Friends Activities Temporarily Suspended...

It is with some sadness that we post this notice. The Friends of the Library group is temporarily suspending its activities due to lack of volunteers. The officers of the group have served valiantly for several years and have tried without luck to find replacements.

We hope that in the fall, we can find people who would be willing to lead the group as it continues to provide funding for "extras" that our library budget does not allow -- including special programs for children and families for the Summer Reading Program as well as the Firefly Concert series. Without the support of the Friends of the Library, we will not be able to continue to offer the high quality programming that we have had in the past.

For now, there will not be any luncheon programs and the spring Book Sale will not be held.

If you would like to help reinvigorate the Friends of the Library group -- and would enjoy the knowledge that you are making a significant contribution to the community -- please contact us at the library. We'd LOVE to hear from you!

Artist Chip Stevens and "Watercolors Made Easy"

Wednesday, March 21 at Noon:

Nationally recognized artist Roland "Chip" Stevens III will share techniques and secrets to his award-winning watercolors. He'll demonstrate the process used to create beautiful landscapes, seascapes and portraits and show examples of his work. It is a great opportunity to get "up close and personal" to this accomplished artist.

The program is free and open to all. An optional lunch may be reserved by calling the library at 315.589.2048 by 8 PM on Monday, March 19.

The Liberation of Gunskirchen Lager by the 71st

Wednesday, February 15 -- Noon to 1 PM

BOB FISCHER shares his recollections of Europe in May of 1945 with the 71st Division of the Third Army of the United States -- especially the liberation of Gunskirchen Lager, a concentration camp for Hungarian Jews in Austria.

It is an opportunity to hear first-hand about history as it was being made.

The lunch is optional and may be reserved by calling the library at 315.589.2048 by 8 PM on Monday, February 13.

No program in December -- have a wonderful holiday!

Write That Novel!!

Learn how with Brooks Tenney, author, on Wednesday, November 16 at the Friends' "Sandwiched In" program. Mr. Tenney has published four novels himself, and will share some motivation to turn those ideas into real books. If you've ever dreamed about seeing your writing in print, you'd better attend.

The program runs from noon to 1 PM in the library's Community Room. It's free and open to all. If you'd like to enjoy an optional purchased lunch, call the library at (315)589-2048 by 8 PM on Monday, November 14. Feel free to bring your own lunch if you prefer.

Life With Alpacas... The Story of Stoney Elm Alpacas

Join us to hear from Jessie Keymel, co-owner of Stoney Elm Alpacas in Walworth. She'll explain how she and her husband Roger got started in the alpaca business and will share all about these delightful, endearing animals.

The program is from noon to 1 PM on Wednesday, October 19 in the library's Community Room.

It is free and open to all. An optional lunch may be reserved by calling (315) 589-2048 by 8 PM on Monday, October 17.

Book Sale October 6-8

Donations accepted beginning September 21. Books, audio-books, music and movies welcome! (Please, no text books, condensed books or magazines.)

Sale hours: Thursday -- 9:30 to 8; Friday -- 9:30 to 4; Saturday -- 10 to Noon.