Southworth Library News

Join us on Saturday, May 19 at 12:30 for ‘Pet Tales’ with the Tompkins County SPCA and furry friends! This program is a part of our Saturday Family Storytime series.   These family programs, usually on the third Saturday of the month at 12:30 have included hedgehogs, spiders, witches, elves, pilgrims and local celebrities including Mr. David Thon, local elementary school principal and Amy Dickinson, local author. They have been possible through a generous grant from the Bernard Carl and Shirley Rosen Library Fund of the Community Foundation.  The grant was recently extended to include another year of programming for our community.  Don’t miss the fun!

On Thursday, May 10, at 7:15 p.m., local author and SUNY Cortland professor Dr. Charles Yaple will visit the Southworth Library to discuss his book: Foxey Brown: A Story Of An Adirondack Outlaw, Hermit and Guide As He Might Have Told It. Join us for an intriguing presentation of the tale of the strange and fascinating life of an Adirondack outlaw, character and recluse.

Join us for our preschool storytimes every Friday at 10 a.m. for stories, crafts, snacks and fun with Ms. Diane and guests

• May 4: Rain Showers
• May 11: Fluttery Butterflies
• May 18: Stories with Mrs. B
• May 25: Monekyshines!

Read! Baby! Read! Infant and toddler storytime is every Thursday at 10 a.m. for small ones and their caregivers.  Enjoy fingerplays, songs and stories with your child.

Our Adult Book Club will meet on May 8 at 11 a.m. for a discussion of The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein.  Join us for invigorating discussion and refreshments at the library!

The American Girls Book Club meets every other Wednesday afternoon at 3:45 in the teen room.  On May 2 we will discuss Kit, a girl from the Depression in 1934 and May 16^th and May 30^th, we will Meet Molly- an American girl from 1945.

The library just added over 65 new children’s books through a generous grant from the LIBRI Foundation and support from local donors including Debbie and Corwin Holtz, Sarah Marcham and donations made in honor of Kathleen Perkins and the Dryden Reading Teachers. The foundation is a nationwide non-profit organization that donates new quality hardcover books to rural public libraries through its BOOKS FOR CHILDREN program on a 2-to-1 matching basis.  Over $1000 of new books were provided for the Southworth Library children’s collection. Come in and take a look!

The Southworth Library is located on the corner of Main St and Library St in Dryden.  WE are open Monday – Wednesday from 1:30 to 7:30, Thursdays from 11 to 5:30, Fridays from 11 to 7:30 and Saturday from 10 to 2. We are on-line all the time at www.southworthlibray.org. For more information about our programs, resources or collection call 844-4782 or email southworth@twcny.rr.com.

Did you get recently purchase a Kindle or Nook? Did you know that there are hundreds of titles available for free downloading through the library website?  Be sure to check the library’s website for guides and information to access and check out these titles or come into the library for help.

We continue to add all the newest titles to our collection for all ages, including movies and audio books and the latest releases. Come and browse!