Library Hours
Monday – Thursday: 10 AM – 8 PM
Friday – Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: Closed
History
With its rich history steeped in education thanks to Washington and Jefferson College, it’s no surprise that a library in Canonsburg dates back to almost as early as the town itself. There have been many incarnations and buildings over the years, and the Greater Canonsburg Library Association that many of us are familiar with wasn’t formed until 1958. We were housed in the Borough Building on Pike Street from 1964 until 2011, when we moved into our new, state-of-the-art building and became the Frank Sarris Public Library.
Just as our library and library association has ebbed and flowed over the years, we’ve had a number of local organizations helping us out. From the Canonsburg JayCees (members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce) to the Friends of Frank Sarris Public Library and the Teen Advisory Board, we’ve never had a shortage of support when it comes to raising funds and awareness.
As time has changed and technology has evolved, our needs have also changed. No longer are we simply a space to do research and check out books. We are now a full community center, complete with an art gallery, café, genealogy room, a number of computers, an engaging children’s space, meeting and party rooms, and more. Folks come to the library to watch movies, paint, craft and game. And so, our need for funding and support has also grown.
Our current library boasts 62,000 items – including books, CDs, DVDs, audio books and research materials – as well as 65 popular magazines and an extensive reference collection housed in 30,000 square feet of space. We are also a member of the WAGGIN network, which comprises 20 libraries in Washington, Greene and Fayette counties. If we don’t have a book, CD, DVD or other resource, and it is within the WAGGIN system, we can have it delivered to our library so that you don’t have to scour the area trying to find it. In addition, WAGGIN offers the ability to renew and reserve books online – without leaving your home. We also have Zinio, which is an extensive collection of digital magazines, available for our patrons.
The Frank Sarris Public Library is open six days a week. We also have a Career Center, photo copying and fax services and internet access. All you need to take advantage of any of our services is a library card.
Stop in, we are looking forward to seeing you and serving you!
