New Year's Closing

The library will be closed Thursday, December 31st, and Friday, January 1st.  Your OWWL account, our catalog, and OWWL2go downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines are always available.  Happy New Year to all!

Local Newspapers Now Searchable

We have exciting news!  You can now click here to access 101 years of our local newspapers, The Wayne County Alliance and The Record.  The papers included are from 1876 to 1977.  They are searchable by topic, name, subject, etc., or you can browse by month and/or year.  You can clip articles of interest, download complete pages, or print what you find.  In my searches I've been able to find wedding, birth, and graduation announcements, obituaries of family members, interesting news articles, plus many "who visited whom" tidbits.  Click the link above and discover some of your family's local history!

Funding for this project was provided by Senator Michael Nozzolio and the Friends of the Sodus Community Library.  We also are grateful to Wilma Young for supporting the digitization of the library's microfilms of The Record. 

Christmas Week Hours

The Sodus Community Library will be closed from Thursday, December 24th, until Monday, December 28th.  Your OWWL account, our catalog, and OWWL2go downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines are available 24/7.

We wish you all a wonderful holiday filled with family and friends!

The Wondermakers Return

Bring the whole family to the library at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15th, for an entertaining holiday performance from the Wondermakers!  The kids are sure to enjoy the acting and fun that comes with this program.  There will be lots of audience participation at this show!

Holiday Bake Sale Today!

This is just a sampling of what our Friends group has put together for you today.  There will be additions throughout the day and tomorrow, too.  You don't want to miss this sale!

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 10th, in our community room.  Board meetings are open to the public.

Our Minecraft Club meets at 6:30 tonight (Tuesday, December 8th).  Bring your own device with the app installed, or take a turn using our iPad.  You can also use our computers if you have a paid Minecraft account.  Come build with us!

We're thankful during this holiday season for the Sodus Intermediate students (and their teachers!) who put together this Awakening Tree for our community. When you stop by the library, take time to read a few of the quotes written on the leaves, and choose a meaningful one to pass on to someone. There's no better time for a simple act of kindness!

Movie Night!

"Meet the little voices inside your head!"

Join Ms. Roxanne at 6 p.m. tonight - Tuesday, November 24th - for an emotion-filled movie for the whole family.  Free popcorn and beverages will be provided.  There are currently 96 holds on this movie, but you can see it tonight on our big screen!

Thanksgiving Week Hours

The Sodus Community Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25th, and remain closed on Thursday, November 26th, and Friday, November 27th.  Your OWWL account, the OWWL catalog, and OWWL2go downloadable audiobooks, eBooks, and magazines are always available.

We are thankful for all of you, and hope you and your families enjoy a Happy Thanksgiving!

Book Club Meets Thursday

Join us at noon this Thursday, November 19th, as we discuss Harper Lee's Go Set a Watchman.  We'd love to have you!  We'll also be choosing our January book, skipping the busy month of December.

Stories & Crafts on Tuesday

Join Ms. Roxanne for Thanksgiving stories and crafts!  The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17th.

Holiday Closing

The Sodus Community Library will be closed Wednesday, November 11th, in honor of Veterans Day.  Our catalog, your OWWL account, and OWWL2go downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines are always available.

Book Sale!

Our annual used book sale starts Thursday, November 5th.  Our Friends group will have thousands of hardcovers for sale for $1 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. that day.  Books will be sold at 1/2 price from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, November 6th.  From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 7th, you'll be able to purchase a whole bag of books for only $2 a bag - and you can bring your own bag if you'd like.  Stop by and pick up a bunch of good books to get you through the winter!

Book Club Meets Thursday

Join us at noon on Thursday, October 29th, for a book discussion.  We'd love to have you join us!

School's Out Movie Day

Join us Friday for a wonderful live-action Disney movie.  "Despite being bullied by her stepmother and stepsisters, a spirited Ella refuses to despair or retaliate, choosing instead to honor her mother's last words: 'Have courage and be kind.'"  There are over 50 OWWL holds on this 2015 movie, but you don't need to wait.  Come see it Friday morning, and we'll provide the refreshments.  Call the library (483-9292) for more information.

Today's the Day

"If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything." ~Back to the Future

Books-Sandwiched-In October 20th

Join the Friends of the Sodus Community Library at noon on Tuesday, October 20th, for a Books-Sandwiched-In luncheon featuring our favorite book reviewer, Jean Seymour.  Jean will be sharing her thoughts on Pulitzer Prize winner All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr.  Reservations are required as seating is limited.  Stop by the Library at 17 Maple Avenue or call us at (315) 483-9292 to reserve your spot.

Library Board Meets Thursday

The monthly meeting of the Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees will be held at 4 p.m. this Thursday, October 8th, in our Ruth Mills local history room.  Board meetings are open to the public.

Five-Minute Finds

Have you explored the Ancestry YouTube channel?  There are several "Five-Minute Finds" that can help you explore our Ancestry Library Edition - and all are five minutes or less!  These are specifically about Library Edition.  Have fun searching!

