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“Mary Ferris is a Wood Library and Canandaigua institution. The affection that people have for her crosses generations,” Wood Library’s Executive Director Jenny Goodemote said. Details on a community celebration to honor Ferris will be shared at a later date.
Children Early Literacy (Birth-PreK) – Cross off activities as you complete them! Finish the board, come in and claim a prize. Grades K–5 – Complete the activity sheet! Multiple prizes are available throughout the summer, along with raffle tickets to win a $50 Amazon gift card.
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Summer Reading PROGRAMS
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June, July, August
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In the wood library gallery Enjoy rotating local art in the Ewing Family Community Room on the third floor. Open during regular business hours when a library program is not taking place.
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Save the Date Books Sandwiched In coming virtually in February.
Library Board Meetings Monday, June 23 | 5:30 PM Monday, July 28 | 5:30 PM Monday, August 25 | 5:30 PM
Photography by Dana Besaw Through Friday, June 13 With an electrical technology background, Dana combines technical knowledge and creativity to enhance photography. He explores the intersection of light and photographic technology to create different effects on scenes and objects.
There is no in-person programming. All library programs are virtual.
Wood Library's long awaited Reading Garden will open to the public in July! All are welcome to explore the garden during an open house on Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27 during regular business hours.
Program schedule is subject to change. Please check our online calendar or call the library to learn about cancellations.
Adult Programs
Ontario County Arts Council Exhibit Sunday, June 15-Friday, July 25 Artist Reception: Saturday, June 21 | 1:00-3:00 PM Members of the Arts Council display, share and sell their recent works! Artists work in a variety of styles and formats and include painters, photographers, printmakers, and fiber artists. Generations Starting Sunday, July 27 Artist Reception: Sunday, July 27 | 1:00-3:00 PM A variety of art presented by the Morris and Merrill families.
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Help Us Reach Our Goal! The library tax doesn’t cover everything we do at Wood Library. That’s why our Annual Fund Drive matters-and why we count on you. This summer, we’re aiming to raise $100,000 to fund: Popular digital services Educational, cultural, and wellness programs New materials for our collection Wood Library is part of what makes this community special-a place to learn something new, meet up with friends, or just feel at home. Your gift helps make it all happen. Scan the QR code to give today, or stop by the library to pick up a donation envelope. We’re so grateful for your support. Thank you!
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Connect with Us Alexis Lawrence x314 Adult Services Librarian alawrence@owwl.org
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Please check the online calendar for more up-to-date program information. Program schedule is subject to change.
Wood Walkers Mondays | 9:00-10:00 AM A walking club for seniors. Contact Elaine Walker at evkwalker@gmail.com for more information. Tai Chi Mondays| 10:00-10:45 AM Learn to reduce stress and work on movement and balance. Chair Yoga Wednesdays | 10:00-11:00 AM Practice yoga with a kripalu certified instructor. Open Tech Hours Wednesdays, | 3:00-5:00 PM Bring your devices and questions! First come, first served. The New Yorker Discussion Group Thursdays | 3:30-4:30 PM Read and discuss articles from this popular magazine. “Required readings” are chosen by group members and posted to the library’s website. Knitting Konnection Mondays, June 2, July 7, August 4 | 5:30-7:00 PM A social gathering of fiber crafters. All skill levels welcome! Alzheimer's Association Support Group Tuesdays, June 3, July 1, August 5 | 2:00-3:30 PM Peer or professionally-led groups for caregivers, individuals living with Alzheimer's, and others dealing with the disease. Adult