Holiday Closing

The Library will be closed Friday, April 2nd, Saturday, April 3rd, and Sunday, April 4th, for the Easter weekend.

As always, our OWWL catalog and OWWL2go downloadable audiobooks and ebooks are available 24/7.

Homer's Odyssey Discussion Thursday

I hope to see you at tomorrow's program, the second in our Classics series. We meet at noon for a discussion of The Odyssey.

Book Club Meets Thursday

Haven't read this month's selection yet? No problem - it's a novella, and a very quick read. We have extra copies available for you thanks to a book discussion kit from Pioneer Library System. Stop by, pick up a copy, and enjoy this light-hearted title; then join us at noon on Thursday, March 25th, for a discussion that's guaranteed to be fun.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Click here for interesting facts about the holiday from the History Channel.

"May you always have walls for the winds,
a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire,
laughter to cheer you, those you love near you,
and all your heart might desire."
~ Irish Blessing

Classics Series Starts Thursday

Enjoy the classics without the stress of tests or term papers!

Victor Harris will introduce each selection with a brief overview lecture of approximately thirty minutes before opening the floor to questions and comments. The sessions are scheduled at noon at two week intervals to allow everyone time to complete the reading and to allow for any adjustments in the event of inclement weather. The titles to be covered are

March 18 - The Illiad by Homer
April 1 - The Odyssey by Homer
April 15 - The Aeneid by Virgil
April 29 - Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes
May 13 - Madame Bovary by Gustav Flaubert

No prior knowledge or background is assumed, though participants are encouraged to read the selections; however, it is not mandatory. Harris shares that in previous programs, some attendees have found that they enjoyed reading the books after attending his programs. Either way, we hope you will join us. All titles are available for OWWL holds (Harris prefers the verse editions over the prose translations for Homer and Virgil, and highly recommends the 2003 Edith Grossman translation of Don Quixote).

No registration is required for this free series. The only requirement is enthusiasm for learning about these time-honored works in the great Western literary tradition. I hope to see you there! (Snacks and lunches are allowed.)

Books-Sandwiched-In

Spring is definitely on the way! Our Friends are sponsoring their first Books-Sandwiched-In of the year next Tuesday, March 16th. The luncheon begins at noon, followed by Orchids 101 presented by Master Gardener Lynda Parmelee. Reservations are required; $3 covers everything. Call us at 483-9292 to reserve your space.

The luncheon will be followed by the Friends monthly and annual meetings. Come join us - we're positively Friends!

Library Board Meets Thursday

The monthly meeting of the Library's Board of Trustees will be held at 4:15 p.m. this Thursday, March 11th, in our meeting room. Board meetings are open to the public.

Library Snapshot Day

Thanks to all who let me take pictures during our recent Library Snapshot Day. We had 194 people through the door on that day, and checked out 345 items. Fifty people used our public computers and our Online Public Access Catalog, and seven accessed our Wi-Fi with their laptops. Thanks, too, to everyone who signed our "Libraries Are Essential" petition; your points will be given to our legislators on Library Lobby Day tomorrow. Your signatures were appreciated, and your comments were gratifying. Here are a few of the ways you used our library on February 16th.

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!