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An IN Community MagazinePetersTownshipytuae‘B and the BEAST’Peters Township High School PresentsTownship NewsSchool District NewsPAGE 9PTHS Hockey TeamWins Sixth State ChampionshipPAGE 58Grape Escape: Local VineyardsPAGE 44JUNE/JULY 2022icmags.com
616 E. McMurray Road, McMurray, PA 15317724.941.9430 www.ptlibrary.orgLIBRARY HOURSMonday through ThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday9 a.m. to 8 p.m.9 a.m. to 4 p.m.9 a.m. to 4 p.m.ClosedClosed on Community Day,Saturday, June 25PE TE RS TOWN SH I P PU BL I C L I BR A RY NE WSeters TownshipClosed on Monday, July 4, 202222PETERS TOWNSHIP
Special SUMMER READING EventsIn-Person Summer ProgrammingSUMMER READING KICKOFFFor all ages!Saturday, June 4, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.On the Library LawnWILD KRATT WEDNESDAYPre-K to Grade 3Wednesdays, June 8 and July 13, 12 noon to 12:45 p.m.Multi-Purpose Room, 1st floorReaders of all ages (birth to adult) can help us kick off our Oceansof Possibilities Summer Reading Program. You can swing by thelibrary for all the fun! Musical performance by Josh and Gab noon-1 p.m. Photobooth PBS Kid’s friend from Splash and Bubbles Crafts and activities for children and teens Information about BeanStack Learn about Summer Programs Registration Goodie BagsBring a bag lunch and picnic as you watch nature unfold withthe Kratt Brothers on the big screen. Ms. Linda will make learningfun! Get a universe of information on that week’s Wild Kratt topic.Individual registration is required for each child participating.We are accepting 15 children for this program. No walk-ins arepermitted.Summer Reading activities and logging of reading “o-fishally” begins on June 6 and runs through Aug. 19. Readerscan complete activities, attend programs, and read all summerto try to win prizes from the library and local businesses - allthrough the BeanStack App. Can’t join us for the kickoff? Swingby the library during June to get your Registration Goodie Bagand learn more.Summer is heating up with Ms. Linda and Ms. Patty as theyswim through the Oceans of Possibilities. We have planned asummer filled with Ocean-themed stories, activities, and crafts.Each week will be different, and you must register for eachsession separately. We are accepting 15 children each week forthese programs.SAVE A MANATEEKindergarten through Grade 3Thursday, July 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Outside on the Library Lawn 5 donation suggestedPeters Township Public Library Oceans of Possibilities SummerReading Program adopts a Manatee. Register at the YouthServices desk for a time slot to build your very own Manatee.We suggest a 5 minimum donation per child (making aManatee). This donation will go directly to the “Save theManatee” organization. We will adopt a Manatee. We will alsohave a contest to name our adopted Manatee. Individualregistration is required for each child participating. We areaccepting 30 children for this program.Birth to 18 monthsSelect Thursdays,June 9, July 7,and Aug. 4, 10 to10:20 a.m.Multi-PurposeRoom, 1st floorClap and sing along totunes while workingon fine and gross motor skills and direction, following Ms.Patty’s help. Individual registration is required for each childparticipating. We are accepting 15 children for this program.PAWS FOR READINGPre-Kindergarten and upSecond Saturday of the Month, 10 to 11:20 a.m.(June 11, July 9)Youth Services Department, 1st floorWe are excited to host therapy dogs at the library in partnershipwith Animal Friends. Register at the Youth Services desk foryour 20-minute time slot to read to these furry friends. They aregentle and love to listen to you read. Space is limited so registertoday. Woof!MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME1 to 2 ½ yearsSelect Thursdays, June 23, July 21, and Aug. 18, 10 to10:20 a.m.Multi-Purpose Room, 1st floorJoin Ms. Patty for songs, fingerplays, and a story with yourlittle one. Individual registration is required for each childparticipating. We are accepting 15 children for this program.PETERS TOWNSHIP JUNE/JULY 202223ptlibrary.org 724.941.9430SUMMER READING BACKYARD STORYTIMESPre-K and upTuesdays, June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, and Aug. 210:30 to 11 a.m.Outside on the Library LawnBOOK BABIESP E TE RS TOWN SHI P P U B L I C L I B R ARY N E WSWe have transitioned our programs back to in-person events. Please visit thelibrary events calendar at ptlibrary.org/events to register for a program or call724.941.9430 #3 so library staff can prepare accordingly. Summer Sessionprograms will run Monday, June 27 through Friday, August 19, 2022.Peters TownshipYOUTH SERVICES PROGRAMMING
