Holiday Hours

We will be closed

Saturday, December 31, 2011

and Sunday, January 1, 2012

Happy New Year!!

Holiday Hours

 "Happy Christmas to All and to All a Good Night"

The library will be closed

Saturday, Sunday and Monday

December 24, 25 and 26, 2011

Palmyra Library

We have enjoyed having many of Palmyra's patrons spend some time with us while the Palmyra Library is closed for their move into their new building at 402 Main Street.  It is always nice to meet and help new people.  It has also been an opportunity for us show our appreciation for all that Palmyra did for us and our patrons during our times of trouble in 2001, and the opening of our new library in 2003.

We wish the Palmyra Community Library, their staff and patrons success in their new home, which will open Monday, December 19!!

More Therapy Dog Stuff

I never grow tired of playing with our dogs and watching the children interact with them during story times, so you'll have to indulge me while I share more photos.  --  Also, please remember that if you have a child who would like to spend some time reading with one of our therapy dogs, please contact us and we will set you up with one of the dog owners.

Tessa playing

                                                     Gus relaxing during "One Fish, Two Fish"

                                                                                                                      Showing Gus the love

Giving Tree

The Giving Tree helps a child from our Pal-Mac community

have a happier holiday.

Unwrapped gifts will be collected on Thursday, December 15.

December Calendar

December 1:  Paper Crafts

Christmas Cards & Tags

Cost:  $ 3.00          Time:  6:00 p.m.

Join instructor Kathy Roberts for another fun evening of holiday creations

December 8:  Needle Arts

Time:  6:00 p.m.

Bring any needle craft and visit with friends or

you can work on pillowcase dresses for

"Dress a Girl Around the World"

December 15:  Acrylic Painting

Poinsettia & Holly on Wood Sleigh

Cost:  $8.00          Time:  6:00 p.m.

Instructor Linda Selbert of Sugar Bowl Creations

December 22:  Open Craft Night

Time:  6:00 p.m.

It's not too late to finish those Christmas crafts!

December 24, 25, 26

Closed for the Holidays

December 29:  Red Cross Blood Drive

Time:  1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

December 31, January 1

Closed for New Year's Celebrations

Pajama Story Time

We had lots of fun at Pajama Story Time last night.  I cannot thank our community enough for bringing their children out on a school night.  I hope parents were not thinking that we would lull their children to sleep for them - not with Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed!!!!

I especially want to thank our special guest reader, Phil Klingler.  It was a wonderful change for the children to hear someone other than me reading to them.  Phil has such a deep, soothing voice he had the kids mesmerized (and giggling).

I'll keep you posted on the next event..............................

Story Time Reminder

 Don't forget..............

Wednesday, November 9th is our Pajama Story Time!

6:45 p.m. in the Community Room.

Wear your pajamas and bring a friend.

We will even have a guest reader.

Halloween Magic

When you plan a magic show for 2:00 in the afternoon on a Sunday, the day before Halloween, you never know what you're going to get.  Even with the infamous and popular Jim Bush at the helm.  But Pam and I  set up the Community Room with hope, put on our costumes, set out the candy and waited.................

And do you know what we got?  A packed room!!  Lots of kids, parents and grandparents.  Most of the kids dressed in costume and it was so much fun!  Of course, Mr. Bush did not disappoint.  And those who have never had the pleasure of seeing him perform commented on how funny he is.  We may have to make this an annual event!

Fall Book Sale

The Friends of the Macedon Public Library has another successful book sale last week.  In fact, they had the second highest monetary total since they started keeping track in 2004!!  These proceeds will go to the Friends Endowment for the Macedon Public Library, who supports such wonderful things as guest speakers, Thursday night crafts and materiel grants, just to name a few.

So, a big thank you to all those who donated, sorted, stored, toted, categorized, sold and most importantly bought the books!
Also, a individual shout-out to all the wonderful Palmyra-Macedon High School student athletes who volunteered to help carry 334 boxes of books into the Community Room for the sale.

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!

Chrysanthemum

Look how beautiful we are!

However, these mums are just temporary decoration for us. They are actually for sale for only $5.00 per pot!
While supplies last...........................

So visit us soon!!!!

All sale proceeds go to the Library.  Thank you to our anonymous donor.

Upcoming Events

We have busy fall schedule!  Don't miss anything!

Sept. 28:  The Country Blacksmith

Learn the history and current status of blacksmithing in America.

These are craftsmen and artisans - it's not all about shoeing horses!

Time:  6:30 p.m.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Macedon Public Library

Sept. 29: Designing Bracelets

with Caryn George

Make simple but beautiful jewelry

Cost: $8.00       Time: 6:00 p.m.

Oct 6:  Keepsake Box

Wooden Keepsake Box with Suede/Tex interior

Cost: $5.00       Time: 6:00 p.m.

Oct. 12:  John Lapham Bullis

Macedon Historian, June Hamell, will recount her recent visit

to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio and their exhibit honoring 

Brigadier General John Lapham Bullis

Time:  6:30 p.m.

Sponsored by the Macedon Historical Society

and the Friends of the Macedon Public Library

Oct. 13:  Needle Arts and Painting with Linda

If you are working on a needle craft, please join us.

Or come paint a beautiful pumpkin design on slate.

Cost for Painting: $7.00     Time: 6:00 p.m.

Oct. 20:  Red Cross Blood Drive

Time:  1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Oct. 22:  Antiques Appraisal

Find out what that priceless family heirloom is really worth.

2 items per person        Pre-registration required

Time:  10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Sponsored by the Friends Endowment for the Macedon Public Library

Oct. 27-29:  Book Sale

The best place to shop!

Time:  Regular Library Hours

Oct. 30:  Halloween Magic Show
Starring the every popular Jim Bush!
Time:  2:00 p.m.
For kids of all ages!