Free FAFSA Workshop with PHEAA

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) and the Peters Township Public Library will host a free FAFSA Completion Session on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the library. PHEAA will present this free session to help families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The program will begin at 10:00 a.m. with an overview of the online FAFSA form and will include time for questions. All participants MUST register online or at the library circulation desk. Families can also register for an optional session following the program to complete the FAFSA form online at the library with assistance from Jayeann Harr of the PHEAA Pittsburgh Regional Office. The four 30-minute sessions will begin at noon and end at 2 p.m. Register at the library circulation desk or email the library and indicate your preferred time slot: noon, 12:30p.m., 1:00 p.m. or 1:30 p.m.

If your child is a high school senior planning to go onto higher education, your family must complete the FAFSA to qualify for federal and most state grants, scholarships, low-cost student loans, work-study programs, Pennsylvania state grant programs, and many school-based student aid programs.

To complete the FAFSA online, please bring federal income tax returns, W-2 forms, and business and investment information for both student and parent(s) to the help session. For more information about Federal Student Aid and completing the FAFSA, visit the FAFSA web site.

Win the clutter battle once and for all!

The Peters Township Public Library will present “…But I Might Need It Someday!” featuring guest speaker Patty Kreamer on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Register for this free program online or at the library's circulation desk.

Imagine being able to find things when you need them…not three weeks later. If you’ve been miserable because clutter and chaos are ruling your life, ” …But I Might Need It Someday” is for you! Based on her first book by the same title, this program will help you understand the habits that keep you from organizing your work and lives. Patty will show you how to overcome your natural tendencies and conquer clutter in all its forms once and for all.

Patty Kreamer is a Certified Professional Organizer®, author, national speaker, organizer Coach, and president of Kreamer Connect. Patty is the author of two books, “…But I Might Need It Someday!” and “The Power of Simplicity” as well as The Clutter Rescue Course. Most recently, Patty became the owner of the online store www.OrganizedAtoZ.com that carries over 1500 organizing products worldwide. Patty was named Women's Business Network's 2007 Woman of the Year. For more information, visit her web site.

Alternative Energy Options: Solar, Wind and Geothermal

Interested in learning more about alternative energy opportunities for your home? Tim Quigley, Director of Solar Tec, and Eric Casteel, Special Projects Manager for WR Casteel will discuss some of the different technologies currently available at the Peters Township Public Library on Wednesday, January 5 at 7:00 p.m.

The program will include an overview of wind and geothermal technologies, with information on feasibility and cost and benefits for residential, commercial, community and utility scale applications. Solar energy will be discussed, including a demonstration of the process used to create solar panels, how solar panels work and how the home or commercial business owner can save on their electric bill and earn from selling their alternative energy credits.

Register for this free program online or call 724.941.9430.

Tree-Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Party

Join us Sunday, December 5 at 6 p.m. at the library for the annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Party, held in partnership with the Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department. Festivities will include lighting and decorating the outdoors township tree at 6:00, followed by holiday caroling. Refreshments, visits with Santa, and holiday crafts for children will also be offered in the library.

We'll also be welcoming John Steigerwald, a former KDKA-TV sports reporter and currently a sports columnist for the Observer-Reporter, who will be offering a preview of his newly published book, Just Watch the Game, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.. It's a terrific way to get in the holiday spirit and spend time with family and friends!