Sayre Public Library

Presidential Valentines w/ Michael Sisto
2026-02-12 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Sayre Public Library, 122 S Elmer Ave, Sayre, PA, 18840, United States
Come explore the romantic side of history with us! Join us on Thursday, February 12, at 5:30 p.m., a presentation from Presidential Historian Michael Sisto on the romantic relationships between the presidents, first ladies, and lovers. It will be on a vast assortment of relationships from the ideal and many times long distance relationship of John & Abigail Adams; to the war time relationship of Ulysses & Julia Grant; to the scandalous affairs of both Warren Harding & Franklin Roosevelt.

Michael Sisto has lived in the valley for thirty-six years; he graduated with a degree in History from Mansfield University with a focus in Presidential History. He then obtained his Masters in Museum Studies from Johns Hopkins University. He currently works at the Roberson Museum in Binghamton. For as long as Mike can remember he has had a love for all things Presidential; he has gone to numerous Presidential sites, homes, museums, birth places and has seen twenty-six of the forty Presidents’ grave sites.

LSC Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Lindsey Stewart
2026-02-12 14:00 - 15:00
Registration:
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Description:

Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women, in secrecy and subterfuge, courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions.
Conjure informs our lives in ways remarkable and ordinary—from traditional medicines that informed the creation of Vicks VapoRub and the rise of Aunt Jemima’s Pancake Mix, to the original magic of Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2023), and the true origins of the all-American classic blue jean.
From the moment enslaved Africans first arrived on these shores, conjure was heavily regulated and even outlawed. Now, Stewart uncovers new contours of American history, sourcing letters from the enslaved, dispatches from the lore of Oshun and other African mystics. The Conjuring of America is a love letter to the real magic Black women used, their herbs, food, textiles, song, and dance, used to sow rebellion, freedom, and hope.
Join us to take part in the magic and celebrate the legacy of America’s founding Black women. Register for free today!
About the Author: Lindsey Stewart is a Black feminist philosopher and an Associate Professor of philosophy at the University of Memphis. She is the author of The Politics of Black Joy. Her work has been featured in Blavity, Signs, Hypatia, and the British Journal for the History of Philosophy, and she holds a 2021 Michael Beaney Prize. She lives in Memphis, Tennessee.

Next Chapter Book Club
2026-02-12 11:00 - 12:00
The Next Chapter Book Club is our book club for adults with developmental disabilities in partnership with the Bradford Wyoming County Literacy Program. Join us each Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. as we read, socialize, and explore the world through books. All are welcome regardless of reading level.
For any questions, feel free to call us at 570-888-2256, email Stacey at smooney@sayrepl.org, or stop by the Library. Registration forms for the club can also be found at the Library. We can’t wait to read with you!

Move & Groove
2026-02-11 10:30 - 11:30
Join us on Wednesday mornings for our Winter Move & Groove! While these sessions will be more informal than our traditional Story Times, there will still be plenty of opportunities for signing, dancing, playing, learning, and stories!

Children's Story Time: Butterflies
2025-05-07 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 theme this week is Butterflies!
