Youth Services
The Youth Services Department at Peters Township Public Library offers something special for babies through teenagers and their families. We always have a staff member available to greet and assist you with any library needs. We also offer engaging and fun programs most days of the week. We hope to see you soon!
Be sure to check out our PTPL Youth Services Facebook page for all the latest news about the department!
Our Department
One of the most fun places to bring your children in Peters Township is the library's Youth Services Department.
The Family Activity Center encourages family engagement with child-friendly furniture and age-appropriate toys, including an EverBright light board, LEGO wall, play table with rotating toys, blocks, puppet theater, and shopping center. There are four AWE all-in-one computers that are preloaded with fun and educational games.
The Teen Room is reserved for students in grades 7 and above. Whether your teen loves to read, play video games, or do homework, the Teen Room is a great place to go. We have four TVs with various gaming systems, a board game collection, comfy seating, and study tables.
Our friendly and knowledgeable Youth Services staff are always available to help with book recommendations or explain the many features the department offers.
Programs
Programs for Children (Newborns through 3rd grade)
- Weekly storytimes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners
- Weekly storytimes for active play including Bodies in Motion and Tiny Tunes
- Monthly partnership programs with WQED of Pittsburgh
- Programs for special themes and holidays
- PAWS for Reading
Programs for Tweens (4th through 6th grade)
- Tween Book Club
- Maker Monday
- DIY and Cooking Classes
- Gaming Tournaments
- Writing Group
Programs for Teens (7th through 12th grade)
- VolunTEEN Board
- Gaming Tournaments
- DIY and Cooking Classes
- Writing Group
- Makerspace Programs
Materials
The Youth Services Department has a variety of materials for circulation, including books, graphic novels, audiobooks, Wonderbooks, DVDs, Parent/Teacher resources, Magazines, Music CDs, and Launchpads.
Looking to prepare your child for kindergarten and have no idea where to start? Use our online form to indicate the topics you would like to work on with your child and we will pull the resources for you!
Let us find a bundle of books for your young reader based on their reading level and interests. Complete our online form and we will pull up to 10 books for your reader and place them on hold for you.
Book Buzz
Check out the latest episodes of Book Buzz, where Miss Shannon and Miss Linda discuss new books, activities, and events that are happening in the Youth Services Department at the Peters Township Public Library!
Scarlett's Sunshine Section
In 2017, the Youth Services Department started Scarlett's Sunshine Section. This section is a special area of our library that offers resources for children and families who are coping with loss. We started the section in honor and memory of Scarlett Pauley, who brought sunshine into the lives of everyone who knew her.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
We believe it is important to read daily to children as soon as they are born, so we encourage all little ones to participate in our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge. We are honored to partner with author Jackie Urbanovic for this program. Each child that completes the challenge will receive a special book autographed by Jackie!