FAMILY LEGO NIGHTFor the whole familyFourth Monday of the Month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.(June 27, July 25)Multi-Purpose Room, 1st floorVisit Ms. Linda in the library and build Legos together as a family. Wewill share some challenges and display your creations in the libraryfollowing the event. Individual registration is required for each childparticipating. We are accepting 15 children for this program.CHESS WITH A CHAMPIONGrades 1 to 6Fourth Tuesday of the Month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.(June 28, July 26)Multi-Purpose Room, 1st floorMr. Pete, our local chess champion, is back and ready to sharebasic play techniques in person! Make your game even better. Alibrary staff member will be assisting Mr. Pete during each session.Individual registration is required for each child participating. We areaccepting 12 children for this program.PE TE RS TOWN SH I P PU BL I C L I BR A RY NE WSeters TownshipSUNKEN TREASURE SCIENCEKindergarten through Grade 5Thursday, July 14, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Multi-Purpose Room, 1st floorWhat happens to objects when they sit on the bottom of the oceanfloor for hundreds of years? How do large ships stay afloat? Learnthis and more at our Sunken Treasure Science hour. Learners will seeand touch real sunken treasure and learn about a famous treasurefleet sunk by storms in 1715. This science hour is most appropriatefor grades K-5. Register each child who will be attending. Alibrary staff member and Ben Costello, a retired attorney witha passion for sunken treasure and recovery, will present thisprogram. He is President of the 1715 Fleet Society, Inc., a 501 c (3)nonprofit organization involved in archival research and the huntfor the remains of the Spanish Treasure Fleet of 1715. Costello haswritten many articles on the 1715 Fleet and co-authored a bookon treasures recovered from the Lost Fleet. He resides with his wifein Venetia.FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTFor the whole familyMulti-Purpose Room, 1st floorCool off this summer with an ocean-themed movie with your family!We will have popcorn and juice boxes for you. Feel free to bring yourfavorite blanket or pillow to make movie watching cozier. Pleaseregister each child that will be attending. Caregivers do not need toregister, but one caregiver per family must be present.Thursday, July 21, 6 p.m.: The Little MermaidThursday, Aug. 4, 6 p.m.: Muppet Treasure IslandRED, WHITE, AND BLUE BINGOFor the whole familyMonday, Aug. 1, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Multi-Purpose Room, 1st floorShow your patriotic spirit as Ms. Linda engages you in an allAmerican, old-fashioned Bingo night. Wear red, white, and blue foran extra chance for a raffle prize. Individual registration is requiredfor each child participating. We are accepting 15 children forthis program.24PETERS TOWNSHIPTween In-Person SummerProgrammingTWEEN WRITING GROUPGrades 4 to 6Select Tuesdays, June 7, June 21, July 12, and July 26, 4 to 5 p.m.Teen Room, 1st floorWhether you’re brand-new to creative writing or a seasoned storywriter, the Tween Writing Group is for you! Join Ms. Beth to discussthe craft of writing and connect with peer writers. Bring a penand paper or a laptop and any work you’re interested in sharing.Individual registration is required for each tween participating. Weare accepting 12 tweens for this program.TWEEN MAKER MONDAYGrades 4 to 6Select Mondays, June 13 and July 18, 4 to 4:45 p.m.Multi-Purpose Room, 1st floorChill after a day in the sun and enjoy working with your friends ondifferent STEAM-based DIY activities. We will have a light summersnack to cool you off! Individual registration is required for eachtween participating. We are accepting 15 tweens for this program.TWEENMADEGrades 4 to 6Friday, June 24, 1 to 2 p.m.Multi-Purpose Room, 1st floorWelcome to our Summer in A Jar series! In this yummy bakingclass, we will use mason jars to make a layered homemadestrawberry shortcake with fresh, local strawberries and homemadewhipped cream. Individual registration is required for each tweenparticipating. We are accepting 12 tweens for this program.TWEEN BOOK CLUBGrades 4 to 6Fourth Thursday, 4 to 4:45 p.m.Outside on the Library LawnMs. Linda will be meeting you at the library for this bookdiscussion. The first five registrants get a free copy of the book.Individual registration is required for each tween participating. Weare accepting 12 tweens for this program.June 30: A Whale of the Wildby Rosanne ParryJuly 28: Midsummer’sMayhem by Rajani LaRoccaTWEENMADEGrades 4 to 6Friday, July 8, 1 to 2 p.m.Teen Room, 1st floorQuilling is the craft of taking thin strips of paper, rolling them intotiny coils, and then arranging them into designs. Choose betweenmaking a quilled turtle, whale, or fish. Individual registration isrequired for each tween participating. We are accepting 12 tweensfor this program.
