Happy Father's Day!

Click here for some great pictures of animal fathers from National Geographic!

 

June 14th is Flag Day

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Holiday Closing

The Sodus Community will be closed Sunday, June 17th, in honor of Father's Day.  Your OWWL account, our catalog, and OWWL2go downloadable eBooks and audiobooks will all be available.

Library Board Meets Thursday

The Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting at 4 p.m. this Thursday, June 14th, in our meeting room.  Board meetings are open to the public.

Update on Free Books

There are no more leftover paperbooks in the library Annex!  Thank you all so much for helping us distribute the sale remainders to good homes :)

Free Leftover Books

Several nonprofit groups were invited to pick up leftover paperbacks on Sunday.  Everyone else is invited to come to the Annex between 10 and 2 on Monday and Tuesday (or until they're gone, which might happen the first couple of hours) to help themselves to whatever is left.  BYOB:  Bring your own bag or box!

Bag Sale Saturday

We've had two great days at our paperback sale, but there are still lots of good titles left. Bag Day will be Saturday from 10 until 5. Have fun shopping!

Trustee Election Wednesday

Three Trustees are running for three five-year terms:  Katie Johnson, Brenda Rowe, and Carol Sergeant.  We are not asking for an increase in our operating budget this year.  Polls will be open from noon until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6th.

Paperback Book Sale

Members of our Friends group are busily sorting boxes of paperbacks for next weeks sale.  Shopping starts at 10 a.m. next Thursday, June 7th.  Come early for the best selection!

Book Club Meets Thursday

Join us for a great discussion at noon this Thursday, May 31st.  This will be our last meeting until September.

 

 

Meet The Candidates

Come meet the candidates for the Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees.  We'll be holding a public hearing at 7 p.m. this Thursday, May 24th, in our meeting room.  There are three people running for three openings; all are currently serving as Trustees.  They are:

Katie Johnson
Brenda Rowe
Carol Sergeant

The Trustee election will be held from noon until 9 on Wednesday, June 6th.  A budget vote will not be held this year because we are not asking for any additional funding.

Holiday Closing

The Sodus Community Library will be closed Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 26th through Monday, May 28th, and reopen Tuesday, May 29th.  Your OWWL account, our catalog and OWWL2go downloadable audiobooks and eBooks are available 24/7.

Library Board Meets Thursday

The Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting will be held at 4 p.m. this Thursday, May 17th, in our meeting room.  Board meetings are open to the public.

 

 

Books-Sandwiched-In Tuesday

Local author and Master Gardener Mary Moss-Sprague is returning for our next Books-Sandwiched-In, which will be held at noon on Tuesday, May 15th in the Library Annex, 19 Maple Avenue.  Reservations are required; a $3 donation covers the program and your lunch.  There are a few spaces left, so call the Library (483-9292) or stop by to reserve your spot ASAP.

The monthly Friends meeting will follow at 1:30 p.m.  We'd love to have you join us!

Holiday Closing

The Sodus Community Library will be closed Sunday, May 13th, in honor of Mothers Day.  Your OWWL account, our catalog, and OWWL2go downloadable audio and eBooks will, as always, be available.

Pictures!

Click on our Facebook link in the right-hand column to see pictures of this week's PJ Storytime, and also one of our newest patron.  You can see the pictures even if you don't have a Facebook account.  Enjoy!

Our Community Reads

Come to the Annex from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, for a special Community PJ Storytime - hear a story, explore sensory activities, make a craft, enjoy a healthy snack, receive a free book, and more.  Children from birth to 5 are invited, with their parents; older siblings are welcome, but all children must be supervised.  This fun, free event is part of "Our Community Reads," sponsored by Safe Schools/Healthy Students.

Book Club Meets Thursday

Come join us at noon this Thursday, April 26th for a lively discussion.

 

Meet the Author Program

Join us at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25th, as local Master Gardener Mary Moss-Sprague discusses her book Stand Up and Garden: The No-Digging, No-Tilling, No-Stooping Approach to Growing Vegetables and Herbs, just published - yesterday! - by The Countryman Press. Mary will have books available for purchase and signing after the program.

Library Board Meets Thursday

This month's meeting of the Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees will be held at 4 p.m. this Thursday, April 19th, in the meeting room. Board meetings are open to the public; minutes are available in our public notebook.

