Monday
October 1st
Su
Mo
Tu
We
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Sa
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Stories, rhymes, and fingerplay fun with Children’s Librarian, Mrs. Ferris, and her puppet helper, Shrinking Violet. Weekly sessions for 2 year olds their parent/caregiver are 20 minutes long in the library’s Story Room with 10 minutes of playtime after the program. Registration is requested.
Registration required. Program is full.
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Social gathering of fiber crafters. All skill levels welcome!
No registration required
Tuesday
October 2nd
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Stories, rhymes, and fingerplay fun with Children’s Librarian, Mrs. Ferris, and her puppet helper, Shrinking Violet. Weekly sessions for 2 year olds their parent/caregiver are 20 minutes long in the library’s Story Room with 10 minutes of playtime after the program. Registration is requested.
Registration required. Program is full.
Wednesday
October 3rd
Su
Mo
Tu
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Fr
Sa
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learn what to watch for when on the Internet: passwords, Updates vs. Upgrades, and viruses. What and where and how to protect and backup your data. Keep your computer, tablets and cell phones secure, too. Prerequisite: None. Must be 60+ & an Ontario County resident.
Registration required. Program is full.
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Storybooks and more for 3-5 year olds on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 from October 3 - November 28 (No class on 11/21). Our 1/2 hour sessions feature picture books, fingerplays, songs, and the flannelboard and the activities promote language development and pre-literacy skills. Please register as class size is limited.
Registration required. Program is full.
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Bi-weekly meeting
No registration required
Thursday
October 4th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Storybooks and more for 3-5 year olds on Thursday mornings at 10:30 from October 4 - November 29. NOTE: no class on Thanksgiving). Our 1/2 hour sessions feature picture books, fingerplays, songs, and the flannelboard and the activities promote language development and pre-literacy skills. Please register as class size is limited.
Registration required. Program is full.
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The New Yorker discussion group meets every Thursday from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. in Hamlin B. The “required readings” are chosen by group members weekly. The library has a subscription to The New Yorker and electronic access through RBDigital.
No registration required
Friday
October 5th
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Mo
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Sa
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
The Canandaigua Writers Group welcomes anyone who has an interest in writing. Share your original stories, poems, memoirs, and more in a supportive, learning community of fellow writers. An optional half hour social period begins at 10:00 AM.
No registration required
10:00 am - 10:30 am
An early literacy program of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and a short story is for toddlers 6 – 24 months old and their parents or caregivers. Registration requested. This 20 minute class is especially for children who are walking and will include movement activities as well as rhymes.
Registration required. Program is full.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Are you new to the community? Have you moved recently? Want to vote in the upcoming general election on November 6? Be sure to get registered to vote. The deadline is October 12. League of Women Voters volunteers will be onsite to assist and answer questions.
No registration required
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Our early literacy program of nursery rhymes, clapping songs, bounces, and a short story is for babies 6 – 24 months old and their parents or caregivers. Registration requested. The class meets from 11:00-11:20 with play time afterwards and is intended for children who are not yet walking.
Registration required. Program is full.
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bring your devices and your questions! First come, first served! Ask for the location at circulation.
No registration required
Monday
October 8th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Stories, rhymes, and fingerplay fun with Children’s Librarian, Mrs. Ferris, and her puppet helper, Shrinking Violet. Weekly sessions for 2 year olds their parent/caregiver are 20 minutes long in the library’s Story Room with 10 minutes of playtime after the program. Registration is requested.
Registration required. Program is full.
Tuesday
October 9th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Stories, rhymes, and fingerplay fun with Children’s Librarian, Mrs. Ferris, and her puppet helper, Shrinking Violet. Weekly sessions for 2 year olds their parent/caregiver are 20 minutes long in the library’s Story Room with 10 minutes of playtime after the program. Registration is requested.
Registration required. Program is full.
Wednesday
October 10th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Storybooks and more for 3-5 year olds on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 from October 3 - November 28 (No class on 11/21). Our 1/2 hour sessions feature picture books, fingerplays, songs, and the flannelboard and the activities promote language development and pre-literacy skills. Please register as class size is limited.
Registration required. Program is full.
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Ted Van Son Jr. is a paranormal investigator, radio host, and author. He is passionate about the unknown and loves to lecture on the subject. Ted's 30 years of experience have inspired him to begin writing to capture his techniques and beliefs. Ted has been on the television series "Paranormal Survivor" on Destination America TV.
No registration required
Thursday
October 11th
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Mo
Tu
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Sa
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This is a 2 session course. Learn to move photos from a digital camera to a computer so that you can view, display, print, or share them. Bring a flash drive to class. Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge. Must be 60+ & an Ontario County resident.
Registration required. Program is full.
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Storybooks and more for 3-5 year olds on Thursday mornings at 10:30 from October 4 - November 29. NOTE: no class on Thanksgiving). Our 1/2 hour sessions feature picture books, fingerplays, songs, and the flannelboard and the activities promote language development and pre-literacy skills. Please register as class size is limited.