TEENMADEGrades 7 to 12Friday, July 8, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Teen Room, 1st floorQuilling is the craft of taking thin strips of paper, rolling theminto tiny coils, and then arranging them into designs. Choosebetween making a quilled turtle, whale, or fish. Individualregistration is required for each teen participating. We areaccepting 12 teens for this program.MEOW-MASTE KITTY YOGAGrades 7 to 12Saturday, July 16, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Multi-Purpose Room, 1st floorBe creative and register for one of our TweenMade or TeenMade classes!Teen In-Person SummerProgrammingTEEN CHOICE BOOK CLUBGrades 7 to 12June 4, July 7, Aug. 4, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.Teen Room, 1st floorTEENMADEGrades 7 to 12Friday, July 22, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Outside on the Library LawnMake an aquarium in a mason jar by layering sand, pebbles,aquatic plants, and accessories! Individual registration is requiredfor each teen participating. We are accepting 12 teens forthis program.TEEN WRITING GROUPGrades 7 to 12Select Tuesdays, June 7, June 21, July 12,and July 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Teen Room, 1st floorWhether you’re brand-new to creativewriting or a seasoned story writer, the Teen Writing Group is foryou! Join Ms. Beth to discuss the craft of writing and connectwith peer writers. Bring a pen and paper or a laptop and anywork you’re interested in sharing. Individual registration isrequired for each teen participating. We are accepting 12 teensfor this program.TEENMADEGrades 7 to 12Friday, June 24, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Multi-Purpose Room, 1st floorWelcome to our Summer in A Jar series! In this yummy bakingclass, we will use mason jars to make a layered homemadestrawberry shortcake with fresh, local strawberries andhomemade whipped cream. Individual registration is requiredPETERS TOWNSHIP JUNE/JULY 202225ptlibrary.org 724.941.9430Join us for a book club just for Teens! Let’s munch a light pizzalunch while we discuss the books. Titles are selected monthlyat our VolunTEEN Meeting. Individual registration is requiredfor each teen participating. We are accepting 20 teens for thisprogram. The first five registrants get a free copy of the book.June 4: One of Us is Lying byKaren McManusJuly 7: Darkest Minds by Alexandra BrackenAug. 4: Not If I Save You First by Ally CarterStretch and breathe -- and meet cute and cuddly felines -- inthis unique yoga class that features adoptable cats and kittens!Join certified yoga instructor Kate Olson (owner and founderof Lakeview Yoga) for a 45-minute vinyasa flow yoga classappropriate for teens of all experience levels. Afterward, you’llhave the chance to socialize with the kitties and learn moreabout adopting, volunteering, or fostering with the WashingtonCounty Humane Society. We offer this class at no charge toparticipants, but you may bring a donation(s) for the HumaneSociety. Review their wishlist at washingtonpashelter.org/inkind-donations. You must sign a participation waiver beforethe class. Register in person at the Youth Services desk or call724.941.9430 #3.P E TE RS TOWN SHI P P U B L I C L I B R ARY N E WSMake an aquarium in a mason jar by layering sand, pebbles,aquatic plants, and accessories! Individual registration is requiredfor each tween participating. We are accepting 12 tweens forthis program.for each teen participating. We are accepting 12 teens forthis program.Peters TownshipTWEENMADEGrades 4 to 6Friday, July 22, 1 to 2 p.m.Outside on the Library Lawn
