Library Closed Friday

The Library is closed today because of the storm (and 6 foot drifts of snow everywhere!). We will extend the due date for everything that is due today until we reopen. If you're running out of books, log in to OWWL2go and download one this morning; this service, like our catalog, is available 24/7.

Cancellation/Closing

Well, it looks like the weathermen were right-on with their forecasts this time! Because visibility is already worsening, our Book Club discussion of The Help has been postponed until next Thursday, March 4th, at noon. We will be closing the library at 5 p.m. this evening. If you have materials due today, either renew them online or call us to renew; if you aren't able to do either, just let us know and we'll forgive today's fines. Stay in, stay warm, stay safe!

Reminder: if the Sodus schools are closed tomorrow, we will be closed as well.

New York's Libraries Are Essential

I believe that statement, and see the proof of it every day here at our library. If you feel the same way, please click on the "Essential" button in the right column, and let our elected officials know how you feel. They need to hear your library stories!

School's Out Movie Day

Bring the whole family to watch this Academy Award nominated film on our big screen. Show time is 3 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16th. Snacks are allowed in our movie room.

Note: This film is rated PG for "some peril and action."

Happy Valentine's Day!

Chocolate Heaven

I'm well known as being a serious chocoholic, so you can imagine my day today! Our Friends have baked, dipped, frosted, and sprinkled chocolate on everything imaginable, including pretzels, apples, and more. The minute you walk through the entrance, that tantalizing smell hits you - they really have turned our meeting room into a Chocolate Heaven :) Not a fan of chocolate? I saw a white cake with coconut frosting, peanut butter fudge, biscotti, and a cherry pie, among other non-chocolate items.

We sold pounds and pounds of goodies today, but there are still some delicious choices to be purchased. Come by early tomorrow before we run out!

Holiday Closing

The Library will be closed Monday, February 15th, in honor of Presidents' Day. No materials will be due that day, but you may leave your books in the book drop if you wish to return them. As always, the OWWL catalog and our OWWL2go downloadable audiobooks and ebooks are available 24/7.

Library Board Meets Thursday

The monthly meeting of the Library's Board of Trustees will be held at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 11th. Because our Friends are holding their chocolate sale in the meeting room, the Board meeting will be held in the Ruth Mills Room. Board meetings are open to the public.

Yes, It's Chocolate!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and so is our Friends' 8th Annual Chocolate Sale. We'll have homemade cookies, pies, cakes, brownies, candies, and more, all wrapped and ready for giving to your sweetheart (or treating yourself?!). Sale hours are noon until 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 11th, and 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday, February 12th. Stop by and sign up if you'd like to help us out - donations of baked goods are gratefully accepted.

Book Club Choice

Our Book Club met on Thursday for a great discussion. We'll be reading The Help by Kathryn Stockett for our February 25th meeting. Join us at noon that day; feel free to bring your lunch if you'd like. I'd love to see you there; this was my favorite book of 2009.

Click here to see the Amazon.com book trailer for The Help.

Library Closing Early

For your safety and that of our staff, the Library is closing at 7 p.m. this evening. Please stay inside - visibility is near zero, and the road conditions are really hazardous.

Reminder

Our Book Club meets at noon this Thursday, January 28th, to discuss P. D. James' The Children of Men. We'd love to have you join us!

Join The Group

Our Friends group is sponsoring another series of rock painting classes, starting Monday, January 25th, from 10 a.m. until noon. Shirley Patchett leads the class, and says "Everyone can do this!" All supplies are furnished free of charge - just bring along a rock (even a brick will do).

TYHNS Starts Friday

What in the world is TYHNS? We used to be called the Sit 'n' Knit group, but we've expanded to include any handwork or stitchery project you'd like to bring. The Thread, Yarn, Hook & Needle Society will meet on Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon starting this Friday, January 22nd. All skill levels are welcome - we help each other with our projects, catch up on what's new at the library, and we might just solve the world's problems while we're at it!

Holiday Closing

The Library will be closed Monday, January 18th, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Click here to watch excerpts from several of Dr. King's speeches.

Library Board Meets Thursday

The monthly meeting of the Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees will be held at 4:15 p.m. this Thursday, January 14th in the library's meeting room. Board meetings are open to the public.

Yes, We're Open!

The snow is still falling, but we're (mostly) plowed and are open for business. If you're heading to the Library, please be careful as the side roads are still slippery; if you need something renewed or placed on hold, give us a call and we'll take care of it for you.

Library Closed

Due to dangerous road conditions, the Library will not be open today. If this snow stops falling and we are able to be plowed out, we'll reopen at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Stay in and keep warm!

Happy New Year!

"We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called "Opportunity" and its first chapter is New Year's Day."
~Edith Lovejoy Pierce

I thought this quote was especially appropriate for our library world. Click here for more New Year wishes.