eters Township
PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Holiday Programs
BOO BASH BINGO Monday , Oct . 29 , 6:30 to 7:30 p . m . Have a boo-tiful time with the family playing Boo Bash Bingo followed by a Halloween story and treat .
TURKEY DAZE Monday , Nov . 12 , 6:30 to 7:30 p . m . It ’ s the time of year for talking turkey . We will enjoy a Thanksgiving story , activity , and craft . Please donate a non-perishable food item that we will give to the food bank .
ELF ON THE SHELF KICK OFF PARTY Thursday , Nov . 29 , 6:30 to 7:15 p . m . Join us for a story , craft , treat , and movie as we kick-off the Elf on the Shelf season . Beginning November 30 , visit the Youth Services Department to hunt for the elf , discover what he is reading , and enter a drawing for a gift basket .
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AND HOLIDAY PARTY
Sunday , Dec . 2 , 6 p . m . Come to the library for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Party , held in partnership with the Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department . Festivities will include lighting and decorating the Township tree outside at 6 p . m ., followed by holiday caroling . Refreshments , visits with Santa , and holiday crafts for children will take place inside the library . Get in the holiday spirit and spend time with family and friends !
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For Babies Through Kindergarten …
Regular fall session programs are currently in session through Nov . 16 . Winter session : 9 weeks , Jan . 7 through Mar . 8 , 2019 . Sign-ups begin Nov . 5 for residents , Nov . 12 for non-residents .
For Grades Kindergarten and Up
FIRST LEGO LEAGUE JR . Ages : 6 to 10 Third Wednesday of the Month ( no meeting in Nov .) 6:30 to 7:30 p . m . Join fellow LEGO enthusiasts to create what is only limited by your imagination . We will have bricks , but feel free to bring your own too .
CHESS WITH A CHAMPION Ages : 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 .
Tween Programs
If you are 9 through 13 years old , you are a tween . Check out our programs designed especially with you in mind !
TWEEN READ IT AND EAT IT BOOK CLUB * WITH MS . LINDA Third Monday of the Month , 4 to 4:45 p . m . Oct . 15 : Miss Peregrine ’ s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs Nov . 19 : Pack of Dorks by Beth Vrabel
* Book Club books are available to download for free as eBooks and / or eAudiobooks through the library website . See a staff member or call the library for more information .
TWEEN CRAFTERNOONS WITH MS . SHANNON First Tuesday of the Month , 3 to 5 p . m . Join us for an awesome creative craft in the Teen Room .
MAKER MONDAYS WITH MS . LINDA First Monday of the Month , 4 to 4:45 p . m . Maker spaces are collaborative spaces where students can gather and get creative with DIY projects while sharing ideas . Decompress after school by hanging out with friends in this student-led creative time . Each month will feature something different . Snacks included .
JR . STUDENTS ACTIVE FOR ENVIRONMENT ( SAFE ) CLUB Mondays , Oct . 8 & 22 , Nov . 12 , 3:30 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 .