Thursday, November 29, 2012
The Peters Township Public Library is looking for 'guest chefs' to volunteer to prepare a dish from their heritage or family for patrons to sample.
Since discovering that its library patrons’ palates are anxious for new cuisines to sample and prepare, the Peters Township Public Library Cooking Club plans to introduce a new “Taste the World” series in 2013. “The club’s most successful programs have been those featuring food preparations and samplings from countries like China, Ireland, France and Germany,” said library Director Pier Lee. “This series will feature recipes from a different country each month with demonstrations and tastings. These culinary trips around the world will be complimented by other library resources like our Mango Languages program, as well as travel books and DVDs for our patrons to learn about each country a little more extensively if they like.” Before …
Monday, April 30, 2012
Nearly 400 attendees and 26 food vendors gathered Friday night in Peters Township for what was the most successful Taste of the Township to date—an event in its 11th year.
With nearly 400 Peters Township—and nearby—residents in attendance, the 11th annual Taste of the Township on Friday night was a huge success. Peters Township Public Library committee Chairman Harry Verlato reported that the event made more than $41,000, the highest total earned in its history. The food selection featured a record 26 vendors that donated their signature dishes and servers to benefit the library. “We even had to turn a few away this year because we were out of room,” said Margaret Verlato, library board member and committee vice chairwoman. The money will help the library maintain its high standard of service and programs for the community despite several years of state funding cuts. “The committee and board set their …
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Sunday's Earth Day celebration at Peters Township Public Library was full of reading, music and hands-on crafts—who knew you could grow sprouts in a necklace?
This story was updated at 4:25 p.m. Tuesday. Peters Township kids and parents gathered at Peters Township Public Library on Sunday for its annual Earth Day celebration. Tables—dressed in green tablecloths—were neatly organized with match games, mazes, coloring pages and crafts from The Lorax Project, a multifaceted initiative that helps generate funding, raise awareness and inspire earth-friendly action by generations of passionate individuals worldwide, according to its website. The Clarks' lead singer, songwriter and guitarist Scott Blasey, a Peters resident, read "The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss—one of his favorite books—to the children, including his three young daughters Sofia, Ava and Gracelyn. Following his intriguing rendition, he …
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Toni Sulkowski of Peters! She won a 51” plasma TV that was recently raffled off as a fundraiser for the Peters Township Public Library, which raised nearly $1,000.
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Thursday, October 6, 2011
The Friends of the Peters Township Public Library are pleased to announce that Toni Sulkowski of Peters Township is the winner of the 51” plasma TV that was recently raffled off as a fundraiser for the library. The raffle raised nearly $1,000, which will be used to purchase new materials for adults and children. Sulkowski’s winning ticket was drawn by library patrons Wyatt and Grant Skillings of Peters. Sulkowski recently retired as Peters Township School District's director of technology. “I truly appreciate the fact that I was able to contribute to such a wonderful cause—our great public library,” said Sulkowski. “When I read about this raffle, I jumped into the car and purchased 3 tickets—my little contribution to help our library …
Friday, September 9, 2011
Peters Township Public Library exercises both mind and muscles with “Listen While You Walk" program, launched Thursday.
Thursday morning, Peters Township Public Library director Pier Lee and reference librarian Margaret Deitzer put on their tennis shoes and met with a group of avid readers for a brisk 30-minute walk on the Arrowhead Trail. The library provided the hikers with "Playaways," a small, easy-to-use device with a built-in tape that can be listened to while walking or jogging. "I thought a ‘Listen While You Walk’ program would be a good way to introduce our new collection of 'Playaways' to our patrons,” Lee said. “In (China) everyone cares about the mind. I came to America and everyone cares about the body and athletics. I thought (this program) was a great way to combine both the body and the mind.” The walkers, 14 female library patrons, selected…
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Monday, April 11, 2011
Tracie Yorke brings a true festival to life at the Peters Township Public Library.