Join Ms. Roxanne at 6:30 tomorrow night (Tuesday, September 29th) for PJ Storytime.  Remember to wear your pajamas and bring along a stuffed friend!

Our parking lot will be closed Wednesday, September 30th, and Thursday, October 1st, due to tree removal.  Parking will be available on the street or in the Village parking lot.  In addition, access to the building will be limited to the front, Maple Avenue, entrance for the greater part of both days.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

Harvest Fest Saturday!

Come on down to the library tomorrow and help us celebrate Sodus Harvest Fest.  We'll have animals from Cracker Box Palace on the front lawn, LEGOs and board games in our community room, Lions Club members screening children's vision in our cafe lounge, and stories, book drawings, and a booth with free paperbacks from our Friends group.  Sodus is the place to be this Saturday!

Join Us Wednesday!

Holiday Closing

Upcoming Books-Sandwiched-In

This announcement just came in from our Friends group:

"Books Sandwiched In" at the Sodus Community Library is restarting where it left off in the spring, inviting you to enjoy a sandwich (and dessert!) lunch while you hear about informative subject matters in a friendly setting.

The Tuesday, September 15th discussion will be a program by Bruce and Edie Farrington from Sodus Point on the everyday life of families from the 1800's in rural Wayne County.  Bruce is the Sodus Point Historian, and his wife, Edie, shares his love of history.  Edie grew up in the Clyde area, and her brother, Ron Winter, recently acquired seven diaries written by their great-great-grandfather.  He was a Civil War veteran and a farmer NE of Clyde; he traveled to Sodus, the Old Point, and went out rowing and fishing on the Bay, along with other travels.

The luncheon will be at noon (cost is $3.00), and the free presentation will start at 12:30 in the Library's community room.  Stop by at 17 Maple Avenue to sign up at the front desk, or call (315) 483-9292 to reserve your spot.  Seating is limited to 30 for lunch, plus an additional 10 for the program.  We hope to see you there!

Board Meeting Thursday

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

Summer Reading Week #6

One last week of summer reading - time really does fly when you're having fun!  Don't forget our Closing Picnic next Monday, August 17th!

Monday, August 10th
10:45 - Story Hour (Tall Tale Heroes)
1:00 - Hero Craft with Sandy*

Tuesday, August 11th
1:30 - Movie!  The Incredibles - Rated PG
6:30 - Teen Theme Night - TBA

Wednesday, August 12th
2:30-6:00 - "Be a Hero" @ the Farmers' Market (story and activity for the kids - stop by any time)

Thursday, August 13th
10:45 - Community Heroes - Military Heroes
1:30 - Game Club - You Pick!

Friday, August 14th
10:30 - Superhero Training Camp*
11:30 - Sidekicks Lunch Bunch*

*Sign-up required for programs with an asterisk*

Summer Reading Week #5

We have a great week planned for you!

Monday, August 3rd
10:45 - Story Hour (Tall Tale Heroes)
3:30 - Wondermakers!

Tuesday, August 4th
1:30 - Movie!  Chicken Run - Rated G
6:30 - Teen Theme Night - TBA

Wednesday, August 5th
2:30-6 - "Be a Hero" @ the Farmers' Market (story and activity for the kids; stop by any time)

Thursday, August 6th
10:45 - Community Heroes - Doctors
1:30 - Game Club - Dice Games

Friday, August 7th
10:30 - Superhero Training Camp*
11:30 - Sidekicks Lunch Bunch*

* Sign-up required for programs with an asterisk*

Summer Reading Week #4

Monday, July 27th
11:00 - Unlikely Heroes Traveling Campfire

Tuesday, July 28th
1:30 - Movie!  Spy Kids - rated PG
6:30 - Teen Theme Night - Unmask Your Martial Arts Skills

Wednesday, July 29th
2:30-6 - "Be a Hero" @ the Farmers' Market (Story and activity for the kids - stop by any time)

Thursday, July 30th
10:45 - Community Heroes - Dentists
1:30 - Game Club - Wii Game Tournaments

Friday, July 31st
10:30 - Superhero Training Camp*
11:30 - Sidekicks Lunch Bunch*

*Sign-up required for programs with an asterisk*

Summer Reading Week #3

Monday, July 20th
10:45 - Story Hour (Animal Heroes)
3:30 - Movie!  Balto - rated G

Tuesday, July 21st
1:00 - Master Gardeners Program*
6:30 - Teen Theme Night - Unmask Your Beauty

Wednesday, July 22nd
2:30-6 - "Be a Hero" @ the Farmers' Market (Story and activity for the kids - stop by any time)

Thursday, July 23rd
10:45 - Community Heroes - Postal Workers
1:30 - Game Club - Card Games

Friday, July 24th
10:30 - Superhero Training Camp*
11:30 - Sidekicks Lunch Bunch*

*Sign-up required for programs with an asterisk*

Summer Reading Week 2

There's more fun ahead for Week 2 - Every Hero Has a Story!

