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Friday, August 21 for staff training
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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. Open Tech Hours Wednesdays | 2:00-4:00 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. Yoga for Beginners Mondays, August 3, 17, 24, 31, September 14, 21, 28 5:00-6:00 PM Learn from a certified yoga instructor how the regular practice of yoga can improve physical, mental, and emotional health. Knitting Konnection Mondays, August 3 | 5:30-7:00 PM A social gathering of fiber crafters. All skill levels welcome! Alzheimer's Association Support Group Tuesday, August 4 | 2:00-3:30 PM Peer or professionally-led groups for caregivers, individuals living with Alzheimer's, and others dealing with the disease. Chess Night at Rio Tomatlan Wednesday, August 5 | 6:00-8:00 PM All skill levels welcome. Appetizers provided! Rio Tomatlan, 106 Bemis St, Canandaigua. Adult Board Gaming Wednesday, August 5 | 6:30-8:00 PM Learn to play board games with Game Master John Michalko. Noir Film Series RR Thursdays (bi-weekly) | 6:30-8:30 PM August 6- The Night of the Hunter August 20- Touch of Evil Join John Michalko and Bill Cotter for screenings and discussions of classic American crime films from the 1940s and 1950s. Canandaigua Writers Group RR Friday, August 7 | 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. Stamping Class with Sally RR Saturday, August 8 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Monday, August 24 | 6:00-7:30 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. Crafting for Adults RR Monday, August 10 | 6:00-7:00 PM Make your own terrarium. Swoon and Suspense Book Club RR Thursday, August 13 | 7:00-8:00 PM Read and discuss Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena. Mayhem, Murder, and Mocktails Tuesday, August 18 | 5:30-6:30 PM Join true crime enthusiasts Jenny Goodemote and Carrie Magnan to discuss crimes that have caught their attention. Alzheimer's Association: Empowered Caregiver RR Wednesday, August 19 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior details common behavior changes and how they are a form of communication, non-medical approaches to behaviors, and recognizing when additional help is needed. Cookbook Corner RR Wednesday, August 19 | 6:00-7:30 PM Unearth the flavors of earthy vegetables as we blend delicious smoothies and bake savory quiche. Zumba Class Wednesday, August 19 | 6:00-7:00 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. Chosen Horror Collective RR Tuesday, August 25 | 7:00-8:00 PM Discuss The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward. Parkinson's Support Group Wednesday, August 26 | 1:00-3:00 PM For persons with Parkinson’s disease and caregivers. The Hub at Wood Library Resources with Case Management Service Wednesday, August 5 | 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Get assistance with applications for Temporary Assistance, SNAP, HEAP, or Medicaid; renewing benefits; questions about case status or eligibility; providing referrals to housing, employment, childcare, or mental health resources; job readiness or work program requirements; accessing online benefit portals, completing forms; confidential one-on-one support appointments, and emergency assistance resources. Third floor study lounge. Career Service Assistance with The Arc Ontario Tuesday, August 11 | 2:00-4:00 PM An opportunity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as their families and caregivers, to explore a variety of supportive paths toward independence and employment. Second floor study lounge. Career Service Assistance Thursday, August 13 | 4:30-5:30 PM Ontario County Workforce Development will help with resume creation/updates, job applications, career exploration, interview preparations, job leads, and more. Second floor study lounge. Ontario County Mental Health Friday, August 14 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Ontario County Mental Health will provide services through a satellite office at the library, offering convenient community-based access to support, information, and referrals. Third floor study lounge. Computer Classes Sponsored by a grant from the Ontario County Office for the Aging. Grant requirements: participants must be an Ontario County resident and 60+ years of age. AI for Seniors RR Friday, August 14 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Learn about AI technologies and get an overview of the benefits and potential downsides of current and emerging AI systems, along with guidance on staying safe in an increasingly digital world.
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.
Living Color Saturday, June 27-Friday, August 7 Reception: Saturday, July 18 | 2:00-4:00 PM “Landscapes, creatures and everything worth looking at” is the theme of the art show featuring paintings by Pauline Wegman and Mark Stash.
Save the Dates: Raising Socially Healthy Kids in the Age of Social Media Tuesdays, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 6:00—7:00 PM True Crime Expo Saturday, September 19 | 10:00-3:00 PM Community Resource Access Day Wednesday, September 23 | 3:00-6:00 PM
A Family Affair Sunday, August 9-Friday, September 18 Reception: Saturday, August 22 | 1:00-3:00 PM Tina and Peter Blackwood enjoy their mutual creation and appreciation of the arts! The exhibit showcases Tina's needle felt work and pebble art along with Peter's photography.
