Submitted by Ellen Roczen, Public Relations Coordinator\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
(Whitesboro, NY \u2013 Feb. 2013) The following programs will be held at the Dunham Public Library.<\/p>\n
Toddler Rhyme Time<\/b>
\nThis is a lapsit program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for toddlers and their folks. Wednesdays or Thursdays, 10:30 am.<\/p>\n
Preschool Story Time<\/b>
\nThis is a language development program of stories, songs and crafts for 3 to 5 year olds. Wednesdays\u00a0or Thursdays, 11:30 am.<\/p>\n
These programs will start Wednesday, February 13, and run through May 16.<\/p>\n
Please call 736-9734 for more information.<\/p>\n
Children\u2019s Programs<\/b><\/p>\n
Fridays, February 1, 8, 15, and 22: 4:00 pm<\/b><\/p>\n
Art Class with Joe<\/i><\/p>\n
Join Joe Hinkson, professional artist and art instructor, for a basic drawing course for kids ages 8 and up. Please call for more information. Limit 15 students.<\/p>\n
Saturday, February 2: 2:30 pm<\/b><\/p>\n
Groundhog Day Craft<\/i><\/p>\n
Did the groundhog see his shadow this year? We\u2019ll make a fun craft to find out if spring is coming or if we\u2019re in for six more weeks of winter. All ages, drop in.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/b>Mondays, February 4, 11, 18 and 25: 6:30 pm<\/b><\/p>\n
Teddy Bear and Me Story Time<\/i><\/p>\n
A program for ages 2 and up; includes a story, snack and simple craft. Drop in.<\/p>\n
Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19 and 26: 4:00 pm<\/b><\/p>\n
Nintendo Wii open play<\/i><\/p>\n
Drop in for Nintendo Wii open play every Tuesday from 4-6PM. Open to all ages.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/b>Friday, February 8: 4:00 pm<\/b><\/p>\n
Valentine\u2019s Day Craft<\/i><\/p>\n
Drop in to make a lovely craft for Valentine\u2019s Day. Make one for yourself, or save it to give to someone special. All ages.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/b>Monday, February 11: 4:00 pm<\/b><\/p>\n
Magic: The Gathering casual play<\/i><\/p>\n
Participants will hone their Magic: the Gathering card game skills with help from local experts. New players are always welcome. Ages 10 & up. Sponsored by Storytellers gaming store in Whitesboro. Call for additional information.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/b>Wednesdays, February 13, 20, 27: 10:30 am<\/b><\/p>\n
Rhyme Time<\/i><\/p>\n
For children under 3.\u00a0 A program of songs, finger plays, activities and stories for the children and their adults.\u00a0 Please call for more information.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/b>Wednesdays, February 13, 20, 27: 11:30 am<\/b><\/p>\n
Preschool Story Time<\/i><\/p>\n
For children ages 3 \u2013 5. This is a program of songs, stories and a simple craft. Please call for more information..<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/b>Thursday, February 14: All Day<\/b><\/p>\n
Fall in Love with a Great Book\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i><\/p>\n
We love to read, and we love all our patrons, too! In the spirit of Valentine\u2019s Day, we\u2019re spreading the love around. Bring a valentine to the Children\u2019s desk, tell us what you love about the library, and we\u2019ll let you pick out a book from our special selection to have for your very own!<\/p>\n
Thursday, February 14, 21, 28: 10:30 am<\/b><\/p>\n
Rhyme Time<\/i><\/p>\n
For children under 3.\u00a0 A program of songs, finger plays, activities and stories for the children and their adults.\u00a0 Please call for more information.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/b>Thursdays, February 14, 20, 28: 11:30 am<\/b><\/p>\n
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For children ages 3 \u2013 5. This is a program of songs, stories and a simple craft. \u00a0Please call for more information.<\/p>\n
Monday, February 18: 4:00 pm<\/b><\/p>\n
President\u2019s Day Activity<\/i><\/p>\n
Have you ever wondered what you\u2019d look like as President? Trace your silhouette for a very fancy portrait in honor of Presidents\u2019 Day! Ages 8 and up. Drop in.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/b>Wednesday, February 20: 2:30 pm<\/b><\/p>\n
Lego Afternoon<\/i><\/p>\n
