Happy September and Back to School Month for all of our school aged patrons. The Canastota Library will move to our Fall/Winter Hours Schedule beginning on September 6. Our hours are: M – Th 9am – 8:30pm; Friday 9am – 5pm; Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday Closed.
While you are at the library, check out our Art Display! Exceptional Artworks will be on display during the month of September in the library’s Lawson Community Room. The mission of the Exceptional Artworks Program is to increase public awareness of the talents and creativity of people with developmental disabilities. It is also an opportunity for those artists to express their thoughts and feelings through the arts. State and voluntary agencies from Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties participate in this program. The Exceptional Artworks Program Committee is comprised of representatives from seven agencies including The CNY DSO; Oneida-Lewis Chapter, NY-SARC; Madison-Cortland ARC; Herkimer County Resource Center for Independent Living; Heritage Farms; ARISE (Madison County). An artist’s reception will be held on Wednesday, September 7 at 10am for the artists and the public.
Nothing says summer like the taste of fresh tomatoes from the vine. Did you know there are over 350 different varieties of tomatoes all with their own unique flavor? Share some of your favorites from this year’s garden at the library! We are planning our First Annual Tomato Tasting on Friday, September 9 beginning at 10am and going on all day. Stop in to taste and let us know which variety you like best. And, be part of the tasting by bringing in 4 or 5 tomatoes from your garden so we can taste them. Just remember to include your name and the variety of tomato. Tomatoes can be dropped off at the library the day prior to the event.
The Canastota Seed Exchange wants patrons to know that they will accept all donated seeds throughout the year at the Main Desk of the library. Donors should place seeds in an envelope with their name and contact information as well as the type/name of the seeds and the year and location that the seed when the seed was collected. While all donations are appreciated, the Seed Exchange is especially focused on open pollinated and/or heirloom flower and vegetable seeds. Donors may also offer the library already open seed packets if they have been stored in a cool, dry environment and are less than two years old. During this past growing season, the Seed Exchange recorded 60 new members. Over 700 seed packets of 300 varieties of seeds were distributed.
Tuesday, September 27 at 1 pm, The Library’s Book Chat will meet in the Carnegie Room to discuss “Destiny of the Republic” by Candice Millard. At the heart of “Destiny of the Republic” is the story of the assassination of President James Garfield. If you would like to read this book and join in on the discussion, stop by the Circulation Desk and ask to borrow a copy of the book. Everyone is welcomed to join in the discussion.
Author Peggy Seely will visit the library on Tuesday, September 27 at 7pm to discuss her newest book of poetry, “Wrestling the Ghosts.” Seely has participated in workshop, learning and teaching, for many years. Her poems appeared in small press publications and she has won contests, most recently, “Viva Libos” which was judged by Pulitzer Prize nominee Vivian Shipley. Seely has given readings in various venues in Florida, New York, Connecticut and Kentucky. “Wrestling the Ghosts” will be available for purchase and autographing for $16 after the talk.
Every Tuesday at 5pm, the library shows a newly released DVD for an adult audience. The movies are free. For September, we’ll be showing the following movies:
- Sept 6: Miracles from Heaven
- Sept 13: Mother’s Day
- Sept 20: Fathers and Daughters
- Sept 27: Now You See Me 2
When you are out and about this month, stop in at the Canastota Public Library. You can obtain more information about library programs at our Circulation Desk or by checking out our events on our webpage at www.canastotalibrary.org. See you at the library!