Babysitters Training RR Saturday, August 1 | 9:30 AM-2:00 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 $85. Please pay before the class with cash, check, or card at the library. Safety First RR Saturday, August 1 | 2:30-4:00 PM Ages 5-12 The class covers home-alone principles and safety precautions, including answering the door, answering the phone, responding to 911 calls, house safety, Internet safety, basic First Aid skills, and more! This course is $30. Please pay before the class with cash, check, or card at the library. Mystery Club RR Monday, August 3 | 2:00-3:30 PM A companion program to our Whodunnit Mystery Book Club. Play mystery games or complete a mystery puzzle! Knitting Konnection Monday, August 3 | 5:30-7:00 PM A social gathering of fiber crafters. All skill levels welcome! Craft Program- Mini Terrarium RR Wednesday, August 5 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Chess Night at Rio Tomatlan Wednesday, August 5 | 6:00-8:00 PM All skill levels welcome. Appetizers provided! Rio Tomatlan, 106 Bemis St, Canandaigua. Pizza and Movie Night Thursday, August 6 | 6:00-7:45 PM Eat pizza and watch Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG, CC, 98 min) with friends. Teen Advisory Board Meeting Fridays, August 7 & 14 | 3:30-4:30 PM Grades 9-12 Plan library programs and be an advocate for Wood Library. Whodunit: The Teen Mystery Book Club RR Monday, August 10 | 3:45-4:45 PM Read and discuss The Lake by Natasha Preston. DIY Pokémon Plush RR Tuesday, August 11 | 1:00-3:00 PM Use our sewing machines to make your own Pokémon plushie! Get Crafty RR Wednesday, August 12 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Are you a crafter? Bring your project and work on it with the group at the library! Read with Pride RR Wednesday, August 12 | 4:00-5:30 PM Discuss Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid and do an activity! Writing Workshop RR Wednesday, August 12 | 7:00- 8:30 PM Future authors! Join local author Mackenzie Reed to help plot your first (or second) novel! Cupcake Wars RR Thursday, August 13 | 2:30-4:00 PM Decorate a themed cupcake for multiple rounds of fun and sugar! Candy Bar Bingo RR Thursday, August 13 | 6:00-8:00 PM Want to win some tasty snacks? Play Candy Bar Bingo where winners will get to pick out a candy bar or snack of their choice! Unearth Your Story Fridays, August 14, 28 | 1:00-2:00 PM A fun and safe space to be yourself, learn new skills, and make friends while enjoying activities like games, art, journaling, and much more! Summer RPG RR Wednesdays, August 19 | 6:00-8:00 PM Join us for two one-shot adventures this summer!
Grades 6-12
Connect with Us Katie Smith x302 Teen Services Librarian ksmith@owwl.org
Teens
Children
Safety First RR Saturday, August 1 | 2:30-4:00 PM Ages 5-12 The class covers home-alone principles and safety precautions, including answering the door, answering the phone, responding to 911 calls, house safety, Internet safety, basic First Aid skills, and more! This course is $30. Please pay before the class with cash, check, or card at the library. Dino Drawing RR Monday, August 3 | 12:00-1:00 PM Grades 3-6 One of the biggest secrets in every dinosaur drawing we see is actually someone's imagination! Using pictures of fossils, let's practice reconstructive drawing to imagine what a dinosaur might look like and compare to what the pros thought! All-Ages Storytime Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 & 20 10:15-10:45 AM Stories, songs, and fingerplays make up this fun program for children of all ages. The storytime program may repeat within the week. Baby Storytime Tuesdays, August 4, 11, 18 | 11:00-11:30 AM Fridays, August 7, 14 | 9:30-10:00 AM Ages 0-2 with caregiver Stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, or other activities. Full STEAM Ahead: Ice Cream in a Bag RR Tuesday, August 4 | 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! Kids Sew: Dinosaur Stuffie RR Thursday, August 6 | 4:00-5:00 PM Ages 6-12 Learn the basics of handsewing and create a fun dinosaur stuffie with soft fabrics, simple stitches, and some imagination. Baby Playtime Friday, August 7 | 10:00-10:30 AM Babies love exploring! Following Baby Storytime, we will have a variety of toys and sensory activities for your baby to enjoy. Pokémon Club Monday, August 10 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Meet fellow Pokémon trainers while discussing all things Pokémon and completing Pokémon activities! Bring your own Pokémon trading cards to trade. Air Dry Bones RR Monday, August 10 | 2:00-3:00 PM Grades 3-6 Many of the fossils we see in museums are actually replicas made from clay, resin, fiberglass, and other materials. Let's practice making fossils using pictures and tools from the pros. Paper Makers with the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association RR Wednesday, August 12 | 12:00-1:00 PM Grades K-6 Paper is all around us, especially in the library. You might be reading from it right now! Learn about paper recycling and how to make paper. Wildlife Rockstars: Superheroes! Friday, August 14 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Superheroes have special powers. How many of those powers are also found in the animal kingdom? This program ties in the achievements of the Wildlife Rockstars as brain trauma survivors. TerRAWRium RR Monday, August 17 | 2:00-3:00 PM Grades 3-6 Make a mini terrarium for a small dino! Evidence shows many of the plants and insects from dinosaur times have descendants that live today. Let's use nature to imagine their giant ancestors. Stuffed Animal Sleepover RR Monday, August 17 | 6:00-6:30 PM Ages 2-6 Bring your friend to the library for a stuffed animal sleepover! Drop-off begins with a PJ storytime. Pick up your friend after noon on Tuesday, August 18 and get a photo album of their library adventures. Primary Coding Camp RR August 18, 19, & 20 | 10:00-11:00 AM | Grades 1-3 Elementary Coding Camp RR August 18, 19, & 20 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM | Grades 4-6 All skill levels welcome. Explore basic coding concepts through algorithm stories, unplugged activities, and programming projects with sources such as MakeCode and code.org. Laptops will be provided. Work together to complete block based coding exercises with the option to switch to text based. Program your own unique game to share with family and friends. Camp is lead by Computer Science teacher Regina Swartout. Chicken Story Time Saturday, August 22 | 10:30-11:00 AM Story time.... with chickens? Dr. Sandra Boysen brings chickens to the library. Enjoy chicken themed stories with the real deal bawk-bawking around.
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Connect with Us Rachel Brill x304 Children's Librarian rbrill@owwl.org
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Library Board Meeting Monday, August 24 | 5:30 PM
Board of Trustees Steve Gleason, President Becca Patros, Vice President Nancy Stelnyk, Secretary Tom Rogers, Treasurer Stephanie Bull Michelle Ellwood Karen Joseph Jen Kelley Leslie Mast David Plante Kathy Shay Andy Thomas Jennifer Yerden Executive Director Jenny Goodemote
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