Maxwell Memorial Library
February-March 2021 News and Events
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Online calendar and class registration click here:
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We're currently open for
curbside pickup only.
Call us to schedule your curbside visit.
Masks are required for all visits, including curbside.
Temporary hours:
Monday-Thursday
10 AM-7 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 Monday, February 15 for Presidents' Day
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The library will have limited state and federal tax forms, as they are received, available for free. Forms will not arrive before mid-February. When they arrive, the list of available forms will be on our website. Many forms are now available only online; those forms may be printed from the library’s public computers for a per-page fee. Given current COVID restrictions, you may submit the forms you need printed by attaching them to an email addressed to printing@maxwellmemoriallibrary.org
Then call us at 315-672-3661 during regular hours to schedule a time to pick them up and pay for the cost of the printing.
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More tax information:
AARP is not currently scheduling in-person tax assistance, but they are accepting phone inquiries at 315-454-0104.
PEACE Inc. may have some in-person appointments. Call them at 315-634-3756.
AARP recommends TaxSavers in Eastwood as an alternate tax preparing service, but they are not free. Call them at 315-437-5195.
Find Federal forms, instructions, and publications here.
Find NYS forms and instructions here.
See if you qualify for free state and federal filing and do your filing from New York State Free File.
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Don't wait for summer reading--adults and kids can play our Winter Reading Challenge BINGO now! Everyone gets a prize for participating and is entered for a chance to win one of three Wegmans gift cards (adults) or one of three Target gift cards (kids).
Grab a Bingo card when you come for curbside pickup or use the links below to get to the cards and instructions and print them out at home. Then read books in the categories on the card, and mark the boxes. When you’ve completed a row, column, or diagonal, turn your card in at Maxwell.
One entry per person, please. Entries due by April 1.
Hibernate with a Good Book (Adults’ card)
Hibernate with a Good Book (Adults’ instructions)
Hibernate with a Good Book (Kids & Youth)
To print the Bingo cards out within the Chrome browser, you may have to adjust the print size.
In the Print dialogue, click on More settings to expand the section. Under Scale, choose either Fit to paper or Fit to printable area.
You should then be able to hit Print and have the card print out on one page.
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Wellness Wins at Maxwell!
Our new series of wellness and self-improvement programs for all ages includes exercise, yoga, and more. Small business owners offer free classes on meditation, relaxation, chair yoga, bullet journaling, and circuit fitness for adults, and CrossFit for kids. The classes are held via Zoom, so you do it all from home. We'll help you get 2021 off to a great start!
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Work It Circuit
exercise class via Zoom
with Fitness Coach Jessica Wood
for adults over 18
Saturday, January 30, 9:30-10:30 AM
register here for January 30
Work out with Coach Jess of Jess Wood Wellness LLC during a fun and muscle-pumping circuit training class in the safety and privacy of your own home. We will work the whole body during this hour-long class through timed stations. If you have dumbbells or resistance bands you can have them close by. If you don’t have any equipment, that’s ok! There will be built-in rest breaks, so have your water ready. A workout mat or towel is handy to have with you as well. If you have any questions or concerns reach out to Jess at coachjess@jesswoodwellness.com before the start of class. During class the coach will give modifications for each of the movements and is happy to accommodate all fitness levels!
By registering you acknowledge that taking part in a virtual workout can be dangerous and that you are working out at your own risk.
Free. Virtual via Zoom. Registration is required. We recommend that you prepare a space from which you can focus on the instructor through a computer, tablet, or smartphone that is set up on a nearby surface.
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Intro to Mindfulness and Relaxation
with Renee Goot
Sunday, February 7
and
Sunday, March 7
2-3 PM
Register here for February 7 at 2 PM
Register here for March 7 at 2 PM
REYT and Therapist Renee Goot of Syracuse Therapeutic Yoga LLC will hold a virtual mini workshop on meditation techniques for adults. The class offers beginners, ages 18 and up, the opportunity to become acquainted with the simple and fun practice of meditation and relaxation. This Zoom event allows participants to attend with safety and privacy from their own homes.
It is recommended that participants prepare a calm, quiet space from which they can focus on the instructor through a computer, tablet, or smartphone that is set up on a nearby surface. Also, have a cup of tea, hot cocoa, or other warm beverage on hand to use during the meditation section of the class.
The class is free, but space is limited and registration is required. You must include an email address. The Zoom meeting invitation will be sent to that address from maxwell@maxwellmemoriallibrary.org the day before or the day of the class. Please log in to Zoom a few minutes before class so we can begin on time.
Photo copyright Sarah Heppell Photography, https://sarahheppell.com/branding
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Chair Yoga for Adults
exercise class via Zoom with Diane Zarzecki
for adults over 18
Tuesday, February 9, 10-11 AM
register here for February 9
Join certified yoga teacher Diane Zarzecki (RYT 500 and certification in chair yoga) to enjoy the benefits of yoga right from your chair! Learn simple movements that exercise each part of the body including your breathing. Build strength and flexibility and improve balance. You will do many movements seated and others standing while using the chair as a steady support. Diane provides modifications for each exercise and is happy to accommodate all fitness levels.