100 Years Ago

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Books-Sandwiched-In

There are still a few seats left for Tuesday's Books-Sandwiched-In. Carolyn Adriaansen will be giving a presentation on Feed Bags of the 40's. After they served their purpose for carrying feed, these bags were cut apart and the material was used for quilts, dresses, purses, and anything else a woman could imagine. The luncheon starts at noon on April 17th, and will be held in the Library's Annex. Reservations are required; a $3 donation covers lunch and the program.

At 1:30, after hosting the luncheon, the Friends of the Sodus Community Library will hold their monthly meeting.

School's Out Movie Day

Join us for popcorn and a movie on our big screen at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11th. You're welcome to bring your own beverages and snacks.

Note: This movie is rated PG.

April 2 - Light It Up Blue!

Are you wearing blue today? Click here or on the logo above for information about the fifth annual World Autism Awareness Day. Stop by the library any time during April, Autism Awareness Month, and pick up bookmarks and brochures which have been provided to us by New York ACTS.

Holiday Closing

The Library will be closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for the Easter holiday. You will still be able to access your OWWL account, our catalog, and Owwl2go downloadable audio and eBooks.

Book Club Meets Thursday

We'll be discussing John Steinbeck's Travels with Charley. Join us at noon in the library's meeting room.

Author Visit

Attention Civil War buffs: mark your calendars to join us at 7 p.m. next Wednesday, March 28th. George Contant, author of Path of Blood: The True Story of the 33rd New York Volunteers, will join us to discuss his book and his ten years of research about the 33rd Volunteers' "battles, camp life, and the home from where their families and friends waited ... sometimes forever ... for their return." The book will be available for purchase ($19.95, with $5 of each sale donated to our library), and George will be signing after his program.

Friends Meetings

After Tuesday's Books-Sandwiched-In, the Friends of the Sodus Community Library will hold their monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m., with their annual meeting and election of officers following at 2:30.

Books-Sandwiched-In

Photo Credit: Max Seifert
Make your reservations now for the March 20th Books-Sandwiched-In - this one will sell out fast! Dennis Money, President of Seneca White Deer, Inc. is returning to talk about The Seneca Army Depot, Yesterday & Today. A $3 donation covers both your lunch and the program, which starts at noon. Thanks to our Friends group for sponsoring this program!

Library Board Meets Thursday

The monthly meeting of the Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 8th, in the meeting room. Board meetings are open to the public, and minutes are available in our public notebook.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Ask Us 24/7

Ask Us 24/7, an online virtual reference service run through Question Point and through the guidance of the Western New York Library Resources Council (WNYLRC), is now linked in the right-hand column of this site. Individual public librarians from all of the different chat organizations work in conjunction with paid Question Point librarians to provide 24 hour reference coverage 7 days a week.

To use this service, click on the link and enter your question in the box provided. A librarian will be with you shortly; approximate wait time is 1-2 minutes. Note: You will not necessarily be chatting with anyone local, or even from this part of the state.

Ask Us 24/7 is a a service of the New York 3Rs Library Councils and their member libraries and library systems.

School's Out Movie Day

Join us in the library's meeting room at 3 p.m. on Friday, February 24th, for a Disney classic - the whole family will enjoy this one! We'll provide the popcorn for everyone; feel free to bring your own snacks and beverages.

Friends Meeting

The Friends of the Sodus Community Library will hold their monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21st, in the library's Annex, 19 Maple Avenue. We'll have a report on the Valentine's Sale and hear about upcoming projects. I hope you can join us!

Holiday Closing

The Sodus Community Library will be closed Monday, February 20th, in honor of Presidents Day. You will still be able to access your OWWL account, our catalog, and OWWL2go downloadables.

Sale Continues

We had several people bring in more goodies for our Valentine's Sale today! Stop by if you need a quick gift for someone special.

10th Annual Valentine Sale

Yummm. It's almost time for our Friends' Yes - It's Chocolate! Valentine's Sale. Stop by the Library at 17 Maple Avenue between 10 and 6 on Monday, February 13th, and Tuesday, February 14th, for a great selection of "Devilish, Delightful, Delectable, Decadent & Downright Delicious" goodies. We'll even have some non-chocolate choices if that's what you prefer. As always, donations of baked goods and candies are gratefully accepted; you may drop off your donations starting Monday morning at 9. I hope to see you at the sale (I'll be the first one in line!!)

