Update November 6, 2024: Visit the upstairs display table to view artifacts and items related to World War I. The items on display are courtesy of local resident Dennis Glover.

Join us as we delve into the rich history of World War One with a series of engaging and informative events. This year marks the 110th* anniversary of the Christmas Truce, an unofficial and spirited cease-fire that occurred along the Western Front during World War I. Explore the Great War with us this year as we delve into personal stories, genealogy, the war at home, and a culminating talk with Todd DePastino on the events of the Christmas Truce. Whether you’re a history buff or simply interested in learning more about this pivotal period, there will be something for everyone.

Registration is requested for these programs, which typically open four weeks before the program’s date and time. Please click the links below or visit our event calendar to learn more.

• WWI Strange, Interesting, & Unusual Facts, 10/17, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Discover WWI: Solider Footlocker, 11/6, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• WWI General Pershing, 11/18, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• WWI Genealogy Searches, 11.21, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Victory Gardens, 11/25, 6 to 7 p.m.
• The 1914 Christmas Truce, 12/5, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

The library is also planning a Pearl Harbor remembrance event and collecting stories as part of the event. If you have a family story, either veteran or civilian, that you would like to share, please contact Sydney at the library. The program is planned for Saturday, December 7, with more information to come.

*Previous publications incorrectly stated it as the 90th Anniversary.

UPDATE: The PT Summer Scavenger Hunt is ready for you! Explore the township in the sequential scavenger hunt through the month of July. The first clue is in Beanstack of you can go to ptlib.org/ab11 to get started.

A summer of adventure is here at the PT Library! Readers of all ages can participate in library programs and log their reading through Beanstack to earn prizes. Join us at our Summer Reading Kickoff Party for all ages on Saturday, June 1! Preregistration is open on Beanstack starting May 15, and logging of activities and books begins June 1. 

Read the quick FAQ below to learn more about summer reading at PTPL. We are also hosting a summer reading info session on May 23. 

Who can participate in summer reading?
-Our summer reading program is for all ages, from birth to adult!

When is the Summer Reading program?
-Summer Reading runs for 10 weeks from June 1 through August 10.

How much do I have to read?
-Different age levels have different goals for the summer
—Birth to PreK: 200 books, an average of 3 books a day
—K to 2nd Grade: 1500 minutes, an average of 25 minutes a day
—3rd to 6th Grade: 2500 minutes, an average of 40 minutes a day
—7th to 12th Grade: 3000 pages, an average of 45 pages a day
—Adult Readers: The more the merrier!

How do I log my reading?
-Readers can join their age-specific reading challenges on the Beanstack app and log books on mobile devices or online. Paper trackers are also available by request.

Is there more than just reading?
-Yes! Look for activities and challenges in Beanstack that award badges and points for attending library programs and checking out community events. You can view library programs on our event calendar.

How do I win prizes?
-Youth Readers earn points by logging their reading and completing activities. A halfway prize is ready when they reach the halfway point goal. Readers who complete the challenge are entered to win an end-of-summer prize basket.
-Adult Readers earn a prize when they get a bingo. They also earn virtual tickets by completing activities and logging their reads. Tickets can be entered through Beanstack to win prizes, which will be drawn at the end of the summer.

Congratulations to all of our Bookmark Contest Winners!

Thank you to everyone who participated! The library received 135 entries to our first-ever bookmark contest. A team of judges from the library and 84 Lumber Sign Shop picked 2 winners and 2 runners up for each of the 4 age categories. The runners up received a pack of their bookmarks and a certificate of recognition. Winners also received a certificate, a pack of their bookmarks, and an acrylic award designed by the team at 84 Lumber Sign Shop. All entries will be displayed in the Youth Services Department, and copies of the 16 finalists’ designs are available at the library this summer, so come grab a bookmark and read with us!

PreK-2nd Winning Designs
Winners: Felicity W. & Cora J.
Runners Up: Lucy D. & Annmarie S.

3rd-5th Winning Designs
Winners: Alexandra H. & Cecelia B.
Runners Up: Alaina M. & Vivianna W.

6th-12th Winning Designs
Winners: Ashley H. & Autumn P.
Runners Up: Claire S. & Richa K.

Adult Winning Designs
Winners: Erin G. & Allyson W.
Runners Up: Megan M. & Bill S.

Thank you again to everyone who participated and to the 84 Lumber SIgn Shop for designing, printing, and making this contest possible!

The Peters Township Public Library is launching a Bookmark Contest to celebrate National Library Week. We invite creative individuals of all ages, from PreK to Adults, to design a bookmark to celebrate the Summer Reading program’s theme of “Adventure Begins at Your Library.”

Entries will be judged based on the prompt “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” Participants can create their designs by hand or digitally. A panel of judges comprising library staff, board members, PTL Foundation members, and 84 Lumber staff will select the winners. The library should receive entries by May 1, 2024, and participants can drop off their forms at the library during open hours or email their digital artwork to skrawiec@pt-library.org.

Participants are allowed to submit only one entry, and they must possess a WAGGIN Library Card to be eligible to win. All entries become the property of the Peters Township Public Library, and only original characters and creations are allowed. Copyrighted characters and images are not permitted. Incomplete forms will be disqualified.

Click here to view the entry form online as a PDF
or visit the library to get your entry form!

The winners will be announced on Saturday, June 1, at 11:30 am at the Summer Reading Kickoff. One winner and two honorable mentions will be selected for each category, and the library will display the winners and honorable mentions’ designs throughout the summer. The winners will receive a commemorative award and copies of their bookmarks. Winning designs will also be printed and available at the library throughout the summer.

This contest is sponsored by the 84 Lumber Sign Shop. The Sign Shop provides graphic design, printing services, promotion, and awards for this contest.