Tickets available at: ptlib.org/patrickraddenkeefe New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November event. This entertaining and insightful Q&A-style interview will take place on Nov. 7, followed by questions from the audience and a post-event book signing. Previous featured speakers included Yaa Gyasi, Tim O’Brien,…
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 90th 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…
The Youth Services Department held its second annual Tween and Teen Writing Contest this spring, capped with a reception honoring all participants on May 7 at the library. This year’s theme challenged writers to explore the word “hidden.” From hidden identities to secret agents, from hidden worlds to secret crushes, the 12 teens and nine…
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…
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…
The library is holding its second annual teen and tween writing contest this spring. This year’s theme is “Hidden.” Entrants can submit an original work of fiction between March 15 and April 15. A panel of judges will score each entry based on three main criteria: ~ Creativity/Originality ~ Technique ~ Theme Winners will be…
Solar Eclipse Glasses Recycling: Before April 20, bring undamaged glasses to the library lobby. The glasses will be sent to Astronomers Without Borders. Thank you to everyone who came to the park for the Eclipse! Between the SEAL eclipse glasses and a last-minute donation from Dr. Seraly’s office, we passed out 1,300 pairs of glasses….
The Peters Township Public Library will welcome senior officers from the U.S. Army War College for a panel discussion on Security Challenges at Home & Abroad. The officers will appear in person at the library on Thursday, February 8, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. Register at ptlib.org/awc24 to reserve your seat for this…
Join eight local authors as they share information about their craft and answer questions from the audience! A panel discussion will be followed by light refreshments, book signings, and opportunities to purchase books from the authors. Registration is required to help plan this event. 1:30-2:30 Author Panel & Discussion in Multipurpose Room – Limited Seating,…
Smart and savvy buying tips are just a few clicks away! The Peters Township Public Library provides free access to ConsumerReports.org, a buying advice tool that will ensure you get the best deal or product. You can use it to find reliable ratings and reviews for thousands of products and help you make the most…
The Peters Township Library Foundation is excited to announce that Victoria “V.E.” Schwab will be the featured author for their upcoming Novel November event. The literary event will take place on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Peters Township High School Auditorium in McMurray, located at 121 Rolling Hills Drive. This program…
