BOOK CLUBS

AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS

When: 3rd Wednesday of the month
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

May 15, 2013: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
June 19, 2013: Bill Mauldin: a Life Up Front by Todd DePastino
July 17, 2013: James Madison by Richard Brookhiser
August 21, 2013: Planning Meeting
September 18, 2013: In Cold Blood: a True Account of a Multiple Murder and Its Consequences by Truman Capote
October 16, 2013: The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom

The book club meets in the library's 2nd floor Reading Room.' Please call the Reference staff at 724-941-9430, ext. 327 for information.

---

EVENING BOOK CLUB

When: 2nd Wednesday of the month
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

June 12, 2013: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
July 10, 2013: One Breath Away by Heather Gudenkauf
August 14, 2013: The Weight of Water by Anita Shreve
September 11, 2013: The Hot Flash Club by Nancy Thayer
October 9, 2013: Honolulu by Alan Brennert
November 13, 2013: Sister by Rosamund Lupton
December 11, 2013: The One I Left Behind by Jennifer McMahon
January 8, 2014: Little Bee by Chris Cleave
February 12, 2014: The Paris Wife by Paula McClain
March 12, 2014: Planning Meeting
April 9, 2014: Defending Jacob by William Landay

The book club meets in the library's 2nd floor Reading Room. Please call the Reference staff at 724-941-9430, ext. 327 for information.

---

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

When: Last Wednesday of the month
Time: 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.

May 29, 2013: Halfway House by Ellery Queen
June 26, 2013: When the Sacred Ginmill Closes (a Matthew Scudder novel) by Lawrence Block
July 31, 2013: The Last Kind Words by Tom Piccirilli
August 28, 2013: Thyme of Death by Susan Wittig Albert
September 25, 2013: Long Gone by Alafair Burke
October 30, 2013: Taken by Kathleen George

The Mystery Book Club meets in the library's 2nd floor Reading Room. Please call Peter Stamoolis at 724-941-9430 ext. 252 for more information.

---

OTHER CLUBS

PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY COOKING CLUB

When: 1st Thursday of the month; next meeting June 6, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m., unless otherwise indicated
Cost: $5.00 per meeting payable at the meeting to defray the cost of food samples and plates/utensils. Cash or check payable to "Friends of Peters Township Public Library."
Registration is required prior to the meeting date through EventKeeper online registration or at the circulation desk.

June 6, 2013 meeting: "Taste of Italy" (Please note: this program has been filled. You may sign up for the waiting list at the circulation desk.)

The Peters Township Public Library Cooking Club continues its Taste the World series with a "Taste of Italy" on Thursday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the library. Our guest chef will be Frank Esposito from the Giant Eagle at Donaldson Crossroads, who will be preparing samples of his specialty - Italian cuisine! Giant Eagle will generously be providing all the food for the tastings that Frank will prepare for us.

"Taste of the World" Series: The PTPL Cooking Club is looking for "guest chefs" to volunteer to prepare a dish or two from their heritage or family traditions for patrons to try during the new "Taste of the World" Series. Food expenses will be reimbursed. The club is looking for persons knowledgeable about dishes from the following cuisines: Asian, Greek, Mexican, Indian, Polish, Jewish, Japanese, Vietnamese, Caribbean and Russian. The Cooking Club welcomes suggestions for other countries to include in the series as well. If you are interested, please email the club at ptplcookingclub@gmail.com or sign-up at the library circulation desk, and you will be contacted.

PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY GO GREEN CLUB

When: 3rd Monday of the month
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.

Are you interested in learning to live lightly on the planet? If so, please join us for our next GO Green Club meeting. The mission of the PTPL GO Green Club is to provide the community with educational resources through programs, library materials, and volunteer activities to help create a more environmentally- friendly and responsible lifestyle. Please email the library at ptplgogreenclub@gmail.com if you plan on attending. If you do not have email, you may register at the library's circulation desk.

Check out our "Living the Green Life" blog for "green" library programs and other green links.
 

PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY TRAVEL CLUB

When: 2nd Thursday of the month
First meeting: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.