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTSWe have transitioned our programs back to in-person events with a few Zoomoptions for book clubs and computer classes. Please visit the library eventscalendar at ptlibrary.org/events to register for a program or call 724.941.9430 #1so library staff can prepare accordingly.QUILLING PAPER DRAGONFLIESWednesday, June 15, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. ORWednesday, June 29, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.Café Lee, 2nd floorPaper quilling is the art of rolling narrow strips of paper into coilsor scrolls and arranging them into elegant shapes. IT LibrarianBrandon Priddy will teach you quilling basics and help you createa paper dragonfly. Due to the equipment used, this programis limited to six adult patrons only. Please register for only oneclass. Registration is required.Trax Farm, 1930. Courtesy of the Trax Family.NEWS FROM THE PTPL ARCHIVESTrax Farms ExhibitPE TE RS TOWN SH I P PU BL I C L I BR A RY NE WSeters TownshipVisit the 2nd floor of the library in June and July for a new exhibiton the history of Trax Farms. Established in 1865, the Trax familyhas been farming in Peters Township and the surroundingarea for over six generations. The display will showcase earlyphotographs, noteworthy items from the Farm Market, and thestory of this 157-year-old Peters Township business, one of threeoperating farms in the township.AFTERNOON BINGO FOR ADULTSTuesday, June 7, 1 to 2 p.m.Multi-Purpose Room, 1st floorNo bingo in July.Have some fun playing everyone’s favorite game -- BINGO! Joinus on the first Tuesday of the month for Bingo and other gameswith Michelle Winterhalter from Senior Life Washington. Prizesfor winners and fun for all! Registration is required and limited to20 participants.DISCOVER WWII: EXAMINE A SOLDIER’S FOOTLOCKERFor adults and childrenin Grade 4 and upTuesday, June 14, 6:30to 7:30 p.m.Multi-PurposeRoom, 1st floorDiscover a WWII soldier’slife by exploring theequipment they carried and the experiences they went through,including stories about the sacrifices of local veterans. A staffmember from the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum willpresent the Footlocker Outreach Program. Through personallydonated artifacts and mementos, the museum offers a uniquelook into American Military history by telling the stories ofindividuals who served our country. Registration is required.26PETERS TOWNSHIPMONDAY MOVIE NIGHTSJune 20, July 18, August 15, 6 to 7:45 p.m.Library Parking LotOur outdoor Monday Movie Nights are back this summer.Join us each month for a documentary centered around thissummer’s reading program, Oceans of Possibilities. Checkptlibrary.org/events to see movie titles and to register for thisin-person program.HELLO SUMMER CRAFTTuesday, June 21, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Multi-Purpose Room, 1st floorJoin us on the longest day of the yearand greet summer with a Hello SweetSummer sign. Use paints to decorateand personalize your wall art, thenaffix your letters with hot glueguns. We will provide all materials,and there is no cost to attend.Registration is required to reserve yourseat for this in-person program. We willoffer this program to 25 adults.COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVEAges 16 and upFriday, July 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Multi-Purpose Room, 1st floorTo schedule your lifesaving appointment, go todonateblood.centralbloodbank.org: Choose “Donor Login” if you have donated with Vitalant orCentral Blood Bank before If you have not donated with Vitalant or Central Blood Bankbefore, choose “New Donor.” At the “Schedule your Appointment Today” screen, scroll downusing the far right scroll bar and enter group code C594 toschedule your donation If you cannot schedule online, please call 412.209.7000To save time, complete your health history questionnaireonline on the same day as your donation. Go to Vitalant.org,select Donate, then Health History Questionnaire, then DonorPass for Pennsylvania. Bring the form to your appointment.All participating donors will receive a Vitalant grilling apron,redeemable via email.
