place! You can travel with Jack and Annie
in their magic tree house when you read
a great Magic Tree House book by Mary
Pope Osborne. Join us for a discussion and
activities based on these great books!
Ages: 2 – 5 with an adult
Thursdays, 6 – 6:20 p.m.
Topics:
Grossology: 3 weeks, Apr. 7, 21, 28
Science Potpourri: 3 weeks, May 12 - 26
Girls’ Book Club
Dia de Los Ninos Ages: Grades 4 – 6
Friday, Apr. 29, 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Maximum: 30
Presented by: Nicole Makrinos and
Abby Montgomery Schade, McMurray
Elementary Spanish teachers
Mother’s Day Gift
All ages with parent (preferably with
dad or caregiver)
Thursday, May 5, 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Make a surprise gift for Mother’s Day!
Magic Tree House Book Club
Ages: Grades 2 – 4
Apr. 2, May 7, June 4
Saturdays, 10 – 10:45 a.m.
April 2: Twister on Tuesday,
May 7: Earthquake in the Early Morning,
June 4: Lions at Lunchtime
Imagine you had a magical tree house
that could take you to another time and
3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Open to children of all ages and all
skill levels, this Chess Club is for anyone
interested in learning about Chess! Bring
your chess board and learn with each other!
Ages: Girls in Grades 4 – 6
2nd Tuesday of the month, 6 – 7 p.m.
Apr. 12: Rump: the True Story of
Rumpelstiltskin by Liesl Shurtliff,
May 10: Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff
It’s a girls’ night! Enjoy reading together,
and sharing in this special girls’ only book
club! Snacks provided.
Paws for Reading
Ages: Preschool and up
Apr. 9, May 14
Saturdays, 10 – 11:20 a.m.
Visit with a registered therapy dog at
the library to gain self-confidence and
fluency by reading to these attentive
animals. Sign up for your 20-minute slot.
Legos Builders Club
Grades 2 and up
4th Tuesday of the month, 6 – 7 p.m.
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. The library will gratefully accept
donations of Lego pieces for our club
and we’re always looking for some adult
sets too.
Chinese Language for Children
Ages: Grades 2 - 8
5 weeks, May 5 – June 2
Thursdays, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $50
Instructor: Barbara Chen, M. Ed. (native
Chinese speaker)
This class is designed with the
idea that children learn best from
the content which is relevant to their
everyday lives. Students will learn
pronunciation, meaningful characters,
phrases, sentence structures, writing
and cultures. Beginners are welcome.
Any other questions, please email
[email protected]. Register at
the library’s circulation desk.
Wild Kratts Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, Noon – 12:30 p.m.
Join Miss Linda for another Wild Kratts
episode! Don’t forget to bring a bag lunch.
Children will take home a special handout.
A Night With WQED
2nd Thursday of the month, 6:30- 7:30 p.m.
Come and view a new or loved WQED
PBS program and enjoy an activity.
Family Movie Nights
3rd Thursday of the month, 6:45 p.m. till
movie is done
Enjoy a classic movie on the big screen
with lots of fresh popcorn! Please check the
library’s website for upcoming titles.
Art Programs
Ages: 6 ½ – 13
Cost: $15 plus supplies
Limit: 15 children
Instructor: Diana Koch
Please register at the library’s
circulation desk and check supply
list when registering.
Pen & Colored Ink Drawing
Tuesdays, Apr. 5 – 26, 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Calligraphy & Colored
Pencils
Tuesdays, May 3 – 24, 4 – 5:30 p.m.
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¡Hola! Come celebrate El Día del Niño,
Children’s Day, with us by listening to a
story in Spanish, making a craft, and tasting
a traditional food. Students will also have
time to explore the library’s wonderful
selection of children’s books in Spanish!
Students who attend McMurray Elementary
are able to walk from McMurray to the
Peters Township Public Library after school
if they bring Walker Notes. We hope to see
you there! ¡Hasta pronto!
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