Vol. 3: No. 1 | January 1, 2021
|
|
From the staff and trustees of the Rodgers Library, we wish you good times, good cheer and a memorable new year. |
|
|
|
Thursday, December 31: Closing at 4:45pm
Friday, January 1: CLOSED
We will re-open Saturday, January 2 @ 9:30am
|
|
|
|
NEW Library Hours beginning Monday, January 4, 2021
|
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am - 4pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 12 - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 1pm
Sunday: CLOSED
|
|
|
|
Weekly Book Raffle
Enter to Win Hello, Summer by Mary Kay Andrews
Saturday, January 2 - Friday, January 8
|
It's cold outside, but our book raffle theme for January "Think Summer" is warm and toasty!
Enter your name for a chance to win Hello, Summer by New York Times best-selling author Mary Kay Andrews.
How to enter:
-
Visit the library and complete a raffle ticket.
-
Email Adult Services Librarian Amy Friedman by clicking the email link below and request she enter your name. Please include your name and phone number.
Only one entry per person per day. Enter your name every day for more chances to win!
Click on the book image for the Goodreads description.
|
|
|
Events: January 2 - January 8 |
|
Get Fit With Your Library
Zumba Gold!
Saturday, January 2
11am
|
ONLINE EVENT. Join Fitness Instructor Jess Salman for a weekly virtual movement class Saturdays at 11am in January, February and March 2021!
This Week: Zumba Gold!
Next week, January 9: Sit to Be Fit
Registration required. Click on the button at right for more information and/or to register.
|
|
|
Jane Austen Book Club
Jane Austen: The World of Her Novels, by Deirdre Le Faye
Wednesday, January 6
7pm
|
ONLINE EVENT. With a wealth of details about Jane Austen's life and times, this volume brings to life the world of her novels.
Austen scholar Deirdre Le Faye first gives an overview of the period, from foreign affairs to social ranks, from fashion to sanitation.
Pick up your copy at the Circulation Desk.
Registration required. Click on the button below for more information and/or to register.
|
|
|
Geopolitics on Zoom
Thursdays @ 1pm
|
ONLINE EVENT. The Geopolitics Class focuses on current world geopolitical events using information from multiple U.S. and world internet sources. Join us for some learning and informative discussions!
Registration required. Click on the button below for more information and/or to register.
|
|
|
First Friday Tech Chat
Password Managers
Friday, January 8
11am
|
ONLINE EVENT. We'll take a look at some examples of malicious codes, and steps you can take to strengthen your online security, including password management.
Registration required. Click on the button below for more information and/or to register.
|
|
|
Genealogy Club
"Forget Me Not": Remembering Our Grandmothers' Stories
Friday, January 8
1:30pm
|
ONLINE EVENT. Women’s stories are often overshadowed by male-oriented records. Learn where to find and how to tell our women folk’s stories with the sources and everyday objects at hand.
The discussion will be led by Jane E. Wilcox, who serves on the New York State Archives Advisory Committee.
Registration required. Click on the button at right for more information and/or to register.
|
|
|
Graphic Novel Book Club
5 Worlds
Mondays in January
3:30pm
|
Our weekly graphic novel book club continues!
ONLINE EVENT. This month we'll be reading 5 Worlds: The Sand Warrior. Copies are now available to pick up from the library. Don't feel comfortable coming into the library? Just give us a call and we'll run out a copy to your car!
Every week, we will do a different activity relating to the world of the book: drawing, trivia, cooking, games, etc.
Registration Required. Click on the button below for more information and/or to register. This program is best for kids ages 7-12.
|
|
|
Snack Attack
Tuesdays in January
Mac and Cheese Breadsticks
Tuesday January 5th
3:30pm
|
ONLINE EVENT. This week we will be making some delicious mac and cheese breadsticks!
Registration Required. Click on the button at right for more information and/or to register.
|
|
|
Virtual Percy Jackson Book Club
Thursdays in January
4pm
|
ONLINE EVENT. Have a kid who you think would enjoy a weekly Percy Jackson-themed book club full of fun Percy-inspired games and activities? Yes? Then register for this program!
Registration Required. Click on the button below for more information and/or to register.
|
|
|
Virtual Pokémon Club
Thursdays in January
6pm
|
ONLINE EVENT. Got some new Pokémon cards? Want to talk Pokémon? Want to draw Pokémon? Want to learn how to play Pokémon?
Join us for VIRTUAL Pokémon Club!
Registration Required. Click on the button below for more information and/or to register.
|
|
|
Teens & Tweens
Among Us
Friday, January 8
3:30pm
|
ONLINE EVENT. Help us prepare our ship for departure. Be careful! At least one AMONG US is an imposter.
Please download the game before the program.
Registration Required. Click on the button below for more information and/or to register.
|
|
|
All About Sherlock
Tuesday, January 19
6:30pm
|
ONLINE EVENT. Calling all sleuths and mystery enthusiasts! Join Sherlock Expert Robert Fritsch as he takes us on a tour of the movies, shows, societies, and more inspired by Sherlock Holmes!
Registration required. Click on the button at right for more information and/or to register.
|
|
|
Family Workshop
Mosaic Picture Frame Workshop
Sunday, January 24
2pm
|
ONLINE EVENT. Join glass artist Leslie Doherty from Ways of Color for this virtual workshop.
Kits will be available the week of January 4 at the library for $10 with supplies needed to make a beautiful glass mosaic frame to hold a 4"X6" picture.
Please pick up your kit by Wednesday, January 20.
Registration required. Click on the button below for more information and/or to register. Space is limited so be sure to register soon!
|
|
|
|
|
NEW Library Hours beginning Monday, January 4, 2021
|
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am - 4pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 12 - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 1pm
Sunday: CLOSED
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