So you’ve started a garden, now what? Learn how to bestmaintain your garden throughout the summer with tips andtricks from our friends at the Washington County MasterGardeners! Registration is required. Need seeds? Visit PTPL’s SeedLibrary in the lobby. Learn more at ptlib.org/seedlibrary.Enjoy a relaxing craft with friends and create a paper quilled seacreature to take home, either a whale, fish, or sea turtle. We willprovide all materials, and there is no cost to attend. Registrationis required to reserve your seat for this in-person program. Pleaseregister for only one class. We can offer each of the sessions to20 adults.TREASURES OF A LOST FLEETMonday, July 11, 6:30to 7:30 p.m.Multi-PurposeRoom, 1st floorIn the early morninghours of July 31, 1715,one of the richestSpanish treasure fleetsever assembled wasin trouble. Carrying afortune in gold, silver, and jewels from Spain’s New World empire,the Fleet tried to outrun an ominous storm pursuing it up theFlorida Straits. The bulky treasure-laden galleons were not fastenough. By 2 a.m., 100-mile-per-hour winds, torrential rains, andmountainous waves broke over the Fleet. Eleven of the twelveships in the Fleet were lost, either capsizing in deep water ortossed upon the reefs and sandy shores of the Florida coast.More than a thousand men and women, crew, and passengersperished from the hurricane’s fury. It was one of the worstmaritime disasters of all time.MEOW-MASTE KITTY YOGASaturday, July 16, 1 to 2 p.m.Multi-Purpose Room, 1st floorStretch and breathe -- and meet cute and cuddly felines -- inthis unique yoga class that features adoptable cats and kittens!Join certified yoga instructor Kate Olson (owner and founderof Lakeview Yoga) for a 45-minute vinyasa flow yoga classappropriate for participants of all experience levels. Afterward,you’ll have the chance to socialize with the kitties and learn moreabout adopting, volunteering, or fostering with the WashingtonCounty Humane Society. We offer this class at no charge toparticipants, but you may bring a donation(s) for the HumaneSociety. View their wishlist at washingtonpashelter.org/in-kinddonations. You must sign a participation waiver before the classbegins. This session is for adults 18 only. See the Teen Programssection for details about a later session for teens. Advanceregistration is required.PT HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS: THE MONTOUR RAILROADThursday, July 28, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Multi-Purpose Room, 1st floorFor years, many of us have enjoyed walking and biking onthe Arrowhead Trail, but did you know the trail was once partof the Montour Railroad, a coal-hauling shortline? Join usfor a presentation by Bryan Seip, President of the MontourRailroad Historical Society, with an introduction by WaynePfrimmer, President of the Friends of the Montour Trail in PetersTownship. You will learn the fascinating history of this sectionof the railroad built from 1912 to 1914 to transport coal andlater lumber, produce, and dairy items. Your walks will neverbe the same once you discover how the trail came to be andthe treasured landmarks you can still spot today. Registrationis required.STORIES FROM THE PTPL ARCHIVES: THE DAIRY BARWe polled 206 persons who attended the Stories fromthe Archives: Village of McMurray program via Zoom. Theoverwhelming selection for the next topic was–the Dairy Bar! Weshare many treasured memories at this iconic Peters Townshiplandmark, including the famous Dairy Bar ham, homemadeice cream, the gas pumps out front, and locals gathering formorning coffee.Local History Librarian Margaret Deitzer and Public RelationsCoordinator Carrie Weaver are busy gathering materials andresearching documents for the upcoming presentation, whichwe will offer via Zoom in the fall. Do you have an original DairyBar photo or memento that you would consider donating to thePTPL Archives and to be part of this program? Please get in touchwith Margaret Deitzer via email at MDeitzer@PT-Library.org orcall 724.941.9430 ext. 4490 for more details.PETERS TOWNSHIP JUNE/JULY 202227ptlibrary.org 724.941.9430Join Ben Costello as he discusses the aftermath of this greatsea tragedy and how the Fleet was lost to history for 240 years.Costello will display actual coins and artifacts recovered from the1715 