Poetry

Today is Poem in Your Pocket Day!
Treat yourself - read some poetry.

The Library Poem

by Julia Donaldson

Everyone is welcome to walk through the door.
It really doesn't matter if you're rich or poor.
There are books in boxes and books on shelves.
They're free for you to borrow, so help yourselves.

Come and meet your heroes, old and new,
From William the Conqueror to Winnie the Pooh.
You can look into the Mirror or read The Times,
Or bring along a toddler to chant some rhymes.

The librarian's a friend who loves to lend,
So see if there's a book that she can recommend.
Read that book, and if you're bitten
You can borrow all the other ones the author's written.

Are you into battles or biography?
Are you keen on gerbils or geography?
Gardening or ghosts? Sharks or science fiction?
There's something here for everyone, whatever your addiction.

There are students revising, deep in concentration,
And school kids doing projects, finding inspiration.
Over in the corner there's a table with seating,
So come along and join in the Book Club meeting.

Yes, come to the library! Browse and borrow,
And help make sure it'll still be here tomorrow.

April Calendar

April 2 - Movie Afternoon

Time:  1:00 p.m.

Follow the adventures of Chance, Sassy and Shadow as these three worried pets

 try to make it home across the ruggedly beautiful Sierras.

Rated:  G        84 minutes

 

 

April 3 - Painting Class

Time:  10:30 a.m.

Painting for kids 4 years and older

Registration Required

April 3 - Scrapbooking Class

Time:  1:00 p.m.

Make memory books out of paper bags.

2nd grade and higher

Registration Required

 

April 4 - Movie Afternoon

Time:    1:00 p.m.

When a shipwreck leaves a courageous young boy and a wild Arabian stallion 

stranded on a desolate island, the two share a frightening adventure of survival 

which forges a lasting bond of friendship.

Rated: G        117 minutes

 

 

April 10 - Pajama Story Time

Time:   6:45 p.m.

Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite bedtime friend and join us for some bedtime stories.

Kids of all ages are welcome!

 

 

April 11 - Painting with Linda

Time:  6:00       Cost $8.00

Have Linda Selbert help you design this birdhouse magnet.

 

 

April 15 -Story Time Schedule Resumes

 

April 20 - Practice SAT 

Time:  9:45- 2:15

Chariot Learning is sponsoring a free practice SAT exam.

Open to all sophomore, juniors and seniors.

Registration Required

 

 

April 25 - Red Cross Blood Drive

Time:  1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

May 2-4 - Book Sale

Time:  Normal Library Hours

Lots of books at great prices!

Many picture books!!

 

Getting Ready for Spring Break

Well, it's technically spring, and maybe by spring break (April 1-6) the weather will catch-up.  But just in case it doesn't, or the kids get bored of playing outside,  the Macedon Public Library will be offering two movie afternoons that week.  On Tuesday we’ll be following the adventures of Chance, Sassy and Shadow as these three worried pets make an incredible journey home across the ruggedly beautiful Sierras, where they encounter unexpected surprises from man, beast and nature alike.  And on Thursday we’ll watch as a courageous young boy and a wild Arabian stallion forge a lasting bond of friendship after a shipwreck leaves them stranded on a desolate island. 

So pack up the kids and some pillows and join us April 2^nd and 4^th at 1:00 p.m. for some fun and adventure.  We’ll provide the popcorn and drinks!

 On Wednesday, April 3rd, we are offering two craft classes.  At 10:30 a.m. there will be a painting class for kids 4 years and older.  At 1:00 p.m. there will be a scrapbooking class for those in 2nd grade and higher.  Registration is required for both of these classes.

    

For further information call 315-986-5932 ext. 108, visit us at 30 Main Street, Macedon.

March at Macedon Public Library

March 2 - SAT Practice Exam

Time:  9:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Chariot Learning is sponsoring a free practice SAT exam

Open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors.

Registration Required

 

 

March 5 - SAT Follow-Up

Time:  6:30 p.m. - 7:30

For students who took the exam and their parents.

