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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