Wiggles and Giggles Thursday mornings at 10:15 am beginning 9 / 15 This is a motion class for 2 – 5 year olds . We will be moving and dancing for 35 – 40 minutes , so no sitting ! Email questions to Miss Barb at bsomma @ franksarrislibrary . org .
Knitting Wednesdays at 6 pm Bring your current project and join the knitting group in the café area each week !
Popcorn & a Movie Saturdays at 12 pm Join us each week in the Teen Lounge and enjoy some free hot , buttered popcorn while taking in a movie on the big screen . Check our website or Facebook page for titles .
Of Dice and Men - Roleplaying Games Saturdays at 2 pm Weekly tabletop gaming sessions ; we play a variety of games , most notably Dungeons & Dragons and Call of Cthulhu . For Teens and adults ; newcomers should come an hour early to set up characters for play .
Teen Advisory Board Students in grades 7 - 12 meet monthly to plan , organize and lead activities that will engage and benefit library patrons and 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 at your library and in your community , visit our website or call for more information or to get an application .
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday 9 / 24 Gamer ’ s Night 7-10 pm Join us in September for an after-hours game night . All ages are welcome ; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult . $ 2 at the door . We ’ ll have Playstation , Xbox 360 , Wii , Retro Consoles and more . Feel free to bring your own games or hand held devices . Call the library or visit our website to learn more .
Wednesday 9 / 28 Weekday Matinee 3 pm Everyone is invited to this toga party – a showing of Animal House in the Teen Lounge .
Monday 10 / 10 Page Turners ( High School Student ) Book Club 5-7 pm Join us in the Teen Lounge to discuss Harriet Beecher Stowe ’ s Uncle Tom ’ s Cabin . We will also participate in activities related to the book .
Wednesday 10 / 12 Western Pennsylvania Paranormal Hunters 6:30 pm T . J . Porfeli from the Western Pennsylvania Paranormal Hunters and his team will talk about what they do and the ghostly places they ’ ve been . There will also be a question and answer session . The Western Pennsylvania Paranormal Hunters have been featured on WTAE news and articles . They have appeared in the Pittsburgh Post- Gazette , South Hills Living Magazine , and the Observer Reporter . The program is free and no registration is required . For additional information please contact the library at 724.745.1308
Wednesday 10 / 12 Book Bites 12-1 pm Join us to discuss John Searles ’ Help for the Haunted . Stop by the main circulation desk to pick up your copy and make plans to join us . Light refreshments will be served . New members are welcome !
Wednesday 10 / 12 Weekday Matinee 3 pm The Village is today ’ s feature film . It is based on the book by M . Night Shyamalan . This is a movie you will not want to miss !
Thursday 10 / 13 Healthy Living 1-2 pm The topic for this month ’ s meeting is the Ladder of Health Care .
Thursday 10 / 20 Adult Coloring Club 3 pm Bring your own supplies or use ours and join us to practice this informal art therapy while enjoying some refreshments .
Saturday 10 / 22 Ghost Walk 7:15 pm-9:15 pm Come along for a ghost walking tour with us starting at Chess Park in Monongahela , PA . This tour is slightly under two hours . Must be able to walk and be prepared for all types of weather . The fee is $ 10 . Payment is due at registration ; deadline to register is October 17th . Call the library to learn more .
Wednesday 10 / 26 Weekday Matinee 3 pm An American Haunting is today ’ s feature film . It is based on the novel , The Bell Witch : An American Haunting by Brent Monahan .
Saturday 10 / 29 Halloween Bash Pre-school and elementary aged children and their fun loving adults - join us for a boonanza of Halloween activities ! Costumes are optional but so much fun ! Please check the calendar on our website for details about this spooktacular event .
Wednesday 11 / 2 Weekday Matinee 3 pm Today ’ s feature film is Hannah and Her Sisters . This is a classic Woody Allen movie that you will not want to miss !