Libraries are such quiet places. Normally, there is no jumping, dancing and singing, but at the Peters Township Public Library you could Samba in the stacks on Sunday. Tracie Yorke, professional dancer and ethnologist, kicked up her nine-inch heels for a celebration of all things Carnival. The cultural scholar spoke about the various differences of the celebration, focusing on the festivals of Rio de Janeiro, Trinidad, and New Orleans. The crowd was greeted at the front door by a stunning costumed Jennifer Beechak, dressed as Sol, a Latin-inspired anthropomorphized version of the sun. Carley Adams and Emily Magdalena, two library volunteers from Peters Township High School, marketed the event by creating banners, signs, and flyers. Library…
Peters Township Public Library hosts a grand opening for its new senior space, the "KEENage Korner."
The Peters Township Public Library hosted a grand opening ceremony Saturday for its new space dubbed the "KEENage Korner," which provides a place for seniors to read, play games, socialize and brush up on their technological skills with teen volunteers. Young adult librarian Maddie Siegel started the festivities with a few words. Siegel introduced Pier Lee, the library’s director, and several speakers got a chance to comment on the new senior space, including state Sen. John Pippy, state Rep. John Maher, Washington County Commissioner Bracken Burns and township Manager Michael Silvestri. A "Senior Spaces" grant from Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Libraries will provide the seniors with a chance to work with an iPad, iTouch, Sony eReaders, …
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Sunday, April 3, 2011
A new space designed specifically for seniors will open at the library; Sen. Pippy will assist with ribbon-cutting.
The Peters Township Public Library announced last week that the "KEENage Korner," a space designed specifically for senior citizens, will make its ceremonial debut April 9. Sen. John Pippy will assist with the ribbon-cutting, according to a release. In addition, bagpiper Sean O'Donnell will entertain the crowd of residents with a mini-concert, and Gina Snyder, owner of the newly-expanded Sunny Bridge Natural Foods will be lecturing and demonstrating on healthy living. The festivities will begin at 11 a.m. in the library lobby, and light refreshments will be served. A special thanks goes to a $4,000 "Senior Spaces," grant provided by Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Libraries. Since receiving the grant in the fall of last year, the library …
Thursday, March 17, 2011
The pipes, the pipes are calling
from glen to glen, and down the mountain side and all the way to the Peters Township Public Library.
Irish eyes were smiling at the Peters Township Public Library on St. Patrick’s Day. Sean O’Donnell entertained a small green-clad crowd with his bagpipes. O’Donnell plays the Great Highland Bagpipes, native to Scotland and Ireland. The bagpiper elaborated on his particular instrument, “The pipes have been around for thousands of years. Most people don’t know this, but their origin is in the Middle East, and not Scotland.” He explained about the history of the musical device. He mentioned, "The Great Highland Bagpipes, like many other kinds of bagpipes, were also called war pipes." O’Donnell described their wartime use, “British military forces that included Highland regiments, the Scottish Great Highland Bagpipe became well-known …
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Thursday, March 3, 2011
The library has begun loaning out Pandigital Novel eReaders, the only library in Washington County to do so.
To keep current with technological innovations, Peters Township Public Library has begun loaning out Pandigital Novel eReaders — handheld devices holding electronic versions of books — to any patron presenting a valid library card. As the only library in Washington County offering Pandigital Novel eReaders, Peters library now provides patrons with a unique reading experience, offering 18 eReaders that hold more than 25 preloaded fiction and nonfiction titles, including adult, young adult and children’s genres. Library Director Pier Lee acquired the device to expand the library’s learning resources, as well as cater to demographics reliant on technology. “My first and foremost service goal is to provide something for everyone,” Lee said. “I…
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Carrie Weaver
8:30 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
We have "guest chefs" signed up to prepare Thai, Spanish, and Polish food samples for us so far in 2013! Won't you consider volunteering to share a dish with us from your heritage? Email ptplcookingclub@gmail.com if you have any questions about the series. more ›