Monday, July 13
10:45 - Story Hour (Animal Heroes)
1:00 - Wildlife Defenders (Live Animal Program - Children must be able to sit still)

Tuesday, July 14
1:30 - Movie! Hercules - rated G
6:30 - Teen Theme Night - Unmask Your Artsy Side*

Wednesday, July 15
2:30-6 -"Be a Hero" @ the Farmers' Market

Thursday, July 16
10:45 - Community Heroes - Police Officers
1:30 - Game Club - Learn how to play Chess

Friday, July 17
10:30 - Superhero Training Camp*
11:30 - Sidekicks Lunch Bunch*

*Signup required for the programs with an asterisk

Summer Reading Week 1

Join us for an exciting week of Summer Reading - Every Hero Has A Story!

Monday, July 6th
10:45 - Story Hour (Animal Heroes)
3:30 - Movie!  Big Hero 6 - rated PG (drinks and snacks provided)

Tuesday, July 7th
11:00 - Bubble Day
6:30 - Teen Theme Night, Unmask Your Cooking Potential!

Wednesday, July 8th
2:30-6 - "Be a Hero" @ the Farmers' Market (Story and activity for the kids - stop by any time)

Thursday, July 9th
10:45 - Community Heroes - Firefighters
1:30 - Game Club - Minecraft

Friday, July 10th
10:30 - Superhero Training Camp*
11:30 - Sidekick Lunch Bunch*

*Sign-up required for these two programs

Library Board Meets Thursday

The Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees annual organizational meeting will be held at 4 p.m. this Thursday, July 9th.  The annual meeting will be immediately followed by the Board's regular monthly meeting.  Board meetings are open to the public.

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Join Us For Another Session!

Holiday Closing

The Sodus Community Library will be closed Sunday, June 21st, in honor of Father's Day.  You will still be able to access your OWWL account, our catalog, and OWWL2go downloadable eBooks and audiobooks.

Paperback Sale

The Friends of the Sodus Community Library are busily sorting boxes of paperbacks.  Their annual June sale is a great time to pick up some quick summer reading at incredible prices.  Stop by at 10 a.m. next Thursday, June 18th, for the best picks!

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 11th.  Board meetings are open to the public.

Budget Vote Passed

Thank you to everyone who voted at the library yesterday.  We had 52 "yes" votes and 9 "no" votes.  We really appreciate your support!

Vote Today!

Today, June 3rd, is your opportunity to vote on our library budget for the next fiscal year - July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.  Polls are open from noon to 9 p.m. at the library, 17 Maple Avenue.

Ancestry Library Edition

We are also now able to access Ancestry Library Edition, which features an astounding 200 billion+ images in more than 8,000 unique databases.  Our licensing agreement restricts Ancestry use to patrons using the library's Internet connection, so it will not be available at your home.  However, our Wi-Fi is on 24/7, so even when we're closed you can pull up a chair on our porch, or sit in your car in our parking lot, click on the icon, and research your family tree!

HeritageQuest Online Available Now

"HeritageQuest® Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research guides, interactive census maps, and more" ~database provider ProQuest

Click the icon above to access this great new resource for our library patrons.  Thank you to the family of Gib Sergeant for designating a subscription to genealogical databases from the donations received in his memory.

Library Closing For Updates

We will be closed next Monday, June 1st, while our Evergreen software system is being upgraded.  No items are due that day, and fines will not accumulate while we are closed.  We look forward to sharing several improvements with you starting Tuesday morning!

Call For An Appointment

Upcoming Budget Vote

You will have the opportunity to vote on your library's budget from noon until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3rd.  We are asking for an additional tax levy of $7,926, an increase which is less than the amount allowed under New York State's Tax Cap legislation.  With this additional funding, the total tax levy for the library's next fiscal year (July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016) would equal $304,440.


Copies of the proposed budget are available at our checkout desk.  In addition, the Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees will hold a public budget hearing at 7 p.m. this Thursday, May 25th.

There are no Trustee openings to be voted on this year.  Absentee ballots are available at the Sodus Central School District Clerk's office at 6375 Robinson Road.  If you have any questions regarding the budget or the vote (or anything else library related), please stop by or give us a call at (315) 483-9292.

Holiday Closing

The Sodus Community Library will be closed Memorial Day weekend:  Saturday, May 23rd, Sunday May 24th, and Monday, May 25th.  Your OWWL account, our catalog, and OWWL2go downloadable eBooks and audiobooks are always available.

Library Board Meets Thursday

The monthly meeting of the Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees will be held this Thursday, May 14th, at 4 p.m.  Board meetings are open to the public.

Holiday Closing

The Sodus Community Library will be closed on Sunday, May 10th, in honor of Mother's Day.  Your OWWL account, our catalog, and OWWL2go downloadable audiobooks and eBooks are always available.