Bring your own or use ours for an afternoon of creative play. Open to all ages.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/b>Thursday, February 21: 2:00 pm<\/b><\/p>\n
Snow Sculptures<\/i><\/p>\n
Join us on the front lawn by the picnic tables to build wonderful snowmen, snow-animals, snow-anything! Come prepared with your winter gear and your idea, we\u2019ll provide everything else you need to build a dazzling snow sculpture! All ages, drop in. Weather permitting; please call the library for more information.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/b>Friday, February 22: 1:00 pm<\/b><\/p>\n
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Nintendo Wii Tournament<\/i><\/p>\n
Gift card prizes for the top 3 players! Minimum 8 players, max 20. Call for more information or to sign up. Need practice? Come to any of our open Wii sessions, every Tuesday at 4:00.<\/p>\n
Saturday, February 23: 2:00 pm<\/b><\/p>\n
Family Movie at the Library: Hotel Transylvania<\/i><\/p>\n
Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count’s teen-aged daughter. See the movie on our big screen projector and enjoy some popcorn and juice on us!<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/b>Monday, February 25: 4:30 pm<\/b><\/p>\n
SCIENCE! At the library!<\/i><\/p>\n
Nanoparticles, sunlight, and volcanoes, oh my! Join local science professor Melissa Barlett for amazing facts and experiments! Ages 8+. \u00a0Please call for more information.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/b>Adult Programs<\/b><\/p>\n
Saturday, February 2, 10 am \u2013 1 pm<\/b><\/p>\n
Dunham Public Library Needle & Hook Nestlers<\/i><\/p>\n
The Nestlers are a group of individuals who get to-gether at the Library to work on any type of needle and hook work, such as, crochet, knit, needle-point, latch hook, crewel etc.\u00a0\u00a0 All ages are welcomed. Bring your own supplies and be prepared to ex-change ideas. No formal instruction available.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/b>Wednesday, February 6, 6.30 pm<\/b><\/p>\n
Grandview Cemetery: Identifying Trees and Wildflowers in Whitesboro<\/i><\/p>\n
Behind Rite-Aid, on Powell Ave and the borders of Grandview Cemetery, grow a fascinating variety of trees and wildflowers. Using Dunham library\u2019s helpful collection of plant identification books, presenter, Sue Lorraine, set out to name and record these plants. It is quite a challenge if you have ever attempted it, but this slideshow will help you pursue this colorful world of nature found in your own backyard, driveways and \u201cweedy\u201d hedges. Let\u2019s be ready for Spring!<\/p>\n
About Sue Lorraine who writes: \u201cI love libraries and want to help people know what to use them for \u2013 especially books. As part of documenting cemeteries, you need all the wild plant identification resources you can get. Libraries provide it.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/b>Saturday, February 9. 2.00 pm<\/b><\/p>\n
Film Program: Margaret.<\/i>\u00a0 A young woman witnesses a bus accident, and is caught up in the aftermath, where the question of whether or not it was intentional affects many people’s lives.<\/p>\n
Monday, February 11. 6:30 pm<\/b><\/p>\n
Buying and Selling on eBay<\/i><\/p>\n
Join Marc Smith, President of What\u2019s It Worth in a discussion about buying and selling on the web site eBay.\u00a0 He will talk about different strategies to be used when either buying or selling on eBay.\u00a0 You will look at the eBay site and review finding the items you want to buy, who you should buy from and what you may want to sell yourself.\u00a0 Questions and anecdotes are encouraged.<\/p>\n
Marc Smith is the founder and president of What\u2019s it Worth, a company that sells surplus equipment for businesses and individuals on eBay. He has over 10 years of selling and buying experience.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/b>Tuesday, February 12.\u00a0 6:30 pm<\/b><\/p>\n
Financial Planning 101 <\/i><\/p>\n
Presentation and discussion will include: (1) what financial planning is and is not; (2) how a Certified Financial Planner\u2122 Practitioner differs from other planners; (3) how to select and work with a planner; (4) how to check a planner\u2019s background.<\/p>\n
