Programs - Programs For Young Adults
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS | YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS
ADULT PROGRAMS | ON-GOING PROGRAMS
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PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
The mission of the Youth Advisory Council is to provide recommendations for the development and
continuation of the Young Adult Department, based upon the interests of teenaged library patrons. All teens
interested in participating in the Council are welcomed; contact the library for meeting dates and times.
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
SAT AND PSAT PREPARATION WORKSHOP
Ages: Students entering grades 8 - 12
Duration: 5 weeks, July 14 - August 13, 2009
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Minimum: 10 students
Cost: $150.00 (includes a copy of 11 Practice Tests for the SAT & PSAT 2010, a $22.99 value)
Instructors: Dr. Terry Kushner and Mr. Nick Beck, certified teachers experienced in teaching SAT preparatory courses
In this workshop, students will be taught thinking strategies and test-taking skills to assist them in improving their PSAT and SAT scores in the English, Math, and Writing
sections of the tests. Register at the library's circulation desk. Registration is not complete until payment is received.
FAMILY 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 Family After Hours Movie Night, complete with popcorn! Movies will be shown in the Teen Reading Room using the overhead projector and big screen.
Ages: All ages welcome
When: Friday, August 7, 2009
Movie: To be announced
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Join us for a our monthly Family After Hours Movie Night. Stay tuned for our next feature!
GAMING TOURNAMENTS
SOUL CALIBUR IV TOURNAMENT
When: Saturdays, May 16, June 20, July 25, August 15, September 12, 2009
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: Grades 6 - 12
Cost: $2.00
Registration is required for each tournament session and is limited to 16 players. Register at the Teen Desk.
What's within your soul? The Teen Reading Room is hosting the FIRST EVER XBox 360 tournament, featuring the popular game, Soul Calibur 4. 16 players will compete to participate in the
Grand Tournament of Souls on September 19, 2009. Each month, the first and second place winners will receive prizes.
Questions? E-mail the Young Adult Librarian at youngadultlibrarian@ptlibrary.org
TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM:
7 WEEKS, JUNE 22 - AUGUST 7, 2009
School's out, it's hot and you simply can't watch another minute of television. Looking for something to fill those long, summer days? Look no further than "Express Yourself" at
the library this summer. Summer, 2009 is all about art, creativity and self-expression!
SUMMER READING KICKOFF PARTY
When: Saturday, June 6, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Get ready to kickoff the Summer Reading 2009 season! Sign up for our programs, learn how to track reading hours, and be among the first 100 to sign up to receive an awesome prize!
We'll have crafts, late nights, gaming, prizes, and much more! Stop by the Teen Desk for more information, get registered, and get ready to express yourself!
MUSIC / BOOK SWAP AND SHARE
Duration: 7 weeks, June 22 - August 3, 2009
When: Mondays, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Think you know great books and music? Join us each week as we discuss our favorite books and music, and don't forget to bring in a mix CD to swap with a friend.
SUMMER SPORTS WITH MARIO
Duration: 7 weeks, June 23 - August 4, 2009
When: Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Get out of the heat and spend your afternoons with Mario and friends. We'll play Mario Sports games such as Mario Supersluggers, MarioKart, and much more! Take a break
from the sun and hand out with us in the Teen Room!
ACT II
Duration: 7 weeks, June 24 - August 5, 2009
When: Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Express yourself theatrically each week in our Act II program. We'll learn acting techniques such as Improv and act out and watch scenes from some of our favorite plays. Get ready to
take the stage.
ANIME CLUB
Duration: 7 weeks, June 24 - August 5, 2009
When: Wednesdays, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate the love of all things Anime and Manga. We'll discuss and watch the latest trends in comics, DVD's, and magazines. All otaku are welcome!
PHOTOGRAPHY PHENOMENON
Duration: 7 weeks, June 25 - August 6, 2009
When: Thursdays, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Are you an avid photographer or want to learn the tricks to taking a perfect picture? Join us for this summertime weekly photography workshop. We'll conclude our lessons in August
with a gallery show and photography scavenger hunt. Participants are encouraged to bring their own photography and cameras.
CRAFTY FUN
Duration: 7 weeks, June 26 - August 7, 2009
When: Fridays, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Prepare to get crafty! Join us for seven unique and fun craft experiences throughout the summer. We'll paint, act, write, make music and even experiment with Graffiti Art. Bring
your sense of creativity and be prepared to share your talents with others. Sign up for each program at the Teen Desk.
ARTISTS ROUNDTABLE
Duration: 6 weeks, June 27 - August 1, 2009
When: Saturdays, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Do you like to paint, draw, write or photograph? Are you looking for an audience to critique your art? If so, bring you masterpieces to the Teen Reading Room to share and provide
creative feedback to fellow artists.
DINNER AND DISCUSSION
When: Mondays, June 22, July 13, August 3, 2009
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
On your mark, get set, READ! This summer the Teen Reading Room will host a dinnertime book discussion group. We'll read some amazing books and enjoy some delicious food. We'll
supply the food, you bring your thoughts and insight!
AFTERNOON MOVIE LOUNGE
When: Thursdays, June 25, July 9, July 23, August 6, 2009
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Have you seen our "big screen"? With our overhead projector, prepare to be amazed! We'll be getting together to watch movies (nothing rated above PG-13) in the cool comfort of
the Teen Reading Room. You choose the movies and we'll provide the popcorn!
LATE NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY
When: Tuesdays, June 30, July 14, August 14, 2009
Please note: On Tuesday, June 30, "Late Night" will begin be from 8:00 - 9:30 p.m., and will feature live music!
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Once a month the library will be kept open late just for you! We'll have live music, games, snacks, and maybe even a video game or two. Keep cool on those warm summer evenings!
ONGOING PROGRAMS
GIRL'S NIGHT OUT
Ages: Girls in grades 4th - 8th and their moms / caregivers
When: 1st Monday of the month, January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, August 3, 2009
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
It's a girls night out! This after-school group meets once a month -- just us girls! Enjoy reading
together, watching chick flicks, and sharing in this special mother-daughter book club! Register in the Children's Department.
FANS OF FANTASY BOOK CLUB
Ages: Grades 4 -8
When: Last Thursday of the month, January 29, February 26, March 26, April 30, May 28, August 27, 2009
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Attention Harry Potter lovers! Now that the last book has come out ... what do we read next? Fans of fantasy get
together for a fun-filled night of games, snacks, prizes, crafts, movies, and much more! Join us as we meet once a month
to talk about the new books we've read and what we'll read next. Register in the Children's Department.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
VOLUNTEENS
Ages: Grades 6 - 12
Time: One to two hours per week
If you're between the ages of 13 - 19 years old, 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! Call the library at (724) 941-9430 to find out how you can help!
PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
The mission of the Youth Advisory Council is to provide recommendations for the development and
continuation of the Young Adult Department, based upon the interests of teenaged library patrons. All teens
interested in participating in the Council are welcomed; contact the library for meeting dates and times.
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! Go back to the library's home page and click on the
OnLine Book Club logo 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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