Pick. Click. Give. to the new library
The PFD Pick. Click. Give program is an easy way for residents to show their support for the new Petersburg Public Library. It’s a safe and secure way to make your donation and share the bounty we all gather from our PFDs. Every dollar and every ounce of support matters so much to getting our Library completed. Make you contribution by choosing “The Friends of Petersburg’s Libraries” when you file your PFD application. Click here to learn more....
Enter to win a KINDLE FIRE and other great prizes!
Open to adults 18+.This week's winners.
Preschool Story time
Wednesday, Feb 1, 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!
Friends of Petersburg Libraries
BOOK SALE
Friday & Saturday, Feb 3 & 4, 10am-4pm
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!
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+
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!
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.
The Petersburg Listening Project
If you or someone you know has a story to tell, contact Jessica at the library (772-3349). For more information on the Petersburg Listening Project visit http://listeningprojectpsg.wordpress.com/
you could be Petersburg’s next
Writer Laureate
Deadline for applications: March 21, 5pm
Writers of all ages are encouraged to apply. Fiction, non-fiction and poetry are all welcome. Click here for an application or pick one up at the public library.
Reserve your spot now on the new library's
FISHING WALL
Drop by the library or click here to print out a form.
2011 Bookmark Contest Winners!
Congratulations to Jack Engell, Cole Young & Brenna Young!
Teens! Do you want your voice heard?
JOIN THE LIBRARY'S TEEN ADVISORY GROUP
Visit our FACEBOOK PAGE!
Snacks. Music. Fun. Make a difference, be creative and have an impact.
Join the Teen Advisory Group. Open to teens 6th through 12th grade.
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
Holiday Literary 2011 - listen and view/print the program
Click here for a complete list of upcoming events & classes at the library.
Click here to see what book clubs in Petersburg are reading