Cazenovia Public Library news
(Cazenovia, NY – June 2014) Dr. Timothy McLaughlin, retired Professor of History at Cazenovia College, will present “What I Did on My Winter Vacation: A Visit to the Golden Isles of Georgia” on Wednesday, June 18 at 7 p.m. in the Cazenovia Public Library Community Room.
All are invited to join him and hear the story of the Gullah/Greechee, the inhabitants of the Sea Islands of Georgia and South Carolina who lived a peaceful and isolated life on their islands and coastal settlements until their existence became threatened, and in many places shattered, as a result of economic development.
If others who frequently leave town for the winter want to share their experiences, just give the library a call at 655-9322 to schedule a time.
“There are countless stories out there,” says Library Director Betsy Kennedy, “and we’d love to hear them.”
Open Afternoon Book Club meets June 18
The “Open Afternoon Book Club” for adults meets in the Cazenovia Public Library’s Story Garden every third Wednesday at 1 p.m. For the June 18 meeting, the group is reading The Signature of All Things, Elizabeth Gilbert’s first novel in 13 years and an “Amazon Best Book of the Month” selection for October 2013.
Gilbert’s novel is peopled with unforgettable characters, but most memorable of all is Alma Whittaker. Born in the Age of Enlightenment but living well into the Industrial Revolution, she bears witness to that extraordinary moment in human history when all of the old assumptions about science, religion, commerce, and class were exploding into dangerous new ideas. (Amazon.com)
The “Open Afternoon Book Club” is free and open to the public. Copies of “The Signature of All Things are available at the circulation desk. All are welcome.
This is the last meeting of the “Open Afternoon Book Club” for the season. Watch for details on their fall schedule when they resume in September.
A two-day Lego Special
Jenna Wright is calling all kids, young and old, to the Cazenovia Public Library for LEGO MY LIBRARY on June 20 and 21.
June 20: Activities begin with The Lego Movie to be shown in the Library Community Room at 3:15 and 6:30 p.m.
One of those rare movies that is equally entertaining for kids and adults, The Lego Movie is a 3D animated film that follows lead character Emmet, a completely ordinary LEGO construction worker. Identified as the most “extraordinary person,” Emmet is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant, Lord Business, from gluing the Lego universe together—a quest for which he is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared. (Imdb.com)
This film is rated PG for mild action and rude humor and runs for 100minutes. As always, admission and popcorn are free.
June 21: Children ages 5 and older with their families are called back to the Community Room from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for LEGO ENGINEERING. Don’t miss the chance to create a Lego masterpiece. Free building and building challenges will be provided.
All events at the Cazenovia Public Library are free and open to the public.
For more information on LEGO MY LIBRARY or other news at the Library, call 655-9322 or visit www.cazenoviapubliclibrary.org.
