Library Board Meets Thursday

The monthly meeting of the Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees will be held this Thursday, June 12th, at 4 p.m.  Board meetings are open to the public.

Successful Vote

Our budget passed overwhelmingly, with only 6 people voting "no." We appreciate your support!

Library Vote Wednesday

Please remember the library's vote and Trustee election Wednesday, June 4th, from noon until 9.  Copies of the proposed budget are available at our checkout desk.

Download a Big Library Read

Millions of readers around the world are participating in OverDrive's Big Library Read of the eBook A Pedigree To Die For, and you are invited to join in the fun.

Public Hearing Wednesday

In preparation for our budget vote and Trustee election on June 4, we will be holding a public hearing Wednesday, May 28, from 7-8 p.m.  Copies of the proposed budget are available at our checkout desk.  Staying within the New York State tax cap, we are asking for an additional $5,814 to help cover the increase in our operating budget.  Jean Seymour and Bill Lesniak are running for the two openings on the Library Board.

Holiday Closing

The Sodus Community Library will be closed Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (May 24, 25, and 26) for the Memorial Day weekend.  You will still be able to access your OWWL account, our catalog, and OWWL2go downloadable audiobooks and eBooks.

Books-Sandwiched-In Luncheon

The good weather is finally here, and we're all itching to get out in our gardens.  If you'd like to learn how to attract butterflies to your spaces, join us for the last spring Books-Sandwiched-In.  On Tuesday, May 20th, our Friends group will be hosting Sue Mitchell from Cornell Cooperative Extension.  Join us at noon to enjoy lunch and hear Sue's "Butterfly Gardening" presentation.  Reservations are required so we know how much food to prepare; your $3 donation covers both the luncheon and the program.

The Friends would also love to have you stay after the program for their monthly meeting.  I hope to see you on the 20th!

Holiday Closing

The Sodus Community Library will be closed Sunday, May 11th in honor of Mother's Day.  We hope all of you and your moms have a wonderful day!

Part-time Opening at Library

Board Meeting Thursday

The Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 8th.  Board meetings are open to the public.

2-Hour Closing Thursday

The Sodus Community Library will be closed this Thursday, May 1st, from 2-4 p.m.so that staff may attend visitation hours for Board President Carol Sergeant's husband, Gilbert (Gib). 

Upcoming Programs

Flower Pot Paint/Plant* - Monday, April 28th, 1:30-3:30
Pre-K Story Hours - Mondays and Saturdays, 10:45-11:30
Line Dancing - Mondays, 6:30-7:30
Beginner Level Computer Classes* - Thursdays, 4-6
Incredible Years (Parenting)* - Tuesdays, 9-11:30
Books-Sandwiched-In (Butterfly Gardening)* - Tuesday, May 20, noon-1

*Registration is required for these programs

Book Club Meets Thursday

Come discuss Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens this Thursday, April 24th, at noon.  Then start reading our nonfiction choice for May, Doris Kearns Goodwin's The Bully Pulpit:  Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism.  We'd love to have you join us!

Line Dancing Starts Monday

Join us at 6:30 Monday evening for line dancing with Joy Frizelle.  You don't need to have done any dancing to come and enjoy.  I hope to see you there!

Autism Awareness Program Thursday

Christian Mast would like to help us understand what it's like to live with autism.  Join us in our community room this Thursday (April 17th) at 4 p.m.

Tuesday is Movie Night

Join Miss Roxanne at 6 p.m. tomorrow night (Tuesday, April 15th) for a popular movie starring E. B., the Easter Bunny's teenage son who wants to join a rock 'n' roll band.

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Books-Sandwiched-In Program Tuesday

Monday is your last chance to make a reservation for this month's Books-Sandwiched-In featuring Wayne County Clerk Michael Jankowski.  The luncheon starts at noon on Tuesday, April 15th, with the program following immediately after.  A $3 donation covers lunch and the program.  I hope to see you there!

Library Board Meets Thursday

The monthly meeting of the Sodus Community Library will be held at 4 p.m. this Thursday, April 10th.  Board meetings are open to the public.

Let's Dance!

Click on this calendar to view it full-size.  Thank you, Miss Roxanne!

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Program Tonight!

