PTPL Youth Services

04/06/2026

🍪 We're excited for a Virtual Visit with the author of Pennsylvania’s 2026 One Book selection, The Great Cookie Kerfuffle, Jessica Shaw! Join us for a Zoom event streaming at the library on Wednesday, April 15 at 10am. Register to watch with us at the library at ptlib.org/cal

There's still time to register for the April 15, 2026, 10:00 AM, virtual author visit with Jessica Shaw, author of The Great Cookie Kerfuffle, the 2026 PA One Book selection!

Gather the children in your early learning program for a fun, interactive storytime experience and a chance to connect with the author behind this year’s featured book. It’s a wonderful way to spark early literacy, imagination, and joy in reading.

Register your early learning program at Meeting Registration - Zoom. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_UEpiGIXTGKFMBw-He-rTQ #/registration

03/27/2026

It’s Bookmark Time! We invite creative individuals of all ages, from Pre-K to Adults, to design a bookmark celebrating the Summer Reading program’s theme, “Unearth a Story.” Entries will be judged based on the prompt, “Unearth a Story.” Participants can create their designs by hand or di...

03/23/2026

03/12/2026

March is designated as Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Awareness Month. In 2017 Ms Shannon and the Youth Services staff created "Scarlett's Sunshine Section" in memory of Scarlett Pauley who lost her life to SUDC. Learn more about this section here :

Learn more about Scarlett's Sunshine Section at the Peters Township Public Library from Shannon Pauley, Head of Youth Services.

02/10/2026

Gizmo is ready for Family Cardboard Fort Night on Thursday, February 26 at 6:30pm! All supplies will be provided, just bring your team and creativity.
Register at ptlib.org/cal

02/02/2026

The library will remain closed for the rest of the day, Monday 2-2-26 due to an ongoing fire alarm and sprinkler issue. Tonight's programs have been cancelled, we hope to reschedule for a later date!

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01/26/2026

Due to inclement weather, the library will delay opening today until noon - perfect time to get cozy with a good book!

Before heading out to the library during bad weather this winter season, check at any of the following sources to make sure we're operating at normal hours!

KDKA, WTAE, WPXI channels & websites

Library page

Library website: ptlibrary.org

01/26/2026

Due to the ongoing weather and road conditions, our Toddler Tales and Bodies in Motion storytime programs for Monday, January 26 are cancelled. Stay warm and keep an eye on our pages and newsletter for further updates about closures and delays.

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01/23/2026

Snow is falling, books are calling. Stock up for the upcoming snow with some cozy reads! The library is open 9-4 Friday and Saturday. ❄️ 📚

01/07/2026

Tweens & Teens! How fast can you finish a 300-piece puzzle? Put your skills to the test at the library’s Teen Puzzle Speed Challenge! Race against the clock to complete a 300-piece jigsaw puzzle as quickly as possible.
Monday, January 19
Tweens: 10am-11:30am
Teens: 12pm-1:30pm
Register at ptlib.org/cal

01/05/2026

Our annual Preschool-a-Palooza is back on Saturday, January 17! Area preschools and daycares come together to promote what makes them special. No registration required.
Anderson Music Academy
Ave Maria Academy
Pediatric Therapy Source
Ruthfred Lutheran Church Preschool
St. John’s Catholic Preschool
Sunshine Kids
Tender Shepherd Preschool at the Bible Chapel
Trinity Weekday School