The “KEENage Korner,” a space designed specifically for senior citizens at the Peters Township Public Library, will ceremonially open on Saturday, April 9, 2011 thanks to a $4,000 “Senior Spaces” grant provided by Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Libraries. Senator John Pippy will assist with the ribbon-cutting. Along with the ceremony, bagpiper Sean O’Donnell will entertain with a short concert and Gina Snyder from Sunny Bridge Natural Foods will provide a healthy living lecture and demonstration. The festivities will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the library lobby; light refreshments will be served.
Since receiving the grant in fall of 2010, library staff along with members of the Senior Advisory Council worked to create new programs and learning opportunities for the Peters Township 50+ population. In addition to weekly “Wii Sports for Seniors” sessions, AARP tax assistance, and a variety of lectures, the council pushed for informational and instructional programming on current technology trends. To date, the library has offered a hands-on demonstration of devices such as the iPad, eReaders, iPod Touch and smartphones by a representative from the local Best Buy and a “Technology Fair” that showcased the library’s newest resources. The Senior Advisory Council is seeking new members to contribute ideas for the Senior Space and Senior programs; their next scheduled meeting is April 7, 2011 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Registration is not required for this event. Patrons of all ages are encouraged to drop by the library from 11:00-1:00 p.m. to enjoy the day’s events.
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