From Frank Sarris Public Library
Upcoming Events
April 11, Fiction Book Club
noon
Join us as we will discuss “No Way Home” by Annette Dashofy.
April 12, Paint & Sip
6 p.m.
An evening of painting while enjoying light bites, wine and the company of friends. The fee is $20 and must be paid at the time of registration. Deadline for sign up is Tuesday April 10 – please sign up early as we require a minimum of six participants to hold this event and have space for 12 people.
April 14, Bigfoot Fest 2018 –
A Town Hall Event
1 p.m.
Keynote speaker is Doug Waller, founder of the Southeastern Ohio Society for Bigfoot Investigation. Special guests include Tony Merkel of “The Confessionals Podcast” & Bigfoot eyewitness Dave Groves. Free. For additional information, email Leslie Yoder at lyoder@franksarrislibrary.org.
April 14, Trivia Night at the
Round Tables
6:30 p.m.
Pool your knowledge at the after-hours trivia competition. Teams will compete for first prize answering questions from different categories. There will be snacks and drinks to satisfy your hunger while questions challenge your brain. The fee is $5/person and teams can have four or five people. Registration is required and space is limited. Please contact Beth Kairush or Leslie Yoder at 724-745-1308 (option #1) for more information.
April 16, Teen Writers’ Club
6 p.m.
Grades 7-12 will meet to write, share and support each other through the creative process. Whether you enjoy writing fiction, poetry, short stories or more, stop by to meet like-minded teens.
April 24, Nonfiction Book Club
2 p.m.
We will be discussing “Post Truth” by Ralph Keyes. For additional information, email Leslie Yoder at lyoder@franksarrislibrary.org.
April 27, Ultimate Gaming Friday
2:30 p.m.
An after school program inviting all ages to come unwind before the weekend with our collection of video games.
Teen Art Contest
The Library will hold an art contest for students in grades 7-12. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place as well as a People’s Choice Award. Additionally, the winning piece of artwork will find a new home in our Young Adult Department. More information, including contest rules and registration forms, will be available on our website and at the Library.
May 2, Teen Advisory Board
6 p.m.
Students in grades 7-12 meet monthly to plan, organize and lead activities that will engage and benefit members of the community. Planned activities can be fun, educational, or service related, and they can be for anyone of any age. If you are a student who is interested in making a difference in your community, stop by the meeting or email Beth Kairush, Teen Advisory Board coordinator, at bkairush@franksarrislibrary.org for more information.
May 5, Genealogy Workshop
1 p.m.
Sponsored by the Washington County Chapter-Daughters of the American Revolution, Ann Harder, Southwest PA District Director, and her team will present the workshop. Free
May 9, Fiction Club Special Edition
1 p.m.
Local author Annette Dashofy. New members are always welcome!
May 10, College admissions
program
6 p.m.
Presented by Chris Hitchins. Learn strategies to help your child with college selection and financial aid. Free.
May 20, Carnival
noon
Join us in our parking lot as we bring carnival fun to the Canonsburg community. There will be carnival games, food trucks and more – fun for the entire family! Game tickets will be available for purchase for a nominal amount. We will also kick off registration for the Summer Quest program (formerly Summer Reading).
May 21, Teen Writers’ Club
6 p.m.
Grades 7-12 will meet to write, share and support each other through the creative process. Whether you enjoy writing fiction, poetry, short stories or more, stop by to meet like-minded teens.
May 25, Ultimate Gaming Friday
2:30 p.m.
An after school program inviting all ages to come unwind before the weekend with our collection of video games.
June 4, Teen Advisory Board
6 p.m.
Students in grades 7-12 meet monthly to plan, organize and lead activities that will engage and benefit members of the community. Planned activities can be fun, educational or service related, and they can be for anyone of any age. If you are a student who is interested in making a difference in your community, stop by the meeting or email Beth Kairush, Teen Advisory Board coordinator, at bkairush@franksarrislibrary.org for more information.
June 13, Fiction Club meeting
noon
June 14, Paint & Sip
6 p.m.
An evening of painting while enjoying light bites, wine and the company of friends. The fee is $20 and must be paid at the time of registration.
June 18
Adult summer reading begins. Join us for reading challenges and a weekly prize drawing.
June 19, Summer Quest Begins
Summer Reading Camp with a new name! Join us as we explore the Quest for knowledge on subjects such as the Science of the Human Body, Kitchen Science and Music, it’s science too! We will read stories, do experiments, crafts and play games all week during Summer Quest. Registration required and begins on May 20 at the Carnival. $5 fee per week. June 19-22, Summer Quest Grades K-3; June 26-29 Summer Quest Grades 4-7.
June 25, Teen Writers’ Club
6 p.m.
Grades 7 – 12 will meet to write, share and support each other through the creative process. Whether you enjoy writing fiction, poetry, short stories or more, stop by to meet like-minded teens.
Filmography
Coming this summer – a class that will go over the basics of filmmaking, from conception to filming to editing.
On-going Events
Story Time, Mondays-Thursday mornings
For children 9 months to 5 years old
Madcap Mondays
Madcap Mondays for grades 5-8, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Science, crafts, slime, painting, bots and more. Call the Children’s Desk at 724-745-1308 to sign up!
For grades 2-4, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Science, crafts, slime, painting, bots and more. Call the Children’s Desk at 724-745-1308 to sign up!
Spanish Story Time, Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m.
Stories and songs in Spanish with Ms. Noreen.
Family Night, Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
An evening story hour with stories, games and activities-T
Little Picassos, Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.
Children ages 2-5 along with their fun loving adult can join Miss Barb for a craft with messing things like glitter, glue, water, paints etc. Dress appropriately!
Lego Club, Wednesdays 5-6 p.m.
Table Top Gaming, Wednesdays 3-6 p.m.
Organized board game playing time.
Wiggles and Giggles, Thursdays at 11:15 a.m.
A motion class for 2-5 years old – we will be moving and dancing for 35-40 minutes!
Of Dice and Men, Saturdays at 2 p.m.
Roleplaying games
For a complete listing of upcoming events and online programs, visit our website at www.franksarrislibrary.org, or call 724-745-1308 for more information.