The Butler Area Public Library, Butler Area School District and WQED Education are partnering for a fun day of free activities for families with elementary students on Thursday, Aug. 17.

The Back to School Bash will include school resources, special visitors, free school supplies, drumming, free books, refreshments, touch a bus, library resources and therapy dogs.

The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Butler Area Public Library. For more information, contact Tiffany Harkleroad at 724-287-1715.