Maxwell and Marcellus libraries announce January events

Marcellus, Maxwell libraries plan January events

Marcellua Library

For children – Winter Story Times Sessions

Preschool Story Time begins Tuesday, Jan. 21 and runs through April 21. For children ages 4 to 6 years old. Stories, songs, crafts and fun. Registration is required at marcelluslibrary.org or call 315-673-3221.

Toddler Story Time begins Wednesday, Jan. 22 and runs through April 22. Two sessions offered; 9:30 and 10:15 a.m. For children ages 18 months to 3 years old accompanied by an adult. Stories, songs, crafts and fun. Registration is required at marcelluslibrary.org or call 315-673-3221.

Mindful Kids Yoga with Carrie: Friday, Jan. 3 and Monday Jan. 20 at 10:30 a.m. for ages 3 and up. Registration is required at marcelluslibrary.org (click on events, click on calendar date) or call 315-673-3221. Second classes on Friday, Jan. 3 and Monday, Jan. 20 at 11:30 a.m. for ages 8 and up, including adults! Calling all yogis ages 8+! Third class on Friday, Jan. 31: 1 p.m. for ages 3 and up and 2 p.m. for ages 8 and up including adults. These sessions will focus on meditation and breathing for a healthy mind, foundational asanas for flexibility and strength and relaxation for restoration of the young yogi. This class is designed to teach strategies for self-awareness, empowerment, teamwork, strength and of course have lots of fun. All levels welcome! Bring your mat, water bottle and a blanket for relaxation if you prefer. See you on the mat!

Read to Doc the Doodle Dog! Saturday, Jan. 2, 11 a.m. and noon. Read to Reilly the therapy dog – Wednesday, Jan. 22, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For emerging readers of all skill levels.

Monday night is Trading Card Game Night at the Library – Jan. 6, 20 and 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Safe Place to Game with TCG Player will be Jan. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. Safe Place to Game is a free community program where students and families can learn and play trading card games like Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon in a judgment-free zone.

For adults

Paper Crafts with Alyson: Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 6:45 p.m. and Friday, Jan. 10 at 1 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. Make a beautiful homemade greeting card using the rubber-stamping technique. Free. Please register with Alyson directly: [email protected] or call 315-604-6467. For adults only please.

Movie Afternoon for Adults: Thursday, Jan. 16 at 1 p.m.

Jewelry Workshop with Alyson – Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. Adults only please. Registration is required. Free.

Friends of Marcellus Library meeting Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 11:30 a.m. in the Community Room. It may be cold outside, but you can warm up with hot, homemade soup at the next Friends meeting. After working up an appetite helping the library “Read the Shelves,” we will enjoy a selection of homemade soups, desserts, and beverages. Please bring a mug or bowl, and spoon. A short business meeting will follow lunch. This beneficial service to the library helps find misplaced books on the shelves. We hope you can join us – all are welcome!

Special January Astronomy Program with Barefoot Bob, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Marcellus Library Parking Lot. Everyone is invited to come for our first-ever winter astronomy program! See the night sky through telescopes as you’ve never seen it before! Winter skies can be cold, but often give us the clearest, darkest nights that are perfect for star-gazing. At the start of our program, the planet Venus will be sitting near a crescent moon low in the western sky. As they set, the area surrounding the constellation Orion will be rising high in the east. No other section of the sky has as many bright stars, clusters, and nebulae as this one. Note: We will have the parking lot lights turned off for this event, so please be careful when driving in and walking about.

Cloud date: Wednesday, Jan. 29.

The Annual Meeting of the Marcellus Free Library Board of Trustees will be Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. Open to the public.

Maxwell Library

Art exhibit

The Collective and Diverse Work of CNY Photographers

Running through Dec. 27

CNY Photographers is a group of photo enthusiasts from the Central New York area with one common goal—to make photographs for the sheer enjoyment of photography. Sandi Cannellos, Raven Cornellius, Joe Cosentino, Tracey Green, Debbie Gunther, Lisa Hackley, Anne Marie Hayden, Michael Herd, Wyatt Kyle, Sue Morison, Sandi Patnode, and Janet Polech bring their diverse subjects and techniques to Maxwell Library this month to illustrate the artistic power of both amateur and professional photography. CNY Photographers is always looking to add new members and is open to photographers of every level. If you are looking for a group of like-minded people with a love for photography, find out more at meetup.com/CNY-Photographers.

TBL Peer-Based Suicide Support Group

Monday, Dec. 30, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free. No registration.