You will need a chair without arms. We recommend that you prepare a space from which you can focus on the instructor through a computer, tablet, or smartphone that is set up on a nearby surface. Be sure to set your chair on a non-slippery surface such as non-slip carpeting or a yoga mat.
By registering you acknowledge that taking part in a virtual workout can be dangerous and that you are working out at your own risk.
The class is free, but space is limited. Registration is required to receive your Zoom meeting link. You must include an email address. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to that address the day before or the day of the class from maxwell@maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.
On the day of the program, please log in to Zoom 5 or 10 minutes early so the class may begin on time.
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Creative Bullet Journaling
with Brandy Lee Fritzen
for adults and teens
Tuesday, February 23
7-8 PM
Our apologies--the registration link in the original newsletter that was sent earlier today (Jan. 26) went to Chair Yoga, not Bullet Journaling. This has been corrected. They have always been correct in our website calendar. Sorry for the confusion!
register here for February 23 at 7 PM
Bullet journaling is more than keeping a written schedule of mundane appointments. It’s a creative and personalized way of staying organized, tracking goals, and recording thoughts. In this virtual introduction to bullet journaling, Brandy Lee Fritzen will cover topics and techniques that will help you start your own BuJo. Students will need writing paper or a journal, colorful writing tools, a ruler, and an eraser.
Free, but registration is required as space is limited. You will receive an email with the Zoom meeting link the day before or the day of the class from maxwell@maxwellmemoriallibrary.org. We recommend you log in 5 or 10 minutes early so the class can begin on time.
For more information, connect with Brandy at liveyourlight.brandylee@gmail.com or on Facebook at Live Your Light with Brandy Lee.
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Maxwell Reads
A Zoom gathering to talk about books!
register for Wednesday, February 24, 7-8 PM
register for Wednesday, March 3, 7-8 PM
register for Wednesday, March 24, 7-8 PM
Please join us for Maxwell's 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.
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At our February 24 meeting, Maxwell Reads joins with Alan NaPier of CNY Reads to discuss Elizabeth Letts's Finding Dorothy, a novel of historical fiction based on the life of Maud Gage. The Zoom discussion is open to anyone who has read the book or is interested in its themes. Register here for February 24 at 7 PM.
The Central New York Reads One Book (CNY Reads) program, launched in 2001, is a reading initiative designed to build community through reading. Each year, a single book is designated the CNY Reads title, and the public is encouraged to read it and participate in programs related to the book and its themes.
For more information on CNY Reads, Elizabeth Letts, and Finding Dorothy, go to https://www.cnyreads.org/book-tie-ins
Borrow the book through OCPL or OverDrive in print, large print, audio, ebook, or eaudio, and read it by our meeting. We will try to reserve a few print copies at Maxwell, but system demand is high. Call to see if one is available for you to check out on your library account. OCPL has provided simultaneous use copies on OverDrive, so we recommend you read this digitally. Patrons will have access to the ebook any time between January 1 and March 31.
Free. Registration is required. Click here to register directly through Zoom so you can receive your meeting invitation.
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Bonus book event! Just in time for International Women's Day in March, award-winning historian, author, and speaker Kimberly Hamlin, PhD will hold a discussion of her brilliant biography of Helen Hamilton Gardener, Free Thinker. The event will be via Zoom on Wednesday, March 3 at 7 PM. All but forgotten today, in her time Gardener was a world-renowned author, lecturer, and suffragist. Read about Kimberly Hamlin and Helen Hamilton Gardener on the author's website. The book is available through OCPL and OverDrive, but reading it is not required for the event. Register now through Zoom to receive the meeting link.
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Greeting Card Craft for Adults--online via YouTube
Master crafter Alyson Esposito’s greeting card classes are here 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.
February: It's mid-winter, so it's the perfect time to make some floral greeting cards.
Register here for February. (Link is not active until February 1.)
Registration begins February 1 and runs through February 28, while supplies last. We will call you on or after February 8 to arrange your pick up time.
Register through the February 28 class description or the "Registration open" banner on our February calendar, or call the library starting February 1.
March: Get ready for Spring with Irish- and Easter-themed cards!
Register here for March. (Link is not active until March 1.)
Registration begins March 1 and runs through March 31, while supplies last. We will call you on or after March 8 to arrange your pick up time.
Register through the March 31 class description or the "Registration open" banner on our March calendar, or call the library starting March 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.
Alyson wants to know what kind of cards or other simple crafts you'd like to see offered in the future. Email her at aly.esposito3440@gmail.com.
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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 curbside pickup, one per person or family, while supplies last. Call us during regular hours to request one.
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.
February: This month's theme is Love and Kindness.
Available the week of February 16, while supplies last. Requests for curbside pickup will not be taken before Tuesday, February 16. The library is closed Monday, February 15 for Presidents' Day.
March: Let's Think Spring!
Available the week of March 15, while supplies last. Requests for curbside pickup will not be taken before Monday, March 15.
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Tech Help fromTech Librarian Pete
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, Pixels with Pete, on various tech topics, including how to use Zoom!
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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.)
New Children's Books at Maxwell (easy and junior, both fiction and nonfiction)
New Young Adult Books at Maxwell (for tweens and teens, both fiction and nonfiction)
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Kids, Teens, and Family Programming
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Library gerbils Beezus and Ramona
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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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