FRANK SARRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
We cannot be-“ leaf” it is already fall, and Frank Sarris Public Library encourages all our community members to stop by and enjoy everything the library has to offer this season.
Our library is especially excited to announce our first-ever puzzle tournament, Jigsaw Mania! Teams may have two to five members, but players must be 13 years of age or older to participate in this free event. It’ s easy. Our library will provide each team with a 500-piece puzzle, and the first team to complete it wins! If no team finishes within the allotted time, the winner will be the team with the most complete image. Registration will open in October, so keep an eye out for more information on our website and Facebook page.
We are also preparing delightfully scary surprises for our Halloween Spooktacular! We will host this haunting, all-ages event on Saturday, Oct. 24. Guests can walk through the first floor and pick up treats at our themed tables.
We also offer our regularly scheduled adult programs, FSPL Book Club and Mystery Club, as well as our children’ s programs. For more details on upcoming events and resources, scan the QR code. You can also visit our website at franksarrislibrary. org, check out the Frank Sarris Library Facebook page, or call us at 724.745.1308 ext. 1. We look forward to seeing you.
Save the Date!
Note: Please check our website, Facebook page, or use the QR code for more information about these upcoming events.
Halloween Spooktacular – Wear your spookiest costume and grab your trick-or-treat bag for this popular holiday event! All ages are welcome, and costumes are encouraged. Guests can walk through the first floor, stopping by our themed tables for treats. This event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 6 p. m. to 7:30 p. m.
Jigsaw Mania – If you have a“ puzzling” mind, join us for our first-ever puzzle competition! The 90-minute game is simple: The first team to finish a 500-piece puzzle( or have the most complete image) wins! Registration will open in October. Registration is free, but required to participate. Players must be at least 13 years old.
Celebrate American Music Concert – Join us for an engaging performance highlighting the rich variety of American music! Featuring a unique blend of oboe, clarinet, and viola, this concert brings together three distinct instruments to present a lively selection of classic and contemporary pieces. This free event will be held on Monday, Oct. 5 at 12 p. m. No registration is required.
Author Visit – Join us as we welcome author Thomas White as he discusses his nonfiction work, Haunted Roads of Western Pennsylvania. This free program will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. No registration is required.
Regular Operating Hours Monday – Friday: 10 a. m. – 6 p. m. Saturday: 10 a. m. – 5 p. m.
The library will be closed on Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19.
Parking: Our entrances, located at Murdock Street and North Jefferson Avenue, are open. Our parking lot is behind the library and accessible from Murdock Street.
Adult Programming
FSPL Book Club – Our group selects a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles, including New York Times bestsellers. Our October selection is“ A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles. The FSPL Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p. m.
Mystery Club – Grab your magnifying glass and piece together the clues in this new book club dedicated to mysteries. Our October pick is“ Finlay Donovan is Killing It” by Elle Cosimano. Mystery Club meets on the second Friday of each month at 4:30 p. m.
Children’ s Programs
Tuesday Toddler Storytime – 10:15 a. m. For ages 1 to 3
Preschool Storytime – 11:15 a. m. For ages 3 to 5
Wednesday Wiggles and Giggles – 10:15 a. m. A movement class for ages 1 to 4
Little Picasso – 11 a. m. An art class for ages 4 and 5
School Readiness Program – 12 p. m. For children ages 5 and 6
Junior Engineer – 1:30 p. m. For children ages 5 and 6
Thursday Wiggles and Giggles on Thursday – 10:15 a. m. A movement class for ages 1 to 4
After-School Programs
( All programs start at 4 p. m. and finish at 5:30 p. m.) Tuesday Lego Club – 4 p. m. to 5:30 p. m.
Wednesday Afternoon Games – 4 p. m. to 5:30 p. m.
Thursday Action Lab – 4 p. m. to 5:30 p. m.
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