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Tween Programs 10 to 11 a.m. Visit with a registered therapy dog to gain self-confidence and fluency by reading to these attentive animals. Sign up for your 20-minute slot. They fill up fast! WILD KRATTS WEDNESDAYS Every Wednesday, Noon to 12:30 p.m. Join Miss Linda for another Wild Kratts episode! Don’t forget to bring a bag lunch. Children will take home a special handout. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS For kids of all ages with a parent or caregiver. Third Thursday of the Month 6:45 p.m. until movie is over April 19: Wonder (PG) May 17: Coco (PG) NIGHT WITH WQED Second Thursday of the Month 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a new or loved WQED/PBS program and activity. April 12: Bob the Builder May 3: Daniel Tiger visits OUR neighborhood! Please join us in welcoming the famous Daniel Tiger! Stories, movies, and a special meet and greet. (Please note date change). Events by Lemony Snicket June 18: Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt TWEEN CRAFTERNOONS First Tuesday of the Month, 3 to 5 p.m. Join us for a special craft in the Teen Room. MAKER MONDAYS First Monday of the Month 4 to 4:45 p.m. April 2: Little Bits: Gizmos and Gadgets May 7: Makey Makey: Simple Invention Kits JR. STUDENTS ACTIVE FOR ENVIRONMENT (SAFE) CLUB Grades 4 through 8 Second Mondays of the Month (No meeting April 23 or May 28) Immediately after school until 5 p.m. Learn more about the beautiful planet we call home by joining our Jr. SAFE Club. Assisted by members of the PTHS SAFE Club, every session will explore a different environmental theme or issue. We’ll have lots of fun, hands-on activities while learning about our world. Most programs are for Grades 6 and up only. Register at the Youth Services Desk unless noted otherwise. Check the Teen Facebook page and Teen Pages on our website @ ptlibrary.org for updates. YOUNG ADULT READING CHALLENGE The Young Adult Reading Challenge is encouraging students (sixth grade and up) to expand their reading interests by “challenging” them to read outside their comfort zone. Students are given sixteen tasks at registration, and have all year to complete as many as they can at any time. The challenges include reading a book that they picked with their eyes closed and reading a book they once started, but never got around to finishing. Stop by the Youth Services Desk to sign up and get started! TOURNAMENTS SUPER SMASH BROS. Wii U TOURNAMENT Second Friday of the Month 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. MYSTERY GAMING TOURNAMENT Fourth Friday of the Month 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Join us for a fun video game tournament! The game will be announced via Social Media a few days before or just show up and be surprised. FAMILY MARIO KART TOURNAMENT Saturday, May 19, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. All ages welcome – parents too! TEEN PIZZA PARTY Friday, May 18, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 18 is National Pizza Party Day! Join us in the Teen Room for free pop and pizza while supplies last. PROGRAMS STRANGER THINGS SEASON 1 AND 2 MARATHON April 2 through 5, 1 to 7:30 p.m. It’s spring break – stop in the Teen Room and watch the popular Netflix series Stranger Things . Trivia and giveaways will also take place throughout the day. MAZE RUNNER: LOST IN A MAZE Sunday, May 6, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join us for exciting activities based on the popular series by James Dashner then stay for a special showing of The Death Cure (2018) PG-13. PETERS TOWNSHIP ❘ AP R I L / M AY 2018 27 .or Bring your friends to Maker Mondays, a hands-on, self-directed learning workshop. Each session will have a different project or game that will be a collaborative effort within a group. Young Adult Programs