What's Happening in November

November 3:  Grape Painting

on Stemware or Vase

presented by Linda Selbert of Sugar Bowl Creations

Cost:  $8.00        Time:  6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

November 5:  Bird Feeder

woodworking presented by Denny Brunner of Arbor Art

Cost:  $8.00     Time:  10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

November 9:  Pajama Story Time

Bedtime stories for all ages

Time:  6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

November 10:  Needle Arts Group

Bring your needle craft to share and work on with friends

Time:  6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

November 17:  Holiday Paper Craft

presented by Kathy Roberts

Learn the beautiful Iris Paper Folding Technique

to make a holiday ornament or card

Cost:  $3.00     Time:  6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

November 24:  Thanksgiving 

Library Closed for the Holiday

Autism and Asperger Books

I recently went to a seminar to learn more about how to make children with autism or Asperger's syndrome more comfortable in the library.  I learned much and was able to purchase some books that should be a help to us all.  The following have now been added to our collection:

Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm
Everybody is Different: a book for young people who have borthers or sisters with autism by Fiona Bleach
All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome by Kathy Hoopmann
Angry Octopus: a relaxation story by Lori Lite
Super Silly Sayings that are Over Your Head: a children's illustrated book of idioms by Catherine S. Snodgrass
Understanding Sam and Asperger Syndrome by Clarabell van Niekerk and Liezl Venter
and coming soon - Pretending to be Normal: living with Asperger's Syndrome by Liane Holliday Willey

Hopefully these books will help any one get a better understanding of these Pervasive Developmental Disorders and the people who have them.

Therapy Dog: A Success Story

I wanted to share a wonderful story with you........................


We are very fortunate to have John Hamilton bring his therapy dog, Tessa, to our Tuesday afternoon story times. John and Tessa have been visiting us for about 10 months, and the children that come on Tuesdays really love having her around.  And then there is Cameron. 

When I first told Cameron about Tessa visiting, he refused to attend story time that week.  His mom and aunt talked to him every day after that, explaining that Tessa would sit on the other side of the room and that he did not have to pet her, or even go near her.  The next few weeks were worrisome, as Cameron would sit on the opposite side of the room with his head down. We even talked about the possibility of ending Tessa's visits because story time is really about the children and we didn't want Cameron to be uncomfortable, or viewing the library as a place to fear.  But Cameron was brave and kept coming, and so did Tessa.  Cameron kept his distance, but participated more and more in story time.  By spring he was actively watching Tessa.  By summer he was willing to pet her on her back - once.

And here is a picture of Cameron and Tessa taken this week.

I cannot thank John and Tessa enough for their understanding and patience.
And I am so proud of Cameron.

Fun Things for Kids

Here is a fun and educational website for kids.  It will help with reading, spelling, grammar and vocabulary - but don't tell them that!
www.slimekids.com

Also, coming up.......................

The Rochester Children's Book Festival is 

Saturday, November 5th.

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Monroe Community College

1000 East Henrietta Road, Rochester

Hundreds of books

41 authors and illustrators

Admission and parking are free

Memoir Writing at Red Creek

I received the following e-mail from Allen Tompkins, the Director of the Red Creek Free Library and thought I should share it with everyone. 

What an opportunity!

What's Your Story?

A Memoir Writing Workshop

A four week supportive, fun and free writing workshop series to help people get their family stories down on paper. Everyone has a tale to tell and the workshops will focus the participants on how to start and keep going.

The workshops will take place At the Red Creek Free Library from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on November 4th and 18th and from 10:00 AM to noon on December 2nd and 16th. No previous writing experience is needed.

The workshops will be facilitated by Susannah Risley, an award-winning fiction writer from Schenectady, NY. She has taught writing workshops across NYS in libraries, schools and senior centers for more than 10 years.

This event was funded in part by Poets & Writers, Inc. with public funds from New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.

For more information or to sign up for the workshops contact The Red Creek Free Library at 6817 Main Street Red Creek, NY 13143 (315) 754-6679

Book Sale Reminder

The Friends of the Macedon Public Library are busy preparing for their semi-annual Used Book Sale!

Over 2,000 books, audiobooks, videos and DVDs sorted into over 20 categories.

Your book donations are welcome, but no donations will be accepted between October 20 -30.

And please no old textbooks or Reader's Digest condensed books, and nothing moldy or mildewed.

Thank you very much.

There's still room in our donation hallway!