National Library Week April 9 through 15
National Volunteer Appreciation Week
Library Hours
Monday through Thursday 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. Friday 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. Saturday 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. Sunday( Sept. through May) Noon to 4 p. m. Closed: Sunday, May 28( Summer Sunday Closings Begin) Monday, May 29( Memorial Day)
National Library Week April 9 through 15
National Volunteer Appreciation Week
April 23 through 29
In celebration of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, the library recognizes and thanks the many volunteers of all ages who help us serve our community all year long. The PTPL is a better place because of the efforts of our volunteers. Library volunteers generously give of their time and definitely make a difference by performing a myriad of duties including shelf-reading, assisting with donations, keeping our café stocked, setting up for programs and so much more. Stop in to see our Library Volunteer Appreciation Display this month to get to know these caring community members. If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Friend of the Library, contact Myra Oleynik, Library Director, at moleynik @ ptlibrary. org or download a membership form from our website, ptlibrary. org > Things You Can Do.
Peters Township Public Library
616 E. McMurray Road / McMurray, PA 15317 724.941.9430 / www. ptlibrary. org
Your Peters Township Public Library is participating in the PA Forward Star Library Program as part of the Pennsylvania Library Association’ s 21st Century Literacies Initiative. This statewide initiative places the spotlight on Pennsylvania libraries and the important role our libraries have in the lives of citizens. We have received our Bronze level award in January 2017 and hope to receive our Silver and Gold level awards before the end of the year!
We are excited to raise awareness of our programs and offerings that help Pennsylvania citizens improve their command of five types of literacy – Basic, Information, Civic and Social, Health and Financial. These literacies are essential to greater success in all vital roles of life: as students, as parents, as employees, as consumers and as citizens.
As part of the program, logos on our event flyers and marketing materials will identify which specific literacies the event supports. PA Forward encourages all Pennsylvania libraries to use cohesive branding and marketing tools to frame communications to key stakeholders – elected officials, community leaders, donors, patrons, board, Friends and employees. Libraries use PA Forward’ s five literacies as a guiding framework for setting service priorities, identifying potential community and funding partners, structuring strategic plans and building well-rounded, multi-skilled boards. We hope you will visit our library to take advantage of our exciting programs and events we have planned for 2017 and become part of moving PA Forward!
Top 10 Ways to Save Money and Celebrate National Library Week @ the PT Library
1. Sign up for your free WAGGIN library card giving you free access to more than one million items from 20 different libraries, online resources and more!
2. Visit our website at ptlibrary. org and check our Events Calendar for free entertainment for all ages with movie nights, craft groups, book discussions, author events, community programs and clubs from Couponing to WWII.
3. Browse our Gently Used Book Sale with new items added weekly at very low prices. 4. Use our free wi-fi, computers, study-rooms and 3D-printers. 5. Save money by borrowing bestsellers, videogames, Playaways, Ozobots, Kindle Fires and new books from travel to home-repair to AP Exams.
6. Read daily newspapers from local to national titles upstairs in Café Lee.
7. Review more than 90 different magazines both online and in print.
8. Download free legal forms, Consumer Reports, music, movies and e-books.
9. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and receive our weekly e-newsletters to be in the know.
10. Be amazed at your savings calculated at the bottom of every check-out receipt!
eters Township
PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS www. ptlibrary. org 724.941.9430
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