Library News
Dramatic Reenactment at Wood Library July 31: The Life and Speeches of Civil Rights Activist Fannie Lou Hamer
(Canandaigua, NY) – Wood Library and the 1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse invite the public to a dramatic reenactment featuring narrative interpret
26 July, 2021
Used Book Drop Off Days: August 6-7
Wood Library will accept book sale donations on Friday, August 6 and Saturday, August 7. Because we anticipate a high number of donations and to allev
15 July, 2021
Join our team!
Wood Library seeks qualified candidates for two part-time positions: Custodian and Circulation Clerk. Custodian candidates must be motivated, detail-
08 July, 2021
Wood Library’s Summer Book Sale returns June 26-27
Book lovers will find many discounted treasures at Wood Library’s semi-annual book sale held at Wood Library, 134 N Main St, Canandaigua, on Saturday,
17 June, 2021
City Planning Commission approves outdoor reading garden plans
Wood Library will apply for funding through the New York State Library Construction Grant program to fund the construction and installation of an outd
07 June, 2021
Do the Digital Dash!
Wood Library’s Digital Dash is a 30-day virtual challenge that runs from June 1-June 30 to raise funds for the library’s digital services. Our f
24 May, 2021
Wood Library Proposition Passes
With 1,288 ballots cast, voters approve $50,732 levy increase for Wood Library May 18, 2021 (Canandaigua, NY)—A proposition for Wood Library
18 May, 2021
Our investment in Wood Library builds community
This essay by Library Trustee Jill Werth appeared in the Canandaigua Daily Messenger on May 13, 2021. I am proud to be part of a community that respon
18 May, 2021
Wood Library Funding Proposition on May 18 Canandaigua City School District Ballot
Proposition #4 asks voters to authorize an increase of $50,732 in the levy for library operations Canandaigua, NY (May 4, 2021)—On Tuesday, May
04 May, 2021
Donors step-up to support virtual programs
Thank you to everyone who donated on Library Giving Day (April 7) and participated in our Envelope Fundraiser during the month of April. A total of 8
03 May, 2021
Wood Library and Silver Linings
This essay by Library Director Jenny Goodemote appeared in the Canandaigua Daily Messenger, Sunday, April 4, 2021 The past year challenged us in ways
08 April, 2021
Support Wood Library’s virtual programs!
When the pandemic hit, Wood Library pivoted. Virtual programs, digital library cards, and curbside service helped people connect and created joy. Our
30 March, 2021