Board Gaming Summer Session RR Wednesdays, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3 6:30-8:00 PM Join John Michalko and play board games! Create a Pollinator Garden RR Thursday, June 5 | 5:30-7:30 PM Build your own container garden filled with pollinator-friendly plants with Cornell Cooperative Extension master gardeners. Music Among the Stacks RR Our 3rd annual music series features different genres of music from members of the Rochester and Canandaigua community. This program is generously sponsored by The Friends of Wood Library. Friday, June 6 | 6:00-7:00 PM Rumi Laio, violinist Friday, June 13 | 6:00-7:00 PM Dan Atkinson Trio, three piece band Wednesday, June 18 | 6:30-7:30 PM Flower City Pride Band, parade and concert band sponsored by RACF LGBTQ Giving Circle Grant and private donation Friday, June 27 | 6:00-8:00 PM The Lipker Sisters, three piece jazz and swing band Stamping Class with Sally RR Saturdays, June 14, July 12, August 9 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Mondays, June 23, July 28, August 25 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Craft your own greeting cards with instructor Sally. The cost is $20 per person and includes everything you need to make four cards with envelopes. Payment due at time of class. Mayhem, Murder, and Mocktails Tuesdays, June 17, July 8, August 12 5:30-6:30 PM Join true crime enthusiasts Jenny Goodemote and Carrie Magnan to discuss crimes that have caught their attention. How to Taste Wine: Finger Lakes of NY RR Tuesday, June 17 | 6:00-7:00 PM For Ontario County Residents, 60+. Taste four wines from the Finger Lakes paired with small bites to explore how food and wine work together. Must be 21+. Swoon and Suspense Book Club RR Read and discuss romance and mystery books. Thursday, June 19 | 7:00-8:00 PM Mother Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon Thursday, July 31 | 7:00-8:00 PM This is a Love Story by Jessica Soffer Thursday, August 21 | 7:00-8:00 PM Society of Lies by Lauren Ling Brown First Impressions & Interviews RR Friday, June 20 | 3:30-4:30 PM Ontario County Workforce Development will discuss what to expect in job interviews and how to make a good first impression. Can’t make it to the workshop? Call 585-396-4020 for assistance. Paint and Sip @ Acquilano Wine Cellar RR The cost is $45 per class/person and includes all supplies and a drink of your choice. Sunday, June 22 | 2:00-4:00 PM Wood flower mason jar arrangement. Sunday, July 27 | 2:00-4:00 PM Watercolor for beginners. Sunday, August 24 | 2:00-4:00 PM TBA. Zumba Class Tuesdays, June 24, July 29, August 26 | 5:30-6:30 PM A fun way to stay fit! This free group exercise class led by Hannah Farley will feel more like a party than a workout. Zumba combines dance, strengthening exercises, and balance with high-energy music to get your heart pumping and body moving. Bring sneakers and water. Suitable for all bodies and abilities. Canandaigua Horror Collective RR Read and discuss diverse horror authors. Tuesday, June 24 | 7:00-8:00 PM My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones Tuesday, August 26 | 7:00-8:00 PM A House with Good Bones by Ursula Vernon Alzheimer's Association: Empowered Caregiver Series, Supporting Independence RR Wednesday, June 25 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Help the person with dementia take part in daily activities, providing the right amount of support and balancing safety and independence while managing expectations. Parkinson Support Group Wednesdays, June 25, August 27 | 1:00-3:00 PM For persons with Parkinson’s disease and caregivers. Summer Reading Kick-off Event RR Thursday, June 26 | 5:30-7:30 PM 'Slay for the Cameras' Murder Mystery Party. Uncover secrets, solve challenges, and expose a killer. Line Dancing RR Saturdays, June 28, July 26, August 16 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Wednesdays, July 2, August 6 | 5:30-6:30 PM Learn to line dance and make new friends! The cost is $10 per person. Payment due at class. Hobart and William Smith Speaker Series: Photography and Colonial Travel in 19th Century China RR Thursday, July 10| 6:30-7:30 PM Jiangtao Harry Gu, Assistant Professor of Media and Society, presents an overview of 19th century photography from China. Outdoor