Attikin Rothacher, Teen Advisory Board member, puts on a magic show for Carnival guests on May 20, 2018.
Summer Writing Workshop – Register by June 25:
This program is for incoming students in 7th – 12th
grades. Join other teen writers to explore the writing
process in this four-week workshop. Workshop dates
are July 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. This
is a free workshop. Author and content marketing
consultant Marshal Carper will cover a different
part of the writing process each week. Sign up early
as we require at least eight participants to hold
this workshop and space is limited. Register at the
Children’s Circulation Desk or by calling
724.745.1308 (option #4). Please contact Beth Kairush
at bkairush@franksarrislibrary.org with any questions.
Movie Magic: Filmography 101 – Ever have the
ambition to make a film, but not sure where to
start? This program will offer lessons and tips on the
fundamentals of filming a movie! This will be a four-
week program offered on the following Wednesdays:
7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1 from 6 - 7 p.m. The program is
intended for teens and young adults and space is
limited. Register at the Adult Circulation Desk or by
calling 724.745.1308. Please contact Benson at
bgardner@franksarrislibrary.org with any questions.
Little Picassos Summer Edition – Children ages
2 – 5 years old along with their fun-loving adult can
join Miss Barb at the library to do a craft with messy
things like glitter, glue, water, paints, etc. Dress
appropriately to get messy! Registration is required.
Sign up by stopping by or calling the Children’s Desk
at 724.745.1308. Mondays, two sessions: 10:15 - 10:45
a.m. and 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Mondays, June 11, 18, 25;
July 2, 9, 16, 30. See monthly schedule for themes.
Summer Storytime – This program is for children 9
months to 5 years. No registration required.
11:30 a.m. Mondays, June 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 30.
See monthly schedule for themes.
Madcap Mondays: Summer Edition – This
program is for grades 3 - 6. Registration is required.
Sign up by stopping by or calling the Children’s Desk
at 724.745.1308. 1 - 2 p.m. Mondays, June 11, 18, 25;
July 2, 9, 16, 30. See monthly schedule for themes.
JULY
Little Picassos Summer Edition – The theme for
the day will be The Beach. Registration is required.
Two sessions: 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. and 10:45 -
11:15 a.m. 7/2.
Summer Story Time – Beach theme. This program
is for children 9 months to 5 years. No registration
required. Monday, 7/2, 11:30 a.m.
Madcap Mondays: Summer Edition – It Rocks!
Painting Rocks. This program is for grades 3 - 6.
Registration is required. Monday, 7/2, 1 - 2 p.m.
Teen Advisory Board, comprised of students
in grades 7 - 12, meets to plan, organize and lead
activities that will engage and benefit members of the
community. New members welcome. Monday, 7/9,
6 - 7 p.m.
Young Explorer Kit Open House – Come check
out one of our Young Explorer kits – we will be
highlighting our Circuits and Coding kits. Come
explore the flow of electricity through wires, chips
and robotics with kits designed for grades 3 and up.
Saturday, 7/7, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Little Picassos Summer Edition – It’s Magic theme.
Registration is required. Two sessions: 10:15 - 10:45
a.m. and 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Monday, 7/9.
Summer Story Time – It’s Magic theme. This
program is for children 9 months to 5 years. No
registration required. Monday, 7/9, 11:30 a.m.
Madcap Mondays: Summer Edition – Tissue Paper
Art. This program is for grades 3 - 6. Registration is
required. Monday, 7/9, 1 - 2 p.m.
Little Picassos Summer Edition – The theme for
the day will be Bugs. Registration is required. Two
sessions: 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. and 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Monday, 7/16.
Ms. Amy and her flying chickens at
the Library Carnival.
Little Picassos Summer Edition – The theme for
the day will be Birds. Registration is required. Two
sessions: 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. and 10:45 -
11:15 a.m. Monday, 7/30.
Summer Story Time – Birds theme. This program
is for children 9 months to 5 years. No registration
required. Monday, 7/30, 11:30 a.m.
Madcap Mondays: Summer Edition – Stress
balls and bath bombs! This program is for grades
3 - 6. Registration is required. Monday, 7/30,
1 - 2 p.m.
AUGUST
Teen Advisory Board, comprised of students
in grades 7 - 12, meets to plan, organize and lead
activities that will engage and benefit members
of the community. New members welcome.
Wednesday, 8/1, 6 - 7 p.m.
Young Explorer Kit Open House – Come check
out one of our Young Explorer kits – we will be
highlighting our Language and Socialization kits.
These kits are designed for infants through first
grade. 8/18, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
ONGOING EVENTS
Summer Story Time – Bugs theme. This program
is for children 9 months to 5 years. No registration
required. Monday, 7/16, 11:30 a.m. Children in grades K - 4 collaborate with other
Master Builders on their own designs or special
building challenges. Wednesdays, 5 - 6 p.m.
Madcap Mondays: Summer Edition – Puppets. This
program is for grades 3 - 6. Registration is required.
Monday, 7/16, 1 - 2 p.m. Knitting/Crocheting Group – Drop in and work
on your projects, get new ideas, make friends and
have fun! Wednesdays, 6 - 8 p.m.
The Frick Pittsburgh will bring an Armchair Tour of
Clayton to the Frank Sarris Public Library. Clayton
was the home of industrialist Henry Clay Frick. This
program is free. However, registration is required. The
deadline for registration is Wednesday, July 26. Please
call the library main circulation desk at 724.745.1308
to sign up for this special event Thursday, 7/27, at 6:00
p.m. Of Dice and Men – Roleplaying games take place
Saturdays at 1 p.m. Call or email Benson Gardner
at bgardner@franksarrislibrary.org for more
information and availability.
Young Explorer Kit Open House – Come check
out one of our Young Explorer kits – we will be
highlighting our Construction kits. Come build
and create with kits designed for toddlers through
elementary school age. Saturday, 7/28, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Literacy Council of Southwestern PA
is offering free Adult English as a Second
Language Classes on Saturdays, 1 - 4 p.m. For
more information on how to enroll, please call the
Literacy Council at 724.228.6188.
For a complete listing of upcoming events and
online programs, visit our website at www.
franksarrislibrary.org, or call 724.745.1308 for
more information.
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