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EDUCATION FOR ALL

FRANK SARRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY

EDUCATION FOR ALL

A message from Peggy Tseng , Library Director

Building Strong and Vibrant Communities – Your Local Library Matters

Peggy Tseng , Library Director
Frank Sarris Public Library is committed to community service , fundraising and advocacy , quality library services , and technology and innovation .
• Community Service – Frank Sarris Public Library is dedicated to providing the community with services and programs that not merely reflect the wants and needs of its patrons , but also enhance and contribute to the development of the community .
• Fundraising and Advocacy – Frank Sarris Public Library depends on sustainability of resources through prudent stewardship of finances and partnerships that enrich services , expand outreach , and leverage public investment through private support .
• Quality Library Services – Frank Sarris Public Library provides services and programs that promote discovery , reading , learning and teaching through a wide variety of media and methods .
• Technology and Innovation – Frank Sarris Public Library provides access to and training in innovative technology , electronic resources and digital information .
These principles form a foundation for our future plans and initiatives , and ensure that the library is consistently striving for excellence and will continue making a difference in the lives of the people we serve .
The achievements highlighted in this report demonstrate the work we do to enhance the library ’ s value to the community . Our accomplishments are the tangible result of the dedication of many : the library staff , our volunteers , Board of Trustees , Friends of the Library , our local funders and governing bodies , and all the members of the public who support our initiatives year after year . We offer our deepest thanks to the hundreds of individuals who invest in our library ’ s future by supporting its mission of free and open access to resources , programs and services for the personal enrichment , education and enjoyment of everyone .
Mid-March through Mid- June Events at Frank Sarris Public Library
Submitted by Beth Kairush For a complete listing of events , please visit the Frank Sarris Library ’ s website at www . franksarrislibrary . org , on the Events page , or call 724.745.1308 for more information .
Peggy Tseng , Director
LOOK AT OUR NUMBERS :
35,605
Visits to the library
12.7
Visits to the library per hour
73,593
Items lent
26
Items checked out per hour
2,502
Residents with active library cards
13,559
Adults , teens and children who attended our 741 library programs
61,351
Total physical items in the library ’ s collections
3,297
Books , DVDs , CDs and other items added to the collection
2,328
Hours donated to the library by more than 34 volunteers
2,713
Library operating hours
468,803 Minutes spent by patrons on the library ’ s 18 public computers
1,420
Reference questions answered
ONGOING EVENTS
Lego Club Mondays at 5pm Children in grades K-8 collaborate with other Master Builders on their own designs or special building challenges .
Spanish Story Time Tuesdays at 11:15am ( ending on 5 / 9 ) Preschool children can join Ms . Noreen for story time favorites – stories and songs – in Spanish . Children will also have fun learning common Spanish words . Email questions to Ms . Noreen at npoploski @ franksarrislibrary . org .
Family Night Tuesdays at 6:30pm ( ending on 5 / 23 ; beginning again on 6 / 20 ) Evening Story Hour for all ages — offers theme stories , games , and activities to share . Please check the Events page on our website for weekly themes .
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