Sayre Public Library - PA

10/21/2026

Story time took a creepy turn this morning!

The activity was creepy, the books were creepier and the coloring pages were the creepiest that they have been! The activity was to count the candy and sweet treats and match them to the right number. My friends were able to count all the way to twelve; here is what we had: 1 wrapped candy, 2 lollipops, 3 candy corns, 4 chocolate bars, 5 popcorn balls, 6 packs of gum, 7 caramel apples, 8 marshmallow ghosts, 9 licorice sticks, 10 tootsie rolls, 11 gummy worms, and 12 jellybeans. There were also 0 reports of tummy aches...thank goodness.

The story "Scaredy Snacks" by Terry Border tells a creepy tale of some friends who get caught up in a scary situation and must work together. The ending is very unexpected, so it is the perfect creepy twist! Our other story about Beverley the Bat by Kellie Collier is a great lesson of what is creepy to one person might not be creepy to another. Beverley just has to figure out who the right creepy group is.

Next week, 10/28 at 10:30, Halloween is upon us and the story time theme will continue! If you would like to come dressed in your costume or any costume really, that is ok! It's fun to dress up and pretend!

See you around the library!

10/21/2026

10/19/2026

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20, at 5:00 p.m. for our monthly Open Stitch! Stitchers of all kind are welcome to join us as we craft and socialize!

10/19/2026

There will be some creepy stories this Wednesday, 10/21 at storytime. Hope I do not scare you away! BOO!

10/17/2026

Want to fall into a new hobby? Join us on Tuesday, November 3, at 5:00 p.m. as Linda Politi teaches attendees how to use Japanese Sashiko embroidery to embroider a set of coasters

All materials for this class will be provided. A registration fee of $10 is required. No prior Sashiko experience is necessary. Registration will be capped at 12 participants.

To register, please call us at 570-888-2256, email us at [email protected], or stop by the circulation desk at the library

10/16/2026

Our monthly book sale will be tomorrow, Saturday, October 17! We'll have books of all kinds, and you can fill up a bagful for just $3. All proceeds benefit the Sayre Public Library! Come out and shop with us from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.!

10/15/2026

Tonight at 6pm we are looking into the art of Bronwyn Bancroft. She is an Aboriginal Artist from Australia who likes to use color and shapes. The landscape you see, is the template we will be using to create our own version of her art style.

See you around the library!

10/15/2026

We are one week away from our spookiest Presidential History presentation yet! Join us on Thursday, October 22, at 5:30 p.m. as Presidential Historian Michael Sisto leads us through the lives and deaths of some of our Presidents! While this talk is not a continuation of last October’s lecture, it is like a sequel with all new Presidents being the focal point, including: Andrew Jackson, George H.W. Bush, and John F. Kennedy. This talk is based on Michael Sisto’s extensive research and cross-country travels including his most recent “Dead Presidents Tour” this past summer of the American South. This presentation will give listeners the facts and sometimes humorous stories behind a variety of Presidential sicknesses, deaths, and their graves.

10/14/2026

We are having a STEAM session Thursday 10/15 starting at 6pm.

Bronwyn Bancroft is an Aboriginal artist from Australia who an artist, illustrator and fashion designer. Her use of color is what sets her art apart from others and most of her paintings are of her homeland and the inspiration she sees in the individuals and landscapes. We will be looking at some of her paintings and creating our own Bancroft art. No registration required.

See you around the library!

10/14/2026

BOO!!

Don't be scared, it's just my friends and I reading about ghosts at story time this morning. We had another great time floating around saying "booooo" and "oooooo," some ghosts are louder than others and that's ok, we had a mixed haunting! Have you ever heard the story of the chocolate chip ghost?! It's about 5 little ghosts whose mother goes out and tells them not to get into any trouble while she's away. Well, you may be able to guess that trouble ensues and when she gets back there is a very colorful problem that needs to be fixed. My friends were very interested and surprised to hear how the problem is solved.

Then I read a book called "The house with nobody in it" by Jon Klassen and while reading it my friends kept telling me that there was indeed someone in the house. If you would like to see (or not see) for yourself, it is available to read on our KIDS FAVORITES display located outside the children's section. Vote on it and let us know what you think.

Next week, 10/21 at 10:30 we will have a creepy story storytime. (Not to fear, it won't be anything we all can't handle.

See you around the library!