Sayre Public Library

Friday Tech Help
2025-10-10 10:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-03 10:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-26 10:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-19 10:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-12 10:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Sayre Public Library, 122 S Elmer Ave, Sayre, PA, 18840, United States
Let our staff assist you with tech issues and computer help. Bring in a device, a tech problem, or a question and we will assist you! Tech Help runs on a first come, first served basis.

LSC Virtual Author Talk: Leigh Bardugo
2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:00
Registration:
LSC | Register | Sayre Public Library (libraryc.org)
Description:
Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why. The complex fantasy setting, thoughtfully-structured magic system, and deliciously morally gray characters all collide in a world you won’t want to leave and you don’t have to! Join us as we pick the brain of the New York Times bestselling author herself, celebrating the release of her Six of Crows (The Dregs Edition).
Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price—and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can’t pull it off alone. . . .
A convict with a thirst for revenge.
A sharpshooter who can’t walk away from a wager.
A runaway with a privileged past.
A spy known as the Wraith.
A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums.
A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes.
Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz’s crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction—if they don’t kill each other first.
In celebration of its decade-old status, the duology will be rereleased in special Dregs Edition paperback copies featuring beautiful new cover art by Harol Bustos, black stained edges, and updated maps. Whether you’re a new reader or a loyal fan, register today to take part in the adventure!
About the Author: Leigh Bardugo is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Familiar, Ninth House and the creator of the Grishaverse (now a Netflix original series) which spans the Shadow and Bone trilogy, the Six of Crows duology, the King of Scars duology—and much more. Her short fiction has appeared in multiple anthologies including The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy. She lives in Los Angeles and is an associate fellow of Pauli Murray College at Yale University.

Children's Story Time: Cheese
2025-10-08 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for stories, songs, and fun every Wednesday morning at our Children’s Story Time! Our youth services librarian will lead children through a series of stories, activities, crafts, and more in an effort to help build critical early literacy and social skills. No registration is required.
Our Story Time theme this week is Cheese!

Slow Stitching: Needle Felting w/ Cassandra Slocum
2025-10-07 17:30 - 19:30
Want to fall into a new hobby? Welcome autumn with us at our next Slow Stitching class! Join us as local crafter Cassandra Slocum teaches us to make 3D needle-felted pumpkins.
All materials for this class will be provided. A registration fee of $5 is required. No prior needle felting experience is necessary. Registration will be capped at 12 participants. To register, please call us at 570-888-2256, email us at sayre.library@gmail.com, or stop by the circulation desk at the library.

Teen Reading Lounge: Terrarium Making at The Enchanted Palette
2025-10-05 15:00 - 17:00
Teen participants will have the opportunity to create their own terrarium to take home using succulents and themed décor. Space for this event is limited; prior registration is required. To register, email hmanchester@sayrepl.org.

TeenTober: Book Bedazzling and Button Making
2025-10-02 17:00 - 19:00
Sayre Public Library is excited to announce our TeenTober activities planned for the month of October. TeenTober is a nationwide celebration hosted by libraries every October and aims to celebrate teens, promote year-round teen services and the innovative ways teen services help teens learn new skills, and fuel their passions in and outside the library. TeenTober events will include sessions of our Teen Reading Lounge program along with additional arts and crafts programs open to all community teens.
At our Book Bedazzling and Button Making event, teen participants will have the opportunity to add sparkle to book covers through the
placement of dazzling gems. Books will be provided, or teens are welcome to bring their own favorites. We will also have our button maker available to create original buttons and magnets to take home.

LSC Virtual Author Talk: Nuestra América
2025-10-02 14:00 - 15:00
Registration:
LSC | Register | Sayre Public Library (libraryc.org)
Description:
Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.
The stories in Nuestra América cover each figure’s cultural background and childhood, and their accomplishments or contributions to American history. A glossary of terms and discussion question-filled reading guide, created by the National Museum of the American Latino, encourages further research and exploration. The museum has featured twenty-three of these stories in its exhibition ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States, the first exhibition to feature U.S. Latino history at the national level.
Featuring beautifully illustrated portraits by Gloria Félix, this is a book that children (and adults) will page through and learn from again and again. A must have for every school and home library to help students understand the American story!
Register today to learn more about the rich history of Nuestra América!
About the Presenters:

Adrián Aldaba, a Chicago native, is the national programs manager for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino. In this capacity, he serves audiences of all ages by bringing the Latino Museum’s programs and content to communities where they live and thrive outside of the Washington, D.C. area. He does this through the museum’s national leadership, family, and public programs for adults and intergenerational audiences. He also supports national K-12 efforts facilitating teacher workshops connecting the museum’s literacy initiatives and resources to educators across the nation. Aldaba co-authored Strategies for Engaging and Representing Latinos in Museums, a free resource released by the American Alliance of Museums Latino Network. Aldaba joined the Smithsonian more than a decade ago after working as a research assistant for the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. He earned his A.B. cum laude in Romance Languages and Literatures from Harvard College.

Emily Key is the assistant director of Learning and Public Engagement at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino where she developed the museum’s learning continuum and education vision centered on creating opportunities for visitors to experience, learn, reflect, and transform by sparking curiosity and encouraging life-long learning. Key oversees national bilingual programming, community engagement, K-12 aligned educator resources, publications, and the Young Ambassadors Program, a nationally recognized youth leadership program.Key is also responsible for the creation of the General Motors Learning Lounge and its correlative educational programming for the museum’s Molina Family Latino Gallery that opened in June 2022. Prior to the museum, she led education efforts for the Smithsonian Latino Center and worked in the education department of the National Air and Space Museum. Key holds a graduate certificate in arts and culture strategy from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from the George Washington University.

