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Summer Reading Closing Picnic is Monday, August 15th @11:00. Be sure to sign up at the library so we have enough food. Bring a sandwich and we'll provide the rest! Get your time trackers turned in by the start of the picnic to be included in the grand prize drawings.

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On Your Mark, Get Set ... READ! - Week 6

We're about to start the last week of our summer reading program!  We hope you're enjoying the books you're reading and the programs you've attended.    See you at the library for Week 6!

Monday, August 8th
10:30 a.m.  World Playground - Books, games, and craft from Japan
4:00 p.m.  Kung Fu Panda 3 Movie (Rated PG; 1 hour, 35 minutes) - Snacks and drinks provided

Tuesday, August 9th
10:30 a.m.  Games Around the World: Greece
6:00 p.m.  Teen Night!  Join us for a movie (TBA), games, snacks and crafts

Wednesday, August 10th
4 and 4:30 p.m. - Healthy Cooking for Kids at the Farmers' Market - Sign up is required

Thursday, August 11th
10:30 a.m.  Toddler Time:  Round & Round We Go! - Join us for books, songs, and play time with friends!  (Caregivers need to stay in the children's room)

Friday, August 12th
10:30 a.m.  Fun Family Fitness - Learn some creative ways to keep exercise fun for the family!

Let The Games Begin!

Hula Hoop games start at 10:30 this Friday, August 5th.  Join us on the front lawn (or in the community room if it's raining).

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On Your Mark, Get Set ... READ! - Week 5

Keep recording those minutes read!  Week 5 offers magic, games, cooking, crafts, stories, songs, and prizes:

Monday, August 1st
10:30 a.m.  World Playground - Books, games, and craft from England

Tuesday, August 2nd
10:30 a.m.  Games Around the World:  Egypt
6:30 p.m.  Magic Night!!  Join us for a night of family magic from a local magician, Stephen Ingraham.  Thanks to the Friends of the Sodus Community Library for funding this program!

Wednesday, August 3rd
4 and 4:30 p.m. - Healthy Cooking for Kids at the Farmers' Market - Sign up is required

Thursday, August 4th
10:30 a.m.  Toddler Time:  Move It! -  Join us for books, songs, and play time with friends!  (Caregivers need to stay in the children's room)

Friday, August 5th
10:30 a.m.  Hula Hoop Games - Join us on the front lawn for hula hoop games!  (We'll use the community room if it is raining.) 

On Your Mark, Get Set ... READ! - Week 4

Summer reading is already half done!  We hope you're having as much fun as we are, that you're reading lots of great books, and that you join us for some of Week 4's activities:

Monday, July 25th
10:30 a.m.  World Playground - Books, games, and craft from Scotland
4:00 p.m.  Zootopia (Rated PG; 1 hour, 46 minutes) - Snacks and drinks provided

Tuesday, July 26th
10:30 a.m.  Games Around the World:  Korea
6:00 p.m.  Teen Popcorn Olympics - Find a few friends, a team name, and sign up for the Popcorn Olympics!  All teams must register by July 25th

Wednesday, July 27th
4 and 4:30 p.m. - Healthy Cooking for Kids at the Farmers' Market - Sign up is required

Thursday, July 28th
10:30 a.m.  Toddler Time:  Let's Play - Join us for books, songs, and play time with friends!  (Caregivers need to stay in the children's room)

Friday, July 29th
11:00 a.m.  Zumba for Kids with Ms. Denise - No sign up needed.  Wear sneakers please!

Bubbles This Thursday

Join us at 10:30 a.m. on the front lawn!

Free Concert Tonight!

The forecast for tonight is 75 degrees and mostly sunny - what a perfect night for a family concert on the front lawn!  The music starts at 6:30.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy!

On Your Mark, Get Set ... Read! - Week 3

Ms. Roxanne has another great week planned!

Monday, July 18th
10:30 a.m.  World Playground - Books, games, and a craft from Australia

Tuesday, July 19th
10:30 a.m.  Fun & Games Around the World:  China 
6:30 p.m.  "Two of a Kind" Family Concert on the Lawn

Wednesday, July 20th
4 and 4:30 p.m. - Healthy Cooking for Kids at the Farmers' Market - Sign up is required

Thursday, July 21st
10:30 a.m.  Bubble Day! - Join us on the front lawn as Ms. Bugni shares her unique bubble wands and toys

Friday, July 22nd
10:30 a.m.  Self Defense For Kids, Part 2 - Ms. Adele will be sharing defense techniques for kids (if you missed part 1, you can still attend part 2)
 

TWO OF A KIND Moving and Grooving at the Library Tuesday, July 19th!

