Programs - Programs For Young Adults
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS | YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS
ADULT PROGRAMS | ON-GOING PROGRAMS
Please click here to see municipal and library information in the December 2011 / January 2012 edition of "In Peters Township" magazine.
The library programs found in the magazine and more are also listed below.
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Stop by the Teen Room 7 days a week during library open hours to use our gaming equipment, read, or hang out with friends!
SPECIAL EVENTS
Programs for Tweens and Teens in 6th - 12th grade unless otherwise noted; please register at the Teen Desk unless otherwise noted.
AFTER HOURS MOVIE NIGHT
Are movie prices getting you down? Not sure how to spend time with the family on a budget? We have just the solution for you! Join us for our monthly After Hours Movie
Night, complete with popcorn! Movies will be shown in the Teen Reading Room using the overhead projector and big screen. Call the Teen Desk or check back at the website
to see what movie we're showing each month.
Ages: All ages welcome!
Next Movie Night: Friday, February 3, 2012
Movie: Real Steal
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. (Teen Room will be open from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
Popcorn and snacks will be served -- see you there!
"THE GALLERY" SHOWCASES STUDENT PHOTOS
February 23 - March 8, 2012
The Peters Township High School Photography Classes will exhibit their work in the main lobby
of the Peters Township Public Library from February 23 - March 8, 2012 during library hours. "The Gallery" is a
display of hundreds of student photographs from the classes and club at the high school. An opening
reception will be held on February 23 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Nearly 100 students contributed work for this exciting event. The Photography Club officers are
Jillian Eby, Allie Schlafman, Reid Elattrache, Jenn Coffey, Emily Cocco and Sarah Yoest.
For more information about “The Gallery,” contact the club sponsor, Erin Boni, at bonie@pt-sd.org or the Library at
724-941-9430.
FALL PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
Programs for Tweens and Teens in 6th - 12th grade unless otherwise noted; please register at the Teen Desk unless otherwise noted.
GAMING TOURNAMENTS
MARIO KART!
When: Saturdays, January 21, February 11, March 17, April 21, May 5 (Grand Championship)
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Check in is at 11:30 a.m. Game play will begin at 12:00 p.m. You must check in before 12:00 p.m. in order to play.
Ages: All ages welcome!
Cost: $2.00 enrance fee
Start your engines and join us in the Teen Reading Room to show off your racing skills to all your friends. Each participant will have the chance to race once, and the
top two winners will move onto the fina three qualification rounds. Top two winners from each tournament will advance to the Grand Championship in May.
Start practicing and get ready to BRAWL!
Questions? E-mail the Young Adult Librarian at youngadultlibrarian@ptlibrary.org
PROGRAMS
PING PONG TOURNAMENT
When: Saturday, February 4, 2012
Time: Noon - 3:30 p.m.
Ages: All ages welcome!
Join us for our first ever Ping Pong Tournament on Saturday, February 4 in the Teen Reading Room. All ages are welcome compete in this free program. Register online or by stopping at the Teen Desk
S.A.T. PREPARATION WORKSHOP
When: 4 sessions, Sundays, February 12 - March 4, 2012
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $175.00
Limit: 45
Presented by: Educational Achievement Workshop
All materials, including the student workbook, will be provided. Students are asked to bring pencils and paper for note taking. Any student who has attended the workshop in the past can return to this workshop for a tuition price of $50.00. S.A.T. test date: March 10, 2012.
Register at the library’s circulation desk.
VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY
When: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Join us in the Teen Reading Room to celebrate Valentine's Day with your friends. We'll have food, games, crafts and much more!
FRAGRANT FUN
When: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Stop by the Teen Reading Room for an afternoon of fragrant fun! During the program, learn how to make scented soaps. All supplies will be provided.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTER'S TRAINING
When: Saturday, March 3, 2012
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (please bring a bag lunch)
Maximum: 12
Minimum: 8
Cost: $50.00 (Includes American Red Cross Babysitting Handbook, Emergency Reference Guide and CD-ROM)
Registration deadline: Saturday, February 25 at 3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Caron Boyer
Learn how to be a responsible, fun and safe babysitter! This class for girls and boys, ages 11 - 15, will show you how to care for
infants and children including feeding, holding, burping, diapering and dressing. You'll also learn how to play with
children and keep them safe, how to discipline them and how to respond in an emergency. An official Red Cross Certificate is awarded to everyone who
passes this training. CPR is not taught in this class, although students will be taught how to help an infant or child who is choking and how to do
rescue breathing. Register at the library's circulation desk.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY
When: Thursday, March 15, 2012
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day comes early in the Teen Reading Room. Join us for an afternoon of crafts, food, movies and fun!
