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For Babies Through Kindergarten …
Regular fall session programs are currently in session . Winter Session : 9 weeks , Jan . 9 through Mar . 17 , 2017 Sign-ups begin Oct . 31 for residents , Nov . 7 for non-residents .
Science for Tots
Ages : 2 and up with a parent . Siblings welcome . Limit : 25
Oct .: Edible Fake Blood Thursdays , Oct . 13 , 20 & 27 from 6 to 6:20 p . m .
Nov .: Blast Into Space Thursdays , Nov . 3 , 10 & 17 from 6 to 6:20 p . m .
Magic School Bus Science Explorer
Ages : Preschool and up with a parent . Siblings welcome . Mondays , Oct . 17 & 24 , Nov . 7 & 21 6 to 6:30 p . m .
Magic Tree House Book Club
Ages : Kindergarten and up Saturdays , 10 to 10:45 a . m . Nov . 5 : Moonlight on the Magic
Flute Dec . 3 : Stallion by Starlight
Travel with Jack and Annie in their magic tree house when you read a book from the series by Mary Pope Osborne . Join us for a discussion and activities .
Children ’ s Programs Please register at the Youth Services Desk unless otherwise noted .
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Programs for Children Entering Grades 1 and Up
Girls ’ Book Club
Girls in Grades 3 and up Oct . 8 : Sarah , Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan Nov . 12 : Missing May by Cynthia Rylant Dec . 10 : Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo 11 to 11:30 a . m .
Enjoy reading together and sharing in this special girls ’ only book club .
Chess With a Champion
Grades 1 through 6 Third Tuesday of the Month 6:30 to 7:30 p . m .
Peter Vuljanic , a champion chess player , will offer free instruction and tips to children of all skill levels . Register at the Youth Services Desk .
Legos Builders Club
Grades 2 and up Fourth Tuesday of the Month 6 to 7 p . m .
Join fellow Lego enthusiasts to create what is only limited by your imagination . Lego pieces will be provided or feel free to bring your own .
FIRST LEGO League Jr . Kick-Off
Wednesday , Oct . 19 6:30 to 7:30 p . m .
FIRST LEGO League Jr . is designed to introduce STEM concepts to kids ages 6 to 10 while exciting them through a brand they know and love – LEGO . Guided by adult coaches , teams explore a real-world scientific challenge , create a poster of discovery and construct a motorized model of what they learnedall in a non-competitive environment . The 2016-2017 challenge is CREATURE CRAZE . Come to hear what it is all about and join a team !
Jr . Students Active for Environment ( SAFE ) Club
Grades 4 through 8 Second and Fourth Mondays of the Month Immediately after school to 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 .
Chinese Language for Children
Grades 2 through 8 5 weeks , Oct . 1 through 29 Saturdays , 10 to 11 a . m . Cost : $ 50 Instructor : Barbara Chen , M . Ed ., ( native Chinese speaker ); more about Chen at chenchinese . com
This class will combine Mandarin Chinese lessons and an extensive range of culture activities to makes sure students get the most out of their experience with the Chinese language . The basis pronunciation , meaningful characters , phrases , sentence structures , writing and cultures will be introduced . Beginners are welcome . Please email Barbara @ chenchinese . com for more information .
Homeschoolers ' Group
Children of all ages with a parent Second and Fourth Wednesdays of the Month 1:30 to 2:30 p . m .
Share your experiences and get great tips at this twice a month homeschoolers ' group . While the parents facilitate their own idea swap , their multi-age children will participate in an enrichment class . Registration at the Youth Services Desk is preferred , but walk-ins are welcome .
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WQED Inquire Within
Peters Township Public Library was recently selected to be one of 13 Inquire Within libraries with WQED ! We will be able to offer MORE wonderful programs featuring your favorite PBS Kids characters . On Oct . 1 , the library had an Inquire Within kickoff party with an afternoon of shows , activities , stories and a chance to meet a favorite WQED character ! Stay tuned for more programs ! eters Township
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