Movie Nights RR Watch movies the old-fashioned way-from a car! We are hosting three drive-in movies this summer! Thursday, July 10 | 9:00-11:00 PM Musical: The Last Five Years (PG-13, CC, runtime 1 hr 34min) Thursday, July 17 | 9:00-11:00 PM Musical: Hairspray (PG, CC, 1hr 56 min) Thursday, July 24 | 9:00-11:00 PM Canandaigua Horror Collective: Woman in the Yard (PG-13, CC, 1hr 28 min) Canandaigua Writers Group RR Fridays, July 11, August 1 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM The Canandaigua Writers Group welcomes anyone who has an interest in writing. Share original stories, poems, memoirs, and more in a supportive, learning community of fellow writers. Tie-Dye Waffles and a Movie RR Saturday, July 12 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Make waffles and watch Conclave (PG, CC, runtime 2 hr). Christmas in July RR Tuesday, July 15 | 7:00-8:00 PM Enjoy a winter inspired dish (ice cream) along with a winter themed craft! Jeopardy Competition RR Wednesday, July 16 | 6:00-7:30 PM Try to be the first team of 4 to have the highest score and win bragging rights for the best trivia team at Wood Library! Intro to Canning: Pickling RR Thursday, July 17 | 5:30-7:00 PM Cornell Cooperative Extension will teach the art of pickling. Technology in the Job Search RR Friday, July 18 | 3:30-4:30 PM Ontario County Workforce Development will discuss ways that technology can help and harm your job search. Can’t make it to the workshop? Call 585-396-4020 for assistance. Teen Theater Performances Friday, July 18 | 7:00-8:00 PM Saturday, July 19 | 12:00-1:00 PM Enjoy an original play written and performed by local teens. Free to public. Shibori Tie-Dying RR Monday, July 21| 4:30-7:00 PM Learn Shibori, a traditional Japanese method to dye fabric, and work with an indigo vat to dip dye tea towels. Bring a small item to dye such as a t-shirt, pillowcase or napkin. Make your own Basket Bowl RR Tuesday, July 22 | 4:00-7:00 PM Make a rope bowl using basic warp, weft, and twining techniques. Lake Friendly Living RR Tuesday, July 22 | 5:30-6:30 PM Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association discusses current threats to Canandaigua Lake and ways to protect it. Alzheimer's Association: Empowered Caregiver Series Communicating Effectively RR Wednesday, July 23 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Learn how dementia affects communication, including tips for communicating with family, friends and health care professionals. Eco-Printing RR Wednesday, July 23 | 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Use natural materials to leave two dimensional impressions of organic flora on media. 3D Printing 101 RR Thursday, July 24 | 5:30-6:30 PM Learn the basics of 3D printing using Tinkercad, a free online 3D design program. Learn how to find free designs to make your own 3D print. Queer Lit Book Club RR Tuesday, July 29 | 7:00-8:00 PM Read and discuss The Queer Advantage by Andrew Gelwicks. This program is hybrid and can be attended either online or in person. Health Insurance 101 RR Monday, August 11 | 5:30-6:30 PM Learn what to do when you're turning 26 and aging off of your parents' insurance. Workplace Conflict & Stress Management RR Friday, August 15 | 3:30-4:30 PM Ontario County Workforce Development will discuss workplace conflict with tips to resolve it and stress management. Can’t make it to the workshop? Call 585-396-4020 for assistance. Mental Health First Aid Training RR Tuesday, August 19 | 9:00 AM-5:30 PM Recognize the signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge, how to listen nonjudgmentally and give reassurance to a person who may be experiencing a mental health challenge, and how to refer a person to appropriate professional support and services. Instructor led training by wellness coordinator Kristen Seyfried. Call 585-396-6111 to register. Make your own Ravioli RR Tuesday, August 19 | 6:30-8:00 PM Learn how to make homemade ravioli. Alzheimer's Association: Empowered Caregiver Series Responding to Dementia Related Behavior RR Wednesday, August 20 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Learn common behavior changes which are a form of communication, non-medical approaches to behaviors, and how to recognize when additional help is needed.
