten resources. Caregivers and children will learn important concepts based on Pennsylvania’s Learning Standards that they can reinforce at home to help prepare for Kindergarten.
Michael Yanchak is offering a 2-part Pysanky Egg Decorating class to be held on Thursday, Feb. 27 and Thursday, Mar. 5. A follow-up Q&A session will be held for participants on Tuesday, March 10. The cost is $25 which covers all supplies needed. Learn the basic techniques needed to make your own traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs. The class is limited to 12 participants. The deadline to register at the Library Services Desk is Friday, Feb. 14.
For Grades 6 and up.
Join us for these TEEN-only Do-It-Yourself events where you can make a craft to take with you!
No registration needed, just drop in.
Ages: 2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. Help develop your toddler’s social, motor, and literacy skills with stories, songs, and crafts.
Ages: 2 to 5 with an adult. Is your child more of a “wiggler” than a “sit-stiller”? Get movin’ and groovin’ as we exercise and dance to some great tunes!
2nd and 4th Fridays of the Month
Join in our new sing-along hour or just come enjoy the music. We will be singing to music provided by Harry Funk and Pam Linnon-Flinn - including songs like Elvis's Blue Suede Shoes, Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline, and many familiar favorites. Your toes will be tappin' and you'll leave with a song in your heart! All voices welcome, no practice necessary. Lyrics will be provided.
For Grades 6 and up. Challenge your friends to a tournament through our video and/or board games.
Grades 6 and up. Mondays 1:30 to 3 p.m. through Aug. 19. We will move to Sundays, 12 to 4 p.m. beginning Sept. 8. This fantasy role-playing game is led by teens.
Ages: 2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. Help develop your toddler’s social, motor, and literacy skills with stories, songs, and crafts.
Ages: 9 to 13
Maker spaces are collaborative spaces where students can gather, get creative with DIY projects, and invent new ones while sharing ideas. Decompress after school by hanging out with friends in this student-led creative time. Each month will feature something different. Snacks included. Click the button below to REGISTER each person attending this program. March 2: Crazy Contraption Legos
First Monday of the Month. If you want to practice your German language skills and learn fun things about the culture, then this group is for you! Join us for some German conversation in a casual atmosphere with plenty of opportunities to meet and talk with others. All levels of proficiency are welcome.
Ages: Birth to 15 months with an adult. Babies will gain contact with the spoken word through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays in a supportive environment with their participating caregiver.
Ages: 1 to 2 1/2 with an adult. Create some magical memories. Come and join in 20 minutes of books, fun rhymes, songs, and finger plays to encourage language growth and love of reading.
Ages: 3 ½ to 5 (parent-optional). This Preschool through Kindergarten storytime will engage children with stories, activities, crafts, and videos.
Ages: 6 1/2 to 13
4 Tuesdays, March 3 through 24. The cost is $20 plus supplies. Register at the Library Services Desk. See the supply list when registering.
First and Third Tuesdays of the Month
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. Facilitator: Brenda Moore
Ages: 2 to 7 and their families
What does every child want? The chance to kick a ball, to throw it well, to share that success with family members. What does every child with intellectual disabilities want? The exact same thing. Future Champs is a sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities. This new series introduces basic sport skills, like running, kicking, and throwing. Let’s share the joy of sports with all children! Click the button below to REGISTER everyone who will be attending these programs.
By completing this registration form, you will be signed up for the 8 weekly Future Champs programs - Tuesday, Jan. 14 through Tuesday, March 3.
To join a program already in session, please stop by the Youth Services Desk to check if there is space available.
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. Is your child more of a “wiggler” than a “sit-stiller”? A fun, casual program of playing and learning about music.
Every Wednesday. Do you love to golf, but don't want to deal with the weather? Maybe you were a bowler, but your arthritis keeps you from lifting the ball. We'll use the large plasma TV and Nintendo Wii in the Teen Reading Room to stay fit. Join us and learn to play Wii Sports! Learn to use the Wii-mote, a light-weight, motion-detecting controller that you swing like a golf club, baseball bat, bowling ball or tennis racquet. Bring a friend or two and give it a try! No registration required -- just drop in!
Ages: 3 ½ to 5 (parent-optional). This Preschool through Kindergarten storytime will engage children with stories, activities, crafts, and videos.
