Jun 19, 2018 7 min read

Upcoming Events

Summer Quest

Summer Reading Camp with a new name! Join us as we explore the Quest for knowledge on subjects such as the Science of the Human Body, Kitchen Science and Music, it’s science, too! We will read stories, do experiments, crafts and play games all week during Summer Quest. Registration is available at the registration desk. Payment is due at registration. Cost is $5 per week. Summer Quest weeks are structured by age level: Kindergarten to third grade (students must have finished kindergarten) – July 10-13; July 31-Aug. 3. Fourth grade to seventh grade – June 26-29; July 17-20

Summer Writing Workshop

Register by June 25. This program is for incoming students in seventh-12th grade, who 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. 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: July 11, 18 and 25 and Aug. 1 from 6 to 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 Picasso’s 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 724-745-1308. Mondays – two sessions, 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 10:45-11:15 a.m. Mondays, June 25 and July 2, 9, 16 and 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 25 and July 2, 9, 16 and 30. See monthly schedule for themes.

Madcap Mondays

Summer Edition – This program is for grades three through six. Registration is required. Sign up by stopping by or calling the Children’s Desk 724-745-1308. 1-2 p.m. Mondays, June 25 and July 2, 9, 16, 30. See monthly schedule for themes.

June

Little Picasso’s Summer Edition – The theme for the day will be Airplanes! Registration is required. Two sessions: 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 10:45-11:15 a.m. Monday, June 25.

Summer Story Time – Airplanes! This program is for children 9 months to 5 years. No registration required. Monday, June 25, 11:30 a.m.

Madcap Mondays: Summer Edition – Homemade Bouncy Balls! This program is for grades three through six. Registration is required. Monday, June 25, 1 – 2 p.m.

Ultimate Gaming – Friday June 29, 2:30 to 5 p.m.

July

Little Picasso’s 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. July 2.

Summer Story Time – Beach Theme. This program is for children 9 months to 5 years. No registration required. Monday, July 2, 11:30 a.m.

Madcap Mondays: Summer Edition – It Rocks! Painting Rocks. This program is for grades three through six. Registration is required. Monday, July 2, 1-2 p.m.

Teen Advisory Board, students in grades seven through 12 meet to plan, organize and lead activities that will engage and benefit members of the community. New members welcome. Monday, July 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. Explore the flow of electricity through wires, chips and robotics with kits designed for grades three and up. Saturday, July 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Little Picasso’s 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, July 9.

Summer Story Time – It’s Magic Theme. This program is for children 9 months to 5 years. No registration required. Monday, July 9, 11:30 a.m.

Madcap Mondays: Summer Edition – Tissue Paper Art. This program is for grades three through six. Registration is required. Monday, July 9, 1-2 p.m.

Little Picasso’s 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, July 16.

Summer Story Time – Bugs Theme. This program is for children 9 months to 5 years. No registration required. Monday, July 16, 11:30 a.m.

Madcap Mondays: Summer Edition – Puppets. This program is for grades three through six. Registration is required. Monday, July 16, 1 – 2 p.m.

Armchair Tour of Clayton – 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 July 26. Please call the library main circulation desk at 724-745-1308 to sign up for this special event Thursday, July 27 at 6 p.m.

Young Explorer Kit Open House – Come check out one of our Young Explorer kits! We will be highlighting our Construction kits. Build and create with kits designed for toddlers through elementary school. Saturday, July 28 from 11a.m.-1 p.m.

Little Picasso’s 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, July 30.

Summer Story Time – Birds Theme. This program is for children 9 months to 5 years. No registration required. Monday, July 30, 11:30 a.m.

Madcap Mondays: Summer Edition – Stress balls and bath bombs! This program is for grades three through six. Registration is required. Monday, July 30, 1 -2 p.m.

August

Teen Advisory Board, students in grades seven through 12, meet to plan, organize and lead activities that will engage and benefit members of the community. New members welcome. Wednesday, Aug. 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. Aug. 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

On-going Events

Knitting/Crocheting Group – Drop in and work on your projects, get new ideas, make friends and have fun! Wednesdays 6-8 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.

Adult English – 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.