Maxwell Memorial Library
14 Genesee Street
Camillus, New York 13031

telephone: 315-672-3661
email: maxmemlib@yahoo.com
created 11 Sept. 2003
updated 27 April 2008
by ml rohner

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                              News & Events Calendar

May, 2008

Maxwell Library’s 90th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, May 31, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
by Katy Benson, Director of Maxwell

This is one party you can’t miss!
We are blocking off Leroy Street for the day, pitching a tent in the parking lot, and planning fun
activities for the whole community.
West Genesee High School music students will perform throughout the day, while Lee Goetcheus and
Kay Benedict Sgarlata provide roaming “history tidbits” about the library’s early days.
Sister Joan Sauro will reprise her popular memoir-writing workshop, focusing on participants’ library
memories.
While adults are remembering, children will be creating memory quilt squares and listening to stories
read by local celebrities.
Shortly after 12:30, world-renowned literacy advocate Ruth Colvin will give the day’s keynote address,
followed by brief words from county and town officials.
Then the cake will be cut! In the afternoon, we hope some of the morning’s memoirists will record their
memories, launching Maxwell Library’s new oral history project.
At the same time, Bubble Man will entertain children, and library staff will be demonstrating our new
computer system, including how to use the public access catalog, online databases, downloadable
audiobooks, and more.

Geranium Sale
Order forms for the Friends' Geranium Sale are at the Main Desk. There are lots of gorgeous colors
to choose from! Orders must be in by May 5th. Single plants - $3.00, 1/2 dozen - $17.00,
1 dozen - $30.00.

Mile Long Yard Sale  Saturday, May 10th
The Friends of Maxwell will be offering books and baked goods at the Mile Long Yard Sale.

Used Book Sale  May 6th - 13th during regular library hours.
We're ready for your donations! Thanks for waiting.
Please - no encyclopedias, National Geographics, Readers Digest Condensed, textbooks. Thanks!

Making the Switch to Digital TV - Tuesday, May 20th  6:30 - 7:30pm
Laura Hand, from WSTM Channel 3, will explain the process and what's involved when TV goes
digital in February, 2009. Bring your questions!
No charge. Please sign up beforehand,

Art Exhibit
Camillus Art Association
The Camillus Art Association's annual juried exhibit will be on display in the Community Room, April
1st thru May 2nd.

Art Exhibit
Annual West Genesee Art on Display                
Maxwell Library is pleased to announce the West Genesee Central School District student and faculty
art exhibit. Artwork from each school will be on display at the library throughout the spring.

March 2 - 28 - Fine Arts Faculty in the Community Room
March 10 - 21 - Onondaga Road Elementary
March 24 - April 4 - Stonehedge Elementary
April 7-25:  West Genesee High School
April 28-May 9:  West Genesee Middle School
May 12-30:  Camillus Middle School
June 2-13:  East Hill and Split Rock Elementary

Check out the Kids & Teens Page for More Info, and Special Events

Preschool Story Time - Mondays & Tuesdays 10:30 am
Dates are listed on the Kids & Teens page.
For children ages 3-5 years old.
No registration is required. It's always fun!

Stories with Sally - Wednesdays 10:30 am
Dates are listed on the Kids & Teens page.
This Storytime is for children and toddlers, under the age of 3 years, with a parent or caregiver.
We look forward to seeing you and your little ones!
No registration is required.

Mystery Book Club: Unraveling Yarns
In addition to Between the Lines Book Club, Maxwell will begin a new reading group: Unraveling
Yarns. The book selections will all have mystery or suspense theme. The group meets on the 2nd
Thursday of each month, 10:30am - Noon. The title of each selection is a mystery until you pick up
your copy at the Main Desk. You don't knit? Come anyway!

Between the Lines Book Club
Join us on the fourth Monday of each month at 2:00pm for a great book
chat. Stop by the Main Desk for your book and study guide.
The May 19th selection is Under the Banner of Heaven, by Jon Krakauer.
Click on Book Club on the menu to see the schedule for 2007.

Internet for Beginners
Next session: Wednesday, May 15th, beginning at 3:00pm
Sign up for your own 45 minute session with Lois Easterday.
Places go quickly. Call, or stop in, to sign up.

Please Note:
For those of you who place holds online: Please keep your email address current on your library card
account.
Also, please allow mail from: mailpers@onlib.org
The view from the Main Desk