Oct 9, 2018 7 min read

Upcoming Events

Fiction Book Club

The group will be discussing Custard’s Last Stand by Tamar Myers. Noon, Tuesday, Oct. 10.

Teen Writers’ Club

Teens in grades 7 to 12 will meet to write, share and support each other through the creative process. 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15.

Legends and Lore of Southern Pennsylvania

Presentation by Thomas White. 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23.

Halloween Bash

Pre-school and elementary aged children and their fun loving adults – join us for a boonanza of Halloween activities! This event is free and no registration is required. More information about this spooktacular event to follow on our website’s Event Calendar. Saturday, Oct. 27.

Trivia Night at the Round Tables Halloween Edition

If you are looking for something new and fun to do, grab some friends and pool your knowledge together at our after-hours trivia competition. Teams will compete for first prize by answering questions from different categories. We will have snacks and drinks to satisfy your hunger while our questions challenge your brain. The fee is $5 per person and teams can have four or five people. Payment is due at registration and space is limited. Register at the children’s desk. Contact Beth Kairush or Leslie Yoder at 724-745-1308 (option #1) for more information. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27.

Teen Advisory Board

Students in grades 7 to 12 meet to plan, organize and lead activities that will engage and benefit members of the community. New members welcome. 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 5.

Marketing The Presidency

A presentation by Steve Mihaly of an array of “odd” artifacts that political candidates have produced to get their names and ideas in front of the electorate. Light dinner will be served. Participants must register by Nov. 1 at the circulation desk or by calling 724-745-1308. 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7.

Paint & Sip

Join us for 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. Please sign up early as we require a minimum of six participants to hold this event and have space for only 12 people. Deadline for sign up is Tuesday, Nov. 6. 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8.

Mini Golf

Sign your team up! Prizes and giveaways. Tee times start at 10:15 a.m. $1 per person with a maximum of six people on a team. Reserve your tee time and register your team at the adult circulation desk or by calling 724-745-1308. Saturday, Nov. 10.

Fiction Book Club

The Fiction Club’s November book will be Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks. Noon, Wednesday, Nov. 14.

2018 Benefit Luncheon for Frank Sarris Public Library

Join us at Valley Brook Country Club for this benefit luncheon sponsored by the Board of Trustees of the Frank Sarris Public Library Association. For tickets or more information, visit franksarrislibrary.org. 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 18.

Teen Writers’ Club

Teens in grades 7 to 12 will meet to write, share and support each other through the creative process. 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 19.

Fiction Book Club

Holiday gathering and discussion. New members always welcome! Noon, Wednesday Dec. 12.

Weekly Programs

Please note: Children’s programs are on break the week of Nov. 19 through Nov. 24 and Dec. 22 through Jan. 6.

Yoga Story Time

Stretch and be centered at this special yoga session for kids (and their grownups)! We use stories and child-friendly concepts to guide toddlers and up through a simple, 30-minute yoga routine. Learning yoga can help kids (and grownups) build concentration and focus, learn to manage stress, and develop body awareness. 10:30-11 a.m., Mondays.

Happy Monday!

Rise and Shine and greet the new week with the sunniest story time session you can imagine! We will read stories, sing songs, and do other activities designed to make you feel good. All ages welcome! 11:15 a.m. Mondays.

Madcap Mondays

Join the fun for an after school program that explores a new activity each week! Crafts, games and science are just a few of the possibilities. You can try something new or do something that you already love. Registration is required. Register at the children’s circulation desk or by calling 724-745-1308 (option #4). Mondays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. for Grades 5-8 and 5:30-6:30 p.m. for Grades 2-4.

Mother Goose Story Time

For infants up to 18 months with a caregiver, this is a gentle language development program that helps build social skills and fosters bonding between the parent and child. We enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and movement! 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.

Toddler Tales

Provides active young children with stories, finger plays and songs based on simple concepts, repetition and lots of movement. Ages 2-3. 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays. and 11:15-11:45 a.m. Saturdays.

Family Night

This is a time for everyone, toddlers through great-grandparents, to get involved in stories, crafts and games. There will be new things to explore each week. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

Little Picassos

Inspire your child’s imagination and self-expression with hands-on art activities. Every week is a new make-and-take creation. Ages 2-5. 10:30-11 a.m., Wednesdays.

Story Time

Provides active young children with stories, finger plays and songs based on simple concepts, repetition and lots of movement. Ages 2-3 but siblings are welcome. 11:15-11:45 a.m. Wednesdays and 10:30-11 a.m. Thursdays.

Wiggles and Giggles

Bring your little ones to stretch, sing and dance. This program focuses on movement while developing gross motor skills, listening skills and social skills while also introducing new vocabulary. Ages 2-5. 1:30-2 p.m. Wednesdays and 11:15-11:45 a.m. Thursdays.

More than A Story

At kindergarten story time, your child will enjoy great stories, songs and some rhymes. Each class is a chance to practice kindergarten readiness skills like listening during stories, making predictions and following directions. Ages 5-6. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursdays.

Super Science

Each week, kids ages 3-7 and 8-13, will have fun investigating and discovering different scientific ideas through hands-on learning. Join us as we uncover what makes science so super! Registration is required. Register at the children’s circulation desk or by calling 724-745-1308 (option #4). 5:30-6:15 p.m. Thursdays.

Spanish Story Time

Story time favorites – stories and songs – in Spanish. Children in preschool and up will sing songs in Spanish and English that teach colors, weather, numbers, months, days of the week, family members and a basic conversation song. 10:30-11 a.m. and 4-4:30 p.m. Fridays.

Mother Goose Story Time

For infants up to 18 months with a caregiver, this is a gentle language development program that helps build social skills and fosters bonding between the parent and child. We enjoy stories, finger plays, songs, and movement! 10:30-11 a.m. Saturdays.

For more details on upcoming events and a complete listing of upcoming events and online programs, visit our website at www.franksarrislibrary.org, or call 724-745-1308.