Registration required. Program is full.
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The New Yorker discussion group meets every Thursday from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. in Hamlin B. The “required readings” are chosen by group members weekly. The library has a subscription to The New Yorker and electronic access through RBDigital.
No registration required
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Watch a movie with friends and eat pizza!
Double feature: "Halloweentown" (G, runtime 84 min) and "Hocus Pocus" (PG, runtime 96 min)
Double feature: "Halloweentown" (G, runtime 84 min) and "Hocus Pocus" (PG, runtime 96 min)
No registration required
Friday
October 12th
Su
Mo
Tu
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Sa
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This is the second session; please register for the first session on 10/11. Learn to move photos from a digital camera to a computer so that you can view, display, print, or share them. Bring a flash drive to class. Must be 60+ & an Ontario County resident.
No registration required
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bring your devices and your questions! First come, first served! Ask for the location at circulation.
No registration required
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Grades 8-12
Want a say in what goes on in the Teen Scene and with teen programming? Stop by the TAB meeting to share your thoughts!
No registration required
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
This one-hour workshop includes a presentation, Q&A session and helpful brochures and takeaways on the following subjects:
• Filling out the FAFSA
• Grants
• Scholarships
• Types of loans
• Determining the amount of aid you qualify for
• Helpful New York State programs
No registration required
Monday
October 15th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Stories, rhymes, and fingerplay fun with Children’s Librarian, Mrs. Ferris, and her puppet helper, Shrinking Violet. Weekly sessions for 2 year olds their parent/caregiver are 20 minutes long in the library’s Story Room with 10 minutes of playtime after the program. Registration is requested.
Registration required. Program is full.
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Stories, crafts and activities for 3-5 year olds based on the fun books by Lois Ehlert. Registration requested. Sign up at the library, by calling 585-394-1381 or online.
Registration required. Program is full.
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
"A Quiet Place" - In a post-apocalyptic world, a family is forced to live in silence while hiding from monsters with ultra-sensitive hearing. Rated PG-13 for terror and some bloody images. (90 mins)
No registration required
Tuesday
October 16th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Stories, rhymes, and fingerplay fun with Children’s Librarian, Mrs. Ferris, and her puppet helper, Shrinking Violet. Weekly sessions for 2 year olds their parent/caregiver are 20 minutes long in the library’s Story Room with 10 minutes of playtime after the program. Registration is requested.
Registration required. Program is full.
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Reading: "Rules of Civility" by Amor Towles
No registration required
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Driving, doctor visits, legal & financial planning - conversations with family members who are showing signs of dementia can be challenging and uncomfortable. This workshop will offer tips on how to have conversations with family members about going to the doctor, when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans. To register call 1-800-272-3900.
No registration required
Wednesday
October 17th
Su
Mo
Tu
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Sa
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
All are welcome to this social exchange. Breakfast snacks and coffee are on us.
No registration required
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Storybooks and more for 3-5 year olds on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 from October 3 - November 28 (No class on 11/21). Our 1/2 hour sessions feature picture books, fingerplays, songs, and the flannelboard and the activities promote language development and pre-literacy skills. Please register as class size is limited.
Registration required. Program is full.
Thursday
October 18th
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Mo
Tu
We
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Fr
Sa
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Storybooks and more for 3-5 year olds on Thursday mornings at 10:30 from October 4 - November 29. NOTE: no class on Thanksgiving). Our 1/2 hour sessions feature picture books, fingerplays, songs, and the flannelboard and the activities promote language development and pre-literacy skills. Please register as class size is limited.
Registration required. Program is full.
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Cost: $20.00 for AARP members | $25.00 for non-members
Payment: To be made at first class. Please bring a check or money order.
Registration is required and you must attend both sessions (Thursday, Oct 18 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM & Friday, Oct 19 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM) to receive credit.
Bring your driver's license and AARP membership card (if you're a member). Plan to arrive at least half an hour before the class starts!
Registration required. Program is full.
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The New Yorker discussion group meets every Thursday from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. in Hamlin B. The “required readings” are chosen by group members weekly. The library has a subscription to The New Yorker and electronic access through RBDigital.
No registration required
Friday
October 19th
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Mo
Tu
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Sa
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
This is the second session; attendance at both sessions is required to receive credit. Cost: $20.00 for AARP members | $25.00 for non-members Payment: To be made at first class. Please bring a check or money order. Registration is required. Bring your driver's license and AARP membership card (if you're a member). Plan to arrive at least half an hour before the class starts.
Registration required. Program is full.
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Finger Lakes Writers offers adult-oriented reading material in Adult Literacy collections using tools such as Flesch-Kincaid scores and specialized word lists. All writers who want to try their hand at penning prose for this often ignored and under-served niche market of readers are welcome.