Two Brothers’ Light is a non-profit organization that promotes suicide prevention and awareness. It holds peer-based support groups for individuals affected by suicide and other mental health issues. These meetings are free and open to anyone seeking information on suicide prevention and awareness, alternatives to suicide, or grief support for those affected by suicide. For more information, call 315-632-1996, or go to twobrotherslight.org.=

Safe Place to Game

Wednesday, Dec. 18, 4 to 6 p.m. Free. Registration preferred. For ages 7 to 18.

Safe Place to Game is a community program presented by TCGplayer where students and families can learn and play trading card games like Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh.

HEAP Outreach for Seniors

Thursday, December 19, 10 to 1 p.m. Free. No appointment is necessary.

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a program offered by New York State that assists people with their electric and heating bills. If you are at least 60 years old and meet the income guidelines, stop in at Maxwell Library and speak with a HEAP representative for further information, to pick up an application, or for help completing and submitting an application.

Tech Class—Digital Decluttering

Thursday, Dec. 19, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Free. Registration preferred. You may bring your personal laptop, tablet, or phone.

Hundreds of unread emails, a desktop covered with icons, an important file that seems to have disappeared–these are some common forms of digital clutter. In December’s Tech Program at Maxwell, Tech Librarian Pete Schult looks at some ways to get on top of the clutter and make it so that you can find the things that are important to you whenever you need them.

Between the Lines Book Club

Monday, Dec. 30, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Free. No registration.

The group reads a variety of genres, from literary fiction to suspenseful bestsellers. Copies of this month’s selection, Marie Benedict’s “Carnegie’s Maid,” and reading guides are available at the desk. Everyone is welcome.

Ongoing programs for kids and teens (all free; no registration unless otherwise noted):

Stories with Sally, for the under-3 crowd and a participating adult.

Mondays and Wednesdays, Dec. 16, and 18, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Preschool Story Time with Ms. Melissa

Thursday, Dec. 19, 10:30 to 11 a.m. For children ages 3 to 5 with a parent or guardian.

This fun story time helps preschoolers develop early literacy skills and fosters curiosity. Come and enjoy stories followed by a simple craft. Younger (and older) siblings are welcome. Dec. 19—Click, Clack, Ho, Ho, Ho!

Drop in at Maxwell to make the week’s planned craft or one of your own choosing. Dec. 10—Reindeer greeting card; Dec. 17—Hanukkah or Christmas craft.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

To promote reading to newborns, infants, and toddlers as well as to encourage parent and child bonding through reading, the 1000 Books Foundation has issued a challenge to parents to read 1000 books to their children before kindergarten. Stop in at Maxwell Library to get your first reading log and informational materials, and start reading!

Library patrons may now borrow one of three OCPL Tech Backpacks from Maxwell. Each kit contains an HP Chromebook and charger, a Verizon hotspot and charger, and a quick start guide for using the equipment. For more information on lending procedures and equipment specifications, see Maxwell’s website or ask at the circulation desk.

With OverDrive and Hoopla, great entertainment is only a click away on your computer or mobile device. We have ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, music and videos, with new titles added daily. It’s easy, fun, and free! Call to set up a help session.

Get tech savvy by attending Tech Librarian Pete’s monthly classes. Catch up on what you missed with Handouts and Other Resources through the Digital tab on our website.

Your library card is the key to amazing free online encyclopedias, newspapers, magazines, archives, tutorials, and courses. Go to the Digital tab on Maxwell’s website, or to onlib.org/research/databases.

Ask about the variety of digital devices available for borrowing or in-library use.

See upcoming events and register as needed through our online events calendar.

You can support Maxwell Library online through the PayPal Donate feature on our website.

Being a Friend of Maxwell is a great way to support the library. The group sponsors library programs and fundraising events. Click the Friends tab on maxwellmemoriallibrary.org for news and updates of meetings and special events.

Are you planning on visiting a New York State or an Onondaga County park? Borrow a NYS Empire Pass or an Onondaga County Park Pass from Maxwell Library before your trip. Both passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis to patrons over the age of 18 with OCPL library accounts in good standing. They may be checked out for three days, and must be returned in person at Maxwell. Call or stop in for more details.

Maxwell Memorial Library is located at 14 Genesee St., Camillus. The library is open Monday through Thursday, 10 to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10 to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 to 3 p.m.; closed Sundays. Please call 315-672-3661 for additional information about any of our programs, visit our website at maxwellmemoriallibrary.org, like us on Facebook, or find us on Instagram and Twitter @maxmemlib.