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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. Peters Township | April/May 2016 | icmags.com 29 www.ptlibrary.org 724.941.9430 ¡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! Chess Club P E TE RS TOWN SHI P P U B L I C L I B R ARY N E WS Science Programs Peters Township Programs for Children