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BODMAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
8 ALDRICH ST
PHILADELPHIA NY 13673
PHONE: 642-3323
FAX: 642-0617
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Mission Statement:The mission of the Bodman Memorial Library is to provide an environment where lifelong learning skills are developed.

**NOTICE**Saturday Hours have changed**NOTICE**Saturday Hours have changed**

Sunday: Closed Monday: 2pm - 7pm Tuesday: 2pm - 7pm Wednesday: 2pm - 5pm Thursday: 2pm - 7pm Friday: 2pm - 5pm Saturday: 10am - 12pm January 2010 Philadelphia newsletter

What happened in 2009

The final two computers were installed, offering our patrons up to date, faster computers. Computer classes were offered for adults titles: Buying and Selling on EBay, Thank You Peggy and Larry Rosbrook Tracing your ancestors via computer, Thank You Ellen Childs Surfing the World Wide Web and Microsoft Word, Thank You Beth Johnston

The Summer Reading Program was successful. The New York State Theme was “BE CREATIVE” for younger kids, and EXPRESS YOURSELF” for the young adults. We had a great time with a visit from Thompson Park Zoo and their collection of crazy creatures, cool crafts, and Juanita from Norwood who teaches @ the Yoga Loft in Canton who came to our library for Belly Dancing lessons. The village of Philadelphia installed a new sidewalk from the Philadelphia American Legion parking lot to Aldrich Street. Please use this as it allows for safer parking. The Friends of the Library (FOL) continue to support Bodman with fundraising activities such as book sales, tree lighting ceremony, calendar sales, ice cream sundaes during Quaker Days, and so much more. These efforts further collaborate with grant opportunities available with matching funds such as the LIBRI Grant. Thanks to our FOL we will be awarded $1,050 in children's literature and an additional $300 in children’s math and science books. Thank You Friends of the Library. Contact the library to become a member of the FOL! There were 2 new events offered to our patrons: Teen Scavenger Hunt Stuff a Bear Workshop The scavenger hunt was aimed for kids ages 13-17 in teams of 2-3 with a goal to find non-perishable food items hidden around the village that were later to be donated to our local food pantry. The team with the most items collected and the most clues found was the winner. The program ran successfully netting us 131 items for the Indian River food pantry!! Thank You to the teens who collected items and the individuals who participated and donated throughout the village! The winning team won first prize of $50.00, remaining participants each received $15.00 for their hard work and effort.

What's happening in 2010

Please Note: Saturday hours have been changed to 10:00 AM—12:00 PM until further notice……. In addition to the newly built sidewalk additional landscaping will be improved by Bodman to include installing a new fence along the west and south-east entrance in hopes to make the library esthetically pleasing and more recognizable in the community. Bodman has applied for, for the first time a matching 50/50 NYS construction grant through the North Country Library System. If we are successful and awarded this grant you will see great changes @ at the library. Starting with the outside a new handicap accessible ramp (thank you in part to Addie Jenne Russell for a $5,000. grant to our library for our new project) that will face the American Legion parking lot; a new bilco door unit will be installed to provide a new access route to the basement, as with the interior renovations the existing entrance will be closed off. A new entrance from the covered ramp landing will be installed to include a push-plate automatic door, opening up into an expanded children’s area and newly renovated Teen Space. The remaining first floor will be blanketed with new carpet, a completely renovated bathroom, and opening up the stairwell to accommodate for a lift chair to provide access to the second floor. The Philadelphia Historical Society is currently in the process of moving to its new home on the corner of Main and Aldrich St. It is a MUST SEE!!

Good To Know:

- NY State tax forms are available @ Bodman – FREE Wireless Internet Access 24/7 — FREE RESUMES - FREE (up to 10 copies) -Scanner access—FREE (scan and upload docs to send through email or later print date) - LIBRARY CARD - FREE - Homework prints—FREE - Photo Copies in black & white are only .10, color only .25 each - Fax machine available .25 per page to local numbers, and .50 per page to long distance numbers ***Knowledge gained through library use —Priceless! LIBRARIES MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE’S LIVES! “Lets keep in mind that libraries will get us through tough times of no money better than money will get us through tough times of no libraries” - attributed to American writer, Anne Herbert >In 2008 Bodman had 680 registered patrons, in 2009 that number grew to become 808! >>>>Battle of the Books Registration Deadline will be Mar 1, local battles will begin in April (4,5,6 graders only) stop by the library for more details and the book list. >>>>Basic Computer classes will be offered again in the Spring seating is limited on a first come first serve basis >>>>You can search the catalog from home by going to www.bodmanmemoriallibrary.org and follow the link on the left side of the screen Being a registered patron of the Bodman Memorial Library gives you access to 8 NOVEL databases —FREE Access the Learning Express Library and you can take the state exam from home—FREE Urban Mission needs your help collecting the following items: plastic bags, plastic newspaper sleeves, and egg cartons. We have a drop box available at the library for you to drop off your items. Please, only give good clean usable bags and cartons, Thank You. Haiti relief efforts being sought by the Philadelphia Methodist Church. We are asking patrons and individuals to please put together a health kit consisting of items that will be donated to those in need in Haiti. The following items will be packaged and sent on: Washcloth, hand towel, bar of soap (bath size), nail file or nail clippers, toothbrush, comb, 6 band aids, and $2.00. Please drop off your items to the library or the Philadelphia Methodist Church. We will be collecting donations until February 14TH, 2010.

Important Dates:

Village wide trash pick up April 19, 2010 Village wide Yard Sale May 14, 15 & 16 Bodman’s annual book sale will be on the 14 & 15 Quaker Days Festival June 11, 12, & 13 Upcoming Programs for early 2010 Message from Beyond February 27 10-12 pm Psychic Wilson Stevenson will entertain messages from spirits passed, afterwards it will be open floor for the remainder of the 2 hours. Cost is $10.00 Register by calling, email, or in person Please note the library will be closed that day** Place your hold from home February 24 5:00pm Learn how to maneuver the north country libraries website and search the catalog of over 60 libraries throughout Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence county and learn how to have them delivered to your library through Inter-Library Loan. Please bring your library card, session will last Approximately 30- 45 minutes. Cost is FREE Story Hour Starting March 6, 13, 20, 27 Ages 4+, sessions approx 45-60 minutes. Registration not required but appreciated for headcount. Teen Advisory Board February 16 3:30pm Ages 12+ welcome! Bodman is starting a teen advisory board to assist the library with interests in programs for teens, book suggestions, and more. First Meeting will be @ Bodman, bring a friend* Congratulations to our Philadelphia Historical Society 2010 officers! Our new Trustees: Dixie Carpenter & Jeanette Miller Secretary: Debbie Mckenzie Vice President: Larry Rosbrook President: Roger Livingston Come join us at our new home the third Tuesday of each month at 7pm at 64 Main Street,, PO Box 46, Philadelphia, NY 13673, Become a member or donate today! Contact Roger at 642-3255, web address: www.phillyny.com Great Book Suggestions from fellow patrons: Andy Andrews- "The Noticer" Gregory Mortenson- "Three Cups of Tea" Randy Pausch- "The Last Lecture" Khaled Hosseini- "The Kite Runner" John Boyne- "The boy in the striped pajamas" Popular Series P.C.Cast- House of Night (Young & Adult) Stephanie Meyer- Twilight (Young & Adult) Beverly Lewis- The Courtship of Nellie Fisher
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