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Meet Kira Hyde, our new Senior Clerk!
Once upon a time there was a little girl named Kira Hyde who loved to read. She fed her passion of the written word by going to the library.
 The books there served as passages to many adventures. She’s quested to steal back dwarf treasure from a greedy dragon and she has wandered the streets of Venice with a group of children who find magic. She’s also spoken for the truffula trees, “for the trees have no voice.” She’s also fallen in love with some of the most dashing and amiable men of the regency era. And this was all before she left home for college!
As she grew her love of books and words did not diminish. When she left home she found a home at Southern Virginia University's library. While at the library she learned to help others find the joys of information. Not just in ink and paper but also through the use of technology. Our protagonist also discovered a new passion in history. She took on a new responsibility to help care for the University’s archive and special collection.
 When her degree was complete she searched far and wide until she could find a new haven. This is when she discovered the Groton Public Library.
At this library she has taken on new responsibilities of working at the desk, helping with children's programs, and cataloguing.
It is said if you come to the the library you will see her, books in hand, helping the good people of Groton.
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The Friends of the Groton Public Library group is pursuing the restoration of the Library’s original Charter, issued by the NYS Department of Education c.1896, and they are seeking donations for this effort.
The Charter is silk fabric and moisture has gotten in causing the fabric to buckle and mold. It is crucial to get this resolved soon before it is too late, but also important to have it in good shape and presentable for the Library’s 100th anniversary celebration next year.
The friends have engaged West Lake Conservators, (www.westlakeconservators.com) to provide a proposal for restoration and preservation. An estimate of the total job is between $700-800.
The work will comprise of removing the Charter from the frame, removing mold and any adhesive residue from the back, removing wrinkles and refastening to an acid free substrate, supplying all new matting and Tru-View UV resistant glass, reinstalling in the existing frame, and sealing so moisture can’t get in. Once properly conserved will hang proudly for the next hundred years.
The Friends of the Library would appreciate any contribution you or your organization can make in the effort to restore this valuable piece of the Groton Public Library’s history.
Please send your contribution to: Friends of the Groton Public Library 112 E. Cortland St. Groton, NY 13073 or leave it at the Library front desk marked: ATTN: FOGPL Charter Restoration.
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Cracking the Codes
Tuesday, Dec. 6th, 6-8pm
Part Two of this program. One hour film plus discussion about the causes and consequences of systemic inequity.
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Tree Decoration & Carols
Thurs. Dec. 8th, 5:30 pm
Girl & Boy Scouts will be decorating our Christmas Tree, singing carols & handing out snacks. Plus, free books from the Friends!
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Board of Trustees
Tuesday, Dec. 13th, 7pm
Monthly meeting of the Groton Public Library Board of Trustees. All meetings are open to the public and take place in the Library.
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CLOSED- Christmas
Saturday, Dec. 24th &
Monday, Dec. 26th
Have a very Merry Christmas!
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Happy Hanukkah!
Saturday, Dec. 24th - Sunday, Jan. 1st
Have a very Happy Hanukkah!
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Winter Break Fun Day for Kids & Families
Thursday, December 29, 10am-2pm
A special fun day for kids and families! Open computers and iPads for Minecraft and games. Pizza will be served for lunch. Other activities still to be planned, but mark your calendars now and look for posters soon! Have a fun idea or want to help? Let us know!
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CLOSED- New Year's
Saturday, December 31
Monday, January 2
Have a safe and Happy New Year! Get ready for 2017 to be the Library's best year yet!
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Free Healthy Food
Every Tuesday, 6pm
Free, healthy food, supplied by the Friendship Donation Network, is dropped off every Tuesday evening. First come, first serve!
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L.E.A.P.
Wednesdays, 3-4pm
Our after-school program for 3rd graders! Crafts, stories & fun learning! Program is currently full.
No LEAP on Wednesday, 12/28.
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Teen Thing
Every Thursday, 3-4:30pm
Just for 6th, 7th & 8th grade students! Food, fun, & hands on learning! Program is currently full.
No Teen Thing on Thursday, 12/29.
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Magic the Gathering
Saturdays 10am-2pm
A new weekly Gathering for Groton Magic fans. All skill levels, including beginners, welcome! Bring your own card decks.
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The Museum of the Earth and Cayuga Nature Center in Ithaca have given each library in the Finger Lakes System two passes for families to check out and use at either location!
You can borrow the pass for 1 week and use it for free entry for the entire family. Ask the desk for one of the passes so you and your family can enjoy these great local education centers!
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Let us know if you would like to be put on hold for any of these great titles!
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