Maxwell Memorial
September 2019 News and Events
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Online calendar and class registration click here:
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Hours:
Monday-Thursday
10 AM-8 PM
Friday
10 AM-5 PM
Saturday
10 AM-3 PM
closed Sundays
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Contact us:
14 Genesee Street
Camillus, NY 13031
315-672-3661
maxmemlib@yahoo.com
www.maxwellmemoriallibrary.org
NEW-- Some of our emails will show the domain: @maxwellmemoriallibrary.org
Find us on social media:
@maxmemlib
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We will be closed Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2.
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Update on OCPL's System
OCPL's system is coming back gradually. Most features that directly affect getting materials to patrons are working, including OverDrive/Libby and Hoopla, but some back-end features aren't functioning yet or are slow. In particular, logging into your account on the Web may or may not work since the process may time-out before it completes.
However, the library staff can now check items out into your account, look at your account, and place items on hold for you. The automatic system for notifying patrons when holds come in doesn't work, but we are calling each person we have a hold for. Please make sure we have your correct phone number and email address! Your account should be fully updated with holds, so if you haven't heard from us please check online or give us a call.
Because the automatic notification system is still not functioning fully, you will not receive reminders about due dates. Please keep your checkout slips, check online, or call us to verify if something is due or needs renewing.
NEWEST INFORMATION ON AUTOMATIC NOTIFICATIONS, 8/30/19:
Starting today, OCPL will resume sending TEXT and EMAIL notices, but NO PHONE CALLS yet. Please be aware that the only way to make the system fully functional is to go back in time to July 12, when the system went down. This means that in addition to current notices you might also receive old notices for items that you have already picked up and/or returned. Read the notices carefully, and please call us if you have any questions or concerns.
And thank you for your patience and understanding during this time!
Our programs are going on as scheduled; check out all the September events in this newsletter and in our online event calendar!
We will keep you updated as changes occur. We thank you for your patience and we thank Onondaga County Public Library IT for all their hard work!
OCPL has a page with the latest updates on the situation.
If you have questions, please call us at 315.672.3661, email us at maxmemlib@yahoo.com or stop in. I appreciate your patience and understanding during this frustrating time; the library system has been working nonstop to fix this and hope for a repair soon. I will send out another message when everything is up and working. You can also watch our website and Facebook page.
Best,
Amanda E. Perrine
Director, Maxwell Memorial Library
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Thanks to all participants and sponsors, the 2019 Summer Reading Club was a great success! Special thanks go to Carol’s Polar Parlor, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Fairmount Glen Miniature Golf, The Fun Warehouse, and Wegmans for donating prizes for our young readers.
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COMING IN OCTOBER
Enter for a chance to win one of
several value-backed gift baskets, generously assembled and donated by Maxwell’s Trustees! The baskets will be on display at the library starting September 30.
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Nature's Patterns
Acrylics by Dan Bacich
September 4 through 30
With a degree from Harvard College in Comparative Religion and Fine Arts, it is not surprising that Dan Bacich uses autumn leaves in his paintings as more than elements of beauty. Instead, they are design elements which convey, in the artist’s own words, “visual narratives and emotions.” A lecturer and adjunct professor for the McNair Scholars Program who teaches at SUNY Oswego, Syracuse University, and Cornell University, Mr. Bacich has exhibited his paintings and assemblages in many venues throughout New York State for more than 15 years. His work is featured in the current issue of International Artist Magazine (Number 128, August/September 2019).
Read more about Mr. Bacich's work at Autumn Leaves Art.
shown here:
Ugly Is Beautiful, acrylic, by Dan Bacich
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Check out Maxwell's two book clubs for adults, Unraveling Yarns and Between the Lines. Stop in for a copy of next month's selections and a reading guide. No need to register, but it can help us plan better.
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Unraveling Yarns Book Club
All book selections have a mystery or suspense theme. Bring your needlework and unravel a different plot each month. Non-knitters are also welcome.
Thursday, September 12
10:30 AM-NOON
Kathy Reichs's Speaking in Bones
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Between the Lines Book Club
The group reads a variety of genres, from literary fiction to suspenseful bestsellers. Everyone is welcome.
Monday, September 23
2-3:30 PM
Kent Haruf's Our Souls at Night
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CNY Technology User Group
Monday, September 9, 5:30 to 7:30 PM
For novices through professionals, the group explores the ever-changing world of technology, whether it involves laptops, cell phones, home security systems, or anything else that interests the inquisitive mind.
Each meeting starts with a Q&A session, so bring those pesky problems that have been troubling you. For more information, go to the Central New York PC User Group website at www.cnypcug.org.
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Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Steve is taking a break in September. Watch for more classes soon!
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Maxwell Matinee
Tuesday, September 10
2 PM
A Dog's Journey
2019; PG; 108 minutes.
Free. Registration preferred. For adults.
A dog makes a promise to protect and be there for his owner's granddaughter as she experiences the highs and lows of life. Based on the book by W. Bruce Cameron. Seating is limited, so please reserve your place online or by calling 315-672-3661.
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US Census Job Fair
Wednesday, September 18, 4-6 PM. Free. No registration.
Office and field work is available beginning September 2019 for the upcoming 2020 US Census. Apply today for positions. Adults over 18 and US citizenship are the only requirements. No resume or CV is needed. Drop in at Maxwell Library between 4 and 6 PM for more information and to apply in person.
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Genealogy Roundtable
with Amanda Perrine
September focus: Introduction to Canadian Research
Learn how to search north of the border.
Wednesday, September 25
1-3 PM
Free. Registration preferred.
Both beginners and longtime researchers are welcome.
