Art Programs
eters Township
PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Tween Programs
Tweens are 9 through 13 years old . Check out our programs designed especially with you in mind !
Tween Book Club
Boys and girls in Grades 3 through 6 Third Monday of the Month 4 to 4:45 p . m .
Stop over after school for a special book club just for TWEEN boys and girls ! Join us for discussion and fun activities based on these great tween books . Dec . 18 : Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson Jan . 15 : Wishtree by Katherine Applegate
Tween Crafternoons
The First Tuesday of the Month 3 to 5 p . m . ( stop in any time )
Join us for a special craft in the Teen Room .
Maker Mondays
First Monday of the month 4 to 4:45 p . m .
Bring your friends to Maker Mondays , a hands-on , self-directed learning workshop . Each session will have a different project or game that will be a collaborative effort within a group .
Dec . 4 : Maker Monday featuring PBS KIDS ScratchJr
In honor of Computer Science Education Week kids and tweens all over the country will be participating in an Hour of Code™ event . Our Maker Monday group will be learning computer coding basics using the PBS KIDS ScratchJr app . Devices and materials will be provided . This program is being held in partnership with WQED and our Inquire Within grant funded by EQT Corporation .
Jr . Students Active for Environment ( SAFE ) Club
Grades 4 through 8 Second and Fourth Mondays of the Month Immediately after school until 5 p . m .
Learn more about the beautiful planet we call home by joining 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 .
Art Programs
Sculpey Clay
Ages : 6 ½ to 13 4 weeks , Jan . 9 through 30 Tuesdays , 4 to 5:30 p . m . Limit : 15 children Cost : $ 20 plus supplies
Students will learn basic techniques with Sculpey Clay . Register at the Circulation Desk . Please see supply list when registering .
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Programs for All Ages
Elf on the Shelf Kick-off
Thursday , Nov . 30 6:30 to 7:15 p . m .
Join us for a story , craft , treat , and movie as we kick-off the Elf on the Shelf season . After the program on November 30 , visit the Children ’ s Department to hunt for the Elf . Discover what he is reading and enter a drawing for a gift basket . For all ages and families !
Edible Holiday Treats
Thursday , Dec . 7 6:30 to 7:15 p . m .
Come make some yummy holiday treats and enjoy a special holiday story !
Family Ornament Night
Monday , Dec . 11 6:30 to 7:15 p . m .
Add some sparkle to the holidays and your gift giving with a special handmade ornament .
PAWS for Reading
Ages : Preschool and up Saturday Jan . 13 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 !
Wild Kratts Wednesdays
Every Wednesday , Noon to 12:30 p . m .
Bring a bag lunch and join us every Wednesday to view a new or loved Wild Kratts episode . On some weeks , special giveaways will be available thanks to our partnership with WQED and our Inquire Within grant funded by EQT Corporation .
Family Movie Nights
For kids of all ages with a parent or caregiver . Third Thursday of the Month , 6:45 p . m . until movie is over . Movies are rated G or PG Dec . 21 : The Search for Santa Paws Jan . 18 : Despicable Me 3
A Night with WQED
Second Thursday of the Month 6:30 to 7:30 p . m .
Enjoy a special family storytime featuring WQED / PBS Kids characters ! Crafts , stories , and a special episode of loved PBS kids show will be featured . Every child will also receive a special giveaway thanks to our partnership with WQED and our Inquire Within grant funded by EQT Corporation . Dec . 14 : Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas Jan . 11 : Odd Squad , featuring a special sneak peek PREMIERE of the new Odd Squad movie , “ World Turned Odd ”.