Friends of Wood Library

“Groundbreaking Summer” Basket Raffle 

It’s a “Groundbreaking Summer” at Wood Library, and the latest basket from the Friends of Wood Library features over $600 of summer fun and reading pleasure.  There’s a beautifully decorated Adirondack chair donated by Wood Library’s Director, Jenny Goodemote.  The Friends of Wood Library and Unique Toy Shop have stocked this basket with 10 books, an Amazon gift card, 2 movies, and lots of toys to complement pre-K to adult summer reading themes.  J. E. Miller Nurseries and Lowe’s offer ways to enhance your garden spaces.  When it’s too hot, you can enjoy a play at Bristol Valley Theater or “dig into summer” with gift cards and treats from The Inn on the Lake, Arbor Hill, Naples Valley Brand Products, Tom Wahl’s, Arby’s and the Friends. Please stop by Wood Library’s circulation desk to purchase your tickets for$1.00 each or six for $5.00 during library business hours.  You can also buy tickets at Friends’ Preview Night at the Wood Library Annual Book Sale from 6 to 9 pm on Friday, June 14.  The drawing is 2:30 pm on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at the Friends’ 2^nd Annual Strawberry Social.  All proceeds from this basket benefit Wood Library’s summer reading programs.  For more information, contact the Friends of Wood Library at 585-394-1381 or like us on Facebook.

Friends of Wood Library Preview Night at the Book Sale

One of the advantages of Friends’ membership is the opportunity to attend Wood Library’s Annual Book Sale the evening before the official opening.  From 6 pm to 9 pm on Friday, June 14, 2013, you can have first look at (and purchase of)  all the great bargains!  Why not join the Friends of Wood Library today?  Just fill out the membership application and mail it to the address listed.  Don’t miss out on Friends Preview Night at the Greater Canandaigua Civic Center!

2nd Annual Strawberry Social — Free!

Wood Library Book Sale — Update June 4, 2013

Because of Wood Library’s construction, staff can no longer accept donations for the 6/15-22 sale at the library.  However, on Thursday, June 13, you can bring your donations directly to the Greater Canandaigua Civic Center (overhead door entrance off parking lot) between 10 am and 5 pm.  You can also bring donations to the Greater Canandaigua Civic Center 6/15-20 during the book sale hours.  For more details, click here:  Book Sale Hours. Wood Library does not accept these items: encyclopedias older than 10 years, condensed books, textbooks, magazines or any item which is moldy, musty, or in poor shape. Thank you for your donations!  If you would like to volunteer to help the Friends of Wood Library with this important fundraiser, please contact Janet Ojeda at 585-394-6644.

 

New Friends’ Tote Bags 

The Friends of Wood Library tote bags have a new look!   These stylish, sturdy, and environmentally friendly totes are now on sale at the circulation desk for $10.00 each.

 

Current Friends’ Newsletter

The latest edition of the Friends of Wood Library newsletter is now available online.

 May 2013

December 2012

 

Previous Friends’ Events

Love Your Library Day at Wood 

The Friends of Wood Library sponsored a wonderful celebration on Monday, February 11.  Here’s the Wall of Love for Wood and a view of our table with those yummy cookies generously donated by Wegmans!  Congratulations to Peggy Kane and Stacey DiGrande who guessed best on the number of chocolate kisses.

 

 

Winner of the Mother’s Day Basket Raffle

Congratulations to Katy Benson, winner of the “Heart of the Home” basket!

Winner of the “Bunny Treats” Basket for Children

Congratulations to Dianne Eagle, winner of the Children’s Easter basket, “Bunny Treats.”  Thank you, Marge Donhauser for this generous donation!

Winner of the “Bearing of the Green” Basket Raffle

Congratulations to Judy Rinebold, winner of the St. Patrick’s Day Basket Raffle, “Bearing of the Green.”

Winner of the Love Your Library Basket Raffle

Congratulations to Ginny Gibney, winner of the “Love Your Li”bear”y” Basket!

Winner of the Valentine’s Day Basket Raffle 

Congratulations to Sabrina Maio-Kissell, winner of “How Sweet It Is!”

Winter Wonderland Basket Raffle

Congratulations to Linda Walker, the winner of the Winter Wonderland Basket!

Wood Library Holiday Basket Raffle

The winner of the Wood Library Holiday Basket was Gleaners’ Kitchen.  Many thanks to Marge Donhauser for her generous donation of this basket.

Annual Meeting of the Friends of Wood Library

On Friday, September 14, 2012, the Friends of Wood Library convened the annual meeting at the library’s Ewing Family Community Room.  Ellen Hemming, Vice President of the Friends, chaired the meeting and recognized the outstanding leadership of President Sandra McGavern.  Also receiving recognition and thanks for their dedicated service  to the Friends were Sally Mueller, Treasurer and Blair Cummins, Membership Chair.  Jenny Goodemote, Executive Director of Wood Library, highlighted the variety of library programming and thanked the Friends for their tireless support and leadership during the successful Community Based Funding campaign. Following the business meeting, Josef Hanson, Manager of Music Performance Programs at UR College Music Department,  presented  ”The Legacy of Leonard Bernstein.”

The Friends elected the following slate of officers for 2012-2013:

Ellen Hemming — co-President

Jane Baker — co-President

Julie Macko — Secretary

Marty Daniels — Treasurer

 

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