No registration required
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bring your devices and your questions! First come, first served! Ask for the location at circulation.
No registration required
Saturday
October 20th
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Mo
Tu
We
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Sa
10:30 am - 11:30 am
If your preschooler loves to dance, don’t miss our Biblio-Bop party. We’ll be hopping and bopping to music using bells, shakers, and our parachute to enhance the fun. There is no sign-up for this program. Just come and be ready to move! For children 1 - 5 years old with their parents or caregiver
No registration required
Monday
October 22nd
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Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Stories, rhymes, and fingerplay fun with Children’s Librarian, Mrs. Ferris, and her puppet helper, Shrinking Violet. Weekly sessions for 2 year olds their parent/caregiver are 20 minutes long in the library’s Story Room with 10 minutes of playtime after the program. Registration is requested.
Registration required. Program is full.
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Open to the public
No registration required
Tuesday
October 23rd
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Stories, rhymes, and fingerplay fun with Children’s Librarian, Mrs. Ferris, and her puppet helper, Shrinking Violet. Weekly sessions for 2 year olds their parent/caregiver are 20 minutes long in the library’s Story Room with 10 minutes of playtime after the program. Registration is requested.
Registration required. Program is full.
Wednesday
October 24th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Storybooks and more for 3-5 year olds on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 from October 3 - November 28 (No class on 11/21). Our 1/2 hour sessions feature picture books, fingerplays, songs, and the flannelboard and the activities promote language development and pre-literacy skills. Please register as class size is limited.
Registration required. Program is full.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This month we're going to create talking puppets and then we'll craft some ghoulish snack - do you dare to eat them? For kids in grades K-5. Please register online, at the library or by calling 585-394-1381.
Registration required. Program is full.
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Must be 60+ and an Ontario County resident. Freegal is a free music service for your library. All you need is your library card number and a PIN. Learn how to use this service on your laptop. Must already have a Pioneer Library System card.
Registration required. Program is full.
Thursday
October 25th
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Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Storybooks and more for 3-5 year olds on Thursday mornings at 10:30 from October 4 - November 29. NOTE: no class on Thanksgiving). Our 1/2 hour sessions feature picture books, fingerplays, songs, and the flannelboard and the activities promote language development and pre-literacy skills. Please register as class size is limited.
Registration required. Program is full.
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
decorating room for Halloween programs
No registration required
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The New Yorker discussion group meets every Thursday from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. in Hamlin B. The “required readings” are chosen by group members weekly. The library has a subscription to The New Yorker and electronic access through RBDigital.
No registration required
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
If you love eating fresh greens and our winters seem long, microgreens are easy to grow while the world is white! Come learn the basics and get set up for this winter with Petra Page-Mann, founder of Fruition Seeds, who has grown microgreens for over a decade. Free to attend, or pay $10 and get a seedling tray, organic soil and three packets of organic seeds.
Registration required. Program is full.
Friday
October 26th
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Sa
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ages 11-18- Each student will receive a workbook and a certification card upon completion. Students are asked to bring a self-addressed stamped envelope and a bagged lunch. Registration required. $45.00 per student, payment due the day of the class. (Max 28)
Registration required. Program is full.
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bring your devices and your questions.
No registration required
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Grades 8-12
Want a say in what goes on in the Teen Scene and with teen programming? Stop by the TAB meeting to share your thoughts!
No registration required
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friends Night
No registration required
Monday
October 29th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Stories, rhymes, and fingerplay fun with Children’s Librarian, Mrs. Ferris, and her puppet helper, Shrinking Violet. Weekly sessions for 2 year olds their parent/caregiver are 20 minutes long in the library’s Story Room with 10 minutes of playtime after the program. Registration is requested.
Registration required. Program is full.
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Are you ready for some hair-raising tales? Only the bravest 3rd - 5th graders should dare to join us for this program of bone chilling stories. Come in costume - no registration necessary. Treats will be given to those who don't try to trick the teller!
No registration required
Tuesday
October 30th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Stories, rhymes, and fingerplay fun with Children’s Librarian, Mrs. Ferris, and her puppet helper, Shrinking Violet. Weekly sessions for 2 year olds their parent/caregiver are 20 minutes long in the library’s Story Room with 10 minutes of playtime after the program. Registration is requested.
Registration required. Program is full.
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
We will be discussing "The Word is Murder" by Anthony Horowitz. New members are always welcome. Snacks provided.
No registration required
Wednesday
October 31st
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Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Storybooks and more for 3-5 year olds on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 from October 3 - November 28 (No class on 11/21). Our 1/2 hour sessions feature picture books, fingerplays, songs, and the flannelboard and the activities promote language development and pre-literacy skills. Please register as class size is limited.
Registration required. Program is full.
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Parkinson Support Group meeting.
Meet to provide information and support to those affected by Parkinson's disease
No registration required