IN Peters Township August/September 2016 | Page 30

Children’s Programs continued Kick-Off for Jr. SAFE Club Ages: Grades 4 through 8 Monday, Aug. 22, 3 to 5:30 p.m. Join us for a screening of the first Harry Potter movie. We’ll have some real owl pellets to examine during the movie! Jr. Students Active for Environment (SAFE) Club Ages: Grades 4 through 8 Second & Fourth Mondays, beginning Sept. 12 Immediately after school (3:15 to 3:45 p.m.) to 5 p.m. Interested in learning more about the beautiful planet we call home? Kids in grades 4 through 8 are invited to join our Jr. SAFE Club. Assisted by members of the PTHS SAFE Club, every session will explore a different environmental theme or issue. We’ll have lots of fun hands-on activities while learning about our world. A to Z Book Club Saturday, Aug. 13, 9:30 to 10 a.m. Title: The Canary Caper Join us to enjoy a fast paced mystery by Ron Roy. All beginning chapter book readers welcome! PE TE RS TOWN SH I P PU BL I C L I BR A RY NE WS eters Township Chinese Language for Children Ages: Grades 2 through 8 5 weeks, Oct. 1 through 29 Saturdays, 10 to 11 a.m. Cost: $50 Instructor: Barbara Chen, M. Ed. (native Chinese speaker) This class will combine Mandarin Chinese lessons and an extensive range of culture activities to make sure our students get the most out of their experience at Chinese language. This class is designed with the idea that children learn best from the content which is relevant to their everyday lives. The basic pronunciation, meaningful characters, phrases, sentence structures, writing and cultures will be introduced in the program. Beginners are welcome. Any other questions please email Barbara@ chenchinese.com Register at the circulation desk. Programs for All Ages and Parents / Caregivers Sensory Storytime Monday, Aug. 8, 10 to 10:45 a.m. This program is for children with special needs and their families, where participants refine their communication and social skills through books, crafts, and hands-on activities. Siblings welcome. A Night with WQED Second Thursday of the month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come and view a new or loved WQED PBS program and enjoy an activity. Wild Kratt Wednesdays Wednesdays, Noon to 12:30 p.m. Join Miss Linda for a Wild Kratts episode! Don’t forget to bring a bag lunch. Children will take home a worksheet or coloring page. Family Movie Nights Third Thursday of the month, 6 to 7:45 p.m. Come comfortable for popcorn and a movie! Please visit the Children’s Department or the library’s website to see upcoming movie titles. All movies are rated G or PG. Art Programs Chalk Pastel Drawing Ages: 6 ½ to 13 4 weeks, Aug. 2 through 23 Tuesdays, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Limit: 15 children Cost: $15 plus supplies 28 Peters Township Students will learn basic drawing techniques using chalk pastels. Register at the library’s circulation desk; please see supply list when registering. Young Adult Programs Programs for Grades 6 and up unless otherwise noted; please register at the Youth Services Desk unless otherwise noted. Check the Teen Facebook page for newly added programs. Tournaments Super Smash Bros Wii U Tournament Second Friday of every month, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Join us for a Teen-Only Smash Brothers Tournament! Must be in 6th grade or up to participate. Programs Back to School Crafternoon Tuesday, Sept. 6, 3 to 5 p.m. Decorate a notebook or bag just in time for back to school! All materials and supplies will be provided for you! Animal Fair Crafternoon Tuesday, Sept. 20, 3 to 5 p.m. Help us make some dog toys to donate to the Washington PA Humane Society during our Animal Fair on Saturday, Sept. 24! On-Going Programs Dungeons and Dragons Mondays, 1 to 3 p.m. (no session on Sept. 5, will move to Sundays, 1 to 3 p.m. beginning Sept. 11) This fantasy role-playing game is led by a member of our Youth Advisory Council. Registration at the Youth Services Desk is preferred. Teen Lego Building Mondays, 3 to 5 p.m. (no session on Sept. 5) Stop by every Monday and create something AWESOME out of the library’s Lego pieces! Teen Crafternoons Tuesdays, 3 to 5 p.m. Love to make things? Join your friends as we create neat crafts!