eters Township
PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS fascinating history of Route 19 in Peters Township . From the Cheeseman Farm to Pal ’ s Restaurant , we will discuss how this “ road to the sunny south ” came to be and the landmarks we remember as documented in the PTPL History Archives . Like taking the trolley into Pittsburgh , you will want to join us for the ride ! Registration is required at ptlib . org / route19 to receive the Zoom link to join the presentation .
SIT & FIT : ADULT MOVEMENT CLASS Thursday , Feb . 23 , 9:30 to 10 a . m . Multi-Purpose Room , 1st floor With easy-to-follow instructions , you will tone and stretch your body in this low-impact , mindful movement class . The class will be set to soothing music and is perfect for mature adults and seniors of all abilities . Your instructor will be Meghan Greenwood , an ACE-certified group fitness instructor with over 15 years of teaching experience . Registration is required . We are accepting 20 mature adults / seniors for this program .
PYSANKY EGG DECORATING CLASS 2-part class Monday , Feb . 27 & Thursday , March 2 , 5:30 to 7:30 p . m . OR Monday , March 6 & Thursday , March 9 , 5:30 to 7:30 p . m . Multi-Purpose Room , 1st floor Learn the basic techniques to make traditional Ukrainian Pysanky eggs with Michael Yancheck . Maximum of 12 adult participants . There is no cost to attend this program . We will email you a small list of household items to bring to the class . The list will be sent to registrants the week before the class . Please register for one 2-part session only . Yanchek will offer a Q & A session for both classes on Monday , March 13 , 5:30 to 7:30 p . m . Current class attendees will not have to register for this session . Yanchek will offer a Q & A session for any prior students on Monday , March 20 , 5:30 to 7:30 p . m . Registration is required to attend this session .
EDITH & KURT LEUCHTER : A STORY OF LOVE AND RESILIENCE Wednesday , March 1 , 6:30 p . m . In-person and Zoom options Multi-Purpose Room , 1st floor She was born in Bruchsal , Germany . He was born in Vienna , Austria . As hidden children , their paths crossed briefly in a French orphanage . This is just a part of their story , separately and together : surviving the Holocaust , fighting Nazis in the French Resistance , and making a new life in America . Join us to hear the true story of Kurt and Edith Leuchter , as told by their daughter Deborah Stueber . Edith and Kurt Leuchter , 95 and 94 , live in Florida and will join the program via Zoom to answer questions . Visit ptlibrary . org to register to join us in person or to register to watch from home and receive the Zoom meeting invitation .
FAMILY & FRIENDS PHOTO DAY Saturday , March 11 , 10 a . m . to 3 p . m . Multi-Purpose Room , 1st floor Coordinate those outfits and get your spring pictures taken at the library ! We will use various backdrops and props , and a library staff member will use a quality camera to capture the magic . We will email photographs to participants the following week . Space is limited , and reservations are required to guarantee your 15-minute time slot . Sign-ups begin February 21 . Contact Sydney at skrawiec @ pt-library . org to register . This
28 PETERS TOWNSHIP program is free , but if you want to give back , please bring a food donation for the Food Bank . We are not permitting pets at this photo session .
UPCYCLED TOTE BAGS Tuesday , March 7 , 6:30 to 7:30 p . m . Makerspace Area , 2nd floor Learn to take a large , branded tote bag and make a sturdy gift or shopping bag using a sewing machine . Each participant will take home one tote bag . You must be familiar with using a sewing machine to participate in this class . Registration is required . We are accepting 6 adults for this program .
VOLUNTEER FAIR Saturday , March 4 , 10 a . m . to 12 p . m . Multi-Purpose Room , 1st floor Are you looking to give back to your community ? Do you have a teen who is looking for volunteer opportunities ? Then visit our first-ever PT Volunteer Fair ! Meet various organizations that have opportunities for you to volunteer . Check our online event calendar for a list of participating groups . Please register to receive a reminder for this event and help us with event preparation .
DIY GNOME DÉCOR Wednesday , March 22 , 1 to 1:45 p . m . OR Wednesday , March 22 , 7 to 7:45 p . m . Multi-Purpose Room , 1st floor Spring is around the corner , so paint a gnome and mushrooms to welcome the season . We will provide all materials you need to paint your gnome and mushrooms - bring your creativity ! There is no cost to attend , but registration is required to reserve your seat for this in-person program . Please register for one session only . Adults and teens are welcome to the evening session .
PYSANKY EGG DEMONSTRATION Thursday , March 23 , 5:30 to 7:30 p . m . Multi-Purpose Room , 1st floor Join us for a delightful journey into the world of Pysanky eggs . Michael Yanchak will discuss the history and significance of the traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs and briefly demonstrate decorating techniques . Registration is required . We are accepting 50 participants for this program .
Library-Sponsored Clubs
Our clubs are now meeting in the building . Some clubs require advance registration to reserve your spot . Register online at ptlibrary . org .
EVENING BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS Second Wednesday of the Month , 6:45 to 7:45 p . m . Reading Room , 2nd floor Club Leader : Contact the library This book club will meet in person and have a Zoom option if members wish to participate from home . Registration is required to attend in person and to receive the Zoom Link . Please email Sydney Krawiec at SKrawiec @ pt-library . org or call 724.941.9430 ext . 3260 for more information . Books are available for checkout on Hoopla and at the Reference Desk . Feb . 8 : Saturday by Ian McEwan March 8 : When the Apricots Bloom by Gina Wilkinson