Chariot Learning will explain scoring and discuss the importance of these tests.

 

March 7 - Wooden Peg Rack with Spring Flowers

Time:  6:00 p.m.        Cost:  $10.00

Make this peg rack with woodworker Denny Brunner then

paint beautiful spring flowers with Linda Selbert.

 

March 14 - Needle Arts

Time:  6:00 p.m.

Bring your needle project and share with friends.

 

 

March 21 - Birdhouse Magnet

Time:  6:00 p.m.        Cost: $8.00

Have Linda Selbert help you design and paint these birdhouses.

 

 

March 23 - ACT Practice Exam

Time:  9:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

 Chariot Learning is sponsoring a free practice ACT exam

Open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors.

Registration Required

March 24 - Historic Women of Macedon

Time:  2:00 p.m.

Macedon Village Historian, Sally Millick, will talk about the familiar and unfamiliar

 female resident s of Macedon from the 19th and early 20th centuries.

A formal tea will be offered in recognition of Nettie Bullis's 120th birthday.

 

 

March 28 - Open Craft

Time:  6:00 p.m.

Enjoy the company of others while working on your craft. 

 

 

Austin Steward

On Sunday we were visited by former slaves Austin Steward and Rev. Thomas James (otherwise known as Dr. David Anderson and Charles Francis of AKWAABA: The Heritage Assoicates, Inc.).  Through a conversation between themselves these men told the story of their own paths to freedom, their assistance to other slaves, and their belief in the importance of education for all people.  Austin Steward believed that one could not be truly free until they learned to read.  This store owner, abolitionist and former Farmington resident was also the author of Twenty-Two Years a Slave, Forty Years a Freeman, which is available through the OWWL system.     

We feel very fortunate to have had these two historians create this program specifically for our library.

This program was funded by a generous grant from the Friends Endowment for the Macedon Public Library.

Fun in February

February 2 - ACT

Time:  9:45 - 2:15

Chariot Learning is sponsoring a free practice ACT exam

Open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors

February 7 - Sharpie T-Shirt Craft

Time: 6:00               Cost: $5.00

Make this fun T-shirt with just a Sharpie and some imagination!

February 10 - "If My Life is But Spared"

Time:  2:00

In recognition of Black History Month, AKWAABA: The Heritage Associates, Inc.,

led my Dr. David Anderson, will interpret the life of Austin Steward,

a former slave who made his home in Farmington.

February 14 - Needle Arts

Time:  6:00 

Bring your needle project and chat with friends.

February 19 - Afternoon Movie 

Time:  2:00               Rated: G

We'll be showing a classic animated film about a boy raised by animals.

You'll be singing along to this song-filled celebration of friendship, fun and adventure.

Featuring the voices of Phil Harris, Sebastian Cabot and Sterling Holloway.

 

February 20 - Afternoon Movie

Time:  2:00               Rated: PG

Steven Spielberg wrote and produced this family adventure that plunges a band of small heroes

 into a surprising quest as they follow a treasure map into a spectacular underground world.

Starring Sean Astin, Josh Brolin and Corey Feldman.

 

February 21 - Afternoon Movie

Time:  2:00               Rated: G

A movie feature from the classic vault.

This heroic tale chronicles the exploits of a family after they are shipwrecked on a deserted island.

Starring John Mills, Dorothy McGuire and James MacArthur.

 

February 21 - Acrylic Painting

Time:  6:00               Cost:  $8.00

You'll be painting this adorable bunny on a canvas bag!

 

 February 28- Open Craft Night

Time: 6:00

Bring whatever craft you're working on and enjoy the company of others while you work.

And every Thursday at 2:00.......................

Mah Jong

For those who know how to play and those who want to learn

Practice ACT

Everyone tells you to take the SAT to get into college, but many colleges are looking at, and some prefer, the ACT.  Chariot Learning is offering a free practice ACT exam  at the library on Saturday, February 2 at 9:45 a.m. for students in 10th grade and higher.  
All you need is a No. 2 pencil, calculator, wristwatch and snacks.

 

Come see how prepared you are!