IN Peters Township June/July 2017 | Page 22

Programs for All Ages 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 Movies are rated G or PG June 15: A Dog’s Purpose July 20: Dr. Seuss The Lorax Aug. 17: Fern Gully Paws for Reading Ages: Preschool and up Saturdays, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12 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! Sensory Storytime All ages with an adult caregiver. Siblings welcome. Mondays, June 26, July 17, Aug. 14, 10 to 10:45 a.m. This program is designed for children with special needs and their families. Participants refine their communication and social skills through books, crafts, and hands- on activities. Registration is required. 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. June 8: Nature Cat July 13: Bob the Builder Aug. 10: Dinosaur Train Father’s Day: A Salute to Dad Gift Program All ages with mom preferred Wednesday, June 14, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. NEW!!! Domino Days All ages Second and Fourth Thursdays, 3 to 3:45 p.m. Join other Domino enthusiasts as you “build a better world” out of Dominoes. Build, challenge, and have fun! Dominoes are supplied, but you may bring your own. Science Programs All ages Thursdays, 6 to 6:30 p.m. July 6: Paper making July 27: Self-watering plant holder 20 Peters Township Adult Programs Register online at the library’s website at ptlibrary.org/events or by email at [email protected]. Please include name of program, name of participant, and phone number. You may also register at the Circulation Desk or by telephone at 724.941.9430, press #1. For those programs with fees, registration is not complete until payment has been received at the Circulation Desk. Build a Better World. Give Blood. Thursday, June 15, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There is no substitute for the generosity of someone willing to support life through blood donation. The library is hosting a Central Blood Bank mobile blood drive to help the community blood supply. To schedule your life saving appointment, please call 1.866.366.6771 or log onto centralbloodbank.org, click Donate Blood. Appointments recommended. Walk-ins welcome. What You Should Know About Megan's Law Tuesday, June 27, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, 7 to 8 p.m. Come learn about Megan's Law and sex offender management. Doug Grimes, Chief of Police of the Peters Township Police Department, will discuss the history of Megan’s Law, the Adam Walsh Act, and the Pennsylvania State Police Website. Author Visit and Book Discussion Wednesday, July 12, 7 to 8:30 p.m. At the invitation of the library Evening Book Club members, join Pittsburgh writer Meredith Mileti as she dishes up stories about her debut novel, Aftertaste: A Novel in Five Courses. From the fast-paced world of high-end New York restaurants to the Pittsburgh neighborhoods of Squirrel Hill and the Strip, Aftertaste is a keenly observed novel about rebuilding and rediscovery, about food passionately prepared and unapologetically savored, and about the singular contentment that comes with living – and loving – with gusto. Remembering Roberto: The Man and the Museum Monday, July 17, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Vince Mariotti from the Clemente Museum in Lawrenceville will discuss how the current owner of the museum restored the old firehouse and started the museum which showcases the world’s largest collection of Roberto Clemente memorabilia including documents, letters, and awards. He will also discuss the life of Roberto Clemente on and off the field. Vince Mariotti is a retired Special Education Educator of 36 years and retired Director of Special Education and School Psychology.