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a free family concert by an award-winning husband and wife team, TWO OF A KIND.  David and Jenny Heitler-Klevans have released nine recordings - eight for children & families, and one for adults, plus a DVD. Their recordings have won a total of 16 national awards, including 5 Parents' Choice Awards and 8 Children's Music Web Awards.  TWO OF A KIND delights audiences of all ages with their music, good humor and audience participation.

We're grateful to the Friends of the Sodus Community Library for sponsoring this event!  The music starts at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19th.  (If it's raining, we'll move inside to our community room.)

Library Board Meets Thursday

The annual organizational meeting of the Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees will be held at 4 p.m. this Thursday, July 14th, in our community room.  The Board's monthly meeting will follow immediately after the annual meeting.  Board meetings are open to the public.

On Your Mark, Get Set ... Read! - Week 2

We all had a great time this week!  Be sure to join us next week for more summer reading fun:

Monday, July 11th
11:00 a.m.  Master Gardeners Program For Kids:  On Your Mark, Get Set ... GROW! - Join us for the story of Jack and the Beanstalk and a planting activity to grow your own beanstalk (Sign up is required)

Tuesday, July 12th
10:30 a.m. Fun & Games Around The World:  Minecraft From Sweden - Bring your electronic device with the app, or use our computers if you have a paid account
6:00 p.m. Teen Chocolate Olympics - Find a few friends, choose a team name, and sign up for the Chocolate Olympics!  All teams must register by July 11th.

Wednesday, July 13th
4 and 4:30 p.m.  Healthy Cooking for Kids at the Farmers' Market - Sign up is required

Thursday, July 14th
10:30 a.m. Toddler Time:  Dance, Dance, Dance! - Join us for books, songs, and play time with friends!  (Caregivers need to stay in the children's room)

Friday, July 15th
10:30 a.m. Self Defense For Kids, Part 1 - Ms. Adele will be sharing defense techniques for kids

Come Dance With Us!

On Your Mark, Get Set ... Read! - Week 1

Summer Reading week #1 is almost here!  We hope you've signed up for the fun (it's not too late - stop by the library and get in the game)!

Tuesday, July 5th
10:30 a.m. Fun & Games Around the World:  Pokemon from Japan - Bring your cards and battle with friends
6:30 p.m. Summer Reading Opening Ceremonies - Stop in for a story, have a snack, and make a craft to celebrate the beginning of the Summer Reading Olympics!

Wednesday, July 6th
4 and 4:30 p.m.  Healthy Cooking for Kids at the Farmers' Market - Sign up at the Market or at the Library

Thursday, July 7th
10:30 a.m.  Toddler Time:  123 Numbers - Join us for books, songs, and play time with friends!  (Caregivers need to stay in the children's room)

Friday, July 8th
10:30 a.m.  Yoga for Kids with Pat Finnerty - Join us for children's yoga in the children's room.  Sign up is requested; no mat needed

"Big Library Read"

No wait, no holds to place - we have unlimited access to this eBook through July 7th.  Download it today!

Time to Sign Up for Summer Reading!

Minecraft Club Meets June 21st

Join us at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21st, for Minecraft Club!  Bring your own playing device with the app, or use one of our computers if you have a paid account.

Annual Paperback Sale This Week!

The Friends of the Sodus Community Library are in our community room busily sorting out boxes and boxes of books for their annual paperback sale.  Sale hours are:

Thursday, June 16th - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, June 17th (1/2 price day) - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, June 18th ($2/bag day) - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In addition to thousands of paperbacks, there will be DVDs, VHS tapes, puzzles, and games available.  You don't want to miss this sale!

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Library Board Meets Thursday

The monthly meeting of the Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees will be held at 4 p.m. this Thursday, June 9th, in our Ruth Mills local history room.  Board meetings are open to the public.

June 7th is Movie Night!

 Join us at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7th, for a free movie, snacks, and drinks.  You're sure to enjoy this classic Disney movie that's fun for the whole family:

"An adventurous young clownfish is unexpectedly taken from his Great Barrier Reef home to a dentist's office aquarium. It's up to his worrisome father and a friendly, but forgetful, regal blue tang fish to bring him home -- meeting vegetarian sharks, surfer dude turtles, hypnotic jellyfish, hungry seagulls, and more along the way."

(Watch this again before you go see the sequel, releasing in theaters on June 17th!)

Successful Vote

Our budget vote passed with 44 yes votes and 8 no votes; Janet Englert and Amy Thatcher each received 49 votes.  Thank you to all who voted!

Library Budget Vote Wednesday

The Sodus Community Library's annual budget vote and trustee election will be held from noon until 9 p.m. this Wednesday, June 1st, in our community room.  Because of new regulations, we will be voting by paper ballot.