All ages. Every Wednesday. Bring a bag lunch and picnic as you watch nature unfold with the Kratt brothers on the big screen. We make learning fun!
No registration necessary - just drop in!
Ages: Birth to 3 years old.
This evening visit to the library welcomes dads and moms with their little ones where they will gain contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays. Sign up at the Youth Services Desk.
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: 5 and above (parent-optional). Join us for a story, followed by a self-guided exploration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) concepts through a planned activity.
Ages: 3 ½ to 5 ½ with an adult
Play and practice Kindergarten readiness skills each week using our Cruise into Kindergarten resources. Caregivers and children will learn important concepts based on Pennsylvania’s Learning Standards that they can reinforce at home to help prepare for Kindergarten.
Click on the button to REGISTER to attend Trivia Night. Limited to 25 participants.
Ages 16 and up, First Thursday of the Month
Form a team or play solo as you answer questions and free snacks. We will have a different theme each month.
March 5: Disney Trivia: Calling all Disney buffs! From Walt Disney’s birth in 1901 to today’s remakes and live actions – all things Disney are fair game at this magical night of trivia.
Ages: 2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. Help develop your toddler’s social, motor, and literacy skills with stories, songs, and crafts.
Ages: 2 to 5 with an adult. Is your child more of a “wiggler” than a “sit-stiller”? 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.
Presented by Huntington Learning Center, this opportunity offers a review of the skills and strategies necessary for success on the SAT in a single session. Students will be taught skills such as time management, evidence-based reading, grammar and language mechanics, and strategies for a calculator and no calculator math sections. Students should bring the calculator they plan to use on the SAT to this session. Register at the Library Services Desk. The cost is $150. Make checks payable to the Peters Township Public Library.
Looking for volunteer hours or leadership opportunities? Come to the monthly meetings of the library's Youth Advisory Council and help your library to serve you better! Email Shannon Pauley, Head of Youth Services, at SPauley@ptlibrary.org for more details.
For Grades 6 and up on the First Saturday of the Month
Join us in the Teen Room immediately following Teen Advisory Board the first Saturday of the month for pizza and share what you are reading/recently read/want to recommend. Looking for what to read next? Get an Ultimate Reading List prepared with some ideas from other teens.
Grades 6 and up. Mondays 1:30 to 3 p.m. through Aug. 19. We will move to Sundays, 12 to 4 p.m. beginning Sept. 8. This fantasy role-playing game is led by teens.
Every Other Monday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb 10 & 24; March 9 & 23
This club is for knitters and crocheters of all levels. Bring a project to work on, and enjoy the company of other crafty individuals! Facilitator: Stephanie Carbonara
Satisfy your hunger with a good book and a delicious snack. Registration is required to ensure you receive a copy of the book. Click the button below to REGISTER to attend.
Featured book: Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea
Second Tuesday of the Month
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! The facilitator is Cathy Pigford.
Ages: 6 1/2 to 13
4 Tuesdays, March 3 through 24. The cost is $20 plus supplies. Register at the Library Services Desk. See the supply list when registering.
If you need a little extra help learning how to use your phone or tablet, OR have questions about just how something works, come get hands-on. personalized help navigating you new (or old) device. This is a drop-in class, so registration is not required.
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.
Every Wednesday. Do you love to golf, but don't want to deal with the weather? Maybe you were a bowler, but your arthritis keeps you from lifting the ball. We'll use the large plasma TV and Nintendo Wii in the Teen Reading Room to stay fit. Join us and learn to play Wii Sports! Learn to use the Wii-mote, a light-weight, motion-detecting controller that you swing like a golf club, baseball bat, bowling ball or tennis racquet. Bring a friend or two and give it a try! No registration required -- just drop in!
All ages. Every Wednesday. Bring a bag lunch and picnic as you watch nature unfold with the Kratt brothers on the big screen. We make learning fun!
No registration necessary - just drop in!
Cost: $30 plus supplies. Enjoy learning techniques with acrylic paints with Diana Koch - beginners welcome. Register at the Library Services Desk. Please see the supply list when registering.
We will be painting a Waterscape.
Second Wednesday of the month. Please call Margaret Deitzer at 724.941.9430 ext. 3270 for more information. This will be the club's Planning Meeting.
