Peters Township Public Library
616 E . McMurray Road / McMurray , PA 15317 724.941.9430 / www . ptlibrary . org
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 27 ( Summer Sunday closings begin ) Monday , May 28 – Memorial Day
Give Blood – Get Pirates Tickets
WEDNESDAY , MAY 30 , 9 a . m . to 2:30 p . m .
There is no substitute for the generosity of someone willing to support life through blood donation . The library is hosting a Central Blood Bank mobile blood drive to help the community blood supply . In return for their generosity , participating donors will receive a pair of tickets to an upcoming Pirates baseball game . To schedule your life-saving appointment , please call 1.866.366.6771 or log onto www . centralbloodbank . org , click Donate Blood . Appointments recommended . Walk-ins welcome . eters Township
PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Secure Your ID Day
SATURDAY , APRIL 21 10 a . m . to 1 p . m . ( or until the shred trucks are full ) Did you know that protecting your identity is largely in your own hands ? Fifty-six percent of identity theft victims traced the theft to something that was stolen from their own possession . So here ’ s the first rule : If you don ’ t need it , shred it – responsibly . The BBB and the Peters Township Public Library is here to help with Secure Your ID Day featuring FREE on-site shredding in the library parking lot plus tips to protect your identity . BBB volunteers will guide cars through a moving line , offload their disposable items , shred them on the spot , and distribute goodie bags with educational ID theft and fraud prevention materials . Each vehicle may dispose of a maximum of 3 boxes / bags of paper-based materials . For information relating to Secure Your ID Day , please contact Caitlin Driscoll at 412.456.2700 ext . 110 .
24 PETERS TOWNSHIP
New Adulting 101 programs
SHOW ME THE MONEY ! BUDGETING BASICS
Saturday , April 21 , 11 a . m . to 12:15 p . m . When your money goes out the door quicker than your paychecks can handle , you may benefit from having a budget . Unfortunately , even the word budget brings full grown adults to tears , but it does not have to be that way ! Join Heather Murray from Advantage Credit Counseling Service for a one-hour presentation on Budgeting Basics for young adults . You will learn why it ’ s important to budget , how to set up a budget , and money management techniques that can help you save money and achieve your financial goals . Refreshments provided .
BEYOND RAMEN : HEALTHY , EASY RECIPES
Saturday , May 19 , 11 a . m . to 12:15 p . m . If you are tired of spending money eating out , want to feel better about the food you eat , or have no idea how to cook a meal , don ’ t miss this fun , hands-on cooking workshop created especially for young adults ages 16 to 25 ! Join Jen Whirlow , Master Nutrition Therapist , Professional Chef , and Community Educator for this practical workshop to help young people feel more comfortable in the kitchen . She ’ ll show us that cooking doesn ’ t have to be complicated by using one pot , two burners , and five ingredients . You will learn novice cooking skills , recommended basic kitchen equipment , meal planning , budgeting tips , and how to shop with a conscience . Refreshments provided .
Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
Drop off Days : Wednesday , April 18 and Thursday , April 19 , 1 to 3 p . m . OR 6 to 8 p . m . Trade Day : Friday , April 20 , 1 to 4 p . m .
Puzzled with what to do with your old puzzles ? We can help you and the planet ! Here ’ s how :
Bring your adult puzzle ( limit 5 ), in its original box , in good condition , AND with all of its pieces , to the library lobby on April 18 or 19 . You will receive a Trading Day Ticket for each puzzle you drop-off to redeem for a different puzzle you choose on April 20 .
* Please wrap a rubber band around each puzzle box to keep contents secure .