Friday
May 1st
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
In the spirit of the World War I and II era Victory Gardens, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County is offering a free online gardening course series that starts May 1, 2020 and continues throughout the gardening season. Our goal is to help you become more self-sufficient and better gardeners. So come join us in the spirit of past Victory Gardens by planting your own COVID-19 Victory Garden.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED email ontario@cornell.edu with your name, address, and phone number
Registration required. Program is full.
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Raise a glass to good health and our community library! Hear from Board President Laurie Riedman and Library Director Jenny Goodemote. Enjoy a musical performance by award-winning classical pianist Claudio Espejo. Email Maria Bucci at mbucci@pls-net.org for the Zoom invitation.
No registration required
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Join us on MyCircleTV and virtually watch 'La la Land' with friends!
No registration required
Monday
May 4th
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Alzheimer's and other dementias cause memory, thinking, and behavior changes that interfere with daily living. Learn about common warning signs of Alzheimer's and what symptoms to look for in yourself and others, as well as tips to approach someone who is experiencing changes in their memory, the benefit of early detection and diagnosis, and more.
Registration required. Program is full.
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us via Zoom for Knitting Konnection. A social gathering of fiber crafters. All skill levels welcome! Contact Alexis Lawrence for more information. alawrence@pls-net.org
No registration required
Wednesday
May 6th
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All Day
Join Mrs.Ferris for Storytime online! Click the link on our Facebook page or go directly to our Youtube channel (youtube.com/woodlibrary) for stories, fingerplays or fun on the flannel board.
No registration required
Thursday
May 7th
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3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The New Yorker discussion group will meet via Zoom Thursday from 3:00 – 4:30 pm. The “required readings” are chosen by group members weekly. Contact alawrence@pls-net.org for more information.
No registration required
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
In this Zoom sessions, you will learn how to create an emergency budget and manage your expenses on a reduced income. Additionally, you will receive helpful resources to help you with deeper financial issues related to debt repayment and credit.
Registration Required. Please use link below to fill out registration form.
Registration required. Program is full.
Friday
May 8th
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Mo
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2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Tune in to our YouTube channel for a special monster story on the flannel board!
No registration required
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Children ages 3-5 are invited to get dressed up and tune in to our Facebook channel for a live virtual tea party to celebrate that special person called Mommy! We'll have stories, songs, and a special magnet story for children to enjoy with their mothers. Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/woodlibrary/
Registration required. Program is full.
Monday
May 11th
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
Registration required. Program is full.
Tuesday
May 12th
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1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
In this Zoom sessions, you will learn how to best strategize the use of your stimulus money based on your circumstances and goals. Finally, you can get connected to a financial counselor if needed.
Registration Required. Please use the link below to complete registration.
Registration required. Program is full.
Wednesday
May 13th
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All Day
Join Mrs.Ferris for Storytime online! Click the link on our Facebook page or go directly to our Youtube channel (youtube.com/woodlibrary) for stories, fingerplays or fun on the flannel board.
No registration required
Thursday
May 14th
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Mo
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3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The New Yorker discussion group will meet via Zoom Thursday from 3:00 – 4:30 pm. The “required readings” are chosen by group members weekly. Contact alawrence@pls-net.org for more information.
No registration required
Monday
May 18th
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Mo
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's, the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, stages and risk factors, current research and treatments available for some symptoms, and Alzheimer's Association resources.
Registration required. Program is full.
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Let's Be Naturalists! is a family-oriented citizen science program led by Wood Library and Cumming Nature Center. During weekly Zoom meetings, participants will learn how to record the animals and plants that they see in nature through field journaling and the kid-friendly naturalist app, Seek.
Sessions will be held on Mondays at 3pm from May 18 until June 8.
Please contact Alexis Lawrence at alawrence@pls-net.org for more information or to register for this program.
Registration required. Program is full.
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Join Adult librarian for another DIY at home craft project.
No registration required
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Please contact Cyndi Fordham for meeting link. cfordham@ps-net.org
No registration required
Tuesday
May 19th
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2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
We will be discussing "Women Rowing North" by Mary Pipher. Please come prepared to discuss the book. New members welcome. Sign up for the online discussion forum to discuss new titles each month. Email alawrence@pls-net.org for more information.
