Closed Labor Day Weekend

 The Sodus Community Library will be closed Saturday - Monday for Labor Day Weekend. 

7 Steps to Growing Great Garlic

 Click the link below to register for this virtual program!

Program Registration

September Board of Trustees Meeting

 The Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, September 10th at 4:00 PM in the Community Room.  Board meetings are open to the public.  

Saving Our Seeds, Saving Ourselves

 Click on our Calendar of Events on the right side of our web page.  All the program information can be found when you click on the program name.  Register using the link below:

Saving Our Seeds Registration

August Board Meeting

 

The Library Board of Trustees will have their regular monthly  board meeting on Thursday, August 13th at 4:00PM in the Community  Room.  Board meetings are open to the public. 

Make Healthy Eating a Part of Your Total Lifestyle

Join us for this virtual healthy eating program! The same program will be presented each week.  E-mail or Call to get the zoom link

Book Donations

Beginning Monday, August 3rd, the Sodus Community Library will be accepting book donations once again.  Please bring donations in during regular hours.  Do not put donations in the book drop.  As a reminder, donations to the library need to be in good condition without stains, mold or mildew.  We don't have enough space in our garbage tote to dispose of books in poor condition so please do not bring them to the library.  We do not take encyclopedias or text books. Please call ahead if you have any questions about your donations.  315-483-9292    

Page Job Opening

Sodus Community Library

Job Opening – Library Page

Responsibilities

Chief responsibilities of the Library Page position are shelving returned materials, straightening and checking shelves for accuracy, emptying the book drop, and assisting Library Clerks and Director as asked.  Accuracy and attention to detail are of utmost importance.

Applicants

·        Must be at least 16 years old

·        Must be able to accurately shelve materials both alphabetically and numerically, and both forwards and backwards

·        Must be physically able to reach all book shelves, lift heavy books and delivery bins

·        Must be reliable and consistently available for designated hours

·        Must be clean and neat

·        Must be occasionally available to substitute for the other Library Page in case of absence on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays

Work Environment and Hours

·        Normal office environment and equipment

·        11 hours per week:

o   Sundays 2-5 p.m.

o   Mondays 4-8 p.m.

o   Thursdays 4-8 p.m.

·        Minimum wage

o   Currently, $11.80/hour

·        This position is temporary but may become permanent

If interested, pick up an application at the circulation desk.  Return completed application to the desk by Saturday, August 8th .  The successful applicant will start work on Monday, August 17^th.

August Hours

We will be making a slight modification to the library hours for the month of August.  We will not be open on Sundays during August.  We will still be open Monday-Thursday from 10-8 and Friday and Saturday from 10-5 for browsing and curbside pick up. Hopefully this doesn't cause too much of an inconvenience for anyone. Please call if you have questions!

Online Calendar and Registration

We have a new online calendar and registration tool that you can access on the right side of the blog under the picture of the library.  If you click on the orange calendar you will be able to see our calendar of events and register for programs that are coming up.  We've just started entering events so the calendar is pretty sparse at the moment.  You can also check for events at other local libraries as well. 

Get a Digital Library Card

Need a Digital Library Card?  Click on the link below to fill out our new online registration form.  The library will send your new card in the mail as soon as it is processed.  Digital cards will allow online access for 6 months.  If you'd like access beyond the 6 months you'll need to stop in the library to verify your account with photo ID and proof of residency.  Please contact the library if you have any questions!

Get a Digital Card

Browsing Opens July 13th

Beginning Monday, July 13^th…

·       Open for Browsing! Browsers must sanitize hands upon entry and wear a face covering

·       Children’s Room will only be open to parents looking to choose items for their children due to the close proximity to our book drop

·       Curbside Service is still available for patrons who are not comfortable coming in the building

·       Limited table space will be available for individual use.  Call ahead to guarantee availability

·       Only 2 of our computers are currently available for use.  We highly recommend calling ahead to reserve a spot.  Sanitation of hands and face coverings are required.

·       Please continue to drop all returns in the outdoor book drop for a 72-hour visit in the quarantine area

Annual Meeting/Board Meeting on Thursday, July 9th

The Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees will  hold their Annual Meeting at 4:00 PM on Thursday, July 9th at the Sodus Community Library.  The regular monthly meeting will follow the first meeting in the same location.  These meetings are open to the public.  Attendees will need to wear a face covering and follow social distancing guidelines. 

Singable Stories with Beth and Scott- Monday, July 6th @ 3:00 PM

July 6th @3:00 PM
Click the Link to watch the show!
Beth and Scott's Live Show

July 4th Closing Dates

The Sodus Community Library will be closed Friday, July 3rd- Sunday, July 5th.  Enjoy the holiday weekend and stay safe!

Placing Holds and Additional Services to begin Monday, June 29th

Beginning Monday, June 29th Pioneer Library System will be turning on the "Holds" feature in the library catalog.  Patrons and staff will be able to place holds on Sodus items and staff will arrange a pick up time when holds are ready.  The library will continue to offer Curbside and Lobby Pickups by appointment during regular hours.  The library will also begin offering limited computer use, faxing and copying, all by appointment.  Patrons coming into the lobby for any period of time will need to wear a face covering and social distance.  The book drop is open for returns!  

Summer Reading!!

This year's Summer Reading Program begins June 21st! We’ve added extra weeks this year to encourage reading all summer long! Click the link below to get signed up (kids and adults) and see what Amanda has planned!

Summer Reading 2020

Book Drop Open & Lobby Pickup Service to Begin

The Library Book Drop is OPEN as of Friday, June 12th.   The Drop is located outside at the back corner of the building.  If the drop seems full, please wait until another day to return items.  Anything that had a due date of March 15th or later has been extended to September 30th so there is no need to try to get everything back by June 30th.  If you happen to have a lot of items from a neighboring library it would be helpful to take those items directly to that library, but make sure their drop is open first.  We will accept items from other libraries in our system but they will be delayed returning to their home library since delivery service will be very limited. 

Items going into the book drop will immediately be placed in quarantine for 72 hours before being checked in.  If it looks like an item is still on your account, that is likely the reason why it's still showing up.  A grace period will also be in effect for returned items so your returned materials will not accumulate fines while sitting in quarantine. 

Staff are returning next week and will be busy getting the building in order for reopening.  We would like to begin Lobby Pickups by appointment starting Monday, June 22nd.  All requests for items will need to come by phone (315-483-9292) or e-mail: soduslibrary@owwl.org until our holds feature is turned on by the library system.  Only Sodus items will be available for the time being.  The best way to see what we have is to browse the online catalog at www.owwl.org and change the location to Sodus.  Staff will call you to set up a pickup time when your items are ready. 

We will be adding back services as the weeks progress and we'll keep you updated on the changes.  We are looking forward to seeing all of you very soon!

Library Budget Update

This year the Library Board of Trustees approved the 2020-2021 Library Budget which keeps the current tax levy figures the same for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.  Since there is no change in the tax levy, there will be no budget vote this year.  There are no Library Trustee vacancies this year, so there will not be a Trustee Election.  You can click the link below to see next year's budget figures.  Please reach out if you have any questions.


2020-2021 Budget

June Board Meeting

The Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees will have their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, June 11th at 4:00 PM.  If you would like the virtual link to the meeting please e-mail Roxanne at soduslibrarydirector@owwl.org