Decorate Gingerbread!

Kids can join Ms. Roxanne at 11 a.m. this Friday, December 23rd, to decorate gingerbread cookies.  Keep some for yourself or give them away!

We're open regular hours (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) today, Friday the 16th, but we know there's a lot of snow out there and the roads are still nasty.  If you can't get out of your driveway, just give us a call at 483-9292 and we'll renew your items over the phone. 

Early Closing Thursday

Sodus Central schools are closing at 1 p.m. this afternoon (Thursday, December 15th), and the Library will be closing at 3 p.m. due to the blizzard in the forecasts.  We will be extending your due dates, so no fines will be added for today.  You can still download an eBook or audiobook from OWWL2go, or a magazine from Zinio.  If you can, stay off the roads!

Join us for holiday stories at 6 tonight (Tuesday, December 13th).  Wear your pajamas, and bring a stuffed (or real!) friend if you'd like.  We'll provide the fun and a snack.

Holiday Bake Sale

Join us for our annual Holiday Bake Sale from 10-7 on Thursday, December 15, and 10-4 on Friday, December 16.  Our Friends will have all kinds of holiday goodies for sale, including cookies, cakes, pies, muffins, candies, breads, snack mix, and more.  Pick up presents for others, or just shop to treat yourself - we won't tell!  If you're in the baking mood, donations will be gratefully accepted starting Wednesday between noon and 7, and again at 9 a.m. on Thursday.

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 8th, in our community room.  Board meetings are open to the public.

Check These Out!

Minecraft Tuesday!

Join us any time from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday night (November 29th).  Use our computers with your paid account, or bring your own device with the app.

Movie Day!

Join us at 1:30 today, November 22nd, and watch this feature movie on our big screen.  We'll also provide the snacks.

(This movie is rated PG and is approximately 100 minutes long)

Library Closed Monday

The Library is closed today (Monday, November 21st) because of the storm. We want you all to be safe.  Please don't get out to return anything - we will be backdating all returns, so no fines will be charged today. If you have Internet or smartphone access, you'll still be able to get into your OWWL account, OWWL2go for downloadable eBooks and audiobooks, and Zinio for Libraries for downloadable magazines.

Holiday Closing

PJ Stories Tonight!

Join us for Thanksgiving stories at 6 tonight (Tuesday, November 15th).  Wear your pajamas, and bring a stuffed (or real!) friend if you'd like.  We'll provide the fun and a snack.

Come Join The Fun!

Take Time To Vote

In our Digital Archive I found this article, which appeared on page 3 of The Wayne County Alliance (Sodus, N.Y., Wednesday, April 3, 1895).  It was another 25 years before ratification of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote!

Library Board Meets Thursday

The monthly meeting of the Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees will be held at 4 p.m. this Thursday, November 10th, in the Ruth Mills local history room.  Board meetings are open to the public.

This Is Who We Were

We now have online access to a great series of books which have only been available in our reference room, This Is Who We Were.  Information on the day-to-day life of Americans during the decades from the 1880s to the 1980s are covered.  Historical "snapshots," economic information, census summaries, and popular culture are all covered in these volumes.  Click here or on the picture of Volume 1 above to access the series with your library card, and enjoy a look at another time!

Get Ready To Shop!

The sale starts at 10 a.m. this Thursday, November 3rd.

Create @ Your Library!

Check These Out!

Here's just a sampling of titles on our "New Fiction" shelves:

Save These Dates!

The Friends of the Sodus Community Library are getting ready for their annual Fall Book Sale.  Mark your calendars for November 3, 4, and 5 - there will be some great bargains!

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 13th, in our Ruth Mills local history room.  Board meetings are always open to the public.

PJ Stories This Tuesday

Ms. Roxanne will be reading camping-themed stories at 6:30 this Tuesday, September 27th.  Come in your pajamas, and bring a stuffed friend if you'd like.  We'll also provide a snack.

From Our Digital Newspapers

One hundred years ago, on page 8 of the September 29, 1916, issue of The Record was this article:

Check out our digital archives, and let us know what you find!

Time For Harvest Fest!

Don't forget to join us for Harvest Fest Fun starting at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday, September 24th).  Over 80 vendors are setting up booths along Main Street, and you'll see classic cars down Maple Avenue in front of the library.  On our lawn, we'll have pumpkin bowling, pumpkin tic tac toe, a candy corn guess, and a fall craft.  Children can also pick up a free book from our Friends of the Library group!

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Help your child develop the skills needed for school success by taking part in the national early literacy program "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten."  You can get more information and sign up your 0-5 year old at the library starting September 24th.  You will not only boost the learning potential of your child, you'll both have fun bonding through reading all those wonderful books.

 "The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless."   ~ Quoted from the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten website, http://1000booksbeforekindergarten.org/

Books-Sandwiched-In Luncheon

The Friends of the Sodus Community Library have scheduled an interesting subject for their first BSI of the season:  "Ling Eaters and Other Strange Fish!"  Bruce Farrington will share several quirky stories of Sodus Point - the horse that drank beer??? - on Tuesday, September 20th.  The luncheon starts promptly at noon, with Bruce's talk immediately following.  Reservations are required; call us at (315) 483-9292 or stop by the library to reserve your spot.

Pokémon GO @ Your Library

Come and enjoy free lures on our Poké stop while you catch your favorite Pokémon!  Join us between 2:30 and 4:30 on two Tuesdays, September 13th and September 27th.

Library Board Meets Thursday

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

New Fiction @ Your Library

Here are some of the titles we've recently added.

Welcome to Zinio!

Zinio for Libraries is our new digital magazine service.  Stream or download cover-to-cover editions of your favorite magazines to your computer or device (download the Zinio for Libraries app at your app store).

Click on the logo and use your library card and email address to create an account.  You can select both new and back issues where available, adding them to your personal reading library.  There are no holds, no checkout periods, and no limit to the number of magazines you can check out and download.  You'll never miss an issue because you can choose to be notified when a new issue of your favorite magazine is available.

Enjoy this new service.  If you need help, call us!

Movie Day!

Join us Tuesday, August 30th, at 1:30 p.m. in our Community Room!

Sign Up Now!

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.

New Nonfiction @ Your Library

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).

Join Us!

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!