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Global Challenges and National Security

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The Peters Township Public Library will welcome senior military officers from the United States Army War College for a panel discussion on Global Challenges and U.S. National Security Strategy on Thursday, February 14 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 will address various national security issues and the role the military plays in response.  Registration is requested for this program. Email programs@ptlibrary.org to register or call 724.941.9430 #1.

Featured speakers at the program:

  • Moderator: Dr. Michael S. Neiberg, Professor of History and Chair of War Studies, Department of National Security and Strategy, U.S. Army War College
  • Colonel Abdullah Haruna Ibrahim, Nigerian Army 
    Topic: The War on an Extremist Group in West Africa: Boko Haram and the Nigerian Case
  • Lieutenant Colonel Eric A. McCoy, U.S. Army
    Topic: Cement Between The Bricks: Developing Strategic Leaders for the Future
  • Lieutenant Colonel Shaw Pick, U.S. Army
    Topic: The Weaponization of Social Media: 21st Century Info Warfare
  • Lieutenant Colonel Steven Tofte, U.S. Air Force
    Topic: SHAPEing Success: The Need for Negotiation Skills for America’s NATO Officers

McMurray Veterans of Foreign Wars POST 764 generously provides support for the International Program Series which 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.

Get Help Choosing a Preschool

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Finding the right preschool for your child can be an exciting yet stressful task. To help area parents gather the information they need to make the best choice, the Peters Township Public Library will offer a Preschool-A-Palooza on Saturday, January 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

While parents ask questions of representatives from area preschools, Children’s Librarian Linda Esposito will offer activities for children including games, crafts, and a basket raffle.  Preschools and other organizations participating in the event include:

  • Bowers School House Preschool
  • Center Church Christian Preschool
  • The Goddard School
  • Justabout Pediatric Therapy
  • Macaroni Kid
  • Namaste Montessori of Peters
  • Noah’s Ark Preschool
  • St. Ben’s Catholic Preschool
  • St. David’s Christian Early Learning Center
  • St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Preschool
  • Sunshine Kids
  • Tender Shepherd Preschool

Register online to attend this family-friendly event. Walk-ins welcome too!

Holiday Book Sale

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Looking for the perfect gift for the reader(s) in your life? Visit our Holiday Book Sale in the main lobby during library hours! You will find a variety of gently-loved books for holiday crafts, fiction, music CDs, and cookbooks to find something special for a gift – or for yourself!

Our volunteers keep the shelves stocked for our daily book sale too with popular hardback fiction and non-fiction titles, paperbacks, puzzles and bargains for children and young adults! Most items are only a dollar or two! Fill a pretty basket with books, add a ribbon, and you’ve got a wonderful gift for a friend or a whole family!


Holiday Hours

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The library will be closed on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25. The library will close at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 31. The library will be closed on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. The library will be open at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 2.

Fall Programming Delayed for Children and Teens

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Due to the installation of new carpeting in the Youth Services Department, the library will delay the start of their fall programming for children by two weeks. Programs for babies through teens will begin the week of Monday, September 24 instead of Monday, September 10 as originally scheduled. The fall session will be extended by one week concluding on Friday, November 16.

The loan period for all materials borrowed from the library will be extended beyond this time. There will be no due dates from September 10 through 22. During the period that the new carpeting is being installed, materials will be shifted and shelving will be moved. The Youth Services Department area and Family Activity Center may not be accessible at times, but the remaining areas of the library will be open and materials can be checked out.

Adult programming will not be impacted by the carpet installation, and all regularly scheduled library clubs will meet as planned. The Western Pennsylvania Lensshooters will meet on Wednesday, September 12 from 7:00 p.m. in the Peters Township Community Room located at the rear of 200 Municipal Drive, McMurray – the same building used by the Peters Township Police Department.

To review a complete list of the scheduling changes for September, visit the events calendar page. Contact the library at 724.941.9430 for more information.

New Service – Book-a-Librarian!

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Would you like a personal introduction to the electronic resources available to you at the Peters Township Public Library? Do you need more in-depth help than you can get when you just walk into the library? Try our new Book-a-Librarian service! You can schedule a personalized, one-on-one lesson tailored to meet your specific information need.

To register for a free, 45-minute appointment with a library information professional, please complete this online form or call 724.941.9430 ext. 5767.

Please allow 2-3 days for a response, especially when submitting questions over the weekend.