Mission Statement:
The mission of the Bodman Memorial Library is to
provide an environment where lifelong learning skills
are developed.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 2pm - 7pm
Tuesday: 2pm - 7pm
Wednesday: 2pm - 5pm
Thursday: 2pm - 7pm
Friday: 2pm - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 12pm
Protect NY Libraries!
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The State Legislature has gone home for Easter and will not reconvene until April 7.
That gives library supporters more time to change things for the better!
The State Senate has adopted a budget resolution that calls for the full restoration of
the $2.4 million cut to libraries, and the Assembly proposal called for a 40% restoration
of the cut, or $960,000.
Although the Legislature is not in session, they will be working to reconcile the
differences between their budgets.
Legislators are listening – please speak up!!!!
Send a fax to your State Legislators here:
State Legislators
Sign the Statewide Petition:
Statewide Petition to save libraries
Send an email, letter or call. Contact information is here:
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Information
Here is an example that illustrates how severely libraries have been cut in the State
budget (four times in the past two years!)
There is an idea floating around Albany to have all budgets set back to the 2007-2008
level of funding. This would save the State $8 Billion dollars, but the aid for
libraries would actually increase!
This proposal is unlikely to go anywhere, but shows the inequity of State cuts to
libraries.
Please take time to contact your State Legislators,
BODMAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY'S HANDICAP
ACCESSABLE PROJECT HAS BEEN APPROVED!!
After several months of waiting, we have received word that our application for
matching funds through the NYS Construction Grant has been approved! What does this mean
for the library? It means that the entire first floor of Bodman Memorial Library from
the parking lot ( American Legion entrance ) to the front door will be ADA compliant and
handicap accessable. Construction plans include building a new ramp with covered landing
and automatic door; renovated bathroom, new entrance to both the bathroom and the second
floor of the library-for future plans of renovation, ADA compliant of course, new carpet,
and more!
Excellent Job Search Opportunity
GED Preperation
From now until September there will be a representative of the CAPC here at the Bodman
Memorial Library every Wednesday from 2-4 PM to provide support services which may
include but not limited to:
Skills Assessment
Resume Preperation
Job Search
Counseling Referrals
Occupational Skills Training
Boces and Attain Lab
Clothing for Job Interview
Transportation Assistance
Prescription Assistance (Kinney Drugs Partnership)
Individuals may be seen on a "Walk In" basis if Amanda is not currently with another
customer, or you can schedule an appointment to meet here with here by calling (315) 782-
4900 ext 293
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.
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.
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!
>>>> 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
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
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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