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PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
CHILDREN’ S PROGRAMS
Please visit the library calendar at ptlib. org / cal to register for our free programs so library staff can plan accordingly. Registration is required unless otherwise specified.
COSTUME SWAP For all ages Thursday, October 8, 6:00 p. m. – 7:00 p. m. Participate in the Costume Swap by dropping off gently used costumes any time during library hours Thursday, October 1 – Wednesday, October 7. Participants will get a token for each costume donated. Return Thursday, October 8 from 6:00 – 7:00 p. m. with your tokens to shop the swap.
PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST October 9 – October 23 Decorate a pumpkin to look like your favorite book character and drop it off at the library to be voted on by patrons! You can bring your pumpkin in from October 9 – October 23.
BOO BINGO For the whole family Monday, October 19, 6:30 p. m. – 7:30 p. m. Join us for spooky and seasonal Boo Bingo!
FIRST STEPS AND FIRST STORIES For ages 1 ½ to 2 ½ First Saturday of the month, 10:00 a. m. – 10:30 a. m. * No program in October Help your little one get excited for books with stories, songs, and fingerplays featuring a seasonal theme!
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WILD KRATTS ANIMAL ADVENTURE For Pre-K and up First Monday of the month, 12:15 p. m. – 12:45 p. m. Bring a bag lunch and picnic as you watch nature unfold with the Kratt brothers on the big screen.
OPEN CHESS For Grades 1 to 6 Now on the first Monday of the month, 6:30 p. m. – 7:30 p. m. An instructor will be available to answer questions and facilitate games. This is an extra night for students to have a chance to practice and play.
OPEN PLAY HOSTED BY BABYSITTER’ S CLUB For the whole family Saturday, November 7, 10:30 a. m. – 11:30 a. m. Stop by the library for open craft and play time hosted by the Babysitter’ s Club! Club members are looking to connect with local families in need of babysitters.
NIGHT WITH WQED For the whole family Second Thursday of the month, 6:30 p. m. – 7:30 p. m. November: Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum * No program in October Join us for a beloved PBS show, activities, and story! We thank Clearview Federal Credit Union for sponsoring these programs.
AMERICAN GIRL BOOK CLUB For Grades 2 to 5 Third Thursday of the month, 6:30 p. m. – 7:15 p. m. October 15: Kira Down Under November 19: Kirsten’ s Surprise Join us each month for a book club featuring books from the American Girl series!