By Elizabeth Totten, public relations
(Canastota, NY – Sept. 2013) The Featured Art Exhibit in our Lawson Community Room for the month of October will be the works of the late Pete Leggett. Leggett, who was a staff member here at the library for many years before his passing, received his Associates Degree in Graphic Arts from Onondaga Community College. His artwork is all encompassing. He worked with charcoals, pen and ink and enjoyed outdoor arts such as flint knapping and fly-tying. Pete worked at the library for many years and was a friendly face to all at the circulation desk. A reception will be held on Wednesday, October 9th at 7pm.
The Library will showcase a traveling exhibit on how Madison County was impacted during World War II, both locally and overseas. The exhibit will be at the library for the first two weeks in October. The displays will include letters to home as well as photos and other mementos from veterans. The displays are from the Madison County Archives and will move from library to library in Madison County during the month of October.
The library will begin receiving entries to the 13th Annual Rebecca Eddy Memorial Writing Contest during the month of October. Entry forms are available at the library’s circulation desk. Entry requirements indicate that one entry of a poem (20 lines maximum) or short story (500-5,000 words) may be submitted. There are four age categories for submission and entries of those age categories will be judged as such. The contest is free and there are no residential requirements. Entries may even be mailed to the Canastota Public Library, Rebecca Eddy Memorial Writing Contest, 102 W. Center St., Canastota, NY 13032. All entries must be submitted by the close of business on October 31, 2013. Prizes will be awarded in each age and writing category. All first place winners will receive a cash award of $25 and second place winners will receive a cash award of $10. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on Monday, November 18 at 7pm.
The first session of the American Girl Book Club will be held on Monday, October 7th at 6:30pm for girls, ages 8 – 12 and their mothers. This first session will be a planning meeting to talk about the club, including meeting dates/times/etc. Each session will include book discussion, an activity and light refreshment. The first book will be available to borrow at this initial meeting. The first book will be “Meet Caroline” by Kathleen Ernst, a fascinating story of a young girl growing up in Sackets Harbor during the start of the War of 1812. Girls are welcome to bring their American Girl Dolls to the club!
Our Technology Workshops continue this month. On Wednesday, October 9th from 2 – 4pm, patrons can attend our Digital Photography Workshop. Those attending should bring their own laptops and cameras as they will learn how to transfer the photographs to their computers. Interested participants should register at the circulation desk or by calling 697-7030.
The Library will be closed for Columbus Day on Monday, October 14th.
On Tuesday, October 29th, you are invited to a special workshop presented by Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency called, “Save Energy, Save Dollars.” The workshop will take place at the library in our Lawson Community Room at 6:30pm. In the presentation, you’ll learn how to reduce energy bills and about low-cost and no cost energy conservation methods. Each participating household will receive energy-saving light bulbs. This program is free but advance registration is needed. Please contact the library to reserve your space in person or by calling 315-697-7030. “Save Energy, Save Dollars” is brought to you in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension as a part of the EmPower New York Program with funding from NYSERDA.
Our regular Children and Teen programs begin again in October. These include our children and teen programs.
Baby & Me Lapsit with Miss Angela is a program for babies up to age 24 months and their caregivers. Miss Angela introduces your child to the wonderful world of books at the library during this weekly Wednesday morning (10am) program. Baby & Me Lapsit will begin on Wednesday, October 16 and run for ten weeks until Wednesday, December 18.
Storytime with Mrs. Liz will begin again on Thursdays in October. In this weekly program, preschoolers will enjoy read-aloud stories, games, crafts and a snack. The fun begins at 10am in the Children’s Area of the library. The program meets weekly on Thursday mornings beginning October 17 and running through December 19.
Librateens, the group for those in 6th grade and up, will begin their meetings on Wednesday, October 16 at 3pm in the Lawson Community Room. The group meetings include speakers on a variety of topics, crafts, mysteries to solve and games. At the first meeting, the group will work on their calendar of events.
The Friends of the Canastota Public Library will hold their annual Book Sale on Oct 24, 25 and 26. The sale offers shoppers a chance to meet with old friends and purchase from a great selection of books, DVDs, CHS tapes and CDs. Times for the sale are: Oct 24: 9am – 8:30pm; Oct 25: 9am – 5pm; Oct 26: 10am – 4pm
On Oct. 30 at 1 pm, The Library’s Book Chat will meet in the Canastota Library’s Lawson Community Room to discuss “Remarkable Creatures” by Tracy Chavalier. The group welcomes new readers to their midst and encourages those attending to pick up the book at the library a month in advance of their discussions.
Other library programs include:
The library currently has two writer’s groups. The first group meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 3pm. This group is hosted by Tish and Dean Dickinson. The second group meets the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month at 6:30pm with coordinator Beth Totten.
Scrapbooking is a group that meets at the library on the second Monday evening of every month beginning at 5:30pm. Scrap bookers bring their projects to the library, including their photographs and supplies.
Bone Builders meets each Tuesday at 1pm in the Lawson Community Room. The group has been building bones for three years now at the library!
Party Bridge is played at the library each Thursday afternoon beginning at 1pm. Participants should be experienced Bridge players and not beginners. Party Bridge is an open group and welcomes players to attend whenever they are available.
Thursday Night and Friday Morning Knitters welcome both new and experienced knitters to join in for fun and fellowship. The Thursday Night group meets at 6pm and the Friday Morning group meets at 10am in the Lawson Community Room.
The library is located at 102 W. Center St.
For more information, call 315.697.7030.