The Peters Township High School Photography Classes and Photography Club will exhibit their work during regular hours in the main lobby of the library from March 12-26. “The Gallery” is an impressive display of hundreds of photographs, all taken by PTHS students. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, March 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Matted photographs and canvases will be on display. For more information about “The Gallery,” contact the club sponsor Erin Boni at BoniE@pt-sd.org.
For all ages. Enjoy a new or loved WQED/PBS program and activity. These programs are offered in partnership with WQED thanks to our Inquire Within grant funded by EQT.
This month we will feature Throwback Thursday with Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. Click the button below to REGISTER for this program.
Second Thursday of the Month
Meet other lovers of the French language for some casual conversation in a welcoming environment. Stop by and join in the fun - Vive la France!
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 six students, and basic mouse and keyboard skills are suggested. Click the REGISTER button below to register for this program.
2nd and 4th Fridays of the Month
Join in our new sing-along hour or just come enjoy the music. We will be singing to music provided by Harry Funk and Pam Linnon-Flinn - including songs like Elvis's Blue Suede Shoes, Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline, and many familiar favorites. Your toes will be tappin' and you'll leave with a song in your heart! All voices welcome, no practice necessary. Lyrics will be provided.
For Grades 6 and up. Second Friday of the Month.
As part of Gamers Unite, we host a Smash Bros Tournament on the second Friday of every month. Come challenge your friends or meet someone new!
Children can gain confidence and get excited about reading with a registered therapy dog. Register in advance for a 20-minute time slot at the Youth Services Desk.
For Grades 6 and up.
The villains of the world have teamed together and are determined to thwart many of our beloved superheroes by releasing their secret identities. We need your help to foil their dastardly plan – but you only have 30 minutes! Registration is limited; sign up for your time slot by contacting Youth Services.
Grades 6 and up. Mondays 1:30 to 3 p.m. through Aug. 19. We will move to Sundays, 12 to 4 p.m. beginning Sept. 8. This fantasy role-playing game is led by teens.
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 six students, and basic mouse and keyboard skills are suggested. Click the REGISTER button below to register for this program.
Ages: 6 1/2 to 13
4 Tuesdays, March 3 through 24. The cost is $20 plus supplies. Register at the Library Services Desk. See the supply list when registering.
First and Third Tuesdays of the Month
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. Facilitator: Brenda Moore
For 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. Register at the Youth Services Desk.
Third Tuesday of the Month. 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. The facilitator is Richard Landa.
If you need a little extra help learning how to use your phone or tablet, OR have questions about just how something works, come get hands-on. personalized help navigating you new (or old) device. This is a drop-in class, so registration is not required.
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.
Every Wednesday. Do you love to golf, but don't want to deal with the weather? Maybe you were a bowler, but your arthritis keeps you from lifting the ball. We'll use the large plasma TV and Nintendo Wii in the Teen Reading Room to stay fit. Join us and learn to play Wii Sports! Learn to use the Wii-mote, a light-weight, motion-detecting controller that you swing like a golf club, baseball bat, bowling ball or tennis racquet. Bring a friend or two and give it a try! No registration required -- just drop in!
All ages. Every Wednesday. Bring a bag lunch and picnic as you watch nature unfold with the Kratt brothers on the big screen. We make learning fun!
No registration necessary - just drop in!
Third Wednesday of the Month. Please call Margaret Deitzer at 724.941.9430 ext. 3270 for more information.
Grab your friends and come to the library for a night of painting! Choose one of two beautiful spring designs to paint on wood. The wood rounds are 1-inch-thick with a diameter of 18 inches and are pre-drilled and ready to hang. The cost is $46. All materials provided. No artistic talent needed. Register at the Library Services Desk by Friday, March 13.
Click the button below to REGISTER to attend this program.
The field of healthcare is constantly changing. Hospice is surrounded by a lot of myths and misconceptions. Come hear a thorough review of the hospice Medicare benefit and common misperceptions associated with this specific entitlement. This event is sponsored by a grant from the McElhattan Foundation. Light snacks will be provided.
For Grades 6 and up.
Join us for these TEEN-only Do-It-Yourself events where you can make a craft to take with you!
No registration needed, just drop in.
For Grades 6 and up. Challenge your friends to a tournament through our video and/or board games.
Click the button below to REGISTER each person who will be attending.
