Morrisville Public Library News
By Michelle A. Rounds, Library Manager
(Morrisville, NY – June 2015) Join us this Thursday July 2 for another Essential Oils Class at 6:30 pm. Join Robin Suarez as she helps us to better our lives naturally. Essential oils have been used throughout history for their medicinal and therapeutic benefits.
Summer Reading begins on Monday July 6. The theme this year is, “Every Hero has a Story.” Stop in and sign up then. We have a children’s program (ages 1-17) and an adult one too.
EXCITING NEWS: IF THE CHILDREN READ 1100 HOURS COLLECTIVELY through the course of the program, THEY CAN TURN THE LIBRARY MANAGER INTO AN ICE CREAM SUNDAE at graduation….. That’s not the only cool thing going on this summer. Stop in and find out more.
Join us on Wednesday July 8 for Moreland the Magician at 6:30 pm. “There’s a HERO at your LIBRARY” show blends magic, puppetry, comedy, and audience participation, and culminates in a hero-themed melodrama skit —starring children from the audience.” This is fun for the whole family.
On Thursday July 9 join us for our Hero Film Series #1 at 2 pm. Join us as we watch some great heroes on the big screen. Our first movie is the 1995 movie, Apollo 13. Come see Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise and Ed Harris in this riveting suspense thriller. Popcorn will be provided; just bring your own drink.
On Friday July 10 at 6:30pm, we will be having our Murder Mystery Sign ups. We are going to do a murder mystery play this summer. All interested kids (who are able to read) and adults need to come tonight to be assigned parts etc. We also need stage hands so if you don’t want to perform but want to help create, construct and work behind the scenes then come too. Come join us for “The Murder at Morrisville Manor.”
On Saturday July 11 we will be having our Annual Book Sale from 8:00am-2:00pm. Lots of great deals. Get some great reads for the summer ahead. The Book Sale will be held in the Library’s program room. The Library will be closed to the public (due to summer hours).
Monday July 13 will be our CLEARANCE BOOK SALE from 12-6:30 pm. Bag Sale. Whatever you can get in a bag for a $1… AND SPECIAL for Nonprofits and teachers only– Everything is free if you bring ID from where you work or talk to the Library Manager before 4pm.
On Wednesday July 15 we will be creating our SRP Mural at 6:30 pm. Supplies will be provided; just need all young and old talent to come and create.
Join us on Friday July 17 for the Hero Inside Me at 6:30 pm. Did you know that you are a hero too? Come learn about how we are all heroes in our own way. Lots of fun and games.
The Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday July 16 at 6:30 pm in the program room. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
We are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12pm to 8pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10 am to 8 pm for the summer.