Save the Date: True Crime Expo Saturday, September 20 | 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
RPG Books and D&D Kits
Canva RR Tuesday, June 3 | 4:00-6:00 PM Canva is a free online creation tool. Make flyers, brochures, resumes, social media graphics, invitations, and more. Learn the basics, walk through a guided design, and then work on your own. Intro to Mac RR Tuesday, June 10 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM This course is designed for anyone using or wanting a Mac operating system. Participants will learn how to navigate MacOS, manage applications, find and organize files and folders, save and delete files, and more. Intro to Dating Apps RR Thursday, June 12 | 1:00-3:00 PM A beginner's class to the best dating apps. Buying a New Computer RR Thursday, June 19 | 5:00-7:00 PM Buying a new computer or tablet can be overwhelming. This class will guide you through the purchase process with the goal of determining which type of computer will best fit your needs and where to look for one. Learn the pros and cons of buying new vs. refurbished vs. used, as well as some tips on how to transfer data from an old computer to a new one. Computer Maintenance RR Thursday, June 26 | 5:00-7:00 PM Learn how to improve your computer's performance, stability, and speed with regular maintenance tasks. Intro to Computer Security RR Monday, July 7 | 2:00-4:00 PM Keep your computer safe and secure. Learn what to avoid on the Internet, including passwords, updates and viruses, and how to protect and backup your data. Streaming Services RR Monday, July 14 | 2:00-4:00 PM Find out what streaming is, how it works, and what technology you need to “cut the cable cord.” Review the most popular streaming services on the market right now (Roku, Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, etc.) and their costs. Exploring Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace RR Monday, August 4 | 2:00-4:00 PM Search and post items for local sale just like putting a classified ad in the newspaper but with a broad and faster reach, and at no cost! Doing More with Your Google Account RR Monday, August 18 | 2:00-4:00 PM Learn how to access, use, and move files within Google Drive and scan documents from your cell phone. Explore Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets.
Computer Classes Sponsored by a grant from the Office for the Aging. Grant requirements: Participants must be an Ontario County resident and 60+ years of age.
Don't forget to check out all these awesome library services this summer!
Adventure Backpacks
Outdoor Family Games
Read with Pride Book Kits
WiFi Hotspots
Fishing Poles
Firesticks
Story Walk at Baker Park
Discount Museum and Park Passes
Teen Advisory Board Meeting Fridays, June 6 & 20, July 11 & 18, August 1 & 15 3:30-4:30 PM Grades 9-12 Plan library programs and be an advocate for Wood Library. New members welcome. RPG Summer Session RR Wednesdays, Starting June 11 | 6:00-8:00 PM Join Game Master John Michalko for an 8 session campaign! Pizza and Movie Night Eat pizza and watch a movie with friends. Thursday, June 12 | 5:00-8:00 PM Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End (PG-13, CC, runtime 2 hr 48 min) Thursday, July 10 | 6:00-7:45 PM The Minecraft Movie (PG, CC, 1hr 41 min) Thursday, August 14 | 6:00-8:00 PM Iron Man (PG-13, CC, runtime 2 hr 6 min) Whodunit: The Teen Mystery Book Club RR Read and discuss. Monday, June 16 | 5:30-6:30 PM Never Coming Home by Kate Williams Monday, July 14 | 5:30-6:30 PM The Wilde Trials by MacKenzie Reed Monday, August 11 | 5:30-6:30 PM The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson Read with Pride RR Discuss the book and do an activity! Wednesday, June 25 | 6:00-7:30 PM Amelia, If Only by Becky Albertalli and/or Summer Girls by Jennifer Dugan Wednesday, July 23 | 6:00-7:30 PM The Rosewood Hunt by MacKenzie Reed Teen Board Gaming RR Thursdays, June 26, July 17, August 21 | 1:00-3:00 PM Grades 7-12 Learn to play new games with John Michalko! Teen Tie Dye RR Friday, June 27 | 2:30-4:00 PM A limited number of "Color Our World" t-shirts and bandanas will be available to the first 35 who register! If you don't get a shirt or bandana, you are welcome to bring something from home to dye. Game Night RR Fridays, June 27 & August 15 | 6:30-8:00 PM Play in the library after hours! Teen Theater Actors Meeting RR Thursday, July 3 | 12:00-1:00 PM Grades 7-12 A meeting for any teen