Cool Jazz from PTHS Jazz Ensemble

Front row (L to R): Members of "Singchronized" Lauren Hobbs, Julia Devine, Hannah Hobbs, and Melissa Jarrett; Pier Lee, Library Director.
Back row (L to R): Members of the PTHS Jazz Ensemble Tim Beck, Jake Locke, Keith Quinn, Sean Rothermel, Michael Jarrett, and Bob Perhach.

As patrons arrived at the Library on Saturday afternoon, they were treated to performances by talented students from the Peters Township High School. The PTHS Jazz Ensemble entertained us with several jazz standards and were joined by saxophonist Mr. Milt Barney, a PTHS graduate. "Singchronized," a girls' quartet, harmonized to "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," "Boogie Woogie Bugel Boy," and many more popular tunes. Their appearances were part of the Library's "February is for Library Lovers'" event.

Bring the Family to "Saturday Storytelling"

It will be the luck o’ the Irish at a new program to begin at the Library on Saturday, March 1 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Storyteller Linda Nickles will entertain us with tales about shamrocks, lucky charms, and leprechauns. Audience volunteers can join in to help tell the stories.

Mrs. Nickles is a former teacher and elementary school librarian who has been mesmerizing all ages for many years with her storytelling talents. After one second-grade story session, a student looked at her and said, “How did you do that? You read that whole book without looking at a single page!” After that, Nickles told stories rather than read them to her students and Sunday School classes. She has since become the “Story Lady”, bringing her stories, props, puppets and music with her wherever she goes.

Pre-register for this program in the Children’s Department of the Library or call 724-941-9430.

The Library has reopened!

Yes, the Library is now open! After an unexpected closure due to water damage on Monday, February 11, we opened our doors to all of our patrons on Monday afternoon, February 18. Our collection is ready for you to check out, adult and children's programs continue, and patron computers are back online. We appreciate your patience with us while repairs were made and clean-up was underway. Please put Visit the Library back on your To-Do List and stop in to seen us soon!

Library closed Monday and Tuesday

The Peters Township Public Library will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, February 11 and 12, due to water damage.

Please check with the Library later this week to confirm our reopen date. We apologize for any inconvenience this closure has caused for our patrons.

FAFSA Completion Day

Over 75 parents and family members arrived early Saturday morning at the Peter Township High School for "FAFSA Completion Day" sponsored by PHEAA and the Library. Presenter Lisa Diehl from the Educational Opportunity Center of Southwestern PA (EOC-SWPA), gave an excellent overview of the college financial aid process followed by detailed instructions on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Many questions were answered and those in attendance found the program very helpful.

If you were unable to attend the program and are looking for assistance in completing the FAFSA form, you may contact the EOC directly at 1-888-EOC-SWPA. There are a limited number of extra informational packets available that were distributed at the program. If you would like to pick one up, please visit the second floor of the Library or call 724-941-9430 ext.327. We thank the Peters Township High School for providing us with the facility to offer this program.

2007 Annual Report now available

The Library celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2007 and had a very successful year providing resources and programming to our community.

Read our Annual Report which features the highlights of 2007 and what we are looking ahead to in 2008!

February is Library Lovers' Month!

It has been a busy week at the Library! We have been finalizing details for several programs that we will be offering as part of our "Library Lovers'" celebration in February.

"Library Lovers' Month" is a time for everyone to recognize the important role libraries play in the cultural and economic success of local communities and the nation as a whole. Whether you visit our library for bestselling books, children’s programs or access to computers and the Internet, you are encouraged to show how much you love your public library during the month of February.

You can show your love in many ways:

• Visit the library often and checkout materials.
• Participate in the many programs we offer.
  
• Consider a tax-deductible contribution.
• Volunteer your time at the library.
• Promote your library in the community.

Late yesterday afternoon, we placed a really attractive display in the main lobby about the event, highlighting several of the programs we will offer in February.

Coming up first will be "Books into Movies", a book and film discussion program featuring Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. This special "after hours" event will be held on Sunday, February 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Reading Room. Presenters will be Elizabeth Raffaele and Leigh Ann Totty. Program fee is $6.

Next up will be "How to Take GREAT Photos" on Monday, February 25 from 7-8:30 p.m. with Mindy McNaugher, Staff Photographer for the Carnegie Museum of Natural History for 23 years. Visit her web site to see her amazing photographs. Program fee is $15.

Members from the United States Army War College Eisenhower College Series Program will visit the library to discuss "The Search for United States National Security and World Order in the 21st Century" on Tuesday, February 26 from 7-8:15 p.m.

For your listening pleasure, the Peters Township High School Jazz Ensemble will perform in the main lobby on Saturday, February 23 from 1-3 p.m. This talented group of high school students really impressed us at the Library's 50th anniversary celebration, so we asked them back to entertain our patrons once again.

If there are any pirate lover's in the family, mark Saturday, February 9 from 1-3:30 p.m. on your calendar for our "Pirates of the Caribbean Swashbuckling Adventure Party." Children's Librarian Heather Blake has planned an awesome program for all ages, so put on that pirate gear, matey, and join us for an afternoon of treats, songs, and buried treasure.

For registration details about these featured programs and more, visit our programs page or stop in the library to see our lobby display. Please come in for a visit - we'd LOVE to see you!