Maxwell Memorial
October-November 2020 Extra Edition
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Online calendar and class registration click here:
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We're open for
curbside pickup AND for browsing and computer use by appointment!
Call us to schedule your visit.
Masks are required for all visits, both curbside and browsing.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday
10 AM-8 PM
Friday
10 AM-5 PM
Saturday
10 AM-3 PM
closed Sundays
closed Wednesday, November 11 for
Veterans' Day
closed at 3 PM Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27 for Thanksgiving
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Questions?
Email us at
maxmemlib@yahoo.com
We'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Contact us:
14 Genesee Street
Camillus, NY 13031
315-672-3661
maxmemlib@yahoo.com
www.maxwellmemoriallibrary.org
Some of our emails will show the domain: @maxwellmemoriallibrary.org
Find us on social media:
@maxmemlib
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Extra, Extra!
We're sending you this extra edition of our newsletter because we want you to know about three just-added programs for adults in late October and early November. The regular newsletter for November and December with full program information will be published the end of this month. Some programs from the recent full newsletter are repeated here for your convenience.
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Lt. Dennis P. Murphy
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Dennis Murphy's first two volumes in his The Thin Blue Line series will be available at Maxwell soon. They can also be purchased through Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
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A Tale of Two Careers
a Zoom discussion with Dennis Murphy
Monday, October 26, 6-7 PM
Register here for October 26, 6 PM
After a lifetime in law enforcement on the local, state, and federal levels, Dennis Patrick Murphy turns to the realm of crime thriller fiction to bring his experiences and expertise to the public in a new way. The Thin Blue Line series starts with CPD Blue—The Rookie Years, based on Murphy's work as a Camillus police officer. It continues with SPD Blue—Urban Policing and the not-yet-released third volume SPD Blue--Narcotics, with situations taken from his years in the Syracuse police department.
As he moved through the ranks from beat cop to detective and federal investigator, Lt. Murphy knew that he was in a position to advise young men and women who were considering a career in law enforcement. He does so as an adjunct professor at Onondaga Community College in the Department of Criminal Justice.
In this virtual gathering, Lt. Murphy will talk about both his careers. As a kickoff event to National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), this gives aspiring authors the chance to get practical advice on starting, polishing, and publishing that first work. It also provides a unique opportunity for anyone thinking about becoming a cop to learn how to start and what to expect. Finally, the general public gets a look inside one of the most challenging and rewarding careers out there and the lives of the men and women who keep the community safe.
Free. Registration is required. Click here to register directly through Zoom and to receive your Zoom meeting invitation. You will need a computer, tablet, or smartphone to attend this Zoom event.
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Learn How to Grow Microgreens
A Zoom workshop with Todd Marsh
Saturday, November 7, 1-2 PM
Register here for November 7, 1 PM
What are microgreens, why are they becoming so popular, and should you start using them? This interactive virtual workshop will give you answers to these questions and show you how to grow microgreens right in your own home. Learn which microgreens you should grow, where to grow them, how to care for them, how to harvest fresh microgreens everyday, and how to use them in food preparation.
The kit used in the demonstration will be available by request after the workshop at a discounted cost of $10.00. The kit includes all the equipment and supplies necessary to plant and grow your own tray of microgreens at home. Kits are limited to the first 20 participants who request them; one per family, please. Purchase is not mandatory to watch the presentation.
To request a kit, email Maxwell Library at maxmemlib@yahoo.com or call the library at 315-672-3661 by noon on Monday, November 9. Please provide your phone number, as you will be called to arrange payment and pickup.
Free. Registration is required. Register directly through Zoom to receive your meeting link. You will need a computer, tablet, or smartphone to attend this Zoom event.
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Getting to Know Medicare
A Zoom workshop with Michele Hawthorne
Tuesday, November 10, 6:30-7:30 PM
Register here for November 10, 6:30 PM
Are you approaching age 65 and realize that you don't know where to begin learning about Medicare? In this interactive virtual presentation, Michele Hawthorne will guide you through the process of getting started, understanding your coverage options including the difference between Medicare Advantage Plans and Supplement Plans, enrollment periods, financial assistance and more! Michele Hawthorne is a Licensed Insurance Agent for Medicare Supplements and Advantage Plans and an Independent Marketing and Business Development Specialist.
