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February 9, 2010

Books Sandwiched In

Join us for informal and informative lunchtime conversations with local authors and exchange students from Japan and Germany!

All programs run from noon to about 1 pm. The Friends of Watkins Library provide beverages and dessert. You are welcome to bring your lunch! Free and open to the public.

February 10th
Tony Vickio, author “Tales of the Famous”

March 10
Exchange students Seimei Sanga and Moritz Schrader.

Links

International Motor
Racing Research Center
at Watkins Glen

Become a library Friend!

The Friends of Watkins Library (FOWL) have provided wonderful support and great programs and activities at the library since 1977! Each year they sponsor

Books Sandwiched In series
National Library Week Library Ambassador,
A terrific Used Book Sale in partnership with the ARC of Schuyler County
Light Up the Lake flare sale
Storytellers and musicians
Beautification and care of our facilities

Their annual membership drive starts in January.

You can click here: Membership Form to download the PDF.

To contact the Friends: friendsofwatkinslibrary@gmail.com

Library Address

Watkins Glen Public Library
610 S Decatur Street
Watkins Glen NY 14891
Phone: 607-535-2346
Fax: 607-535-7338
Email: watkins@stls.org 
Online Catalog: http://starcat.stls.org/

Library Trustees

President: Carol Franzese
Vice President: William N. Ellison
Secretary: Kenneth Wilson
Trustee: Judith Phillips
Trustee: Brian O'Donnell

The Board meets monthly, usually on the 2nd Wednesday at 4 pm at the library. The public is welcome.

Next meeting: February 10th at 4 pm

Announcements

New and very popular in the children’s room—the Early Literacy Station computer with 46 educational and entertaining software programs for kids ages 3 to elementary!

Wi-Fi is here! The library is now a wireless hot spot! Large-print keyboard and Zoom-text magnifier now available at Workstation #1. Two public access laptops with wireless Internet connection are now available for use in the library only.

Welcome to the Watkins Glen Public Library!

Fabric artist Karey Solomon explains the process of felting at the library, January 23

Happy felters!

Gordon Cooper speaks to an overflow crowd.

The author signs for his fans.

"Stellar" volunteer Stella Fraboni celebrates her 90th birthday at the library

The Boards of the Library and the Friends celebrated with Stella and library staff

Library Hours

Monday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.                7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Tuesday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.                7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Wednesday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.                7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Thursday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.                7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.                7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

** Preschool Storytime: every Wednesday at 10 a.m.
** Home school Story and Study time: every Thursday at 9 a.m.

Library Staff

Director: Harriet Eisman
Assistant Librarian: Linda Fowler
Children's Librarian: Carol LaFever
Library Aide: Nancy Russell
Volunteer Coordinator: Judi Richards
Volunteers: Too numerous to name! Contact us if you'd like to join them!

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