IN Peters Township August/September 2017 | Page 26

For Babies Through
Kindergarten…
Build a Better World
Summer Reading
Program 2017
(9 weeks, Sept. 11 to Nov. 10)
Sign-ups begin Aug. 7 for residents and
Aug. 14 for non-residents
Book Babies
Ages: Birth to 12 months with an adult
Tuesdays, 10 to 10:20 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime
Ages: 12 to 24 months with an adult
Tuesdays, 11 to 11:20 a.m.
Build a Better World Summer Reading Program 2017 features stories,
games, crafts and summer fun! Our Build a Better World Summer
Reading Program store will be open during library hours from
Aug. 21 through 25. Everyone who participated in the Summer
Reading Program is invited to redeem their points for a fun gift!
Toddler Tales
Ages: 2 to 3½ with an adult
Mondays, 11 to 11:30 a.m. OR Fridays, 10
to 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Ages: 3½ to 5
Tuesdays, 1 to 1:45 p.m. OR Wednesdays,
11 to 11:45 a.m.
FIRST LEGO League Jr.
Bodies in Motion Ages: Grades 2 and up
First and third Wednesday of the month,
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Join fellow Lego enthusiasts to create
what is limited only by your imagination.
Lego pieces will be provided or feel free
to bring your own.
Ages: 2 to 5 with an adult
Fridays, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Magic Tree House Book Club
Kindergarten Storytime
For Grades
Kindergarten and Up
Ages: Kindergartners and 5-year-olds
Wednesdays, 1 to 1:45 p.m. OR Thursdays,
10 to 10:45 a.m.
Tiny Tunes Music
Ages: 2 ½ to 5 with an adult
Wednesdays, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Paws for Reading
Ages: Preschool and up
Saturdays, Aug. 12, Sept. 9
10 to 11:20 a.m.
Visit with a registered therapy dog
to gain self-confidence and fluency by
reading to these attentive animals.
Sign up for your 20-minute slot. They fill
up fast!
24 Peters Township
Ages: Kindergarten and up
First Saturday of the Month,
10 to 10:45 a.m.
Aug. 5: Summer of the Sea Serpent
Sept. 2: Night of the New Magicians
Oct. 7: Haunted Castle on Hollows Eve
Travel with Jack and Annie in their
magic tree house when you read a book
from the series by Mary Pope Osborne.
Join us for a discussion and activities.
Junior SAFE Club
Ages: Grades 4 through 8
Second and Fourth Mondays of the
Month
From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in August.
Immediately after school
(3:15 or 3:45 p.m.) to 5 p.m. starting in
September.
Interested in learning more about the
beautiful planet we call home? 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.
Chinese Language for Children
Ages: Grades 2 through 8
Saturdays, Sept. 16, 23, and 30
11 to 11:50 a.m.
Instructor: Barbara Chen, M. Ed. (native
Chinese speaker)
The pinyin pronunciation, characters,
phrases, basic expressions, and cultures
will be introduced. The program 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 free class is designed with the idea
that children learn best from the content
which is relevant to their everyday
lives. Beginners are welcome. Any
other questions please email Barbara@
chenchinese.com Register at the
Circulation Desk.
Chess with a Champion
Ages: Grades 1 through 6
Third Tuesday of the Month
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Join Mr. Pete, a champion chess player,
for instruction and tips for chess players
of all skill levels.