Free. Registration is required. Click here to register directly through Zoom and to receive your Zoom meeting invitation. You will need a computer, tablet, or smartphone to attend this Zoom event.
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Maxwell is now open normal operating hours for browsing and computer use,
by appointment only.
We are still offering curbside services.
Here's what you need to know:
In the State of New York, facial coverings (over your mouth and nose) are mandated. Masks must be worn at all times, even for curbside pickup. If you need ADA accommodations, please call 315-672-3661 or email director@maxwellmemoriallibrary.org before you come to the library.
To make an appointment, call the library at 315-672-3661 during regular hours. Appointments left on our answering machine, email, or Facebook page will not be honored. You must speak with a staff member.
Please be patient if the line is busy. We only have one line, so please call back or leave us a message and we will return your call.
Appointments can be made every hour on the hour, for a maximum of 45 minutes. This minimizes the number of people in the building at any one time, which is a New York State requirement. It also gives the staff time to clean between appointments, for everyone’s protection.
If you are not feeling well, please call to reschedule your appointment.
All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
If you are late for your scheduled appointment, please be aware that each appointment ends at 45 minutes past the hour. You will not receive your full time in that case.
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When you see the following message in your email--
"Library records show the following item(s) overdue. Returned items are quarantined for 7 days before checking in due to COVID-19. If you have returned them, or the item is an eBook, please excuse this notice. Otherwise, please return them as soon as possible. If you have any questions, do not reply to this email. Call your local library instead."
---PLEASE don't panic. You also do not need to contact the library about it unless more than 10 days have passed since you returned your items. As the notice states, all the county libraries must quarantine everything for at least 7 days. This means that they are not checked in and removed from your account until after the quarantine period is over. If we are closed for a holiday or weekend, that time is extended by a day or so.
We reset our computers to reflect the day and time items were placed in our book drop, so provided you returned things on time everything is good.
We DO ask you to call or email us if you notice something on your account for much longer than it should be. In that case, we will search our shelves or make some calls to try to locate the missing item. Thank you.
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And library fines can be, too!
The month of October will be Food for Fines Month
at Maxwell Library.
We will waive $1 of your overdue fines for each food pantry item you donate at our library. We will bring the donations to St. Joseph's Church in Camillus for their food pantry.
The food pantry is looking for non-expired non-perishable food items and/or personal hygiene products. No clothing, please.
No fines? Pay it forward, and bring your donations anyway!
Remember that children's and young adult materials are fine-free at Maxwell.
Veterans and Active Military are excused from overdue fines,
so speak with us about updating your patron status
if you fall into this category.
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NEW SERIES AT MAXWELL!
The Real Estate Market Today
Register for October 21
Register for November 18
Jill Rotella and Brice Clark, real estate team with Coldwell Banker in Camillus, bring their combined 45+ years of experience to our new virtual series for both established and first-time homeowners. Each month this fall, a new topic will be covered through a free Zoom workshop featuring a short initial presentation followed by a longer Q&A session on that month's theme or other concerns.
Register for one or more to receive your Zoom invitation. Home buying and selling can be daunting--this series lets you get solid professional advice before you make any major decisions.
Wednesday, October 21, 11 AM-12 PM: What Happens Next? Between the Contract and the Closing
Wednesday, November 18, 11 AM-12 PM: Financing Your New Home
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Maxwell Reads
A Zoom gathering to talk about books!
Register for Wednesday, October 28, 7-8 PM
and/or
Register for Monday, November 30, 7-8 PM
Please join us for Maxwell's newest book club for adults of all ages, hosted by your library staff! Together, we will choose a book, an author, or a theme and get together on Zoom to share our thoughts, impressions, and suggestions for future selections. See below for registration and reading guide information for the October and November titles.
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For October, Alyssa and Rena have chosen Jodi Picoult's My Sister's Keeper. Picoult isn't afraid to tackle emotionally difficult subjects in her novels, and the balance between familial responsibilities and questionable moral decisions presented in this book will give the group much to discuss.
