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eters Township

PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS

Save the Dates !

Our library is one of 50 libraries across the country selected to host Thinking Money , a new traveling exhibition designed to teach tweens , teens and the adults in their lives about money . The exhibition will run Mar . 28 through May 4 , 2017 . Thinking Money is designed to teach financial literacy in a way that is not only understandable , but fun , through an adventurethemed storyline , interactive iPad content and other fun activities . Thinking Money was created by the American Library Association ( ALA ) Public Programs Office in collaboration with the FINRA Investor Education Foundation , whose support made this exhibition possible . More details to come !

National Friends of the Library Week

Oct . 16 through 22
Enjoy some refreshments on us as we thank past Friends for all of their support throughout the years . Or , maybe you want to get more involved with the library this year and meet community members who feel the same way ? Please consider joining our Friend ’ s group for their first meeting of the year as they begin to look for new ways to support the library and The Peters Township Library Foundation on Oct . 20 at 9:30 a . m . in the Reading Room . Contact M . Kelly with questions at 724.941.2778 .

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Holiday Programs for All Ages
Halloween Haunts
Thursday , Oct . 27 6:30 to 7:15 p . m .
Come to our spooky storytime … just in time for Halloween !
Giving Thanks Storytime
Monday , Nov . 21 6:30 to 7:15 p . m .
Enjoy a “ thankful ” storytime . Please bring a nonperishable food donation for our local food pantry .
Elf on the Shelf Kick-Off
Thursday , Dec . 1 6:30 to 7:30 p . m .
Join us for a party with a story , craft , treat and a movie as we kick-off the Elf on the Shelf season . Every day after the party visit the Children ’ s Department to hunt for the elf and discover what he is reading and enter a drawing for a gift basket .
Edible Holiday Treats
Wednesday , Dec . 7 6:30 to 7:15 p . m .
Make beautiful and edible holiday treats with your family .
Will Santa Come Tonight ?
Saturday , Dec . 10 11:30 a . m . to 12:15 p . m .
Author Joan Dinan will read her book Will Santa Come Tonight ? Then we will sing holiday songs , and enjoy a special cookie treat . Mrs . Dinan will be on hand to autograph her book and have shiny gold satchels filled with Enchanted Reindeer Treats available for a special family Christmas Eve activity .
Family Ornament Night
Wednesday , Dec . 12 6:30 to 7:15 p . m .
Add some sparkle to the holidays and your gift giving with a special handmade ornament !
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