interested in participating in our Teen Theater production. Teen Chefs RR Learn about food and how to make your own! Making Mozzarella Tuesday, July 8 | 2:30-3:30 PM Meet with Cornell Cooperative Extension and make mozzarella and learn about cheese. Anime Inspired Cooking Thursday, July 17 | 2:00-3:30 PM Join the Storybook Cook and learn to prepare an anime style dish! Sorbet Thursday, July 24 | 2:00-3:30 PM Make your own sorbet. Waffle Workshop Monday, July 28 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Make colorful waffles and watch a movie! Cupcake Wars Thursday, August 7 | 2:00-3:30 PM Join the Storybook Cook for cupcake wars! Pretzels Thursday, August 14 | 2:00-3:30 PM Make your own pretzels! Craft Programs RR Wednesday, July 9 | 2:00-3:00 PM DIY Zen Gardens Wednesday, July 23 | 2:00-3:30 PM String Art Wednesday, August 6 | 2:00-3:30 PM Air Dry Clay Art with Tiles and Pressed Flowers Author Visit: Becky Albertalli and Jennifer Dugan RR Tuesday, July 15 | 6:00-8:00 PM Visit with New York Times Best-selling authors Becky Albertalli and Jennifer Dugan to learn about writing, publishing, and more! There will be raffles and time for autographs. Get Crafty RR Wednesdays, July 16 & 30, August 13 | 2:00-3:30 PM Do you crochet? Knit? Diamond art? Bring your craft projects and work on them in the Teen Scene or, on nice days, in our Reading Garden with fellow crafters! Teen Theater Performances Friday, July 18 | 7:00-8:00 PM Saturday, July 19 | 12:00-1:00 PM Enjoy the 2025 Teen Theater Performance at Wood Library. Babysitters Training RR Monday, July 21 | 10:00 AM-3:30 PM Tuesday, August 19 | 10:00 AM-3:30 PM Ages 11-15 Learn the roles and responsibilities of a babysitter including basic first aid. An American Red Cross certificate will be issued upon successful completion. This course is $75. Participants are encouraged to pay before the class. Payments can be made by cash, check, or card at the library. International Snackers RR Mondays, July 21 & August 18 | 5:30-6:30 PM Do you love snacks? Are you interested in learning about other countries? Then join The Snackers as we try food from other countries! Anime Afternoon: Code: White RR Tuesday, July 29 | 2:00-4:00 PM Watch the Spy x Family movie Code: White. (PG-13, CC, runtime 1 hour 50 minutes). Comic Workshop RR Wednesday, July 30 | 10:00 AM- 2:30 PM Join Rochester comic artist, Jackie Davis, for a full day comic workshop! Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch. Design in Tinkercad RR Thursday, July 31 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Learn to design a cookie cutter in Tinkercad. Murder Mystery RR Thursday, July 31 | 5:45-8:00 PM Work together to stop the world from ending! Robot Coders RR Tuesday, August 5 | 2:00-4:00 PM Grades 7-12 Robot Coders is the ultimate combination of hands-on building, creativity, and programming. Work in a small group to build a Smart TRex, learn how to integrate programming components like sensors and servos, and how to control robots using block coding. No previous building or coding experience is necessary. Needs, Wants, and Savings RR Tuesday, August 5 | 5:30-6:30 PM Join Karen Hoad from Reliant Credit Union to learn about needs, wants, and saving your money while snacking on pizza! DIY Flashlight Lab RR Thursday, August 7 | 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Learn how to build your own mini flashlight with Bill Pealr from FLX3D. Author Visit: MacKenzie Reed RR Thursday, August 7 | 6:30-7:30 PM Meet local author MacKenzie Reed and dive into her path to publishing YA thrillers The Rosewood Hunt and The Wilde Trials with HarperCollins. Learn about her writing process, and the behind-the-scenes lead up that happens before a book finds its way onto a shelf. Copies of both books will be available for purchase and autographs. Improv RR Monday, August 11-Friday, August 15 | 1:30-3:30 PM Grades 7-12 Work with Canandaigua Middle School Teacher, Mrs. Katie Reaves, to improve your improv skills. Elementary Coding RR August 18, 20 & 22 | 2:30-3:30 PM Grades 4-6 All skill level! We will explore basic coding concepts through algorithm stories, unplugged activities, and online using code.org. Laptops will be provided. Students will complete block-based coding exercises and puzzles. This will prepare them to program their own unique game that they can share with family and friends. This coding camp is led by Computer Science teacher Regina Swartout.
