Preschool Story time
Wednesday, Feb 15, 10-11am
Open to preschoolers. Stories, songs and activities that help children get ready for school and encourage a love of reading at an early age. Includes a special 'families only' time to check out books!
Invasion of the afterschoolers...
Woven Hearts
Tuesday Feb. 7, 3:30-4:30
Make woven paper hearts for Valentine decorations. A drop-in program open to kids 6+.
Baby Bookworms
Wednesday, Feb 8 & 22, , 10-11am
Open to babies and toddlers. Stories, songs and bounces that help children and their caregivers pick up the reading habit. Includes a special 'families only' time to check out books!
HUNGER GAMES PARTY! (& free books for kids ages 0-16)
Friday, Feb 10
Hunger Games Party/Little Kids Rock Concert @ 3pm
RIF Book Give Away from 10am-4pm
You’ve read the books, now celebrate the Hunger Games film release with a reaping, Cornucopia snacks, and a performance by Little Kids Rock!
Invasion of the afterschoolers...
Valentine Pennants
Tuesday Feb. 14, 3:30-4:30
Print carved lino blocks to make Valentine themed Pennants. A drop-in program open to kids 6+.
Invasion of the afterschoolers...
Chocolate Drops & Flip Books
Tuesday Feb. 21, 3:30-4:30
Make marbled chocolate drop treats and create fun flip books. A drop-in program open to kids 6+.
Invasion of the afterschoolers..
Hairy Bears
Tuesday Feb. 28, 3:30-4:30
February is Black Bear Month in the Tlingit Lunar Calendar! Paint bears with Tlingit designs and learn about bear hibernation. A drop-in program open to kids 6+.
Snacks+Music+Fun=TAG!
Sat, Feb 4 - 11am-1pm
Open to teens 6th grade and up
Have an impact! Join the library’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Visit our FACEBOOK PAGE!
T-Shirt Printing Workshop
Friday, Feb 17 - 3:30-5pm
Open to teens 6th grade and up
Call 772-3349 to register
Carve basic Tlingit design lino block stamps and use them to create a one-of-a-kind t-shirt! Registration required.
Enter to win a KINDLE FIRE and other great prizes!
Open to adults 18+.This week's winners.
Friends of Petersburg Libraries
BOOK SALE
Friday & Saturday, Feb 3 & 4, 10am-4pm
Gardening Forum & Information Exchange
Fri, Feb 10 @ 7pm
Bob Gorman, UAF Cooperative Extension Service
Bring your favorite seed catalogues and share your success stories. If you bring seeds to trade, they must be clean. No invasive species, please! Those attending will be able to vote on topics for future gardening classes!
Gardening with Plants Native to Southeast Alaska
Sat, Feb 11 from 8:30am - 10:30am
Bob Gorman, UAF Cooperative Extension Service
This workshop will look at examples of plants native to Petersburg that have value in the garden, how a gardener might get those plants, and considerations for managing native plants in the home garden. Those attending will be able to vote on topics for future gardening classes!
Elizabeth Peratrovich Day Event
Thursday February 16, 6pm at the Seaside House
Everyone is welcome at this screening of “For the Rights of All: Ending Jim Crow in Alaska”, followed by a gathering and discussion with refreshments provided by the Seaside House. This event is made possible by a federal grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and co-sponsored by the Petersburg Indian Association and the Petersburg Public Library. Through this grant Native and non-Native community members will have the opportunity to share and gain knowledge of Tlingit history, culture and lifestyle through programming and community dialog.
Beginning Acrylics with Doris Olsen:
Seashells
Sat, Feb 25 - 10am-1pm
Fee: $35, call 772-3349 to register, open to ages 18+
Play with color, shape and brushstrokes. Supplies are provided.
Taking the terror out of technology
call 772-3349 to book an appointment
Practice new computer skills, learn to use a mouse, or get a little help with computer problems. Book one on one time with our resident computer wiz. Bring your own laptop or use one of ours. PCs only please.
Ebooks & Digital Audiobooks 101
call 772-3349 to book an appointment
Get help accessing the library's collection eBooks and digital audiobooks. We'll help you set up your account and download to your device or one of ours.
Petersburg Writer's Group
The writer's blog is at psgwriters.wordpress.com. Anyone can respond to writing prompts. If you'd like to be able to contribute independently e-mail us.
Love my Library Contest Winners!
Youth - Winner: Buddy Stelmach (entry on display at the library), Honorable Mentions: Julia Murph, Alyssa Guthrie
Teen - Winner: Kyle Hagerman, Honorable Mention: Alexi Vasquez
Adult - Winner: Deborah Burrell, Honorable Mentions: DJ Roundtree, Meggan Hayes
Gardening Workshops - Listen online
Introduction to Gardening in Southeast Alaska
Extending the Growing Season
Native Plants
Click here to hear the Holiday Literary! Listen to the voices of friends and neighbors participating in this annual event. Click here for the program notes.
2009 Literary
2008 Literary
2007 Literary