Book Club Choices

After a great discussion of Ann Patchett's State of Wonder, we chose the next three books to read:

March 29th - Travels with Charley: In Search of America, John Steinbeck
April 26th - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, J. K. Rowling
May 31st - Catherine the Great, Robert K. Massie

Mark your calendars now!

Library Board Meets Thursday

The Sodus Community Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting will be held at 4 p.m. this Thursday, February 9th, in the library meeting room. Board meetings are open to the public.

Book Club Meets Thursday

Join us at noon on Thursday, February 2nd, in the library meeting room.

Capital Campaign Kickoff

Join us for our capital campaign kickoff event at the Library's Annex on Thursday, January 26th, from 4 to 6. We'll have refreshments, plus a few brief remarks at 5. You'll hear the latest updates on our expansion project and have the opportunity to tour the building. I hope to see you there!

Newest OWWL Enhancement

Have you noticed the latest enhancement to our OWWL catalog? It's ChiliFresh Review Engine. Made possible by a Harold Hacker Fund grant to the Pioneer Library System, this service lets you give star ratings and write reviews on the books you read. It's also a great way to find that next great book. I'd love to hear your experiences using ChiliFresh.

Friends Group Meets Tuesday

 Come join us at 1:30 tomorrow - Tuesday, January 17th - for the monthly meeting of the Friends of the Sodus Community Library.  

Holiday Closing

 

 The Sodus Community Library will be closed Monday, January 16th, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  As always, our OWWL catalog, your account, and OWWL2go downloadables will all be available.

Library Board Meets Thursday

The Sodus Community Library's Board of Trustees will meet at 4 p.m. this Thursday, January 12th, in the Library's meeting room. Board meetings are open to the public.

Needlework Group Resumes

Come join us from 10 a.m. to 12 noon this Friday, January 6th as our needlework group resumes. We work on all types of needlecrafts - bring what you're working on or start a new project. (We'd love it if you'd also bring a friend!) The group will continue meeting Friday mornings throughout the winter months, so come when you can.

Holiday Closing

The Sodus Community Library will be closed

Saturday, December 31st
Sunday, January 1st
Monday, January 2nd

We will reopen at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3rd. As always, you will be able to access your OWWL account and our OWWL catalog. OWWL2go downloadable audiobooks and eBooks will be available for checkout.

All of us here at the Sodus Community Library wish you the merriest of Christmases.

Holiday Closing

The Sodus Community Library will be closed

Saturday, December 24th
Sunday, December 25th
Monday, December 26th

We will reopen at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 27th. As always, you will be able to access your OWWL account, our OWWL catalog, and OWWL2go downloadable audiobooks and eBooks (for all those new Nooks, Kindles, and other eReaders Santa will be delivering!).

We Love Our Friends!

We have a great group of Friends. Led by Shirley Patchett, Friends members and volunteers baked, priced, set up and sold all kinds of wonderful goodies (and jewelry and coffee table books) at their Holiday Bake Sale, bringing in $925.42 - almost double their previous best! Thank you to Shirley and all her helpers, too numerous to mention here, to Elinor Weldgen who arranged the jewelry display in spite of her recent surgery, and to Martin Dudley for donating two of his handcrafted nautical-themed wreaths. We're grateful for all the time you donate for the benefit of the library. Thank You!

Driveway Change

We will be permanently closing our entrance driveway at 5 p.m. this Sunday, December 11th. Please use the new entrance off of Smith Street, behind the Library Annex at 19 Maple Avenue, after that time. Traffic remains one way, and the current exit will continue to be used.

This winter we'll be plowing snow into the space between the buildings, and early next summer we hope to begin breaking ground there.

Thanks To All Sodus Voters

Thank you to all who voted today, both for and against. We're glad you all cared enough to make ;your voice heard. The final tally, including absentee ballots, was 75 no votes, 165 yes votes. Needless to say, we're excited to be able to take the next steps toward providing the Sodus community with the library service it both requires and deserves.

Vote Today

The referendum on our expansion project is at the Library today from noon to 9 p.m. Please take the time to come vote!