Award-winning children’s author and illustrator of 18 books, Lindsay Barrett George, widely recognized for her striking illustrations of animals, will be visiting our library for art and literacy activities. Parents and preschool/kindergarten children will discover creative ways to practice early reading, writing, and thinking through art. An autograph session and refreshments will follow. Her book, Inside Mouse, Outside Mouse, was the first selection in Pennsylvania’s ‘One Book, Every Young Child’ highlighting the importance of early literacy development in preschoolers.
Third Saturday of the Month.
We are not a Spanish class. Our main purpose is to improve our Spanish language skills by meeting local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! Make new amigos as you practice speaking Spanish. All levels are welcome. Led by Spanish speaking PTPL volunteers who facilitate a discussion in Spanish on a variety of subjects. All Conversation Circles are free. No registration is necessary.
Grades 6 and up. Mondays 1:30 to 3 p.m. through Aug. 19. We will move to Sundays, 12 to 4 p.m. beginning Sept. 8. This fantasy role-playing game is led by teens.
Every Other Monday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb 10 & 24; March 9 & 23
This club is for knitters and crocheters of all levels. Bring a project to work on, and enjoy the company of other crafty individuals! Facilitator: Stephanie Carbonara
Join us as we learn some of the ins and outs of Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest, and Family Search—available to you free with your Peters Township library card. Start your family history quest today and explore the amazing history of you! Classes are free unless otherwise noted. Lab classes are limited to six students, and basic mouse and keyboard skills are suggested. Click the REGISTER button below to register for this program.
Fourth Monday of the Month. Moms, Dads, and kids! Bring your imagination to our Family LEGO night. We will suggest some challenges and/or games. Take the challenge, play the game, or create on your own. It’s family time! LEGO bricks are provided. A parent must be present. Click the button below to REGISTER each person attending this program.
For Grades 6 and up.
Join us for these TEEN-only Do-It-Yourself events where you can make a craft to take with you!
No registration needed, just drop in.
Ages: 6 1/2 to 13
4 Tuesdays, March 3 through 24. The cost is $20 plus supplies. Register at the Library Services Desk. See the supply list when registering.
If you need a little extra help learning how to use your phone or tablet, OR have questions about just how something works, come get hands-on. personalized help navigating you new (or old) device. This is a drop-in class, so registration is not required.
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.
Every Wednesday. Do you love to golf, but don't want to deal with the weather? Maybe you were a bowler, but your arthritis keeps you from lifting the ball. We'll use the large plasma TV and Nintendo Wii in the Teen Reading Room to stay fit. Join us and learn to play Wii Sports! Learn to use the Wii-mote, a light-weight, motion-detecting controller that you swing like a golf club, baseball bat, bowling ball or tennis racquet. Bring a friend or two and give it a try! No registration required -- just drop in!
A monthly discussion series featuring topics pertaining to World War II. New members always welcome!
All ages. Every Wednesday. Bring a bag lunch and picnic as you watch nature unfold with the Kratt brothers on the big screen. We make learning fun!
No registration necessary - just drop in!
It’s so more than just a search engine! From GoogleDocs to GoogleSheets, and from GoogleMaps to GoogleCalendar…Google has a whole host of tools and programs available for free! Classes are free unless otherwise noted. Lab classes are limited to six students, and basic mouse and keyboard skills are suggested. Click the REGISTER button below to register for this program.
Click on the button to REGISTER to attend this program.
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 Feb. 24 in the glass case located on the second floor.
2nd and 4th Fridays of the Month
Join in our new sing-along hour or just come enjoy the music. We will be singing to music provided by Harry Funk and Pam Linnon-Flinn - including songs like Elvis's Blue Suede Shoes, Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline, and many familiar favorites. Your toes will be tappin' and you'll leave with a song in your heart! All voices welcome, no practice necessary. Lyrics will be provided.
For Grades 6 and up. Challenge your friends to a tournament through our video and/or board games.
Join us for an Easter story and egg hunt in the library. We will have a visit from the Easter Bunny!
Space is limited to 50 children. Click the button below to REGISTER your child only for the egg hunt. Parents and caregivers do not need to register.
Grades 6 and up. Mondays 1:30 to 3 p.m. through Aug. 19. We will move to Sundays, 12 to 4 p.m. beginning Sept. 8. This fantasy role-playing game is led by teens.
Join us for an Easter story and egg hunt in the library. We will have a visit from the Easter Bunny!
Space is limited to 50 children. Click the button below to REGISTER your child only for the egg hunt. Parents and caregivers do not need to register.