The increase you will be voting on will raise your tax levy by less than 1 cent per $1,000 assessed value (a total of approximately 43 1/2 cents on a home assessed at $50,000, 87 cents on a home assessed at $100,000).  In addition, there are two people running for two trustee positions.  If you have any questions about the budget or the trustee positions, please call (315) 483-9292 or stop by the library at 17 Maple Avenue.

The Sodus Community Library will be closed Saturday, May 28
Sunday, May 29 and
Monday, May 30
in honor of Memorial Day.

Library Board Meets Thursday

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

Fun For Children, Teens, and Tweens!

Ms. Roxanne has 3 extra programs scheduled next week:

Monday, May 2nd, at 1:30 p.m. - Improv Club
Do you like to laugh?  Do you like to make other people laugh?  Come and test out your acting skills among friends!

Tuesday, May 3rd, at 6 p.m. -  Jewelry Making
We have the tools and the beads.  Just bring your creativity!

Saturday, May 7th, from 10 - noon - Mother's Day Cookie Decorating
Stop in and decorate a cookie for Mom.  (While supplies last)

Don't forget our Pre-K Story Hour every Monday @ 10:45 and Toddler Time every Thursday @ 10:45!

Upcoming Nutrition Series

Call (315) 483-9292 or stop by the library to reserve your spot

Celebrate Earth Day 2016!

April Book Club

Join us for Book Club at noon on Thursday, April 28th.

 "Years ago, Berg (Tapestry of Fortunes) urged Nancy Horan (Loving Frank) to write a fictional biography of Sand.  Horan told Berg to write it herself.  Wisely, Berg took her advice to heart, as evidenced by this beautiful, imaginative re-creation of a brilliant, complicated writer, feminist, romantic, and activist." ~ Beth Andersen (Reviewed April 1, 2015) (Library Journal, vol 140, issue 6, p72), Starred Review

Library Board Meets Thursday

The monthly meeting of the Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees will be held at 4 p.m. this Thursday, April 14th, in our Ruth Mills local history room.  Board meetings are open to the public.

Recycled Crafts

Bring recycled materials and use some of ours to create something new!  Join us at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 12th.  All ages are welcome.

Books-Sandwiched-In

The Friends of the Sodus Community Library have a great program coming up!  Join us for Books-Sandwiched-In at noon on Tuesday, April 19th, for a presentation on "Native Plants" by Master Gardener Kathryn Franz.  She'll discuss why adding native perennials, grasses, ferns, and ground covers is becoming so popular among home gardeners.  Add beauty to your landscape and provide food and habitat for wildlife while saving time and money.  Plant native!

Reservations are required; call (315) 483-9292 or stop by the library to reserve your spot.

A Sodus Point Spring - April 1886!

From page 6 of the Wayne County Alliance, Sodus, New York, April 21, 1886:

"Not much business is being done as yet in the way of shipping.  Six vessels lie at anchor in the Bay. Active preparations for the Summer campaign have been begun on every side; sailors are busy repairing and painting their vessels, and residences, and Summer-cottages are being put in trim."

Check out all the "old news" in our Digital Archive!

Ozobots are Here!

You have another chance to play with Ozobots!  Join us at 6 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, April 5th) and learn how to control these tiny robots with color coding.

School's Out - Visit Your Library!

There's no school this week, but there's lots going on at the Sodus Community Library!

Ms. Roxanne's Minecraft Club meets tonight (Tuesday, March 29th) at 6 p.m.  Bring your device, or use our computer if you have a Minecraft account.

Wednesday, March 30th, come watch a dinosaur movie on our big screen (title clue: he's not a Bad Dinosaur!).  The fun starts at 1 p.m.; snacks and drinks will be provided.

We have a special event scheduled for Friday, April 1st.  Come at 11 a.m. and become a maker of technology, not just a user, at our hands-on Ozobot program.  You'll control these tiny robots using simple combinations of red, green, blue and black - with marker on paper!  We guarantee you'll have fun!

Holiday Closing

Upcoming Book Club

Join us at noon on Thursday, March 31st!

"No one will think of Cleopatra  in quite the same way after reading this vivid, provocative book."  ~Staff - Reviewed September 6, 2010, Publishers Weekly, vol 257, issue 35

Books-Sandwiched-In Travelogue

Join our Friends for an exciting Books-Sandwiched-In, our first in 2016!  On March 15th, Bill and Rita Lesniak will be discussing their recent trip to China.  The luncheon starts at noon in our Community Room; a donation of $3 will cover the cost of your meal.  The Lesniak's travelogue will begin at approximately 12:30.  We hope you'll consider staying after the program to attend the monthly Friends meeting.

Reservations are required, so stop by the library or call us at (315) 483-9292 to reserve your spot.  You won't want to miss this one!