Children

PBS Kids Writers Contest

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Is your child a great little storyteller proudly displaying drawings in your home? Share his/her talents and prepare entries to the PBS KIDS Writers Contest on Sunday, February 19 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Peters Township Public Library. PBS KIDS Writers Contest is designed to promote the advancement of children’s literacy skills through hands-on, active learning.

The Youth Services Department is partnering with WQED to host this event, which encourages students in kindergarten through 5th grade to write and illustrate their own original masterpiece for the chance to win some great prizes. During the program, children will write a story, make revisions, create illustrations and prepare to submit them to the Writers Contest.

Registration requested to attend this program. Register by emailing programs@ptlibrary.org, call 724.941.9430 #3, or visit the Youth Services Desk at the library. The Contest, made possible in part by local financial support from the EQT Foundation, empowers children in grades K-5 to celebrate creativity and build literacy skills by writing and illustrating their very own stories.  For more information about the PBS KIDS Writers Contest, visit http://www.wqed.org/education/writers-contest/enter.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

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The Peters Township Public Library invites you to participate in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program in partnership with author/illustrator Jackie Urbanovic.

This free program encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she starts kindergarten. We will help you achieve your goal and celebrate you and your child every step of the way! The concept is simple, yet the rewards are priceless. Visit the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten web site for more information about the program.

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to register your little reader, pick up the first log sheet, and start reading!

Halloween fun @ the library

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This week the children in our Tiny Tunes Music and Toddler Tales programs had an impromptu parade in the lobby for our patrons and library staff to enjoy – such cute costumes!

The library has two more programs lined up this week to kick-off your Halloween celebrations:

A Teen Halloween Party will be held in the Teen Room on Thursday, October 27 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for grades 6 and up. We’ll have games, contests, treats and more – make sure to wear a costume!

A Halloween Haunts Storytime for children of all ages with an adult will be offered on Thursday, October 27 from 6:30 to 7:15 pm in the Multi-purpose Room. Register at the Youth Services Desk if you plan to attend.

Peters Township hours for Trick or Treating will be on Monday, October 31 from 6 to 8:00 p.m. For a safe and happy Halloween, read these tips from the CDC.

Sports Magic Show

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Come see a magic show like no other! On Saturday, July 16 from 2-3 pm at the library, Gregory Bracco will dazzle us with his performance. He has created a special show for all ages to tie in with our “On Your Mark, Get Set…Read!” Summer Reading theme that will feature sports trivia, Olympic events, ways to keep ourselves fit, healthy habits, books and more. The show includes audience participation, music, surprises and magic, magic, magic! Register online, at the Youth Services desk or call 724.941.9430, ext. 3160 to let us know you will be coming to the show.