David DePiazza is a Mohawk Valley native.\u00a0 His professional credentials include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER\u2122 Practitioner, Accredited Financial Counselor\u00ae and Paralegal.\u00a0 He has faithfully served his clients financial needs since 2005. In addition to a traditional private practice, he provides financial counseling and education to military service members.<\/p>\n
Saturday, February 16. 10:00 am<\/b><\/p>\n
Dunham Public Library Genealogy Group.\u00a0 <\/i><\/p>\n
Dunham Public Library\u2019s Genealogy Group is a gathering of individuals who are interested in family history research.\u00a0 It is an informal gathering where people can come to share their \u201cbrick walls\u201d with others and, reciprocally, with others giving suggestions for ways to find answers.\u00a0 The group encourages all people to attend who want to begin researching their family trees.<\/p>\n
Additional assistance will be provided with Dunham Library research databases, Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest.com.<\/p>\n
Monday, February 18, 6.30 pm<\/b><\/p>\n
A Book Lover\u2019s Reading Group: The Help by Kathryn Stockett<\/i><\/p>\n
In Jackson, Mississippi, in 1962, there are lines that are not crossed. With the civil rights movement exploding all around them, three women start a movement of their own, forever changing a town and the way women–black and white, mothers and daughters–view one another.<\/p>\n
Wednesday, February 20.\u00a0 5.30 pm book signing.\u00a0 6.30 pm presentation<\/b><\/p>\n
A Flower for Casey by Stu Copperwheat<\/i><\/p>\n
Meet Carl Andrew Simmons\u2014a highly imaginative ten year old with the dream of flying. Knowing little else other than the sheltered existence he has had at the Brighton County Orphanage, Carl\u2019s life changes dramatically when he is introduced to Robert and Mary Ever-Young. The Ever-Youngs are a well established couple from the quaint New England town of Brisbee who choose to adopt Carl in order to give him a better life. What the Ever-Youngs don\u2019t yet realize is the profound impact that Carl will have on their lives as well as the lives of others he meets along the way in his quest to fly. Join Stu Copperwheat for a discussion of his new book, A Flower for Casey. Mr. Copperwheat will have copies of his book available for purchasing and autographing.<\/p>\n
Stu Copperwheat is an Information Technology Director from Upstate New York who has a passion for creativity and the arts.\u00a0 He is an accomplished musician and lyricist having previously composed and released two full length albums with his band \u201cCopperwheat\u201d.\u00a0 He is also an aspiring painter as well as an avid treasure hunter.\u00a0 He lives in West Winfield, New York, with his wife, Alicia and has four grown children and three grandpuppies.\u00a0 This is his first book.<\/p>\n
Monday, February 25: 6.00 pm<\/b><\/p>\n
Dunham Public Library Writers\u2019 Group.\u00a0 <\/i>Come and share your writing with other area authors and asipiring authors.\u00a0 Members are encouraged to offer constructive hints and pointers to other members to get started in writing or to improve what they have already written.<\/p>\n
Wednesday, February 27:<\/b>\u00a0 5.30 pm book signing.\u00a0 6.30 pm presentation<\/b><\/p>\n
Home When the Streetlights Come On by Hank Leo<\/i>.\u00a0 Many people recall “back in the day” when they were growing up and how life was just before computers, video games and supervised play became prominent. Home When the Streetlights Come On<\/i> is a collection of childhood memories and adult reflections of growing up in a small town in Upstate New York. New author Hank Leo shares his heartfelt thoughts and unique, funny insight into the daily life of an average guy.<\/p>\n
Join Hank Leo for a discussion of his new book, Home When the Streetlights Come On<\/i><\/p>\n
Mr. Leo will have copies of his book available for purchasing and autographing.\u00a0 Mr. Leo, a native of Oneida, New York, is the CEO of the local YMCA and serves on many local boards and committees. He has been recognized by the community for his contributions with numerous awards and accolades.\u00a0\u00a0 He is also guest columnist for the local daily newspaper.<\/p>\n
The Dunham Public Library is located at 26 Main St. in Whitesboro.<\/p>\n
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