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April 11, 2014

New Large Print Titles- April 2014

Take a peek at the newest large print books we have: FICTION The Daring Ladies of Lowell by Kate Alcott Eager to escape life on her family’s farm, Alice Barrow moves to Lowell in 1832 and throws herself into the hard work demanded of “the mill girls.”  In spite of the long hours, she discovers […]

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April 10, 2014

March/April Knit & Crochet Project at Evans

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April 9, 2014

4/9 & 4/10 Book group @McGraw

This month’s book discussion title is Alice Munro’s Dear Life. Munro won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013. This collection of short stories illuminates moments that shape a life and is set in the countryside and towns of Lake Huron. New members are always welcome to join us! There are two sessions to choose from: […]

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April 8, 2014

Lego challenge at McGraw canceled

Due to a staff meeting, the Lego challenge at McGraw on 4/15 has been canceled.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

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April 7, 2014

Spring Storytime Session at Evans

The spring storytime session at the Evans branch will begin on Monday, April 14th.  Due to a scheduling conflict, there will be no storytimes on Monday, April 7th or Tuesday April 8th.  Please click on “Kids” then “Programs” to view an up-to-date calendar of all our storytime and program dates.

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April 1, 2014

Free Concert @ McGraw on 4/2

The East End Brass will perform a free concert on Wednesday 4/2 at 7pm at the McGraw Branch. Seven musicians on trumpet, trombone, and tuba will perform German folk music and classical pieces. They’ll also talk about their instruments. Don’t miss it!

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April 1, 2014

Movie Matinee at Evans

Come enjoy a movie matinee on Tuesday,  April 8 at 1:30 p.m.  The featured movie is about author P.L. Travers who reluctantly meets with Walt Disney, who seeks to adapt her Mary Poppins books for the big screen.  Popcorn provided!  

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April 1, 2014

Alzheimer’s Series at Evans

Is someone you love suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia?   Communication will be the topic of April’s Alzheimer’s Series.  This program is presented by the Rochester & Finger Lakes Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Associations “Neighbors Next Door” program.  Join us on Thursday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m.  No registration is required.

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April 1, 2014

CLASSIC BOOK DISCUSSION AT EVANS

April’s Classic Book Discussion title is LAST OF THE MOHICANS by James Fenimore Cooper.  Come on in and pick up your copy today then join the group to discuss on Thursday, April 24 at 3:00 p.m.

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April 1, 2014

CELEBRATE NATIONAL POETRY MONTH AT EVANS

Throughout April, participants of all ages are encouraged to celebrate poetry:   Check out a book of poetry from our collection. Pick a poem out of our jar to keep in your pocket, put in someone’s lunch box or memorize and recite to a loved one. Submit an original work of poetry to be displayed […]

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