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The "NEW BOOKS" LIST IS UP!
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ON THE SECOND PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE.
See Carole to Adopt-a-Book!
Be the first to read your adopted book!
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TODDLER CLASSES
The first series of classes for little ones 18 to 35 months old began on January 23 and continues on Monday mornings at 10:30 through February 13. Parents, grandparents and caregivers may enroll toddlers in this popular early literacy experience for upcoming four-week series that begin on February 27, April 2 and April 30. Call 386-3712, x 4 or stop in to reserve a spot for one child and one caregiver.
PRESCHOOL CLASS on Wednesday, January 25, begins at 10:30 and is for three to five year olds and a caregiver. No enrollment is required, and the class is open to the public. This week’s theme is "All the Many Colors" and will involve stories, songs, movement rhymes, and a craft in which children will experiment with mixing paint colors. Please join us.
TWEEN SCENE for children in grades 3-6 is set for Tuesday, January 24, from 3 to 4 pm. We'll make (and eat!) ice cream and explore some wonderful wintery books. Please call 386-3712 x 4 to register tweens by Monday, the 23rd.
TEEN EVENTS IN JANUARY
Teens 13 to 19 years old are invited to take part in a variety of events at CFL and happenings geared just for them. Teen Specialist Krista Briggs plans the following for the month of January: High School Homework Co-op every Thursday from 2:45 – 4:45; Anime Club from 3 to 5 pm on January 25; Anime 2.0 for kids 16 and older from 5 – 7 pm on January 25; and Teen Advisory Board from 3 – 5 pm on Monday, January 23. Call Krista for more details at 386-3712 or email her at kbriggs@ncls.org.
CONNIE’S COMMENT
The Widow’s War by Sally Gunning is set on Cape Cod in 1761. It tells the story of Lyddie Berry’s personal war for independence and her fight against both the laws and customs of the times. Although the tale deals with various love interests, including the widow’s suspect relationship with an Indian, it’s really about Lyddie’s love of an idea – that of controlling her own destiny. The novel opens a window on the seldom explored subject of the restricted life of women in Colonial America. (Available at CFL)
ADOPT-A-BOOK WISH LIST
Thanks to those patrons who continue to purchase books using our Adopt-a-Book Wish List program for adults and children. All gifts are acknowledged with book plates and thank you notes stating that all gifts are tax deductible. Adopting books is one way to help CFL keep up with best sellers and other popular items as we begin a difficult financial year with a greatly reduced materials budget.
FIND WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR IN THE NOVELNY DATABASES
Access information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from your desktop by logging on to NOVELny—the New York Online Virtual Electronic Library. http://novelnewyork.org. All you need is a New York State driver’s license or a non-driver’s photo ID. A wide variety of resources − books, magazines, newspapers, research and reference sources and much more are available. The databases can also be found on CFL’s website: www.cantonfreelibrary.org Go to “Find the NOVELNY databases under Search Our Catalog” and click on that link.Search for items in these categories:
Health Business Current Events Students Educators Consumers
CANTON FREE LIBRARY HISTORICAL SCRAPBOOKS
CFL’s collection of scrapbooks contain clippings from local newspapers that cover events in the Town and Village of Canton, NY and in later years, Northern New York in general. Search this collection by going to http://scrapbooks.cantonfreelibrary.org.
KILL A WATT METERS
Two watt meters, little gadgets that determine phantom load, which is electricity that devices use when they are left plugged in even when they are turned off or not in use, are available for checkout.
SPINNING WHEEL AVAILABLE FOR CHECKOUT
CFL has an Ashford Traveller spinning wheel with a double treadle available for checkout for a two week time period. Choose from scotch tension or double drive; double drive has both options. The wheel is 18" in diameter, has four bobbins that hold 3 to 4 ounces each and one lazy kate. Call for more information.