Announcements

Friends of the Library Breakfast Social

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This week is National Friends of the Library Week – October 16-22! As a THANK YOU to our “Friends”, The Peters Township Library Foundation is hosting a breakfast social to celebrate on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 9:30 am in the Reading Room on the second floor.  We’d love to have YOU join us. This will also be an opportunity to meet the new Foundation Board and to discuss possible projects for the PTPL Friends. Please bring along any new ideas and of course any friends that you think would like to become involved in event-planning, helping with our used book sales, or other library volunteering opportunities. Thanks again for your continued support of the Peters Township Public Library!

 

Free Document Shredding @ BBB Secure Your ID Day

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The Better Business Bureau will offer free on-site document destruction in the library parking lot on Saturday, October 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m..  BBB volunteers will guide cars through a moving line, offload their disposable items, shred them on the spot and distribute goodie bags with educational ID theft and fraud prevention materials.  Each vehicle may dispose of a maximum of 3 boxes / bags of paper-based materials. For more information, call the BBB at 877.267.5222.

ISIS and al-QAEDA: Degraded, but still deadly

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The Peters Township Public Library in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh will host ISIS and al-Qaeda: Degraded, But Still Deadly with featured speaker Thomas M. Sanderson on Wednesday, October 19 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the library.

Registration is required for this program. Register online or call 724.941.9430 # 1.

Defeating ISIS has become a key election issue. However, just over two years ago, this terrorist organization, which originated from al-Qaeda, was virtually unknown. In June 2014, ISIS announced the establishment of a new caliphate stretching across much of Iraq and Syria. Since then, ISIS has shocked the world with its brutality, discipline, and organization as it has killed civilians in the Middle East and has claimed responsibility for terrorist attacks in 20 countries, including lone wolf attacks in the United States.

Meanwhile, al Qaeda was weakened following the deaths of key leaders, including Osama bin Laden. However, the group has reestablished its significance and lethality with attacks in Syria, West Africa, Yemen and beyond.  While ISIS and al Qaeda both suffered serious setbacks in 2016, they remain exceptionally lethal. What is their strategy? How should they be defeated?

Thomas Sanderson directs the CSIS Transnational Threats Project, where he investigates terrorism, transnational crime, global trends, and intelligence issues. He has conducted field research in more than 60 countries, engaging a variety of sources, including journalists, terrorists, traffickers, foreign intelligence officials, business leaders, nongovernmental organizations, clergy, and academia.

McMurray Veterans of Foreign Wars POST 764 is generously providing support for the 2016-2017 International Program Series.

 

Fall Animal Fair

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Library will hold its 4th annual Fall Animal Fair at the library on Saturday, September 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All are welcome to this free, family-friendly event to visit with local organizations and businesses involved with pet care.  Angel Ridge and the Washington Area Humane Society will offer animals available for adoption at the fair. Keystone K9 Country Club will be offering a trick dog presentation at 12 noon in the Family Activity Center on the first floor.

Thirteen different organizations and businesses to date will participate in the fair including:

Angel Ridge Animal Rescue, Camp Bow Wow, Catnip Acres, DeLuca’s K9 Country Club, Fix Ur Cat, German Sheppard Club of Western PA, Golden Triangle Obedience, Hurry Home Hounds, Keystone K-9 Club, PA Great Dane Rescue, Rabbit Wranglers, South Hills Pet Rescue, and Washington Area Humane Society

Attendees will have the opportunity to talk with all the participants, who will be distributing samples and coupons. Pet product donations are being accepted for the Washington Area Humane Society in the lobby through the day of the fair. Registration is not required to attend this event which is being offered for animal lovers of all ages. Please do not bring pets to the fair. Call the library at 724.941.9430 for more information.

Enjoy Coupon Book 2017

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The Peters Township Library Foundation is sponsoring the sale of the Enjoy 2017 Coupon Books.  The books features hundreds of “two-for-one” and “50% off” discounts on dining, recreation, theaters and services in our area. Read the Enjoy Pittsburgh 2017 brochure for a list of participating merchants. Coupon books are available at the Circulation Desk for $30 each.  Proceeds benefit the library.

Have you visited Café Lee?

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The next time you’re at the library, take a moment and visit Café Lee. It’s on the second floor – an easy ride up the elevator. We’ve added new furniture, so come visit the café, have a cup of coffee and relax! It’s the perfect spot to watch the busy world go by right outside the large corner windows. Our Coloring, Coffee, and Classics for ages 18 and up meets in this room every Wednesday from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. to spend time coloring while listening to classical music and enjoying a complimentary hot beverage. No registration necessary.