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CHILDREN’S
PROGRAMS
Please register online at ptlibrary.org/events or in person at
the Youth Services Desk to help us prepare for attendees.
UNICORN PARTY
Saturday, April 18, 10 to 10:45 a.m. CANCELED
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
Wednesday, May 27, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
There is no substitute for your generosity to support life
through blood donation. Donating blood saves lives. The
library is hosting a Vitalant (formerly Central Blood Bank)
blood drive to help the community blood supply. To schedule
an appointment, visit Vitalant.com, click on the Donate button
and search for group code C594, or call 877.258.4825. Walk-
ins are welcome, but appointments are strongly encouraged.
Experience the wonder. Donate blood.
SAVE THE DATE!
Be sure to come to the library on Saturday, July 18 for our
third annual Read Local/Eat Local event. We have invited
over 20 local authors to join us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to
shine and share their talent with the community. You will
have an opportunity
to meet the authors
in person, learn
about books, and
purchase signed
copies! Local food
trucks will be in the
parking lot selling
tasty refreshments.
More details coming
soon, including a
list of the authors
participating.
FEATURED ERESOURCES: GENEALOGY
With a free PTPL library
card, you have access to
Ancestry Library Edition,
Heritage Quest, and our
latest genealogy resource -
FamilySearch. This non-profit family history organization
maintains one of the largest collections of records,
resources, and services dedicated to connecting families
across generations. Our library is an affiliate member,
which gives our patrons access to the FamilySearch’s
extensive digital collections. You must be inside
the library to use this resource, as well as Ancestry
Library Edition. To learn more, check out page 20
and the “Climbing Your Family Tree” classes offered in
April and May.
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PETERS TOWNSHIP
National Unicorn Day is in April so let’s celebrate
this magical, mythical creature! Join Ms. Sydney
for a morning full of rainbows with an enchanted
storytime and craft. Limit of 50 children so register
online today!
BOOK COOKS
Monday, April 20, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. CANCELED
“When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie...” Ms. Linda will
help you bake your own individual sized pizza. Begin by making
the sauce, topping it your way, and bake it in the oven while
you enjoy a delicious, pizza-themed story. Supplies are limited.
Registration is required.
STAR WARS DAY LIGHTSABER CRAFT
Saturday, May 2, 2 to 3 p.m.
You will be ready for “May the 4th be with you” with this DIY
lightsaber. Ms. Shannon will teach you to make this craft with a
pool noodle, and you’ll walk away feeling like a Jedi! Supplies are
limited. Registration is required.
A BOUQUET FOR MOM STORYTIME
Monday, May 4, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
In honor of Mother’s Day, we will celebrate moms, grand-moms,
and caregivers with Ms. Linda at this storytime. We will make a
bouquet of flowers, then enjoy a story and treat in honor the
person you love!
NATIONAL CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK
May 4 through 10
The theme for 2020 is Read. Dream. Share. Earn a ticket for each
children’s book you check out this week for a chance to win a
basket full of some of our favorite children’s books and other
goodies! Get your tickets at the Youth Services Desk. We will be
featuring different book-related crafts in the lobby all week long.
SAVE THE DATE!
2020 SUMMER LEARNING KICK OFF
Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Imagine Your Story @ The Peters Township Public Library! Get
ready for a magical summer as we explore fairy tales, myths, and
fantasy through stories, experiments, art, and more. Come to
our kickoff party to officially get registered for the 2020 Summer
Learning Program.