Thank you to everyone who participated! The library received 306 entries to the bookmark contest. A team of judges from the library and 84 Sign Shop picked winners and runners up for each of the 5 age categories. The runners up received a pack of their bookmarks and a certificate of recognition. Winners also received…
Millions of people across the country visit their libraries every week. What’s the draw? Everything. From young families stopping in for play and storytime, to students sketching out their next creative project in a makerspace, to seniors seeking tech help, libraries of all kinds help us connect the dots from one part of our journey to…
Senior officers from the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA, return to the library for a panel discussion on Contemporary National Security Policy Challenges. The officers will appear in-person at the library on Thursday, January 23, from 6 to 7 p.m., with a question-and-answer session to follow the presentation. Registration is available through our…
It’s back! The library is holding its third annual Tween & Teen Writing Contest this spring with the theme, “Wonder.” Whether writers want to explore “wonder” as a noun (a feeling of surprise, mingled with admiration caused by something beautiful, expected, or inexplicable) or a verb (1. to be curious to know something or 2….
Join five local Fantasy and Sci-Fi 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 authors. 1 to 2 p.m., Panel Discussion – Limited Seating, Click here to register online (starting Feb. 1)…
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,…
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…
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…
