LIBRARY NOTES
Macedon Public Library, 30 Main St., announced the following programs.
Storytime with Miss Shannon: 10 to 10:30 a.m. March 17, 24. For ages 4-5. Enjoy stories with content themed to reinforce kindergarten readiness such as awareness of colors, numbers and letters. Registration required.
Stamping Marshmallow Shamrocks: 10:30 to 11 a.m. March 17. Use marshmallows to stamp shamrocks over a piece of paper. Registration required.
The Love of All Things Irish: 2 to 3 p.m. March 17. Join Kathy as she discusses some favorite Irish authors and discovers some she hasn’t read. Registration required.
What’s Jessica Reading Now?: 11 to 11:30 a.m. March 18. For adults, teens and older tweens. Join self-confessed YA bibliophile Jessica Saccone to find out about some teen fiction to add to your reading list. Registration required.
Macedon Library allowing browsing appointments
Wayne Post
The Macedon Public Library board of trustees approved a change in the service model that allows patrons to schedule 15-minute browsing appointments between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Mondays-Thursdays.
The appointments are open to members of a family who live under the same roof. Returned items need to be placed in the drop box outside of the library. Call 315-986-5932 to make an appointment.
Masks must be worn appropriately, covering the nose and mouth and resting under the chin. They need to be at least 2-ply, and neck gaiters, bandanas, plastic shields and other mask substitutes are not allowed.
LIBRARY NOTES
Macedon Public Library, 30 Main St., announced the following programs.
Storytime with Miss Shannon: 10 to 10:30 a.m. March 3, 10. For ages 4-5. Enjoy stories with content themed to reinforce kindergarten readiness such as awareness of colors, numbers and letters. Registration required.
Learn How the Disability Rights Organization Can Help You: 2 to 3 p.m. March 4. DRNY provides free legal and advocacy services to individuals with disabilities. Registration required.
DIY Grade K-2 Craft Time: 10:30 to 11 a.m. March 8. Do a simple craft using household materials with Mrs. K. Email kkoehler@pls-net.org to register. Wolfpack Panel Discussion: 2 to 3 p.m. March 8. Read or listen to “Wolfpack” by soccer champion Abby Wambach, then join a virtual panel discussion with the author and Kitty Van Bortel, Alana Koehler, Carrie Deming and Darcy Smith. Registration required.
Macedon Library scores ‘Wolfpack’ discussion
Wayne Post
Macedon Public Library recently received a Libraries Transform Communities Grant from the American Library Association, in partnership with the Association of Rural and Small Libraries.
The grant makes it possible for a panel discussion of soccer player Abby Wambach s book, “Wolfpack,” to be discussed by four local women and the author herself.
Joining Wambach on the panel are Carrie Deming, proprietor of The Dog Eared Book in Palmyra; Alana Koehler, a pediatric emergency medicine physician; Darcy Smith, principal of Palmyra-Macedon Middle School; and automobile dealer Kitty Van Bortel. They will discuss the rules presented in Wambach s book and give further insight into how women can be empowered to create gender equality for all.
LIBRARY NOTES
Lyons Public Library, 122 Broad St., will host the following programs.
Library Lovers’ Month: through Feb. 27. Patrons can buy a heart for $1 to share why they love the library. Hearts can be turned in at the staff desk and will be hung up in the library.
Call 315-946-9262, email lyonspubliclibrary@gmail.com or visit lyonspubliclibrary.org for information.
Macedon Public Library, 30 Main St., announced the following programs.
Storytime with Miss Shannon: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 24, March 3. For ages 4-5. Enjoy stories with content themed to reinforce kindergarten readiness such as awareness of colors, numbers and letters. Registration required.