616 E. McMurray Road, McMurray, PA 15317
724.941.9430 | www.ptlibrary.org
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday through Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday (Sept. through April)
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Noon to 4 p.m.
15TH ANNUAL “THE GALLERY” SHOWCASES
STUDENT PHOTOS
March 12 through 26
The Peters Township High School Photography
Classes and Photography Club will exhibit their
work during regular hours in the main lobby of
the library. “The Gallery” is an impressive display
of hundreds of photographs, all taken by PTHS
students. An opening reception will be held
on Thursday, March 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All
are welcome to attend. Matted photographs and
canvases will be on display. For more information
about “The Gallery,” contact the club sponsor Erin
Boni at [email protected].
A WELL-READ MYSTERY
Ages 18 and up
Thursday, Feb. 20, 6 to 7 p.m.
TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY
Ages 16 and up
First Thursday of the Month, 7 to 8 p.m.
NEW
A most heinous crime has been committed at the Seymour
Books Memorial Library and Detective Lauren Order needs your
help identifying the responsible party. Sign up for a 30-minute
time slot to tour the crime scene, review the evidence, and
interrogate some suspects as you try to determine which of the
accused deserves to be behind bars. Space is limited so register
online at ptlibrary.org/events. Each individual needs to register
online to participate.
CENSUS 2020
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IMPORTANT FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
The library participates with the IRS to provide a limited number
of Federal tax forms for the convenience of the community. As
soon as tax forms/publications become available, they are placed
in our Tax Distribution Area on the second floor of the library.
We also offer AARP Tax-Aide free tax form assistance for low and
moderate income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60
and older. Call the Library Services Desk at 724.941.9430 #1 to
check for available appointments.
Form a team or play solo as you answer questions and enjoy
popcorn. We will have a different theme each month.
Feb. 6: Required Reads Trivia: Put all of your mandatory school
reading to use at this book-themed trivia. Join us as we delve
back into Shakespeare, Orwell, Chaucer, Harper Lee, and
many more.
March 5: Disney Trivia: Calling all Disney buffs! From Walt
Disney’s birth in 1901 to today’s remakes and live actions – all
things Disney are fair game at this magical night of trivia.
This March, households will receive an
invitation in the mail to complete the 2020
census. This is more than a population
count–it’s an opportunity to shape the
future of your community. So take 10 minutes to complete 10
simple questions. It is easy, safe, and important. Questions?
Come visit us at the library! We are here to help and encourage
everyone to respond.
FAMILY WRITING AND DRAWING WORKSHOP
Friday, March 20, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (an after-hours event!)
Award-winning children’s author and illustrator of 18 books,
Lindsay Barrett George, widely recognized for her striking
illustrations of animals, will be visiting our library for art and
literacy activities. Parents and preschool/kindergarten children
will discover creative ways to practice early reading, writing, and
thinking through art. An autograph session and refreshments
will follow. Her book, Inside Mouse, Outside Mouse was the
first selection in Pennsylvania’s ‘One Book, Every Young Child’
highlighting the importance of early literacy development in
preschoolers.
PETERS TOWNSHIP
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F E B R UA RY / M A R CH 2020
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