Fleet during the program. A retired attorney with a passionfor sunken treasure and recovery, Ben Costello is President ofthe 1715 Fleet Society, Inc., a 501 c (3) nonprofit organizationinvolved in archival research and the hunt for the remains of theFleet. He has written many articles on the 1715 Fleet and coauthored a book on treasures recovered from the Lost Fleet. Heresides with his wife in Venetia. Registration is required.Railroad line over East McMurray Road, October 1980. This view looks northwith Brush Run Bridge and Valley Brook Road intersection in the background.Courtesy of Gene P. Schaeffer.P E TE RS TOWN SHI P P U B L I C L I B R ARY N E WSOCEANIC PAPER QUILLINGTuesday, July 19, 1 to 1:45 p.m. OR 7 to 7:45 p.m.Outside on the Library LawnPeters TownshipMAINTAINING YOUR GARDENThursday, July 7, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Multi-Purpose Room, 1st floor
Library-Sponsored ClubsWe are excited to welcome our clubs back into the librarybuilding. Advance registration is required to reserve your spot.Register online at ptlibrary.org/events.EVENING BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTSSecond Wednesday of the Month, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.Reading Room, 2nd floorClub Leader Sharon HaramicThis book club will meet in person and have a Zoom option ifmembers wish to participate from home. Registration is requiredto attend in person and to receive the Zoom Link. Please callSydney Krawiec at 724.941.9430 Ext. 3260 for more information.June 8: The Giver of Stars by JoJo MoyesJuly 13: The Houseon Mango Street bySandra CisnerosPE TE RS TOWN SH I P PU BL I C L I BR A RY NE WSeters TownshipAFTERNOON BOOK CLUBFOR ADULTSThird Wednesday of the Month, 1 to 2:30 p.m.Reading Room, 2nd floorClub Leader: Lori ObelThis book club will meet in person and have a Zoom option ifmembers wish to participate from home. Registration is requiredto attend in person and to receive the Zoom Link. Please callSydney Krawiec at 724.941.9430 Ext. 3260 for more information.June 15: American Bloomsbury by Susan CheeverJuly 20: A Moveable Feast by Ernest HemingwayMYSTERY BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTSLast Tuesday of the Month, 1:30 to 3 p.m.Reading Room, 2nd floorClub Leader: Peter StamoolisThis book club will meet in person and have a Zoom option ifmembers wish to participate from home. Registration is requiredto attend in person and to receive the Zoom Link. Please callSydney Krawiec at 724.941.9430 Ext. 3260 for more information.June 28: The Forgotten by David BaldacciJuly 26: The Promise by Robert CraisLENSSHOOTERSPHOTOGRAPHY CLUBLensshooters is taking a summer breakand will meet again on Sept. 14, 2022.COLORING & CLASSICS CLUBFirst and third Thursdays of the Month,1 to 2 p.m.(June 2 & 16, July 7 & 21)Reading Room, 2nd floorTake a break and spend some time coloring and listeningto classics while sharing casual conversations. Registrationis required.EVENING CROCHET CLUBSecond Thursday of the Month, 6 to 7 p.m.(June 9 and July 14)Club Leader: Crystal KuzmaReading Room, 2nd floorAll levels of crocheters are welcome to our monthly CrochetClub. Bring your own projects or come learn how to make a fewstitches with friends. Knitters are also welcome! Registrationis required.“ROOTS” GENEALOGY CLUBSecond Tuesday of the Month, 1 to 3 p.m.(June 14 and July 12)Club Leader: Cathy PigfordReading Room, 2nd floorShare resources, information, and methods for exploring yourfamily’s history. All are welcome. Registration is required.STAMP CLUBThird Tuesday of the Month, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.(June 21 and July 19)Club Leader: Richard LandaConference Room, 2nd floorNew members are always welcome to come share stampsand peruse the collections of other philatelists at our monthlymeetings. Registration is required.WORLD WAR II DISCUSSION GROUPLast Wednesday of the Month, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.(June 29 and July 27)Club Leader: Michael PhillipsReading Room, 2nd floorA monthly discussion series featuring topics about World War II:new members are always welcome! Registration is required.28PETERS TOWNSHIP
