Announcements

Library Closings and Delays

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Winter has arrived! We want to remind our community that, if necessary, library closings and delays will be communicated in a variety of ways.

~ Watch the listings on local television stations like KDKA, WTAE or WPXI

~ Visit the Peters Township Library website at ptlibrary.org

~ Check the Peters Township Library Facebook page

~ Open your email and look for an e-newsletter from the library with closing and delay details

If you don’t receive the library’s e-newsletters, now would be a perfect time to become a subscriber. Sign up here to receive weekly updates about programs, resources, and any special announcements.

Please do not call the library as the phone message system will not reflect changes to our operating hours.

All of Us Research Program

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There’s no one exactly like you, which is exactly why The University of Pittsburgh All of Us Research Program needs you! The All of Us Research Program is an historic effort to gather data from one million or more people living in the United States, 120,000 in Pennsylvania alone, to accelerate research and improve health. By taking into account individual differences in lifestyle, environment, and biology, researchers will uncover paths toward delivering precision medicine.

The library is partnering with the All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program as an appointment site for those interested in participating in the study. To schedule your appointment, call 412-383-2737 or go to JoinAllofUsPa.org/OnlineScheduling. All participants receive a $25 gift card upon completion of their visit.

Want to learn more?  Visit JoinAllofUsPa.org for more information.  If you want to do a deep dive into the national program, visit JoinAllofUs.org. 

Already a member of All of Us?  Thank you! To reach our goal of enrolling one million people nationwide, we hope you will help us spread the word to your friends and colleagues. Tell everyone about the importance of the All of Us Research Program and encourage them to enroll.

This Week Dec. 1 to 7

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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
KNIT AND CROCHET CLUB
Monday, Dec. 2 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm
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GERMAN MEETUP
Monday, Dec. 2 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
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COUPON CLUB
Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
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JUBILEE RINGERS
Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm
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DEVICES & APPS 101
Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 9:00 to 10:30 am
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3Rs BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm
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HELP YOUR STUDENTS. HELP YOUR KIDS.
Thursday, Dec. 5 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm
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HOW TO PICK A LIVE CHRISTMAS TREE
Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm
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PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING
Sunday, Dec. 1 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm
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TWEEN MAKER MONDAY
Monday, Dec. 2 from 4:00 to 4:45 pm
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ELF ON THE SHELF KICK OFF PARTY
Thursday, Dec. 5 from 6:30 to 7:15 pm
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PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
DIY RECYCLED BOOK CANDLE VOTIVES
Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm
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TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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WHAT ARE YOU READING?
Saturday, Dec. 7 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm
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For a complete list of all library programs,
visit our searchable event calendar.

Thanksgiving Hours 2019

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The library will be closing at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27.
The library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29.
The library will be open on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Remember, our website is available 24/7. You can visit us online to check your account, renew materials, or request new items. We have many resources available for research, reference, or entertainment. Visit ptlibrary.org anytime to explore all you can do from home, office or on the go!

PT Library first in PA to offer QPR suicide prevention training

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VIEW THE LIST OF LOCAL RESOURCES SHARED DURING THIS PROGRAM.

Since 1999 the suicide rate in Pennsylvania has increased more than 30 percent according to a report released this summer by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Due to the dramatic rise in suicides in Pennsylvania and across the nation, the Peters Township Public Library will host Question, Persuade, Refer: Suicide Prevention in partnership with Prevent Suicide PA on Tuesday, September 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.The library is the first site in Pennsylvania to offer this suicide prevention training called QPR which stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer – the 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to decrease suicidal behaviors and save lives. The session will discuss how to recognize risk factors and the tools available to help prevent a suicide.

Register to attend online at https://tinyurl.com/ybjpkyjc or call 724.941.9430 #1. A certified QPR trainer from Prevent Suicide PA will run this free training session which is open to all members of the community.

QPR is one of the leading evidence-based programs in suicide prevention in the country. The intent is to recognize and interrupt the crisis and direct that person to proper care. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying “Yes” to saving the life of a family member, a friend, a colleague, or a neighbor. For more information, visit preventsuicidepa.org.

Prevent Suicide PA is a new partner organization with PA Forward, a statewide program that works through five key literacies – Basic, Information, Civic & Social, Financial, and Health – connecting Pennsylvania residents with information at their local library to enhance their quality of life. The Peters Township Public Library is recognized as a PA Forward Gold Star Library for bringing quality programming and resources to the patrons they serve.

Alexander Hamilton: Immigrant, Patriot, Visionary

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A National Traveling Exhibition from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, made possible by the Rockefeller Foundation, is coming to your library!

Visit this exhibition during library hours from Friday, June 15 through Saturday, July 7. The library is closed on Sundays, June 17 and 24; Sundays, July 1 and 8; and Wednesday, July 4.

Using primarily reproductions from the Gilder Lehrman Institute’s renowned collections, and drawing on recent scholarship about Alexander Hamilton, this traveling exhibition will examine Hamilton’s role during the Revolutionary War and Founding period (1774-1804) in creating the economic, constitutional, social, journalistic, political, and foreign policy templates for modern America. It will acquaint visitors with a statesman and visionary whose life inspired discussion and controversy and shaped the America we live in two hundred years after his death.