Peters Township Public Library

Specialties

The Peters Township Public Library is open 7 days a week from September — May, and closed on Sundays during the summer months. The library contains over 136,000 items including books, magazines, DVDs, music CDs, books on CD, eReaders, Playaways, Teaching Company «Great Courses» CDs and DVDs, circulating video games for Wii and Xbox consoles, BiFolkal «Memory» kits, interactive books for children, LeapPad Electronic Platforms and books, and much more. Services include free public computers, online databases, e-​audiobooks, wireless Internet access, a self check-​out machine, homebound delivery of items, meeting rooms, book clubs for all ages, a free weekly e-​newsletter and more. A multitude of programs for patrons of all ages is also offered throughout the year. Stop in for a visit and learn more!

History

Established in 1957.

The Peters Township Public Library is located in McMurray, Washington County, in the southwest corner of Pennsylvania. The library was founded in 1957 by the Women’s Club of Peters Township and originally located in a section of the Peters Township High School. In 1961, the library was moved to the basement of the school administration building and in 1965 sponsorship was officially transferred to Peters Township. The library moved in 1976 to a 7,000 sq. ft. renovated township maintenance building, and constructed an addition in 1985 to increase the total size to 11,000 sq. ft. A fully automated catalog and circulation system was introduced in 1993. Due to tremendous growth in the township and a corresponding greater demand for library materials and services, planning for a new library began in 1997. A ground breaking ceremony was held on April 4, 1998 for a 23,000 sq. ft. two-​story facility. The new library opened its doors to the public on February 16, 1999.

Meet the Manager

Myra R.

Manager

My name is Myra Rusinko Oleynik, and it is truly an honor to have been selected as the new Director of the Peters Township Public Library. As a lifelong resident of the township who has served in the Peters Township School District for the past 36 years, it has also been a joy to reconnect with former students, parents, friends and neighbors who frequent our amazing library.