Get tech savvy by attending Tech Librarian Pete’s monthly classes
or schedule a one-on-one technology assistance appointment.
Catch up on what you missed through
the Digital tab>Monthly Tech Programs>Handouts and other resources on our website.
Guide to New Tech
Thursday, September 26
1:30-2:30 PM
Free. Registration preferred.
Whether you are thinking ahead for a holiday gift or just looking for a new piece of technology for yourself, it pays to do some research before buying. In this month’s tech program, Tech Librarian Pete Schult will look at some of the tech — hardware and software — that is on the horizon for release in the next few months.
Get crafty with Alyson!
Live Fall Floral Planter
Thursday, September 12
5:30-6:30 PM
and 6:30-7:30 PM
Free. For adults only.
Due to the popularity of this program, there are two sessions--
sign up for either 5:30 or 6:30 PM.
Summer is on the way out, and autumn is almost here. Assemble a live floral planter with beautiful fall flowers to extend your garden’s beauty. Please bring your own garden gloves and trowel. Plants, container, and dirt provided. Class will be held outside at tables if weather permits.
Free. Registration required as each class is limited to 6.
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Wondering what to read next? Here are two simple tools to help you decide:
--The Friends of Maxwell provide BookPage in print format for our patrons. You can also read BookPage through this link on our website and get great suggestions for your next book.
--As Maxwell adds new material, we update several lists on our website through the On the Shelf tab. Here are the links:
Maxwell's Desk List (20 titles that are most requested by our patrons, or that we think you would like. If you're waiting for a book, check to see if we have it as a Rapid Read and you might get it sooner.)
New Books at Maxwell (adult, both fiction and nonfiction)
New Large Print at Maxwell (adult, both fiction and nonfiction)
New Audiobooks at Maxwell (CDs; some MP3s)
New Movies at Maxwell (DVD and Blu-Ray; if you're waiting for a movie, check to see if we have it in a different format or as a Fast Flick and you might get it sooner.)
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TBL Peer-Based Suicide Support Group
Tuesdays at Maxwell
September 3, 10, 17, and 24
6-7:30 PM
Free. No registration.
Two Brothers' Light (TBL) is a non-profit organization that promotes mental wellness, suicide prevention and awareness. It holds peer-based support groups for individuals affected by suicide and other mental health issues. These meetings are free and open to anyone seeking information on mental health concerns, suicide prevention and awareness, alternatives to suicide, or grief support for those affected by suicide.
For more information,
call 315-632-1996 or go to www.twobrotherslight.org
Read the May 13 syracuse.com interview with TBL founders Natalie Davis and Casey Harrigan here.
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NEW—BOARD GAMES!!!
Borrow family-friendly games with an adult’s library card. One week, one renewal, no holds, one game at a time.
They must be checked out from and returned to the Maxwell circulation desk.
Find them in the children's room next to Junior Fiction and Junior DVDs. We welcome your suggestions for additional titles!
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Kids, Teens, and Family Programming
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Stories with Sally
For the under-3 crowd and a participating adult.
Mondays and Wednesdays
10:30-11:15 AM
September 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, and 30
Sally’s Story Time
For preschoolers ages 3 to 5.
Tuesdays
10:30-11 AM
September 10, 17, and 24
Preschool Story Time
with Ms. Melissa
For ages 3 to 5 with a participating adult.
Thursdays
10:30-11 AM
This fun story time helps preschoolers develop early literacy skills and fosters curiosity. Come and enjoy stories followed by a simple craft. Younger (and older) siblings are welcome!
- September 12—Groovy Joe: Dance Party Countdown
- September 19—stories about pirates
- September 26—Bear Counts
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Dungeons & Dragons Game Nights
Wednesdays, September 4, 11, 18, and 25
5:30 to 7:30 PM
Free. Registration required as space is limited.
For ages 13 and up.
Play the fantasy tabletop role-playing game at Maxwell’s weekly D&D Game Nights. Beginners to experts are welcome, and you may bring your own game supplies.
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Kaley McHale's Art Class for Kids--
Scratch Art
Saturday, September 14, 11 AM to NOON
Registration required. For ages 7 to 12.
Please bring a $5 supply fee to class.
Make a design using the fun technique of scratch art.
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It's Back-to-Homeschool Time!
Homeschool Family Fun
Monday, September 16
1-2:30 PM. Free. No registration. For all ages.
Connect with other members of the homeschool community at this fun, casual hangout for homeschooling parents and their kids. There will be games, crafts, and more. This is the kickoff for this year’s homeschool program at Maxwell. Bring your ideas for what you would like to see offered and look for more programs starting in October.
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PAWS of CNY Reading Dog Visit
Thursday, September 19
4:30-5:30 PM
Free. Registration preferred but not required. Best for ages up to 12.
Come meet and read stories to Lily,
a friendly dog volunteer from PAWS of CNY!
This program allows children to practice reading aloud without the fear of being criticized or corrected.
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Safe Place to Game
Wednesday, September 25
4 to 6 PM
Presented by TCGplayer.
Free. For ages 7 to 18.
Registration preferred.
Safe Place to Game is a community program where students and families can learn and play trading card games like Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering,
and Yu-Gi-Oh in a safe, welcoming place.
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Cake Pans!
We’ve added to our cake pan collection, and now you can see all your choices on our website. Go to On the Shelf>Cake Pans for photos of the pans, general baking instructions, and instructions and decorating ideas for some of the individual pans. No small kids? There are pans for grown-ups, too, such as tiers, layers, checkerboard, and springform.
Look at the fabulous dinosaur cake patron Jennifer P. made with our Partysaurus pan! Send us photos of your creations to maxmemlib@yahoo.com with and we'll share them.
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