You’re invited to the first ever meeting of the Peters Township Public Library Travel Club, hosted by Kristin Mareska, owner of South Hills Travel. Kristin is the mother of two daughters and specializes in leisure and family travel. Meeting topics will vary from month to month, depending on what the members would like to discuss. First up: Disney! We'll be discussing Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort - the differences between them, which may be right for your next vacation, and what's new in each park. We'll also go beyond the parks and talk about the Disney Cruise Line®, guided vacations with Adventures by Disney® and Aulani®, a Disney Resort and Spa. Bring your favorite Disney memories, photos, tips, and any questions you may have. Register for this program online, at the library's circulation desk or call 724-941-9430.

PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY LAUGHTER CLUB

When:

Thursday, June 20, 2013 (register online here)
Thursday, September 19, 2013 (register online here)
Thursday, December 19, 2013 (register online here)

PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY COUPONING CLUB

When: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Are you interested in learning how to save money in your monthly budget? Then the Peters Township Public Library Couponing Club is for you! Join is as we meet to swap coupons, exchange ideas and strategies for using coupons, and maintain the Coupon Swap Box in the library. Bring a pair of scissors to clip coupons during our lively and informative discussions! Register by emailing ptplcouponingclub@gmail.com (please include your name, telephone number, and email address) or online or at the library's circulation desk.
 

PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC BEADING CLUB

When: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Ages: 12 and up
Facilitator: Karen Krohner of Beads 2 Wear

Come one, come all, come bead! Bring your UFO's (unfinished beaded "objects"), or begin a new project. Sit and bead in the company of other bead fanatics. Help is available, if needed. Facilitated by Karen Krohner of Beads 2 Wear. You may register for this program online or at the library's circulation desk. To register online, please select the date(s) you plan on attending from the following list:

May 15, 2013 register online here
June 19, 2013
July 17, 2013
September 18, 2013
October 16, 2013
November 20, 2013
December 18, 2013

WORLD WAR II DISCUSSION GROUP

When: Last Wednesday of the month
Time: 11:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m.

Join us for a monthly discussion series featuring topics pertaining to World War II. Participants meet to share their knowledge accumulated over the years through personal experience, reading, historical programs, and other resources.

Register at the library's circulation desk or call 724-941-9430 to register. For more information, please call the Reference Desk at 724.941.9430 ext. 327.

WRITER'S WORKSHOP

When: Mondays
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
        OR
When: Wednesdays
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $20.00 per month
Leader: Pat Easton

The Writer's Workshop meets weekly at the library and focuses on writing for children and teenagers. Please contact Pat Easton at patheaston@aol.com if interested in joining. Anyone with an interest in this area is encouraged to attend. Both fiction and non-fiction are acceptable as well as work for the magazine or book market industry.
 

ADULT WRITING WORKSHOP

When: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Leader: Linda Foltz

Are you passionate about writing and looking for someone to critique your work? If you would like to give and receive inspiration, motivation, and encouragement in a group atmosphere, consider joining the Adult Writing Workshop on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Facilitating the writing workshop is author Linda Foltz, whose accomplishments include a published book and articles that have appeared in various magazines, including Seventeen, Teen Voices, and Family Resources Magazine. She has also been featured on local and national radio and television, including The Montel Williams Show. Linda believes her writing success is due largely to the ongoing support of members of her first writing group – eventually all of its members were professionally published. Linda is currently working on her second full-length manuscript.

Adult writers of all skill levels and genres are welcome to this free program. New members are asked to contact Ms. Foltz at (412) 628-5544 prior to attending their first meeting.

"ROOTS" GENEALOGY CLUB

When: 2nd Tuesday of the month
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Guide: Cathy Pigford

Interested in learning more about your roots? Join us for an informal gathering as we share resources, information and methods for exploring your family's history. All are welcome. Memorabilia and other items of interest are encouraged! Register at the library's circulation desk.

PHOTO CLUB

When: 2nd Wednesday of the month
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $15.00 (annual dues)

The Western Pennsylvania Lensshooters Photography Club meets in the library on the second Wednesday of every month except July and August. The club, begun in 1981, is dedicated to providing a forum where members can learn from guest speakers and from other members techniques to improve their photography -- both film and digital. An annual juried exhibition provides an opportunity for members to display their photographic skills. Annual dues for the calendar year are $15.00, payable in January to the club treasurer. Please click here to see the most recent copy of Western Pennsylvania Lensshooters
 

MARATHON BRIDGE (Now held in the Peters Township Community Room)

When: 1st Tuesday of the month (September - May)
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE (Now held in the Peters Township Community Room)

When: 3rd Tuesday of the month (September - May)
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.