Category Archives: What’s Happening at the Library

Holiday Ornament Contest 2013

It’s time for the Holiday Ornament contest!  Come to either branch and pick up your guidelines and entry form today.  The contest is open to all ages.  Prizes will be awarded for Originality, Craftsmanship and Overall Best Ornament.  All entries must be in by Tuesday, December 10 before 2:00 p.m.

Christmas Paper Craft at Evans

On Tuesday, November 19 at 2:00 p.m. we will be demonstrating how to wrap small gifts inside fruit shapes.  This is a fun paper craft that will delight recipients.  Bring in a small item you would like to give to someone.  The wrapping materials will be supplied.  Stop in at Evans and take a look […]

11/6 What is Acupuncture? program at McGraw

Licensed acupuncturist Ron Pratt will discuss how acupuncture works and how it relieves pain to help you live more comfortably. Wednesday, November 6 at 7pm at the McGraw Branch, 2180 E. Ridge Road. Join us!

New Large Print Books–October 2013

We’ve got a variety of new large print books available now; browse the titles below (listed in order of author’s last name)! FICTION Nowhere Safe by Nancy Bush The first victim – naked, bound, frozen to death – wore the note strung around his neck. Now there’s another note – this one attached to Detective […]

New Adult Books for October 2013

Here are some of the new titles we’ve ordered: FICTION Blowback Valerie Plame & Sarah Lovett Narrowly escaping a sniper attack that leaves a key informant dead, covert CIA ops officer Vanessa Pierson resolves to capture the nuclear arms dealer behind the killing and defies orders by involving a fellow officer with whom she is […]

Movie Night at Evans

  MONSTERS UNIVERSITY – Tuesday, November 5, 6:30 p.m. Rated G –  1 hour 42 minutes The frightening, yet fuzzy duo Mike and Sulley couldn’t stand each other when they first met at university.  Learn the backstory to how they got past their differences to become best friends and coworkers at the local scream factory. […]

Tuscany With Christy Simons

Treasures from Tuscany:  A Photographic Journey Tuesday, October 29, 7:00 p.m. Enjoy the history, romance and architectural masterpieces of the Tucson region in Italy. Registration is required.  Phone 336-6063 or email evansbr@libraryweb.org.

Searching for the Erie Canal

Learn about the Erie Canal on Tuesday, November 12, 7:00 p.m.  This program is presented by Tim McDonnell of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at RIT.  Registration is required.  Please phone 336-6062 or email evansbr@libraryweb.org

Preparing for Health Care Costs to Protect Your Retirement Lifestyle

Join us Thursday,  November 7 at 7:00 p.m. to learn how to prepare for your health care costs.  This program is presented by Brian Venton, Senior Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch.  Registration is required.  Please phone 336-6062 or email evansbr@libraryweb.org.

10/23 Mental Calisthenics at McGraw

Join us on Wednesday, October 23rd at 7pm for Mental Calisthenics with Carole Haas: Research shows that brain exercise helps keep you young and improves brain function. We’ll explore a variety of exercises for your brain including analogies, cryptograms, crossword puzzles, and acrostics. Carole Haas is a retired gifted and talented teacher. Sponsored by OSHER. […]