**Note: While the book will be discussed, please be aware the presenter may explore other topics in the related fields suiting their additional expertise. Presenters can be expected to be experts in the field; however, for the Smithsonian and Library Speakers Consortium Collaboration they may not always be the author of the book being highlighted.**

Children's Story Time: Clouds
2025-10-01 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for stories, songs, and fun every Wednesday morning at our Children’s Story Time! Our youth services librarian will lead children through a series of stories, activities, crafts, and more in an effort to help build critical early literacy and social skills. No registration is required.
This week, our Story Time theme is Clouds!

Advanced Tech Time with Tim Clines
2025-10-01 10:00 - 11:00
Bring your laptop or device and Tim Clines will be available to answer questions you may have about apps, accounts, operating systems, or any other tech related situation that has you stumped! Tim joins us every first Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. to help support additional tech needs you may have.

Book Sale
2025-09-27
Stock your shelves at our book sale! Join us on Saturday, September 27th, for our book sale! Shop gently used books, CDs, and DVDs, and fill up a bag for just $3! We’ve got something for everyone, and all proceeds benefit the library.

STEM-tember: Structure and Weather
2025-09-25 17:00 - 18:30
Check out our exciting STEM series for kids ages 6-12! Registration is preferred and by signing up you are just giving us a heads up for attendance and material purposes. Sign up for all or pick and choose what sounds interesting to you! If you have any questions stop in, give us a call (570)888-2256, or email Gwen at gsisto@sayrepl.org.
Help Harry: Thursday, September 4th, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Marble Maze: Thursday, September 11th, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Solar Oven: Saturday, September 13th, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Cloud in a Jar: Thursday, September 18th, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Structure and Weather: Thursday, September 25th, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Children's Story Time: Fall
2025-09-24 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for stories, songs, and fun every Wednesday morning at our Children’s Story Time! Our youth services librarian will lead children through a series of stories, activities, crafts, and more in an effort to help build critical early literacy and social skills. No registration is required.
The theme for this week’s Story Time is Fall!

Slow Stitching: Open Stitch
2025-09-23 17:00 - 19:00
Join us Tuesday, September 23rd at 5:00 p.m. for another Open Stitch session. Participants are invited to bring along their current work-in-progress, and stitch the evening away as we chat and enjoy light refreshments.There is no registration required for this event. Stitchers of all skill levels are welcome.If you have any questions, please call us at 570-888-2256, email us at sayre.library@gmail.com, or stop by the circulation desk at the library.

Stories and Songs w/ Brian Has a Uke
2025-09-20 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a morning of music and fun with local musician Brian Has a Uke! Brian will host a special Saturday Story Time, with stories, songs, and lots of laughter.

STEM-tember: Cloud in a Jar
2025-09-18 17:00 - 18:30

LSC Virtual Author Talk: Gabe Henry
2025-09-17 14:00 - 15:00
Registration:
LSC | Register | Sayre Public Library (libraryc.org)
Description:
Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the English language, while we discuss troublemakers like Mark Twain who broke all the rules.
Anyone who has the misfortune to write in English will, every now and then, struggle with its spelling. In our erratic system, choir and liar rhyme, daughter and laughter don’t, and somehow you and ewe can’t agree on a single letter. So why do we still use it? If our spelling is so inconsistent, why haven’t we tried to fix it?
In the comic annals of linguistic history, legions of rebel wordsmiths have died on the hill of spelling reform, risking their reputations to simplify English spelling. This book is about them: Mark Twain, Eliza Burnz, Noah Webster, Upton Sinclair, Emma Dearborn, Theodore Roosevelt, Benjamin Franklin, and the countless other “simplified spellers” who, for a time in their lives, became fanatic about writing kof instead of cough, tung for tongue, and fyzics for physics (and tried futilely to get everyone around them to do it too).
In Enough is Enuf, Gabe Henry humorously traces the “simplified spelling movement” from medieval England to Revolutionary America, from the birth of standup comedy to contemporary pop music, and explores its lasting influence in words like color (without a U), plow (without -ugh), and the iconic ’90s ballad “Nothing Compares 2 U.” Finally, Henry brings us to the digital age, where the swift pace of online exchanges now pushes us all 2ward simplification.
Register now for this informative and entertaining conversation to find out why Gabe Henry thinks UR not a bad speller, the English language is.
About the Author: Gabe Henry is the author of three books including the poetry anthology Eating Salad Drunk, a humor collaboration with Jerry Seinfeld, Bob Odenkirk, Mike Birbiglia, Margaret Cho, and other titans of comedy. Eating Salad Drunk was featured in The New Yorker in February 2022 (“A Smattering of Haiku for the Burnout Age”) and ranked one of Vulture’s Best Comedy Books of 2022. Henry’s work has been published in TIME, New York Magazine, The New Yorker, the Weekly Humorist, US News & World Report, and more. He has spent more than a decade exploring the strange and forgotten history of simplified spelling, which, by his own admission, has only made him a worse speller. He lives and works in New York. Learn more at www.gabehenry.com.

Children's Story Time: Apples
2025-09-17 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for stories, songs, and fun every Wednesday morning at our Children’s Story Time! Our youth services librarian will lead children through a series of stories, activities, crafts, and more in an effort to help build critical early literacy and social skills. No registration is required.
The theme for this week’s Story Time is Apples!

Book Bedazzling
2025-09-16 18:00 - 19:30
Are you ready to add some sparkle to your shelves? Join us for an evening of bookish crafting as we add some shine to our favorite reads. All bedazzling materials will be provided, but we ask that participants bring their own books. We recommend paperback books for this craft.
Registration will be capped at 10 participants. To register, call us at 570-888-2256, email us at sayre.library@gmail.com, or stop by the circulation desk at the library.

STEM-tember: Solar Oven
2025-09-13 13:30 - 14:30