Grades 6-12
Connect with Us Katie Smith x302 Teen Services Librarian ksmith@owwl.org
Teens
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Children
Family Bingo Tuesday, June 3 | 4:00-5:00 PM Round up your family and friends for a fun evening of Bingo! Play for fun and prizes. Test Pilots RR Tuesday, June 17 | 4:00-5:00 PM Help Miss Rachel test projects and crafts and give input on upcoming challenges! There is no guarantee that projects will work, so come ready for mistakes and rapidly changing plans. Music Makers Thursday, June 19 | 10:00-10:30 AM Tuesday, July 1 | 10:00-10:30 AM Wednesday, August 6| 10:00 - 10:30 AM Ages 1-6 Join Mr. Ray from The Local Sound Collaborative for a fun and festive music session! Bring your dancing feet and get ready to sing along. Sensory Playtime Fridays, July 25, August 15 | 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Come and play with your child at our fun sensory stations! Sensory play is any activity that stimulates a child's senses: touch, smell, taste, sight and hearing. Biblio-Bop Dance Party Saturdays, June 21, July 5, August 2 | 10:30-11:15 AM Let's dance! We'll start with a fun story and then dance and move to our favorite songs. Parent Support Group Saturdays, June 21, July 5 | 12:00-1:00 PM For caregivers of neurodiverse and/or medically complex children. Family Book Club Tuesdays, June 24, July 29, August 26 | 5:00-6:00 PM A book club aimed at parents and kids with a focus on chapter books. Check with Miss Rachel for the book titles. Family Night: Summer Sundials Wednesday, June 25 | 4:00-5:00 PM Make and learn how to use a sundial to tell time! Children’s Tie-Dye RR Friday, June 27 | 12:00-2:00 PM Bring your own item to tie-dye and get creative. Recycled Paper Mache Flower Pots Monday, June 30 | 4:30-6:30 PM Ages 4+ Go from garbage to garden and learn how to safely create a paper mache flower pot! Baby Storytime Mondays, July 7, 14, 21 & 28, August 4, 11, 18 & 25 9:30-10:00 AM Fridays, July 11, 18 & 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 9:30-10:00 AM Ages 0-2 with caregiver Stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, or other activities. All-Ages Storytime Mondays, July 7, 14, 21 & 28, August 4, 11, 18 & 25 10:15-10:45 AM Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28 10:15-10:45 AM Stories, songs, and fingerplays make up this fun program for children of all ages. Pint Sized Press RR Monday, July 7 | 4:30-6:30 PM Grades 2-5 Sew together your own binding and collage in the art of your choice to create your own super cool zine! Lego Club Tuesday, July 8 | 4:00-5:00 PM Ages 5-10 Complete a challenge or explore creativity through free building. Read to a Therapy Dog! Thursdays, July 10-August 28 | 6:00-7:00 PM Grades 1-5 Practice your reading with Ivy, our tail wagging tutor! Call or stop in the library to sign up for a special 10-minute reading session. Stampmaking RR Monday, July 14 | 4:30-6:30 Grades 4-7 Make stamps out of rubber and/or potatoes. This craft uses a carving knife, please assess your child's ability. Creativity Club Tuesday, July 15 | 5:00-6:00 PM What story do YOU want to tell? Create with other kids - write that story, draw that picture, create that graphic novel. Some supplies provided, bring your own ideas! Trinket Trays with Air Dry Clay RR Monday, July 21 | 4:30-6:30 PM Grades k-5 Make a trinket tray with air dry clay! Music Play with Mrs. Kane RR Tuesday, July 22 | 10:15-11:00 AM Wednesday, August 13 | 10:15-10:45 AM Ages 0-3 with caregiver Sing, chant, dance, and move to get