Category: Events

Kids’ Winter Festival

Hey Kids! Let it Snow! Join us for a Winter Wonderland of crafts and games. Come in from the cold and celebrate the last month of Winter. Spring will be here soon! Kids’ Winter Festival Saturday, February 18 / 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Frank Sarris Public Library 35 N. Jefferson Ave. Canonsburg, PA 15317 Please register for this event at our circulation desk or by calling 724-745-1308. This is a FREE event!…

Pancake Breakfast with Mrs. Claus – Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 10:00 AM

On Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. join Mrs. Claus for a holiday pancake breakfast. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, eggs and beverage while Mrs. Claus reads some funny holiday stories and you create a make-and-take ornament. Wear your best holiday outfit for a photo with our holiday backdrop. Registration required at the Frank Sarris Public Library Circulation Desk. Registration is $5.00 per person. (Please specify payment type at registration) Free parking in library parking lot located off of Murdock Street.…

Gingerbread House Contest 2022

Gingerbread House Contest 2021

The Frank Sarris Public Library and Canonsburg’s Old Fashioned Christmas are hosting a gingerbread house contest and we want you to join in the fun and show your creativity! Contest Rules Who Can Enter?  Anyone – children, teens and adults. What Type of Structure is Eligible? Submissions must be handmade, from a kit or baked, not store or craft show bought items, trademarked, etc.  Any structure can be created: house, train, igloo, or even a winter scene, etc.  Entry must…

Bigfoot Crossing at FSPL

Bigfoot Crossing

Join Bigfoot researcher and author Doug Waller as he discusses Bigfoot evidence and eyewitness accounts. Mr. Waller has interviewed hundreds of Bigfoot eyewitnesses in the over fifteen years he has been researching the Bigfoot/Sasquatch phenomenon and has compiled the stories into a series of five books that he will be signing and selling after his presentation. Mr. Waller will be sharing stories from his books as well as taking new reports from any witnesses willing to share their accounts. Join…

Gingerbread House Contest 2021

Gingerbread House Contest 2021

The Frank Sarris Public Library and Canonsburg’s Old Fashioned Christmas are hosting a gingerbread house contest and we want you to join in the fun and show your creativity! Contest Rules Who Can Enter?  Anyone – children, teens and adults. Entry categories? Traditional (houses) or Out of the Box (anything else) What Type of Structure is Eligible?  Submissions must be handmade, from a kit or baked, not store or craft show bought items, trademarked, etc.  Any structure can be created:…

Halloween Spooktacular Trick or Treat Walkthrough

We had a wonderful time at our Halloween Spooktacular Trick or Treat Walkthrough on October 24. Our staff and Teen Advisory Board members showcased their creativity through their costumes and decorated tables  – including favorite characters such as Velma and Belle.  In addition to the treats, guests had chances to win one of ten gift baskets including themes such as movie night, breakfast and warm and cozy!  Two photo spots were available including one fabulous witch and her cat that…

And the winners are….

On Saturday, November 9, forty participants, from seven lively teams, joined library staff and Teen Advisory Board members for our Trivia Night of the Round Tables event.  Teams included The Cavaliers, The Knights That Go Huh?, Lost in Triviality, Pasta e Fagioli, Quizzards of Ahs, Red Hot Trivia Peppers and Too Many Baughmans.  We welcomed back old friends and made some new ones.  Teams competed for a $100 first prize and enjoyed Sarris candy bars as their door prize. Twelve…

Comic Workshops are Coming to FSPL Fan Fest

On September 7, indulge your creativity with one of our four comic workshops hosted by the Pittsburgh Comics Salon.  Space is limited to 25 participants for each session.  Reserve a spot at FSPL Fan Fest for $3/person/session. Reserved spots will be given priority seating; any remaining spots will be on a first come basis at no cost. Read on to see which workshop is for you and join us for a fun filled day at FSPL Fan Fest! Comics Bootcamp!…

FSPL Fan Fest – Bringing Cosplay to the Community

Overview of Cosplay/Costumes at FSPL Fan Fest No pop culture convention is complete without cosplay! Anyone who comes to FSPL Fan Fest on Saturday, September 7, is welcome and encouraged to dress as a favorite character from a comic book, video game, anime, movie, television show, or other pop culture medium. Mashups and original designs are also permitted: if you want to combine characters or create a jokey, gender-swapped, or another conceptual variation of a famous character, that’s great too!…

FSPL Fan Fest – Fan Art Contest

The Frank Sarris Public Library is hosting a Fan Art Contest in conjunction with FSPL Fan Fest for local student artists. FSPL Fan Fest takes place on September 7, but you will have almost three months to tap into your imagination and creativity – what a great way to spend your summer!  Find out more about the contest by clicking on the Fan Art Contest Rules and Entry Form.  Bring those ideas to life and share your fandom with our…