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Electronic Resources
UPDATE
Effective 5:00 pm this evening (03/16/2020) and until further notice Massena Public Library will not be open to the public. We encourage our patrons to make use of our online services including downloadable books and magazines. These resources are available on our website www.massenapubliclibrary.org. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the library for further information at (315)769-9914.
Creating Stable and Sustainable Funding at the Library - The District Initiative
When: Tuesday, March 31st
Time: 6:30pm
Where: Library Viewing Room
The Massena Public Library Board of Trustees has determined that in order to guarantee future library funding and services, the library should transition from a Municipal Public Library to a School District Public Library. 75% of New York libraries are now School District Public Libraries. These types of libraries are autonomous legal entities, independent of the school district or town and are governed by elected library boards. School District Public Libraries receive funding directly from school district taxpayers by asking them to vote on a resolution placed on the annual school district ballot. If the funding proposition passes, the school district collects the taxes and turns the library portion over to the library board. Please consider joining us at this community conversation and we’ll go into greater detail about the school district option and how it will impact you.
“A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood”
When: Saturday, March 28th
Time: 1:00pm
Where: Library Screening Room
Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer (Emmy winner Matthew Rhys) is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about empathy, kindness, and decency from America's most beloved neighbor. We’ll supply the popcorn and water.
When: Thursday, March 26th
Time: 6:30pm
Our Book Club selection for March is Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandle. The novel takes place in the Great Lakes region after a fictional swine flu pandemic, known as the "Georgia Flu", has devastated the world, killing most of the population. The Novel was a 2014 National Book Award Finalist. If you’d like to join us, please contact Elaine Dunne at the Library to get a copy of our current book.
When: Saturday, March 21
Time: 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Cost: $100.00
Where: Downstairs Community Room
Registration: Yes, please call the library
Join Ann French as she teaches you how to make an adult size Adirondack Packbasket. You will craft a basket, stain it and equip it with a harness and feet. There is a limit of six people for this workshop so sign up soon. Thank you to the friends of the library for offsetting the cost of this workshop.
When: Monday's
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
“Paws” 30 mins and read with Beethoven the therapy dog a book of your choice or one of the pre-selected books that are right for you. Stop in and ask for available dates today.
Date: Monday’s
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: 10-14
Registration: Required
Tween/Teen Book Club is a time for you to get together with peers and discuss selected books titles.
Date: Thursday’s
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Teens/Tweens ages 11-17
Please register at the front desk
When: Monday & Thursday
Time: 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Where: Library Screening Room
Cost: Free
Are you interested in joining a strength training video-led fitness program conducted by the Geri-Fit® Company and Massena Public Library? You will be led by a qualified instructor as you exercise to a series of Geri-Fit® DVD workouts that will be shown throughout the duration of the session. Most of the exercises will be performed seated in a chair and you will not have to get on the floor. If you’d like further information or would like to register for the program, please call Elaine Dunne. Register soon as space is limited.
When: Monday & Thursday
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Where: Library Screening Room
Cost: Donation Appreciated
Join Kripalu certified yoga teacher Marie Kirwan for chair yoga. Gentle chair yoga is good for all ages! The practice consists of simple movements designed to wake up both the small and large joints of the body! Learn breathing and easy mind-calming exercises. For further information please contact Elaine Dunne at the library.