Programs for All Ages
FAMILY MOVIE MUSICAL NIGHTS
For kids of all ages with a parent or caregiver. Join us for a special
Musical Movie for all ages!
Third Thursday of the Month, 6:45 p.m. until movie is over
June 21: Mary Poppins G
July 19: Annie PG
Aug. 16: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory G
PAWS FOR READING
Ages: Preschool and up
Saturdays, June 9, July 14, and Aug. 11
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!
STILL FAMILY STORYTIME
Saturday, July 7
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The library is again partnering with The Still Remembered
Project and WQED to offer a special storytime for children and
families who have experienced loss. The program will offer
encouraging and uplifting stories and activities to help children
understand loss and grief. We will be joined by a special PBS
Kids character for a meet and greet! This program is being
facilitated by Ms. Shannon in memory of her niece, Scarlett
Pauley.
SENSORY STORYTIME
All ages with an adult caregiver. Siblings welcome.
Saturdays, June 16, July 21, and Aug. 18
10 to 10:45 a.m.
This program is designed for children with special needs and
their families. Children can refine their communication and
social skills through books, crafts, and hands-on activities. We
are happy to have this program led by Ms. Sydney, a certified
Special Education teacher.
A NIGHT WITH WQED
Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a new or loved WQED/PBS program and activity.
June 7: Pinkalicious & Peterrific
July 12: Ready Jet Go!
Aug. 9: Peg + Cat
FATHER’S DAY STORYTIME
Monday, June 11
6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
Dads, bring your kids for a special Father’s Day gathering as we
celebrate YOU!
FOURTH OF JULY TREAT NIGHT
Monday, July 2
6:30 to 7 p.m.
Celebrate Independence Day in the Youth Services Department
as we make a red, white, and blue treat for the tummy!
KARAOKE KIDS MONDAY
Monday, Aug. 6
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
We will be wrapping up our Rockin’ summer with a kid’s karaoke
jam! This family event will have the kids singing and feeling like
Rock Stars!
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YOUNG ADULT
PROGRAMS
Most programs are for Grades 6 and up only.
Register at the Youth Services Desk unless noted
otherwise. Check the Teen Facebook page and Teen
Pages on our website @ ptlibrary.org for updates.
TEEN SUMMER READING CHALLENGE
What better way to spend
the summer than reading a
good book or hanging out
with friends? The Teen
Summer Reading Challenge
will run June 26 through
Aug.18. Sign-ups begin on
June 2. This program rewards
YOU for reading! Simply come to the library, check
out books, fill out a review of your book, and win!
Attend any of the special teen programs offered
this summer and earn even more chances to win.
At the end of the summer, we will count all of the
reading responses, and the teens that read the
most books will win a gift card!
HAMILTON’S AMERICA
Thursday, June 21, 6:30 p.m.
All Hamilton fans are welcome to join us for a special
screening of the PBS documentary “Hamilton’s
America.” This is a special behind-the-scenes look at
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical Hamilton.
#HamilDocPBS
Tournaments
SUPER SMASH BROS. Wii U TOURNAMENT
Second and Fourth Fridays of the Month,
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
As part of Gamers Unite, we will host two Smash
Bros. Tournaments a month! Sometimes the fourth
Friday will serve as a Mystery Gaming Tournament.
Visit the Teen Room for details!
Programs
PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT
Saturday, June 16, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Use your phone to document your scavenger hunt
around the library. Work with a team or fly solo as you
race to complete the activities and win prizes!
CUPCAKE CAKE BOSS
Saturday, July 7, 2 to 3 p.m.
Back by popular demand! Challenge your friends to a
cupcake decorating contest!
AFTER-HOURS HARRY POTTER ESCAPE ROOM
Friday, July 13, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Come test your Harry Potter knowledge and see if
you can escape from the dementors in 30 minutes
or less! Other fun Harry Potter activities will be