The Library will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 in observance of Thanksgiving. Enjoy your holiday. We will reopen on Saturday, November 26 at 9 a.m.…
Library Closed – Happy Thanksgiving!
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
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…
Trivia Night – September 24, 2022
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, September 21st. Download Registration Here…
Field Day 2022 Sponsored by TAB
Want to have some family fun? The Teen Advisory Board of the Frank Sarris Public Library is sponsoring their annual Field Day! Groups and individuals can have fun while competing for prizes. Events will include relay races, obstacle courses, water balloon tosses, and more. Field Day will be held at the Yoney Pavillion in Canonsburg’s Town Park on July 14th from 3:00 – 6:30 pm. This event is open to anyone ages 5 and up. Anyone interested may sign…
Summer Reading Camp – Oceans of Possibilities
This year we will explore the theme Oceans of Possibilities by learning about both current marine animals and ancient sea creatures like the Megalodon. We will learn from different cultures about their water myths and legends including mythical creatures like Kelpies. We will play games and talk like a pirate. Finally, we will learn about the water cycle and how to keep local waterways clean. Week 1 | July 11th – July 15th | Marine Life Week 2 | July 18th –…
Express Yourself Poetry Contest 2022
Celebrate National Poetry Month and enter the Express Yourself Poetry Contest sponsored by the FSPL Teen Advisory Board. CONTEST RULES • ONLY ONE POEM PER PERSON may be submitted. • Ages 7 & up who live in Canonsburg, Cecil Township, and North Strabane Township may enter. • Age categories are 7-9 years old, 10-13 years old, 14-17 years old and 18+ years old. • Poems may be any subject matter, in any form, but must be suitable for a general…
Lit Into Jazz
On Saturday, April 2 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., enjoy the Lit-Jazz team of Gemma Stemley, Author and Mr. Calvin Stemley, Jazz Saxophonist. Gemma will be reading from her book, “Finding Home: A Sentimental Journey”. There will also be a jazz and poetry performance Mr. Calvin Stemley. Click here to visit our Facebook event page for this event.…
Bigfoot Crossing at FSPL
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
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:…