News Releases
Armchair Traveler - Cambodia
Thursday, June 13
1pm • Carman Community Room
This month's video presentation is Cambodia.
Coffee, cookies and conversation are at 1pm. The presentation starts at 1:30pm.
Tea & Cupcakes
Monday, June 17 • 7pm
Carman Community Room
Taste and vote on at least four different teas while being introduced to the world of mini cupcakes by Mike and Shirley Martin, owners of Jo's Lil' Cupcake Co. Samples will be available.
Medieval Times
Wednesday, June 12 • 5-8pm
Carman Community Room • Side lawn of library (weather permitting)
Step back into the Middle Ages and the Renaissance with the Barony of Delftwood. Roam the stations and learn about daily life in medieval Europe.
Topics will include the Arts and Sciences and defense, and more!
Art in the Lobby - May
Domenico Gigante's work will be on display during the month of May.
Artist's Reception: Sunday, May 19 • 1-3 pm
Mr. Gigante will meet with guests to discuss his work as an artist.
"I Remember" Writing Workshop
Thursdays, May 23 & 30 • 6-8pm • Sargent Meeting Room
Come prepared with a list of "Landmarks" from your life and learn how to narrow the topic, recover details, recreate scenes, portray vital characters, and write realistic dialogue to turn a memory into a story. Facilitated by Linda Loomis, English/Creative Writing professor at SUNY Oswego. Registration is required. SIGN UP TODAY - only a few spots left!
Cheetah, Cheetah... What Do You See?
Thursday, May 23
7pm
Carman Community Room
Liverpool High School teacher Andrew Calderwood discusses his experience with the Cheetah Conservation Fund of Namibia and explains what learning about the Cheetah can teach us about ourselves! Free.
Smart Shoppers Coupon Exchange Group
Monday, June 10
1:30-3pm
Sargent Meeting Room
Share a cup of coffee and saving tips! Bring your unwanted coupons and scissors to clip and trade. We will provide the coupons from the library's newspapers. Anyone wishing to donate coupons can drop them off at the Reference Desk.
Independent Film - Beasts of the Southern Wild
Monday, May 20 • 6:30pm
Carman Community Room
Faced with both her hot-tempered father's fading health and melting ice-caps that flood her ramshackle bayou community and unleash ancient aurochs, six-year-old Hushpuppy must learn the ways of courage and love. Starring Quvenzhané Wallis, Dwight Henry, Levy Easterly • Rated PG • 93 minutes • Drama/Fantasy
Free admission. No registration is required.
New Release Movie - Silver Linings Playbook
Tuesday, May 28 at 1:30pm
Thursday, May 30 at 6:30pm
Carman Community Room • Free
After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own.
Stars: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro • Rated R • 122 minutes • Comedy/Drama
Tech Night With Mr G -The Ten WORST Passwords
Wednesday, May 22
7pm • Carman Community Room
Do you use use password as your password? Or qwerty, or 12345678?
With online security being such an important issue - what other things should you not use as passwords? How do you make sure that your password is a good one? Why do you even need a password in the first place? Join Keith Gatling, our Tech Librarian, as he talks about the 10 worst passwords and how to be safe online. Free. No registration required.
Night Writers
Wednesdays, May 29, June 26
6PM • Sargent Meeting Room
Night Writers is an informal writing support group that meets regularly. Members present their written work and share their experiences, ideas and suggestions. New writers always welcome, no registration is required. Free.
