Morrisville Public Library announces November 2018 programs
By Library Director Michelle Rounds
Library Closures: We are closed on Monday November 12 to observe Veteran’s Day and Thursday-Saturday November 22-24 to observe the Thanksgiving holiday.
Giving Tree Fundraiser: Shop for the library this holiday season from November 1, 2018-January 19, 2019. We have several items the library needs. It’s EASY. Grab a Christmas tag off our giving tree of something you would like to donate to the library. Buy it, donate it, whatever it says and bring the tag and the item in as soon as you can. We would like all donations turned in by January 31, 2019.
Teen/Adult Movie Night: We provide the popcorn, you bring your own beverage on Friday November 2 at 7:00pm. We will be showing the movie, Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again. (It is rated PG-13 so we will not allow anyone in under 13 without a parent or guardian.)
Silent Auction: Auction opens on Monday November 5 and runs through Friday December 7 at 8:00pm. Stop in and bid on several items today. Bidding ends on Friday December 7 at 8pm. Perfect gifts to bid on, win and give to loved ones this holiday season. The silent auction is being held in the library’s program room.
Homework Club: Homework club meets afterschool on Monday November 5 and 26 until 5:00pm. Homework will be done, help will be provided and a healthy snack for all. Board games and/or crafts will also fill the time when homework is done. (Homework club meets every Monday until mid-June 2019.)
Kiddies Korner: Bring the little ones in on Tuesday November 6 at 10:00am for our preschool story hour. We are having fun with the topic, “Going, Going, Gone-Wheels.” Stories, finger plays, a craft and more.
BLOX, Lego Club: Come join the fun on Wednesday November 7 at 4pm. We provide the Lego’s; please come and show us your expertise. Topics change every time we meet but building and fun is what it’s all about. All ages are welcome (young and old) and you do not need to attend every time. Come when you can. Bring a healthy snack if you can. (This club meets every month.)
Adulting 101-Basic Budgeting and Money Management: Every month we will host an Adulting class for patrons ages 15-25 (though all ages over 15 are welcome.) There are many things we may not know how to do and together we can learn. This month CORE Federal Credit Union is hosting our class on Wednesday November 7 at 6:30pm.
Experts estimate that most American consumers waste 20% to 30% of their money because of poor spending habits and poor planning. A useful budget can be a financial “blueprint” to help you manage your money each month, put you in control of your finances, and help you to plan for future success. The class will help those attending to build a workable budget, set realistic financial goals for your individual situation, and touch on the responsible use of credit so that you can be more in control of your spending and finances. There is no cost to attend the class and, as an added incentive, CORE Federal Credit Union will be giving away a $25 Visa gift card to someone in attendance.
Virtual Walk Through Downtown Hamilton, NY, 1950: Art Zimmer will conduct a virtual walk through downtown Hamilton storefront by storefront pointing out what business is in each storefront today and discussion what business was located there in the 1950’s on Friday November 9 at 6:30pm. For long time residents, it will be a fun nostalgic trip down memory lane. For newer residents, it will be an interesting surprise of what the businesses were in Hamilton over 60 years ago. Mr. Zimmer moved to Hamilton in 1948. He will add comments of how changes in society have influenced the changes in the business makeup of downtown Hamilton. The talk is free and open to the public. The virtual walk does not leave the library.
Kiddies Korner: Bring the little ones in on Tuesday November 13 at 10:00am for our preschool story hour. We are having fun with the topic, “One World, Many Animals.” Out of the Cage Pet Mobile will be here reading stories and sharing some special guests after.
Book Talk: Looking for a good book to read? How about joining our book talk on Wednesday November 14 at 6:30pm as we will be reading, Truly, Madly, Guilty by Liane Moriarty. Copies can be picked up now. Discussion open to teens and adults. So grab a book, read it and come join us for a sure to be fun discussion.
Library Board Meeting: The Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday November 15 at 6:30pm in the library’s program room. The public is welcome to attend.
Family Movie Night- Incredibles 2: We are showing the movie, Incredibles 2 on Friday November 16 at 7:00pm. We provide the popcorn; just bring your own beverage.
NERF Battle Night: Bring your own Nerf equipment (darts too–please label them) and join us for open play around the library on Saturday November 17 from 4:30pm-7:00pm. Bring your own Nerf equipment (darts too–please label them) and join us for open play around the library. See if the library stacks provide you enough shelter from getting hit by a friend’s foam dart. Open to ages 10 and up; so adults are welcome too. Everyone must bring a snack and beverages will be provided. ONLY 16 spaces are available. ALL participants MUST sign up in the library and get a permission slip to return completed the night of. We will not allow people to complete permission slips at the door.
Kiddies Korner: Bring the little ones in on Tuesday November 20 at 10:00am for our preschool story hour. We are having fun with the topic, “Let’s Give Thanks”. Stories, finger plays, a craft and more.
Utica Zoomobile: The Utica Zoo will be bringing a few of their animals for us to see, learn about and touch on Wednesday November 21 at 1:00pm. Bring the family in for a good time with these animals.
Kiddies Korner: Bring the little ones in on Tuesday November 27 at 10:00am for our preschool story hour. We are having fun with the topic, “Pop, Pop, POPCORN.” Stories, finger plays, a craft and more.
Wine and Paint Night: We are having a wine and paint night on Friday November 30 at 6:30pm. Open to adults and kids 13 and older. If you don’t drink wine we will have grape juice and of course, goodies for everyone too. Make it a mother/daughter night or a date night or some good friends just getting together to paint. Cost is $35 per person (payable the night of the program). Reservations are required. We MUST have 10 people to hold the class. We can have no more than 28 so space is limited. Sign up now at the circulation desk.