On April 23rd the library will be participating in World Book Night. World Book Night is an annual celebration dedicated to spreading the love of reading, person to person. Each year on April 23rd, tens of thousands of people go out into their communities and give half a million free World Book Night paperbacks to light and nonreaders. We could still use more volunteers willing to hand out books. Stop by the library or call if you would be would like to help.
CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Training: Join us to learn skills that will more effectively help yourselves and your neighbors during emergencies. This course is offered at NO COST to you through FEMA's Citizens Corps program and will be held at the library. It will be completed over the course of 7 evening sessions (DATES: April 15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 25 and 29). No experience required. Must be 16 years of age or older. To register call 814-274-8900.
Are you struggling with your finances? Do you have too much month left at the end of your money? If so, Financial Peace University can help. Learn how to pay off debt and save for the future. The classes will be held on Saturdays. We need at least 10 families in order to hold the classes. For more information or to sign up please contact the library.
The library’s book discussion group is reading Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford for discussion in April. Book discussion will be on April 24th at 1:30 p.m. We would love to have you join us!
Are you interested in tracing your family history but don’t know where to start? Would you like to get together regularly with a group of others and share tips and information? We have a family history group that meets at the library regularly to do just that! The group will be meeting on April 12th at 3:00 p.m. Call the library at 814-697-6691 to register or if you have any questions.
Story Time is taking place TWICE every Wednesday throughout the school year at 11 and 4. Come out for some great stories and songs with Pen!
The Stitch Together Knit and Crochet group meets every Monday and Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. They are always happy to add new members! Just bring along your current project and join in. Having problems with a pattern? Bring it in and they’ll help you through it. If you don’t knit or crochet, there’s always someone available and willing to teach.
Memorials were received for the following: Georgia Donovan from Lucille Lanphere; Georgia Donovan from John & Laurie Crooks; Georgia Donovan from Christine Landes; Georgia Donovan from Ken Howard & Garrity Sales; Georgia Donovan from Bob & Myke Karr; Georgia Donovan from Ron & Ruth Worden; Georgia Donovan from Tom & Donna Scott; Georgia Donovan from Keturah Cappadonia; Georgia Donovan from James & Mary Elwood; Georgia Donovan from Dominic & Mary Colarusso; Sebastian Mehl from Linda Pease; Georgia Donovan from Howard & Melanie Rathbun; Georgia Donovan from Thornton & Bertha Downs; Georgia Donovan from Janet & Ernie Young; Gary Dietze from Bob & Myke Karr; Barbara Landes from Thornton & Bertha Downs; Barbara Landes from Sue Good; Georgia Donovan, Gladys Howard & Barbara Landes from Jesse & Colleen Hyde; Georgia Donovan from Beatrice West; Georgia Donovan from Tom & Kathie Stedina; Georgia Donovan, Gary “Chubby” Dietze, Sharon Goss & Barb Landes from Jerry & Yvette Ebeling; Gary Dietze from Dominic & Mary Colarusso; Barb Landes from Richard & Mary Larsen; Gladys Howard from OVMS/HS faculty and staff.
You can see what events are coming up at the library and search our card catalog by visiting our website at www.ovmlibrary.org. You can also log into your account and renew books you have out or put a book on reserve. Check out what new books are available by clicking on the “New on the Shelves” tab.
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The Oswayo Valley Memorial Library’s board of directors monthly meeting will be held on April 22nd at 6:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.
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