Dr. Teon will be covering the state of healthcare in the US, and what key essentials are necessary to have a thriving, health, drug free family.

New Book Club Date

We will be discussing Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens at noon on April 24th rather than on March 27th as originally scheduled.  We are sorry for the inconvenience, but hope that you'll use the extra days to read this classic and join us for book club - we'd love to have you!

Check Out This Site!

You'll find lots of fun activities to do with your child, plus a new picture book to read every day!

School's Out Movie Monday

There's a half day of school tomorrow (Monday, March 24th), so we're showing a Disney movie at 1 p.m. in our community room.  Discover the true meaning of bravery as you follow the heroic journey of a skilled archer, Merida, the headstrong daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor.  We will have refreshments.

Note for parents:  This movie is rated PG.

Upcoming Wellness Program

Library Closed Wednesday

The Library will be closed today due to the weather.  Please stay off the roads if you can.  We will adjust due dates so that no fines accumulate today.  You will still be able to access your OWWL account, our catalog, and OWWL2go downloadable eBooks and audiobooks.

Library Board Meets Thursday

The monthly meeting of the Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 13th.  Board meetings are open to the public.

March is National Craft Month, and Miss Roxanne has scheduled an afternoon of crafts for the whole family.  Come between 1 and 4 on March 14th and try a variety of crafts including rubber stamping, duct tape projects, jewelry making, looms, and more.  Refreshments will be served.

To Visit or Not?

The snow is still falling, and the wind is still howling!

If you need a new book or video or just need to get out, come see us.  (Just remember that if the Sodus School District is closed due to weather, we also close.)  If you want to stay inside, but have something due, you can renew online.  If you don't have computer access at home, give us a call and we'll do the renewal for you.  If someone has a hold on a title, of course, we will not be able to renew your item.

If you have a Kindle, Nook, or other device, click on the OWWL2go owl with the headphones in the right-hand column of this blog and check out an audiobook or eBook.  There are hundreds of free titles to choose from.

Whether you're planning to visit us or not, keep watching out the window - spring really is just a few weeks away!

Book Club Meets Thursday

Join us at noon on Thursday, February 27th for a book club discussion.

Weather Closing

The Library is closed today, February 25th, because of the storm.  We will adjust due dates, so please don't get out on the roads to make returns.  As always, you will be able to access your OWWL account, our catalog, and OWWL2go downloadable eBooks and audiobooks.  Stay safe!

Restore Library Aid Funding in the FY14-15 Budget!

State library aid is now at 1997 levels, and $20M less than state Education Law mandates. Libraries are a core piece of our state’s educational system, yet in a year where education funding increased 3.8%, library funding suffered a 4.7% reduction. Merely restoring the $4M cut by Governor Cuomo still leaves library funding drastically short of the $102M mandated in education law, and reverses years of progress towards full funding. Despite the talents and dedication of librarians across the state, it is becoming increasingly difficult to provide 21st century libraries with 20th century funding.
We hope you agree that New York's libraries are essential for success and will contact your elected representatives and tell them you support funding for libraries.  Just click on the above graphic and then on the "Take Action" button.  Thank you!

Game Day Friday

Bring the family to the library this Friday, February 21st, between 1 and 4, for Game Day.  We have several card and board games for all ages available, but you may also bring your own - we love to learn new games!

Holiday Closing

We are closed today, February 17th, in honor of Presidents Day, but you can still access your OWWL account, our catalog, and check out downloadable eBooks and audiobooks from OWWL2go.

Library Board Meets Thursday

The monthly meeting of the Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees will be held at 4 p.m. this Thursday, February 13th.  Board meetings are open to the public.

Valentine's Chocolate Sale Next Week

It's almost here - the Friends of the Sodus Community Library are getting ready for next week's Valentine Chocolate Sale!  There will be all sorts of cookies, candies, fudge, snack mix, cakes, and more.  I hear there will also be some craft items available.

Sale hours are Thursday, February 13th, from 10-7 and Friday, February 14th, from 10-4.  If you have some spare time, donations of goodies will be gratefully accepted.

Library Closing Early

The Library will be closing at 2 p.m. today, February 5th, because of the storm. PJ Storytime will be rescheduled for next Wednesday, February 12th. Be careful out there!

Our Community Reads!