No registration required
Wednesday
May 20th
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All Day
Join Mrs.Ferris for Storytime online! Click the link on our Facebook page or go directly to our Youtube channel (youtube.com/woodlibrary) for stories, fingerplays or fun on the flannel board.
No registration required
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dr. James McCorkle, poetry author and assistant professor at
Hobart and William Smith Colleges, will be joining Wood Library
for our first virtual visit from a local author.
During this event, McCorkle will be talking about In Time and what inspires his poetry.
For more information email Alexis Lawrence at
alawrence@pls-net.org.
No registration required
Thursday
May 21st
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Mo
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3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The New Yorker discussion group will meet via Zoom Thursday from 3:00 – 4:30 pm. The “required readings” are chosen by group members weekly. Contact alawrence@pls-net.org for more information.
No registration required
Friday
May 22nd
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6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
The young artists from the Canandaigua UPK classes will be recognized at a vritual family reception in the Children's Room. Sponsored by the Friends of Wood Library.
No registration required
Saturday
May 23rd
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Mo
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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Attend the YoungAdult Advisory Board meeting
(YAAB) for ages 19-30 and discuss program ideas for this age demographic.
Email alawrence@pls-net.org for zoom link information.
No registration required
Monday
May 25th
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Mo
Tu
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Sa
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Let's Be Naturalists! is a family-oriented citizen science program led by Wood Library and Cumming Nature Center. During weekly Zoom meetings, participants will learn how to record the animals and plants that they see in nature through field journaling and the kid-friendly naturalist app, Seek.
Sessions will be held on Mondays at 3pm from May 18 until June 8.
Please contact Alexis Lawrence at alawrence@pls-net.org for more information or to register for this program.
Registration required. Program is full.
Tuesday
May 26th
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10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join Wood Library in Collaboration with Core Rhythm Pilates for a virtual fitness class.
No bun or tutu required here! Barre workouts, a national fitness trend, sculpt major muscle groups creating a long, lean physique while improving stamina and increasing flexibility. "Burn at the Barre" offers all the strengthening benefits, without bulking. Come join us at the barre or in this case, a chair or counter! If you have no hand weights, grab some soup cans :) No stability ball? No problem!
Registration required. Program is full.
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This program provides tips for breaking the ice with your family so you can address some of the most common issues that are difficult to discuss: going to the doctor for a diagnosis or medical treatment, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans for future care.
Registration required. Program is full.
Wednesday
May 27th
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10:30 am - 11:00 am
Mrs. Ferris will be sharing a story or two along with a fingerplay on Wednesday mornings. Click the link on our Facebook page or go directly to our Youtube channel (youtube.com/woodlibrary) for stories, fingerplays and fun!
No registration required
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Susan Craine, LMSW, MPA is a Care Manager/Educator with the Finger Lakes Caregiver Institute (FLCI). FLCI is a program with Lifespan of Greater Rochester, whose mission is to help older adults and caregivers take on the challenges and opportunities of longer life. Susan will be talking about "Living With Uncertainty."
Please email Adult librarian Alexis Lawrence at Alawrence@pls-net.org for zoom information.
No registration required
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A proposition for library funding will appear on the Canandaigua City School District ballot. Learn about Proposition #4 which asks voters to approve community-based funding in the amount of $720,268 for Wood Library. This live presentation will be conducted via a Zoom webinar and will feature Library Director Jenny Goodemote. Message us at woodlibrary@owwl.org for the Zoom link.
No registration required
Thursday
May 28th
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3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The New Yorker discussion group will meet via Zoom Thursday from 3:00 – 4:30 pm. The “required readings” are chosen by group members weekly. Contact alawrence@pls-net.org for more information.
No registration required
Friday
May 29th
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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grades 6-12: Log in to Zoom and play Werewolf virtually! Register on the calendar or email ksmith@pls-net.org to receive the Zoom meeting information.
Registration required. Program is full.