Learn to create basic and effective PowerPoint presentations—complete with charts, pictures and eye-catching animations. Classes are free unless otherwise noted. Lab classes are limited to six students, and basic mouse and keyboard skills are suggested. Click the REGISTER button below to register for this program.
Last Tuesday of the Month. For more information, please email Peter Stamoolis at pstam5225@yahoo.com.
The book for discussion will be A Dangerous Man by Robert Crais. Kindles are available for check out that contain the Mystery Book Club selections.
For Grades 6 and up. Challenge your friends to a tournament through our video and/or board games.
Looking for volunteer hours or leadership opportunities? Come to the monthly meetings of the library's Youth Advisory Council and help your library to serve you better! Email Shannon Pauley, Head of Youth Services, at SPauley@ptlibrary.org for more details.
First Monday of the Month. If you want to practice your German language skills and learn fun things about the culture, then this group is for you! Join us for some German conversation in a casual atmosphere with plenty of opportunities to meet and talk with others. All levels of proficiency are welcome.
First and Third Tuesdays of the Month
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. Facilitator: Brenda Moore
Second Thursday of the Month
Meet other lovers of the French language for some casual conversation in a welcoming environment. Stop by and join in the fun - Vive la France!
Third Wednesday of the Month. Please call Margaret Deitzer at 724.941.9430 ext. 3270 for more information.
For Grades 6 and up. Challenge your friends to a tournament through our video and/or board games.
First and Third Tuesdays of the Month
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. Facilitator: Brenda Moore
For 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. Register at the Youth Services Desk.
For Grades 6 and up. Challenge your friends to a tournament through our video and/or board games.
Fourth Monday of the Month. Moms, Dads, and kids! Bring your imagination to our Family LEGO night. We will suggest some challenges and/or games. Take the challenge, play the game, or create on your own. It’s family time! LEGO bricks are provided. A parent must be present. Click the button below to REGISTER each person attending this program.
Last Tuesday of the Month. For more information, please email Peter Stamoolis at pstam5225@yahoo.com.
The book for discussion will be No Exit by Taylor Adams. Kindles are available for check out that contain the Mystery Book Club selections.
Looking for volunteer hours or leadership opportunities? Come to the monthly meetings of the library's Youth Advisory Council and help your library to serve you better! Email Shannon Pauley, Head of Youth Services, at SPauley@ptlibrary.org for more details.
First Monday of the Month. If you want to practice your German language skills and learn fun things about the culture, then this group is for you! Join us for some German conversation in a casual atmosphere with plenty of opportunities to meet and talk with others. All levels of proficiency are welcome.
First and Third Tuesdays of the Month
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. Facilitator: Brenda Moore
Second Thursday of the Month
Meet other lovers of the French language for some casual conversation in a welcoming environment. Stop by and join in the fun - Vive la France!
First and Third Tuesdays of the Month
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. Facilitator: Brenda Moore
For 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. Register at the Youth Services Desk.
Third Wednesday of the Month. Please call Margaret Deitzer at 724.941.9430 ext. 3270 for more information.
Last Tuesday of the Month. For more information, please email Peter Stamoolis at pstam5225@yahoo.com.
The book for discussion will be The Final Cut by Catherine Coulter. Kindles are available for check out that contain the Mystery Book Club selections.
Second Thursday of the Month
Meet other lovers of the French language for some casual conversation in a welcoming environment. Stop by and join in the fun - Vive la France!
Last Tuesday of the Month. For more information, please email Peter Stamoolis at pstam5225@yahoo.com.
The book for discussion will be Arsenic with Austen by Katherine Bolger Hyde. Kindles are available for check out that contain the Mystery Book Club selections.
Second Thursday of the Month
Meet other lovers of the French language for some casual conversation in a welcoming environment. Stop by and join in the fun - Vive la France!
Second Thursday of the Month
Meet other lovers of the French language for some casual conversation in a welcoming environment. Stop by and join in the fun - Vive la France!
Second Thursday of the Month
Meet other lovers of the French language for some casual conversation in a welcoming environment. Stop by and join in the fun - Vive la France!
Second Thursday of the Month
Meet other lovers of the French language for some casual conversation in a welcoming environment. Stop by and join in the fun - Vive la France!
Second Thursday of the Month
Meet other lovers of the French language for some casual conversation in a welcoming environment. Stop by and join in the fun - Vive la France!
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