Wednesday 11 / 9 Book Bites 12-1 pm Join us to discuss Anna Quindlen ’ s Still Life with Bread Crumbs . Stop by the main circulation desk to pick up your copy and make plans to join us . Light refreshments will be served . New members are welcome !
Thursday 11 / 10 Healthy Living 1-2 pm This month ’ s topic is Aging and Your Eyes . Mark your calendars for this informative program .
Saturday 11 / 12 Makers Fest 10 am-3 pm This is a family and all age ’ s event . Expect hands-on activities and fun ! Learn about our new movie making studio . Call the library or visit our website to learn more about Makers Fest .
Wednesday 11 / 16 Weekday Matinee 3 pm Today ’ s feature film is The Pilgrims . This production gives viewers a look at the challenges faced by this religious sect .
Thursday 11 / 17 Adult Coloring Club 3 pm Bring your own supplies or use ours and join us to practice this informal art therapy while enjoying some refreshments .
Friday 12 / 2 Family Holiday Celebration 6-8 pm Come in for storytime , crafts , games and more ! Call the library or visit our website for more information .
Saturday 12 / 3 Breakfast with Santa 9 am Join us for breakfast and pictures with Santa . There is a $ 5 fee for breakfast ; registration is required . Call the library or visit our website for more information .
Saturday 12 / 3 Sister ’ s Christmas Catechism 7:30 pm The Friends of Frank Sarris Library present an evening of interactive theater at the Canon-McMillan High School Auditorium . For more information on this production , including tickets , call the library and ask for Rachel or email friendsoffspl @ gmail . com .
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Thursday 12 / 8 Healthy Living 1-2 pm This month ’ s speaker will be Dr . Plute . Check the library website for information on the topic .
Wednesday 12 / 10 Painting with a Twist 2 pm Painting with a Twist , an art and social studio in Washington , Pa will host a Painting with a Purpose charity event to benefit the Frank Sarris Public Library . The studio will offer a holiday themed painting perfect for gift giving . Please check the studio ’ s website at www . paintingwithatwist . com / Washington-pa / calendar for additional details .
Wednesday 12 / 14 Book Bites 12-1 pm Join us to discuss John Grisham ’ s Skipping Christmas . Stop by the main circulation desk to pick up your copy and make plans to join us . Light refreshments will be served . New members are welcome !
Wednesday 12 / 14 Weekday Matinee 3 pm Today ’ s feature film is Christmas with the Kranks . Join us for a very funny and heartwarming holiday movie .
Thursday 12 / 15 Adult Coloring Club 3 pm Bring your own supplies or use ours and join us to practice this informal art therapy while enjoying some refreshments .
Wednesday 12 / 21 Weekday Matinee 3 pm Today ’ s feature is A Christmas Carol . This production features George C . Scott as Scrooge . Make plans to attend !
MORE FROM YOUR LIBRARY
Accelerated Reader Canon-McMillan students can earn Accelerated Reading points at the library . We have a computer reserved in the Children ’ s Department exclusively for testing .
Ancestry Resources Come to the library to take advantage of our subscription to Ancestry . com and get started researching your family tree – you can search billions of census , immigration , military records and more !
Art on Display in the Athena Sarris Gallery Visit the second floor of the library regularly to enjoy the exhibits provided by talented local artists and photographers . If you ’ re an artist interested in displaying your work in this venue , please visit our website or stop in to get an application .
Continuing Education from Universal Class Check out Typing and Keyboarding 101 , GED Test Preparation , Yoga 101 and the other 500 + continuing education courses available at no cost through our website - all you need is a library card !
Digital Magazines from Zinio The Frank Sarris Public Library is the only location in the area to provide this resource , and we offer a selection of more than 100 titles , including National Geographic , Newsweek , Family Circle , and Shape .
Gently Used Books for Sale Our used book sale is ongoing and new titles are being added all the time ... you can replenish your bookshelves for just $ 5 per bag !
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