INTRO TO MICROSOFT WORDWednesday, June 1, 7 to 7:50 p.m.Public computers, 2nd floorJoin IT Librarian Brandon Priddy and learn the basics of operatingMicrosoft Word to compose written documents. Attendeesshould have a basic knowledge of computer operation beforeattending this course. Registration is required and limited to 6participants.INTRO TO HOOPLAMonday, June 6, 11 a.m. via ZoomDIGITAL MUSIC WITH FREEGALMonday, July 11, 11 a.m. via ZoomLibrary service Freegal offers free access to 15 million songs andmusic videos--with new music added daily. IT Librarian BrandonPriddy will teach you how to download or stream music usingthis service. Freegal is free but does require a Peters Townshiplibrary card number. Registration is required to receive the Zoommeeting invitation. Limited to 15 participants.LEARNING LANGUAGES WITH MANGOMonday, July 18, 11 a.m. via ZoomMango offers comprehensive lessons in over 70 world languages.IT Librarian Brandon Priddy will show you how to create anaccount, navigate the Mango website & app, and start learninga new language! Registration is required to receive the Zoommeeting invitation. Limited to 15 participants.INTRO TO macOSWednesday, July 20, 7 to 7:50 p.m.Reading Room, 2nd floorNew to the world of Macs? IT Librarian Brandon Priddy will goover the basics of operating an Apple computer running macOSMonterey. Limited to 10 participants. Registration is required,and space is limited.Want to read more this Summer? Library service Hoopla provideson-demand access to eBooks, audiobooks, TV shows & movies,graphic novels, and more. IT Librarian Brandon Priddy willexplain how to use this free service. Registration is required toreceive the Zoom meeting invitation. Limited to 15 participants.INTRO TO macOSMonday, July 25, 11 a.m. via Zoom3D PRINTING WORKSHOPFor teens and adultsWednesday, June 8, 7 to 7:50 p.m.New to the world of Macs? IT Librarian Brandon Priddy will goover the basics of operating an Apple computer running macOSMonterey. Registration is required to receive the Zoom meetinginvitation. Limited to 15 participants.Learn how 3D printers work, see 3D printed objects, and discoverhow you can find or create 3D designs. Registration is requiredand limited to five participants.ptlibrary.org 724.941.9430BORROWING LIBRARY EBOOKS WITH LIBBYMonday, June 13, 11 a.m. via ZoomP E TE RS TOWN SHI P P U B L I C L I B R ARY N E WSAll classes are free and offered in the library or virtually via Zoom.IT Librarian Brandon Priddy will be your instructor for all sessions.Registration is required to receive the Zoom meeting invitation.You will be emailed the Zoom meeting invitation one businessday before the class. Participants must be registered at least onehour before the program begins to receive the Zoom Link. Thestaff member facilitating the event cannot provide live technicalsupport during the virtual program. It is strongly encouragedyou familiarize yourself with Zoom in advance of the program.For more in-depth instructions, please visit the Zoom supportpage at support.zoom.us.attending this course. Registration is required, and space islimited to six participants.Peters TownshipComputer Classes for AdultsDid you know the Library’s OverDrive collection offers thousandsof free eBooks and audiobooks perfect for the summer readingseason? IT Librarian Brandon Priddy will teach you how toborrow them and enjoy them on your device. Registration isrequired to receive the Zoom meeting invitation. Limited to 15participants.FLIPSTER DIGITAL MAGAZINESMonday, June 20, 11 a.m. via ZoomLibrary service Flipster allows access to dozens of popularmagazines. Learn how to access the collection with IT/ReferenceLibrarian Brandon Priddy. This service is available to PT Librarycardholders only. Registration is required to receive the Zoommeeting invitation. Limited to 15 participants.INTRO TO MICROSOFT EXCELWednesday, July 6, 7 to 7:50 p.m.Public computers, 2nd floorJoin IT Librarian Brandon Priddy and learn the basics ofoperating Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets. Attendeesshould have a basic knowledge of computer operation beforePETERS TOWNSHIP JUNE/JULY 202229
PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY Peters Township 24 PETERS TOWNSHIP NEWS. TWEENMADE Grades 4 to 6 Friday, July 22, 1 to 2 p.m. Outside on the Library Lawn Make an aquarium in a mason jar by layering sand, pebbles, aquatic plants, and accessories! Individual registration is required