PJ Story Hour is this Wednesday evening, February 5th, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. We'll have read-alouds, free books, crafts, learning activities and a healthy Valentine's Day treat.

Join Us!

Saturday, February 1st, is the Second Annual "Take Your Child to the Library Day."  We hope to see your family then!

Monday Closing

The Sodus Community Library will be closed Monday, January 20, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  You will still be able to access your OWWL account, our catalog, and OWWL2go downloadables.

Library Board Meets Thursday

The Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees' monthly meeting will be held at 4 p.m. this Thursday, January 9th.  Board meetings are open to the public.

Weather Closing

For the safety of our staff and all of you, the Sodus Community Library will be closed on Tuesday, January 7th, due to extremely low temperatures.  Please stay inside unless you absolutely have to get out.  You will still be able to access your OWWL account, our catalog, and the OWWL2go downloadable eBooks and audiobooks.  Reminder:  when the Sodus Central School District closes due to weather conditions, we are also closed.

Not Opening Friday

We will not be opening today - Friday, January 3rd - because of continued hazardous road conditions (and staff sick and/or snowed in).  We are sorry for the inconvenience.  Stay in if you can, and enjoy an extra fine-free day.  We'll dig out and plan to see you tomorrow.

Weather Closing

We are closed due to the blizzard.  No overdue fines will be charged today.  Please stay in where it's safe and warm.  If you still have a commute ahead of you, please be careful - the roads are filled with snow and visibility is poor.

Holiday Closing

The Sodus Community Library will be closed Tuesday, December 31st, and Wednesday, January 1st.  We wish you all a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Holiday Closing Dates

The Library will be closed Tuesday, December 24th through Thursday, December 26th for the Christmas holiday.  We will reopen at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 27th.  We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!

 

Library Board Meets Thursday

The monthly meeting of the Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees will be held at 4 p.m. this Thursday, December 12th, in the community room.  Board meetings are open to the public.

Holiday Bake Sale

Our Friends are busy planning their annual Holiday Bake Sale, which will be held on December 12th and 13th.  If you'd like to help with the sale, call or stop by the library for more information.

Holiday Closing

The library will close at 5 p.m. this Wednesday, November 27th, and will be closed Thursday and Friday, reopening at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 30th.

50 Years Ago ...

 

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

Closing for Training Session

The Library will be closed from 1-2 p.m. this Wednesday, November 20th, for staff training.  We will be joined by employees from several of our Wayne County libraries, learning how to help our patrons use the JobNow database.  JobNow offers information and templates for creating resumes and cover letters, and can even provide access to an online job coach.  We regret the inconvenience this hour-long closing might cause you, but we believe that this service will prove valuable to many of you.

FREE Books!

All book sale leftovers are free today between 10 and 1.  Bring a bag, a box, or any other container and help yourself!

Veterans Day 2013

Click here to read about the history of Veterans Day.

Holiday Closing

The Sodus Community Library will be closed Monday, November 11th, in honor of Veterans Day.

Mark Your Calendars

Book Sale Starts Thursday

I hope you've set aside time to visit the largest book sale we've ever had!  Because we were under construction last November, we were unable to hold our sale then and have been collecting books for two years.  This picture shows just the left side of the community room!

First day, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7th
1/2 price day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8th
$2/bag day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9th

Election Day 2013

Be an informed voter.  Click here to learn about the propositions on your ballot.

Early Closing

The Sodus Community Library closes at 5 p.m. on October 31st.

Save the Dates!

A HUGE book sale is coming your way during library hours on November 6, 7, and 8.  Our Friends are already busy at work.  If you have a spare hour or two, they'd love to have you stop by to help empty boxes and sort the books - call or stop by the library to sign up, or just drop in when you have some free time.

Library Board Meets Thursday

The Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting will be held at 4 p.m. this Thursday, October 10th, in the library's Ruth Mills room.  Board meetings are open to the public.

Our READ Sign Is Here

Stop by the Library to see our READ sign.  Thank you to Carol Sergeant who wanted "Read" worked into the plan for our new lobby, Mike Boone who came up with the tile design for our circulation desk, Nestor Ortiz from Sign & Lighting Services for picking up Mike's idea and making it a reality, and all of you who contributed by buying a tile. We love the bold statement!