ONLINE RESOURCES
Hoopla
Hoopla is a one-stop shop for your streaming digital media needs . Collections included in this platform are Comics , Music , TV Series , Movies , Audiobooks , and eBooks in all genres and age groups . All checked items automatically return themselves , so there are never any late fees . Ask our circulation desk staff or locate hoopla under Resources at franksarrislibrary . org .
Universal Class
Community courses taught by real teachers are available in subjects such as English , Cake Decorating , Meditation , Dog Training , Bullying , Homeschooling , Quickbooks , How to Use an iPad , Parenting , and more ! More than 600 online courses are available 24 / 7 . You can access these free continuing educational courses anywhere anytime through WiFi connection . To get started , new users are asked to enter their library barcode number . When entering your Frank Sarris Public Library barcode number , please put “ FSPL ” in front of your library barcode number ( ex . FSPL ##############).
Libby eBooks and now magazines !
Use your computer , iPad , Kindle , Nook , or tablets to borrow for free — anytime , anywhere — eBooks , audiobooks , magazines and more using Libby and your Frank Sarris Public Library card . The library is at your fingertips , available 24 / 7 !
Additional information on resources and services can be found at franksarrislibrary . org .
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Adult Programming
FSPL Book Club – The September book will be “ The Girls of Atomic City : The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II ” by Denise Kiernan . The October book will be “ The Final Girl Support Group ” by Grady Hendrix . The November book will be “ The Ride of Her Life : The True Story of a Woman , Her Horse , and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America ” by Elizabeth Letts . Pick up a copy at the circulation desk . 1st Floor – Athena Sarris Programming Room . Wednesdays , 9 / 14 , 10 / 12 , & 11 / 9 , 1 p . m . Trivia Night – Join us for an evening of questions , snacks , prizes and fun ! Teams can have 4 – 6 people . The cost is $ 5.00 per person . Open to teens , adults and families with children ages 12 +. Registration for this event is now open with forms and payment due by Wednesday , Sept . 21 . Check our website , franksarrislibrary . org , or Facebook page for more information . Saturday , 9 / 24 , 7 p . m .
Yarn & Yammer – Welcome fiber artists ! Looking to get out and stitch with others ? Bring your current work in progress to the Frank Sarris Public Library to knit , crochet , embroider , or sew with other fiber friends . New to fiber art but still want to join ? A limited supply of yarn and needles will be available to learn how to knit . This program is free and no registration is required . Wednesdays , 9 / 7 , 9 / 21,10 / 5,10 / 19 , 11 / 2 , 11 / 16 , 5:30 – 6:30 p . m .
La Danza Author Event – Join us during this after-hours event as author Anna Harsh discusses her book , “ La Danza : Conflict , Passion , and Healing .” Harsh , an award-winning dancer / choreographer and artistic director of Allegro Dance Company , focuses on preserving authentic dances from Italy . Copies of the book will be available for purchase . Thursday , 10 / 27 , Event starts at 7 p . m .
Children ’ s Programming – School-Age Children
Family Board Game Night – Sponsored by our Teen Advisory Board , this monthly event provides board games for patrons to try out . Play as a family or meet other board game enthusiasts and play with new friends . Games will range in age from preschool ability to adult . All Ages . Tuesdays , 9 / 20 , 10 / 18 , 11 / 15 , 5:30 p . m .
Lego Club – Are you a fan of Legos ? Do you want to show off your building skills ? Come to the library and join other builders ! Legos will be provided to use during Lego Club . Completed pieces may even be chosen to be displayed at the library ! No registration is necessary . Sponsored by the FSPL Teen Advisory Board . Ages 6 +. Mondays , 9 / 12 , 9 / 26 , 10 / 10 , 10 / 24 , 11 / 14 , 11 / 28 , 5:30 – 6:30 p . m .
Read with a Therapy Dog – Have a reluctant reader ? A child with a penchant for puppies ? Come to the library once a month for the opportunity to read to a therapy dog . This program is a great motivator for reluctant readers and a treat for those who love dogs . Our therapy dog has been trained by Therapy Dogs International and is looking forward to all the stories that patrons will read . Ages 5 +. Tuesdays , 9 / 13 , 10 / 11 , 11 / 8 , 5:00 – 6:30 p . m .
Halloween Trick or Treat Event – Dress in your spookiest costume and come to Frank Sarris Public Library for this family-friendly , afterhours event ! Saturday , 10 / 29 , 6 – 8p . m .
Teen Programming
Teen Advisory Board – The TAB meets monthly to plan , organize and lead activities that will engage and benefit members of the community . Students in grades 7 – 12 are welcome to join this volunteer group . Questions about TAB may be directed to Dana Bell at dbell @ franksarrislibrary . org . Tuesday , 9 / 6 ; Mondays , 10 / 3 , 11 / 7 , 5:30 – 6:45 p . m .
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