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  February 22, 2012  
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It's 2012--Time to Renew your Membership in the Friends of Watkins Libarary!

New JobLink Classes for March!
 All classes are Thursdays

March 15th 12 noon to 1:30 pm     Learn about Facebook: Part  2

March 22nd 3:00-4:30 pm    Working with Digital Photos

March 29th 3:00-4:30 pm   Basic Introduction to the Internet

Call 607-535-2346 to pre-register or email watkins@stls.org

 Library Services and Collections:  

     Books, audiobooks, DVD
Magazines, newspapers
Public access desktops, laptops and Wi-Fi
Photocopier and fax machine
Programs for children and adults
Children’s collection & Teen Collection
Business and Career Collection
Federal and State Laws & Statutes
Caldecott Medal Collection
Free Parking

Online catalog: starcat.stls.org  Click on the "STARcat" image below to go there.


 

 
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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

 
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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/

 

 
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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: Wednesday February 15th at 4:00 p.m.

 
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Wow! The Ladybug Girl will visit the library at 10 am on Friday February 17th!  This charming storybook character is popular with kids in grades K-4.  It’s free and fun—all are welcome.

 

Sign up now for the traditional  Ukrainian Reverse Painting on Glass workshop on February 18th at 1:00 p.m.  with guest artist Svetlana Baldwin  There is no charge and all materials will be provided, but pre-registration is required.  Call 607-535-2346 or email watkins@stls.org   

 These classes are possible thanks to Quick Arts funds from the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc., administered locally by the ARTS of the Southern Finger Lakes. 

News Flash! free eBooks from our digital catalog are now compatible with Kindle! as well as Nook, Sony e-reader iPad and many other devices. New titles are being added every day. Go to stls.lib.overdrive.com (or click on the link on this website) to select your titles or place holds on them! Having trouble downloading library ebooks? we can usually help! give us a call or email watkins@stls.org

   

 Pre-school Storytime every Wednesday at 10:00 am!   

Home School Sessions every Thursday at 9:00 am! 

The library is a Wi-Fi hotspot! check at the desk for network password.

 Did you know? You can search and place holds in STARcat with an iPOD or iPad or Android device using the updated free BookMyne app, available at the App Store. Forgot the title of that bestseller or award winner? Book Myne includes many lists of current NY Times bestsellers and every award you can think of!
 

 

 

 
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Belorussian Straw Applique Creations from January 7th Workshop

  
 
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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: Starts Wednesday September 21st at 10 am 

** Home school Story and Study time: Starts Thursday September 22 at 9 a.m.

 

  
 
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     Library Staff

  • Director: Harriet Eisman   
  • Assistant Librarian: Linda Fowler
  • Children's Librarian: Carol LaFever
  • Library Aide: Nancy Russell
  • Volunteer Coordinator: Judi Richards
  • Volunteers: Wonderful! We would be lost without them.  Contact us if you'd like to join them!
 
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