Christmas Tree Display

The George Eastman House is having a tabletop tree display and auction through December 18th, and we are fortunate to be represented by another beautiful tree donated by the Friends of the Macedon Public Library.

Pre-lit, three-foot trees decorated by local businesses are displayed throughout the historic house. The trees are available for purchase in a silent auction, the proceeds of which go toward providing fresh flowers in the mansion year-round.

So, visit our tree and maybe you can bring it home to your house!!

 http://www.eastmanhouse.org/

Holidays and Remembrances

It's holiday time!
We have all kinds of holiday books displayed for your convenience:
      cook books for the feasts and treats you'll be preparing
      craft books for all the presents you'll be making
      holiday stories to relax with after all your hard work is done

Also, in case you haven't heard, Friday is the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.  We have some wonderful books available for those who would like to remember, or learn about, our 35th President.











And a reminder, we will be closing on Wednesday, November 27th, at 6:00 p.m. instead of 8:00 p.m., so we can get an early start on our Thanksgiving dinner.  And we will reopen regular hours Friday, November 29th, 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Rand Darrow's Puppet Show

The kids of Macedon were treated to a unique puppet show on their half-day of school Wednesday.  Former art teacher, Rand Darrow, showed us some of  the sculptures and puppets that he created, and told some of his Slavic folk tales from his new book Witches, Wolves and Water Spirits. 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

 

Treaty Belt in Bullis Room

Currently on display in the Bullis Room at the Macedon Public Library is a reproduction of the Canandaigua Treaty Wampum Belt of 1794.  The original belt was commissioned to symbolize the Canandaigua Treaty between  the United States of America and the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy - Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk and Tuscarora, signed on November 11, 1794. 

The belt will be on display at the library until November 15.

This treaty is still commemorated today.   Treaty Day is on November 11th and officials from both governments will be on hand in Canandaigua for the commemoration.  For more information visit http://www.ganondagan.org/TreatyCelebration.html

Book Sale

We got off to a great start this morning at our semi-annual book sale!  

There are still plenty of "great finds" and the Friends of the Macedon Public Library are ready to help you!

Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday,  10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Reminder: Saturday is $3.00 a bag all day

Upcoming Events!

We have a quite a variety of fun events happening at the library in the next few weeks!

Let's start with the BOOK SALE!  October 17, 18, 19 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) in the Community Room during our regular library hours.  Thousands of books of all genres!  DVDs, VHS, CDs and jigsaw puzzles, too!  Special:  $3.00 per bag all day Saturday!

IRIS PAPER FOLDING with Kathy Roberts on October 24 (Thursday) at 6:00 p.m.  If you haven't tried this beautiful card making process you will be amazed at your own creativity! Cost is just $3.00 to cover supplies.

A grant from the Friends Endowment for the Macedon Public Library has made it possible for us to hold Saturday TRASH TO TREASURE ART WORKSHOPS.  On October 26 they will be making ENVELOPE BOOKS from 10-noon.  These wonderful little books will hold keepsakes, photos, etc. for gift-giving or remembering the holidays.  There is a $3.00 fee to cover supplies.

Saturday, November 2, is ANTIQUES APPRAISAL DAY.  In order to accommodate as many patrons as possible, there will be a strict appraisal limit of two (2) items per person, and the items must be small enough to be carried in by one (1) person.  Registration is required.  And thanks to a grant from the Friends Endowment for the Macedon Public Library, there will be no fee charged for these appraisals.

Every Thursday at 2 p.m. there is MAH JONG in the community room.  Novices and experienced players are always welcome!  Please leave word for Karen Yatteau at the library's front desk if you are interested in joining.  There is always lots of laughter!