Adults

Gale LegalForms helps with basic legal needs

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Selling a house? Making a will? Signing a lease? Gale LegalForms, an online, authoritative legal resource is available to help! Peters Township Public Library patrons can access Gale LegalForms, a robust online collection of legal forms for FREE on our EResouces page with the a valid WAGGIN library card.

With access to authentic “attorney forms”, residents can better understand common legal procedures and the involved documents. Unlike other online legal products – which frequently include generic, do-it-yourself materials that may not have been drafted by an attorney – Gale LegalForms offers a well-organized collection of forms actually used in legal practices, and allows users to edit the forms as they need.

From Gale, a part of Cengage Learning, Gale LegalForms offers an easy-to-use, state-by-state and step-by-step approach to addressing basic legal matters, such as developing a will, conducting real estate transactions including rental or lease agreements, and more. Users have access to thousands of customizable online legal documents that are available anytime from any place. Many of the forms can be used across all 50 states, while the resource also includes forms unique to each particular state. Coupled with the straightforward interface, users avoid hours of research often required to develop legal documents. Users can simply locate the appropriate form that’s needed by using the homepage links, download the form and plug in their information.

You can access LegalForms 24/7 on any device by visiting the eResources page under the eResearch category and login by entering pt and your library bar code number. For more information, call the library at 724.941.9430.

“The Gallery” Photography Exhibit returns

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The Peters Township High School Photography Classes will exhibit their work in the main lobby of the library from March 9 through 23 during library hours. “The Gallery” is a display of hundreds of student photographs from the classes and club at the high school.  An opening reception will be held on Thursday, March 9 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.  All are welcome to attend.

Matted photographs and canvases will be on display. The Photography Club officers include President Ashley Lesniakowski, and Board Members Tessa Beaumariage, Emily DeNunzio, Lindsay Pendergast, Samantha Szewczyk and Cassidy Tom.

For more information about “The Gallery,” contact the club sponsor, Erin Boni, at bonie@pt-sd.org.

Federal and State Tax Information

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The library participates with the IRS and Pennsylvania Department of Revenue to provide a limited number of Federal and State Tax forms for the convenience of the community. As soon as tax forms/publications become available, they are placed in our Tax Distribution Area located on the first floor of the library.

This year, AARP Foundation is again providing free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers with low- to moderate-income through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, in its 48th year, is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service, giving special attention to the older population.

AARP volunteers offer a limited number of appointments at the library for tax assistance. Please call the Circulation Desk at 724.941.9430 #1 to inquire about an appointment for this service.

Solving Crimes with Forensic Science

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With the help of DNA forensics, the 1979 murder of a secretary is solved 34 years later using evidence that had been stored for more than three decades.  What sounds like a plot from an episode of CSI:Crime Scene Investigation is actually a true story detailed in the book Justice Delayed: The Catherine Janet Walsh Story by Dr. Steve Hallock.

The Peters Township Public Library will welcome Dr. Hallock, Dr. Raymond Hsieh and students from the California University of Pennsylvania Forensic Science Club for a captivating evening to discuss Justice Delayed: Solving Crimes with Forensic Science on Thursday, March 2 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Register online or call 724.941.9430 #1 to attend. A book signing will follow the program. Due to the nature of this topic, this program will contain images that some viewers may find disturbing.

Beginning at 6:00 p.m. members of the Forensic Science Club from California University of PA will demonstrate fingerprint techniques and present multiple panels on the topics of Digital Forensics, Forensic Anthropology, Crime Scene Imaging, Forensic Pathology, Cold Cases, and Evidence Collection and Preservation. The displays will be available to view following the program.

Dr. Steve Hallock, author of the book Justice Delayed: The Catherine Janet Walsh Story, will speak about the effects of murder on a small close-knit community of friends, relatives and neighbors in Monaca, PA. Dr. Hallock is director of the graduate studies program for the School of Communication at Point Park University and has a Ph.D. in Journalism from Ohio University.

Dr. Raymond Hsieh will discuss the role of Forensic Science in solving the Janet Catherine Walsh case. Dr. Hsieh will explain what makes up trace evidence and biological evidence. Dr. Hsieh is a Professor in Criminal Justice and Forensic Science at California University of Pennsylvania and Director of Justice Studies. He is certified as a Computer Forensic Examiner and holds numerous professional forensic certifications.

Angela Novak is President of the California University of Pennsylvania Forensic Science Club and will facilitate the student participation for this event.

New Career Development Series

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The Peters Township Public Library will host a new five-part series designed to help job seekers with resume creation, interview skills and more. It’s Your Job: Career Development with Lisa Raymond will be offered on 5 consecutive Mondays, February 20, 27 and March 6, 13, and 20 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the library.

Registration is required by Friday, February 17 at the Circulation Desk. The cost is $50 for the entire series and includes a copy It’s Your Job: Tips on Resume Writing, Interviewing, and Selling You written by Lisa Raymond.

The hands-on series will include:

  • creating a resume, cover letter, and reference page
  • what to do prior to, during and after the interview
  • and learning the necessary language for the interview and to skillfully sell yourself

Lisa Raymond has over twenty years of experience in Human Resources and has been a business owner since 1998. She has a Master’s Degree in Leadership Business and Global Ethics from Duquesne University and has trained under Anthony Robbins. She teaches Public Speaking and Persuasion, and Professional Communications at Robert Morris University.

Military Experts discuss National Security

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The library will welcome senior military officers from the United States Army War College for a panel discussion on U.S. National Security Challenges for the New Administration on Tuesday, January 24 at 7:00 p.m. This program is hosted in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and offers the community the opportunity to meet with officials from the U.S. Army War College who have first-hand experience with military operations and tactics at home and abroad.

This program is filled. Registration is now closed. 

Each new administration must define its national security strategies in a complex world. During this national security briefing, senior officers representing several branches of the United States military will discuss a variety of national security issues and the role that the military plays in addressing these challenges. Included in this are Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear threats, the possibility of U.S. assistance in Mexican and Central American border patrol, and how to ensure a stable future in conflict zones.

Colonel Edward Kaplan, U.S. Air Force, will introduce each of the panelists. You can read more about them in the U.S. Army War College Panel Members and Faculty Bios.

Topics for this year’s program include:

Diversity in the U.S. Military
Lieutenant Colonel John Dobbin, U.S. Air Force

Border Security: Cooperation with our Southern Neighbors
Commander Jesse Muñoz, U.S. Border Patrol

The Integration of Women into Combat Positions
Lieutenant Colonel Monica Radtke, U.S. Army

Stability and Security in Afghanistan
Colonel Michael Sullivan, U.S. Army

Legal Implications of Autonomous Weapons
Colonel Eric Young, U.S. Army

This program is generously funded by the McMurray Veterans of Foreign Wars POST 764 and is part of the Pennsylvania Library Association PA Forward initiative. Libraries can give citizens of all ages the knowledge and skills they need to improve their lives, to contribute effectively in their communities, and to participate in civil discourse.