your child’s musical mind active and creating! Learn how to bond with your child through music play. Full STEAM Ahead: Ice Cream in a Bag RR Tuesday, July 22 | 4:00-5:00 PM Make ice cream in a bag and explore the best way to chill the ingredients for a creamy delicious treat! ChamberFest Canandaigua presents Pete the Cat Thursday, July 24 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Ages 5-11 Drop into the groovy, best-selling, world of Pete the Cat with the enchanting musicians of ChamberFest Canandaigua. Anthotype Printmaking RR Monday, July 28 | 4:30-6:30 PM Anthotype printmaking uses natural chemicals and sunlight to create a crude photograph. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, this will be switched to crochet on August 4. Libraries Love Lakes with the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association RR Wednesday, July 30 | 12:00-1:00 PM Grades 2-5 Learn about the fish that live in Canandaigua Lake, make a fish craft, and a "boat that floats!" Kids Crochet RR Monday, August 4 | 4:30-6:30 PM Grades 2-5 Make a hat or your own stuffed animals. Learn how to crochet with our expert instructor. This is the raindate for anthotypes. Stuffed Animal Sleepover RR Tuesday, August 5 | 6:00-6:30 PM Bring your friend to the library for a stuffed animal sleepover! Drop-off begins with a PJ storytime. Pick up your friend the next day and get a photo album of their library adventures. Mastodons and Cavemen and Bears, Oh My! RR Wednesday, August 6 | 2:00-4:00 PM Grades 1-5 Explore the life of cavemen and the unusual animals that inhabited the planet. View a SABRE-TOOTH TIGER and a CAVE BEAR skull, fossils, and early tools of humans. Play the “Are You Smarter Than a Caveman” game show. Dig up a real Mastodon bone and help us build a Mastodon! Kids Reduction Charcoal Drawings RR Monday, August 11 | 4:30-6:30 PM Preschool-Grade 5 Learn to draw by erasing! By starting your paper full of charcoal, artists can erase light into their drawing. Wildlife Rockstars: It Flies, It Creeps, It Crawls! Tuesday, August 12 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM An educational program using birds, amphibians, and reptile animal ambassadors to teach about the different ecosystems and habitats a species inhabits. Discover ways to conserve and protect their habitats. Family Night: Suncatchers Craft Wednesday, August 13 | 4:00-5:00 PM It's time to celebrate the sun! Bring the whole family and make your own suncatchers. Primary Coding RR August 18, 20 & 22 | 1:00-2:00 PM Grades 1-3 Elementary Coding RR August 18, 20 & 22 | 2:30-3:30 PM Grades 4-6 All skill levels! We will explore basic coding concepts through algorithm stories, unplugged activities, and online using code.org. Laptops will be provided. Junior Puzzlers Tuesday, August 19 | 4:00-5:00 PM Puzzlers, it's your time to shine! Complete fun floor and table jigsaw puzzles with other kids. Community Baby Shower Saturday, August 23 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Healthy Families Ontario, Yates, and Seneca presents its annual Community Baby Shower. Expectant parents will receive community resource information, a diaper bag to fill during the event, a chance to win raffle prizes, a snack and beverage while having fun with other parents-to-be. Register by calling or texting Sara Scorsone of Child and Family Resources at 315-412-4527.
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Connect with Us Rachel Brill x304 Children's Librarian rbrill@owwl.org
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