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PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK FAMILY RECYCLE CRAFT April 14 , 11:30 a . m . to 1 p . m . Stop in the library and create some fun crafts using recycled books !
SPECIAL EVENT : CROSSING THE BRIDGE BETWEEN HOME , PRESCHOOL , AND KINDERGARTEN Wednesday , May 23 , 7 to 8 p . m . The PTPL Youth Services staff has teamed up with PTSD Kindergarten teachers to offer a special night for parents of soon-to-be Kindergarteners ! Learn simple strategies and activities from PTSD Kindergarten teachers , PT Library staff and Intermediate Unit 1 instructors to help your child cross that bridge into Kindergarten with ease . Register at our Youth Services Desk or call 724.941.9430 and Press # 3 . Check our website , ptlibrary . org for more info .
GET READY FOR SUMMER READING !
2017 CHILDREN ’ S SUMMER READING PROGRAM Seven weeks , June 25 through Aug . 17 Cost : $ 5 , payable at registration Pennsylvania is transforming their traditional summer reading program to a new initiative : Summer Learning . Join us for a summer of exploration as we read , complete fun STEM and STEAM activities , engage in music , arts , and more ! Participants will have the opportunity to earn different badges both at the library and for doing activities with their families . Registration begins at the Summer Reading Kick Off Party on Saturday , June 2 . Check our website for more details as summer approaches !
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Children ’ s Programs
Please register at the Youth Services Desk unless otherwise noted . Call or stop by the Youth Services Desk to sign up for weekly children ’ s programs from birth to Grade 6 . The spring session runs eight weeks , April 9 through May 25 .
For Grades Kindergarten and Up
MAGIC TREE HOUSE BOOK CLUB Ages : Kindergarten and up Saturdays , 10 to 10:45 a . m . April 7 : A Big Day for Baseball May 5 : Danger in the Darkest Hour
FIRST LEGO LEAGUE JR . Ages : 6 to 10 First and Third Wednesdays of the Month , 6:30 to 7:30 p . m .
HOMESCHOOLERS ’ GROUP Ages : All ages with a parent Second and Fourth Wednesdays of the Month , 2:30 to 3:30 p . m . Share your experiences and get great tips at this twice a month homeschoolers ’ group . While the parents facilitate their own idea swap , their multi-age children will participate in an enrichment class . Register at the Youth Services Desk . Walk-ins are welcome .
CHESS WITH A CHAMPION Ages : Grades 1 through 6 Third Tuesday of the Month , 6:30 to 7:30 p . m . Join Mr . Pete , a champion chess player , while he offers free instruction and tips to children of all skill levels . Register at the Youth Services Desk .
CHINESE FOR CHILDREN Ages : Grades 2 through 8 Thursdays , May 3 through 24 , 5 to 6 p . m . Cost : $ 35 This class will combine Mandarin Chinese lessons and an extensive range of culture activities to make sure our students get the most out of their experience at Chinese language . This class is designed with the idea that children learn best from the content which is relevant to their everyday lives . The basic pronunciation , meaningful characters , phrases , sentence structures , writing , and cultures will be introduced in the program . Beginners are welcome . Any other questions please email Barbara @ chenchinese . com . Register at the Circulation Desk .
ART PROGRAMS
PEN & INK WATERCOLOR DRAWING Ages : 6 ½ to 13 4 weeks , April 3 through 24 Tuesdays , 4 to 5:30 p . m . Limit : 15 children Cost : $ 20 plus supplies Students will learn basic watercolor drawing techniques with pen and ink . Register at the Circulation Desk . Please see supply list when registering .
COLORED PENCIL DRAWING Ages : 6 ½ to 13 4 weeks , May 8 through 29 Tuesdays , 4 to 5:30 p . m . Limit : 15 children Cost : $ 20 plus supplies Students will learn basic drawing techniques with colored pencils . Register at the Circulation Desk . Please see supply list when registering .