EDUCATION FOR ALL
FRANK SARRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
EDUCATION FOR ALL
Peggy Tseng , Library Director
Ms . Barb
Ms . Amy
TEENS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
A MESSAGE FROM BETH KAIRUSH , TEEN ADVIOSRY BOARD COORDINATOR
A message from Peggy Tseng , Library Director
The Teen Advisory Board ( TAB ) at the Frank Sarris Public Library has been keeping busy in 2017 . The TAB is comprised of 19 students in grades 7 - 12 who are interested in making a difference in their community . TAB members plan , organize and lead activities that will engage and benefit members of our community . Their activities and events can be fun , educational or service-related and they can be for anyone of any age . Typically , the TAB meets monthly at the library ; however , meetings may be more frequent when planning an activity . As the coordinator , my role is to encourage , guide and support the students while allowing them the freedom to use their creativity , interests and excitement to drive the group .
This past January , we volunteered at the Washington City Mission ( City Mission ) Donation Center . Before we started in the warehouse , City Mission staff provided our group with an overview of their mission and retail and donation center operations . Next , we were given our assignment for the day – polishing donated furniture that was scheduled for distribution to their retail stores . Our team tackled this assignment with energy and enthusiasm ! In February , we volunteered to serve brunch at the City Mission kitchen and dining hall . TAB members took food and drink orders , plated
Before I knew it , fall is already on our doorstep . We went through a super busy and yet rewarding summer . In addition to our regular children ’ s programs like Family Night , Lego Club and Story Times , we offered our highly anticipated Summer Reading Camp and a newly designed weekly Art Camp – Dabbling DaVinci ’ s . This past summer , we had offered 80 children ’ s and adult programs with a total attendance of 3,357 . Thanks to all our supporters and fans , you have created a community of library users .
In order to jumpstart literacy skills to young children , our library will be partnering with the Canon-McMillan School District to implement “ iLearn to Read Initiative ” for all kindergarteners . Our goals are to instill the habit of lifelong learning and to deliver a library card into every kindergartener ’ s hand . In September , our children ’ s staff will be present at the Open Houses of all elementary schools to meet and greet parents / guardians . You will learn more about our “ iLearn to Read Initiative ” there . Also , Ms . Barb and Ms . Amy , our beloved children ’ s librarians , will be making visits to all the kindergarten classrooms this fall , to present stories and to get to know the next generation of readers .
Please take a look at our listing of events . I am sure you will find a few good reasons to hang out at the library . We have an appealing and spacious building for everyone to enjoy . I will see you at the Library . the hot food , served the attendees , cleared plates and stocked the breakfast drink area while I volunteered for dish duty in the kitchen . When brunch was over , we had a greater appreciation for the effort and teamwork required to prepare and serve meals on a daily basis .
On a Friday evening in April , we held our first Trivia Night competition : Trivia Night of the Round Tables . Nine teams , comprised of four people per team , competed for a cash first prize answering questions from 30 different categories . Throughout the evening , guests enjoyed snacks and drinks while we challenged their minds . Raffle prizes were handed out during breaks in the competition . It was an enjoyable evening for all !
At the suggestion of one our TAB members , in May we kicked off the Teen Writers ’ Club . This club is open to students in grades 7 – 12 who want to meet with other teen writers monthly to write , share and support each other through the creative process . Additionally , the high school book club , Page Turners , continues to meet monthly , and recently read “ Eleanor & Park ” by Rainbow Rowell , “ Six of Crows ” by Leigh Bardugo and “ Flowers in the Attic ” by V . C . Andrews .
We are hard at work planning our next activities . We hope to see you at a future meeting or event !
For more information about TAB , contact Beth Kairush at 724.745.1308 or email at bkairush @ franksarrislibrary . org .
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Mid-September through mid-December Events at the Frank Sarris Public Library
For a complete listing of events , please visit the Library ’ s website at www . franksarrislibrary . org , on the Event page , or call 724.745.1308 for more information .
ONGOING EVENTS
Story Time Monday through Thursday mornings beginning 9 / 18 Programs for children 9 months to 5 years old are offered during the school year to promote early literacy skills . Check our website calendar for days and times appropriate for your child , call the children ’ s desk , or email Miss Barb at bsomma @ franksarrislibrary . org .
Adult Education Classes Mondays and Wednesdays , 1-3:30pm Do you need your high school equivalency diploma ? Join us at the library to improve reading , writing or math skills ; prepare for your GED or HiSET ; build skills to attend a postsecondary program or get help with resumes and cover letters for your job search . These free adult education classes are provided by Intermediate Unit 1 and held at the library . Call
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