Maxwell Memorial
November-December 2020 News and Events
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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
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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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HOLIDAY HOURS
closed Wednesday, November 11 for Veterans' Day
closed at 3 PM Wednesday, November 25
through Friday, November 27 for Thanksgiving
closed Thursday through Saturday,
December 24 through 26 for Christmas
closed Thursday and Friday,
December 31 and January 1 for New Year's
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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. Appointment requests 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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We've opened one of our study rooms for individual or very small group use, by appointment only. The Green Study has a glass paneled door for semi-privacy, a window that can be opened for ventilation, and an Air Purifier with an H13 HEPA filter for added safety. There is no computer in the room, but there is access to the library's free wi-fi. Social distancing and masks are required at all times inside the building, even in the study. The room may be reserved for up to two hours, and is cleaned between appointments. Students and tutors are welcome to call us at 315-672-3661 to inquire and to make an appointment.
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Did you know that our book sale shelf is open for browsing? You can make an appointment to come in and see what's for sale. We can also take some donations, but please call first to arrange a time and see how many we can handle. We know that many of our patrons have missed this, so we are happy to have it up and running again.
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And library fines can be, too!
Food for Fines Month
at Maxwell Library is extended through November.
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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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
virtual via Zoom--register here
Friday, November 6
3-4 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. Today's 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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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 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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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 wonderful folks at the canal will have the museum, exhibits, and restroom open for our hikers, as well as the outdoor pavilion for socially distant resting and snacking. 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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The Real Estate Market Today: Financing Your New Home
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 this final workshop in the series 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, November 18, 11 AM-12 PM: Financing Your New Home
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Maxwell Reads
A Zoom gathering to talk about books!
Monday, November 30, 7-8 PM
Register here through Zoom
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 November title. We'll take a break in December, but watch for the January title in the next newsletter.
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Creative Cookies Contest
It's the holidays. You're baking, eating, and gifting cookies, right? And we know you're decorating them as festively as possible. Email a photo of your best work to the library at maxmemlib@yahoo.com (subject line: cookie contest) by Friday, December 11. We'll post the top entries on our Facebook page starting Monday, December 14. Community voting for the favorite runs through Thursday, December 17. The winner will be announced on Friday, December 18. The prize will be a Wegmans gift card and a special cookie cutter. Start baking, and show us what you've got!
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Greeting Card Craft for Adults--online via YouTube
Master crafter Alyson Esposito’s greeting card classes are back with a safe and socially distant twist. Register to pick up a kit to assemble two beautiful greeting cards, choice of sentiments included, in your own home. You will need your own adhesive, scissors, and colored pencils or thin markers. The kit will contain all the parts to the cards, a picture of the finished cards, written directions, and a link to a YouTube video where you can watch instructor Alyson Esposito assemble her cards.
Free, but registration is required as the craft is limited to 25 people.
You will need access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone in order to watch the video.
Due to social distancing requirements, please provide your phone number when registering so someone from Maxwell Library can call you to arrange a pickup time for you to fetch your kit. Once you have your kit, you can complete the craft at your own convenience in the comfort of your own home.
November: Get ready for winter, with snowman and pine trees designs. Choice of sentiments lets you use these for holiday or all-occasion cards.
Registration begins November 1 and runs through November 30, while supplies last. We will call you on or after November 6 to arrange your pick up time.
Register through the November 30 class description or the "Registration open" banner on our November calendar, or call the library starting November 1.
December: Make more winter-themed cards, with snowflakes and white floral designs. Choice of sentiments lets you use these for holiday or all-occasion cards.
Registration begins December 1 and runs through December 31, while supplies last. We will call you on or after December 7 to arrange your pick up time.
Register through the December 31 class description or the "Registration open" banner on our December calendar, or call the library starting December 1.
Supplies are limited. There is one kit per person, and the craft is designed for our adult patrons. Thank you. If you would like additional kits, please contact Alyson--she is often able to sell them to her students at a reasonable price.
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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.
November's pack focuses on thankfulness. Available the week of November 16, while supplies last.
We'll take a break in December. The next pack will be available the week of January 19.
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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 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. (NOTE: The form might be temporarily unavailable while Pete continues tweaking the website, but you can always call or email and the message will be forwarded to him.)
NEW: Read Pete's biweekly blogs, Pixels with Pete, on various tech topics. Here's what he has planned for November:
Thursday, November 5
What Should I Read Next?: Using the NoveList Database
NoveList is a database available to all OCPL patrons. It is kind of like an enhanced library catalog, allowing users to find books not only by traditional aspects like subject or genre but also by the book's general style, tone, and character. It can also direct you to books or authors you might enjoy, based on those you already like.
Thursday, November 19
Fanfic: When Readers Extend a Universe
Fan fiction is those stories that fans of a work or author write that is set in the universe(s) established by the work or author or that makes use of characters or settings from the original. The term is less than a century old, but fanfic is an ancient type of writing (Virgil's Aeneid is arguably fanfic of Homer's Iliad) and has also been called pastiche.
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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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Say "hi" to library gerbils Beezus and Ramona the next time you are here for a browsing visit! They'll either be in their colorful cage or exploring the library in their exercise balls.
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Miss Sally and Ms. Melissa are very sorry they can't see all the storytime children for a while. But you can find them on Facebook for virtual story time on Mondays and Wednesdays! Ms. Melissa reads a new book every Monday for kids 3 and up, and Miss Sally shares her songs, nursery rhymes, and Stories with Sally every Wednesday. Both story times are available by 10:30 a.m. on those days, just like our in-person meetings. You can even see Miss Sally in her Maxwell story time chair, with all your favorite puppet friends!
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Tuesday Crafternoons!
Our weekly Grab-and-Go craft kits will be available starting Tuesdays, while supplies last, in our children's area. You may still call us or go online to request one if you prefer curbside pickup. All kits include all of the supplies you will need to do the craft except glue, scissors, and coloring supplies. Crafts are for kids ages 3 and up. For curbside pickup, we'll call you when your kit is ready. Post a photo of your finished crafts on our Facebook page if you like--we'd love to see them!
See what crafts Ms. Melissa has planned by going to our calendar and looking for Grab and Go Kids Craft every Tuesday.
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