Read about this month's selection at https://www.litlovers.com/reading-guides/fiction/628-my-sisters-keeper-picoult
Borrow the book through OCPL or OverDrive in print, large print, audio, ebook, or eaudio, and read it by our meeting. We will reserve a few print copies at Maxwell. Call to see if one is available for you to check out on your library account.
Free. Registration is required. Click here to register directly through Zoom so you can receive your meeting invitation.
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For November (please note different day of the week), the group will read Adriana Trigiani's Very Valentine. The first book in a trilogy, this introduces the reader to the Roncalli and Angelini families as they work to save their traditional Italian-American family business from financial ruin.
Read about this month's selection at https://www.litlovers.com/reading-guides/fiction/1102-very-valentine-trigiani
Borrow the book through OCPL or OverDrive in print, large print, audio, ebook, or eaudio, and read it by our meeting. We will reserve a few print copies at Maxwell. Call to see if one is available for you to check out on your library account.
Free. Registration is required. Click here to register directly through Zoom so you can receive your meeting invitation.
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College Planning During COVID
A Zoom workshop with John Decker:
Thursday, November 5, 8-9 PM
The college process has been turned on its head since the appearance of the novel coronavirus, which has created both challenges and opportunities to reduce college cost. If you'd like to learn more about finding the right career major, understanding the new college environment, and minimizing debt, this is the seminar for you. John Decker, a consultant with College Assistance Plus, leads this interactive virtual presentation for students, parents, educators, and financial advisors.
Free. Registration is required. Click on the workshop date to register directly through Zoom and to receive your Zoom meeting invitation.
Register for November 5
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Raising Backyard Chickens
A Zoom presentation with Kathy Kitt
Friday, November 6
3-4 PM
Register here for November 6, 3 PM
Marion "Kathy" Kitt grew up on her grandparents' farm in the Town of Onondaga. The property was on Vinegar Road, today known as Kasson Road, and is currently home to Kathy, her husband, and her "girls"--the flock of chickens she lovingly raises, photographs, and paints.
A talented artist, Kathy's 2018 art exhibit and presentation at Maxwell on "backyard chickening" was so well received that an encore performance was requested. Todays' interactive workshop, Raising Backyard Chickens, will be held via Zoom. A big advantage to using the Zoom platform is that Kathy will be able to bring the audience on a virtual visit of her set-up, making it easier to show and discuss the basics of starting your own flock.
Free. Registration is required. You will need a smartphone, tablet, or computer to participate. Click here to register directly through Zoom
and to receive your invitation link.
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Tuesday, November 17 is
National Take a Hike Day!
Sims' Store, 12-1 PM
Get off your couch and out of your Zoom Room and meet up with some of the Maxwell staff and other people for a short lunchtime walk along the Camillus Erie Canal. We'll gather outside Sims' Store at Camillus Erie Canal Park at 5750 Devoe Road, off Newport Road in Camillus. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a face mask. The library will provide water and snacks.
Free; no registration.
Call the library at 315-672-3661 if concerned about weather.
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Max Packs--Grab and Go Kits for Adults
Each month will feature a pack full of simple crafts, surprises, and treats on a different theme.
The kits are free and available for grab and go or curbside pickup, one per person or family, while supplies last.
Supplies are limited, and are ready during the week listed below. In the interest of fairness, requests for curbside pickup will not be taken before the first day of the week the packs are available.
October's pack reminds us that Hallowe'en is not just for kids. Get creative with our petite pumpkin painting craft!
Available the week of October 19, while supplies last.
November's pack focuses on thankfulness. Available the week of November 16, while supplies last.
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All of us are more dependent than ever on our computers and other digital devices. And we know that things don't always work the way they should. If you have questions, problems, or just need a refresher on something techy, Pete is still around to help. He has made a simple form, available here and on our website, for you to send him an SOS. Fill it out, and Pete will get back to you as soon as he can.
NEW: Read Pete's biweekly blogs on various tech topics.
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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 individual links:
Maxwell's Desk List (20 or more 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. Some movies come in Combo Packs, and contain both the Blu-Ray and the DVD.)
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Kids, Teens, and Family Programming
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