Hamilton Public Library News
By Hilary Virgil
(Hamilton, NY – Feb. 2013) It was wonderful to see so many people attend the recent Exceptional Art Exhibit reception! The Exceptional Art exhibit will continue to be on display throughout February and March. Many thanks to our friends from Heritage Farm and The ARC for arranging this wonderful opportunity.
What do Presidents Lincoln and Kennedy have in common? Join us Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. in the Community Room to find out. Guest presenter Cheryl Pula plans to highlight many uncanny similarities.
Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library. For our planning purposes, call or stop by the library to sign up in advance, if you would like to attend this program.
We are pleased to announce that the Hamilton Public Library and the Colgate Bookstore will once again be offering the Chenango Valley Scribes Writing and Illustrating Contest. This contest is for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Entry forms and guidelines have already been sent home with area school children. Additional copies are available at the Colgate Bookstore and the library. All entries must be submitted to the Colgate Bookstore or the library by 5 p.m. Friday, April 5.
Hilary Virgil (pictured) 
is director of the Hamilton Public Library. The library is usually open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please call the library at (315) 824-3060, during these hours for assistance. The book drop on Broad Street is always open for your convenience. Check the library’s Facebook page for up-to-date information about programs and special events.