ON-GOING PROGRAMS
OPEN GAMING SESSIONS
The teen room is typically open for gaming 7 days a week. Call or check our blog weekly to check for specific hours when the systems are available for use.
ANIME CLUB
When: Fridays through May 25 (no session on April 6)
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
All Otaku are welcome to celebrate your love of Anime and Manga. During this weekly program, we’ll discuss and watch our favorites in comics, DVDs and magazines! Also, be sure to check out our brand new Anime collection in the Teen Reading Room!
AFTERNOON MOVIE & MUNCHIES
When: Thursdays, January 19, February 16, March 8, April 5, 2012
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Need a break from class and homework? Then join us for a relaxing afternoon movie in the Teen Reading Room. You pick the movie, we’ll provide the popcorn.
AFTER HOURS MOVIE NIGHT
Ages: All ages welcome!
When: Fridays, January 6, February 3, March 2, April 13, 2012
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Teen Room will be open at 5:00 p.m.)
Love going to the movies, but hate paying full price for a ticket? Then join us monthly in the Teen Reading Room to watch a movie and have popcorn, FREE OF CHARGE! For your convenience, the Teen Room will
remain open after hours, from 5 – 8 p.m.! Call the Teen Desk or check our website to see what movie we’re showing each month.
TEEN BOOK CLUB
When: Wednesdays, January 11, February 8, March 21, 2012
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Teens are invitied to join the monthly Teen Book Club. During our first meeting we'll discuss and select what books we'll read this winter. Light snacks will be provided.
CULINARY CREATIONS
When: Tuesdays, January 31, Wednesdays, February 22, March 28, 2012
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Join us after school to make delicious treats in the Teen Reading Room. Get creative with food and learn how to make candy sushi, mini pizzas and special holiday treats!
TEEN ART CLUB
When: Thursdays, January 26, February 23, March 22, 2012
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Every month we'll have a new project to try. Painting, button-making, t-shirt design, duct tape crafts, beading and a whole lot more. Stop in for a crafty afternoon!
CHINESE LANGUAGE FOR FOR YOUNG ADULTS / ADULTS
Ages: Grades 9 and older
Duration: 8 weeks, January 21 - March 10, 2012
When: Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Cost: $50.00
Instructor: Barbara Chen, M. Ed., native Chinese speaker (chenchinese.com/Chen_Class.html)
This class is designed for those interested in learning Chinese Pinyin (phonics), basic Chinese characters, conversation and Chinese cultures. Beginners are welcome.
Register at the library's circulation desk.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
VOLUNTEENS
Ages: Grades 6 - 12
Time: One to two hours per week
If you're in grades 6 - 12, like meeting new people,
want to gain some valuable work experience and want to make a contribution to
your community ... you can be a teen volunteer at the Peters Township Public
Library! To read our volunteer brochure or print a volunteer application, visit the "General Information" page on our website at www.ptlibrary.org.
You can also call the library at (724) 941-9430 to find out how you can help!
PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
Meeting dates: Sundays, February 5, March 4, April 1, 2012
Time: 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Do you have ideas about how to improve the Young Adult Department? Are there programs you'd like to see offered or titles you'd like to see added to our collection?
Join us in the Teen Room and we'll discuss your ideas and how to make them happen. All teens interested in participating in the Council are welcome to join.
TEEN ONLINE BOOK CLUB
Our Teen Online Book Club features mysteries, comedies, true-life adventures and even some
science-fiction. Every day a new five minute read; every week a new book. Reading was
never so easy and so much fun! Click here to sign up for the teen book club.
KID SURVEY
Washington County Libraries along with various community partners are
creating a webpage specifically for students in grades 4-8. Students in
grades 4-8 are being asked to provide feedback for developing and adding
to the webpage. Please click on the following link if you would like to participate
in the survey: Kid Survey
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