Tween Programs
Tweens are 9 through 13 years old . Check out our programs designed especially with you in mind !
TWEEN READ IT AND EAT 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 in grades 3 through 6 . Join us for discussion and fun activities based on these great tween books . Refreshments will be provided . Feb . 19 : The Storm in the Barn by Matt Phelan March 19 : Fiona ’ s Luck by Teresa Bateman
MAKER MONDAYS First Monday of the Month , 4 to 4:45 p . m . Bring your friends to Maker Mondays , a hands-on , selfdirected learning workshop . Each session will have a different project or game that will be a collaborative effort within a group .
TWEEN CRAFTERNOONS The First Tuesday of the Month , 3 to 5 p . m . ( stop in any time and bring a friend !) Join us for a special craft in the Teen Room .
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 .
SPARK ! SCIENCE FOR TWEENS !
NEW
Ages : Grades 4 through 6 Third Thursday of the Month , 4 to 4:45 p . m . Join our brand new science program led by PTHS Science Club members . Make engaging and educational science crafts through this hands-on program . Projects may include squishy circuits , DIY lava lamps , the science of color or food , and much more . Project details are subject to change . Check the library website for the most updated information .
Programs for All Ages
PAWS FOR READING Ages : Preschool and up Saturday Feb . 10 and March 10 , 10 to 11:20 a . m . Visit with a registered therapy dog to gain selfconfidence 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 Feb . 15 : My Little Pony ( 2017 ) March 15 : The LEGO Ninjago Movie ( 2017 )
A NIGHT WITH WQED Second Thursday of the Month , 6:30 to 7:30 p . m . Enjoy a new or loved WQED / PBS program and activity . Every child will also receive a special giveaway from WQED Inquire Within funded by EQT . Feb . 8 : Pinkalicious & Peterrific ( NEW show !) March 8 : Nature Cat
Art Programs
SOFT CHALK PASTELS Ages : 6 ½ to 13 4 weeks , Feb . 6 through 27 Tuesdays , 4 to 5:30 p . m . Limit : 15 children Cost : $ 20 plus supplies Students will learn basic techniques with soft chalk pastels . Register at the Circulation Desk . Please see supply list when registering .
ACRYLIC PAINTS Ages : 6 ½ to 13 4 weeks , March 6 through 27 Tuesdays , 4 to 5:30 p . m . Limit : 15 children Cost : $ 20 plus supplies Students will learn basic techniques with acrylic paints . Register at the Circulation Desk . Please see supply list when registering . eters Township
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