Monday
June 1st
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
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.
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Communication is more than just talking and listening – it’s also about sending & receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions & body language. Learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.
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
Tuesday
June 2nd
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
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.
Wednesday
June 3rd
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
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
Thursday
June 4th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
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
Looking for a new series to watch at home? Or maybe you're already a fan and you want to share your love, and knowledge with others. Join us as we discuss one episode each week the Netflix series "Self Made" via Facebook Live.
facebook.com/woodlibrary
We will be watching Episode 1 "The Fight of the Century"
We will be watching Episode 1 "The Fight of the Century"
No registration required
Friday
June 5th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Surrounding yourself with abundance in containers is so rewarding, though far from foolproof! Build your own container garden with co-founder of Fruition Seeds, Petra Page-Mann.
Materials to have on-hand: Containers (bigger = better), rich potting mix & compost (more nutrients = better), seeds and/or transplants
Use form below to register, or email alawrence@pls-net.org for more information.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5AXe0igcfeOI3VAXbBJ8g0lKBEtNbdnizIQvnB5dm4oAsRA/viewform
No registration required
Monday
June 8th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
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.
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.
Registration required. Program is full.
Tuesday
June 9th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
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.
Wednesday
June 10th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
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
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join this mini session to explore Zoom ! We will practice using essential Zoom functions such as:
Muting/unmuting your audio
Turning video on/off
Using the chat box
Raising your hand and using other reaction buttons
Changing your display name
Basic troubleshooting techniques
Who Should Register: These sessions are designed for individuals with little to no experience using Zoom; however, a basic understanding of how to operate your computer and use the internet is important.
Registration required. Program is full.
Thursday
June 11th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
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
Looking for a new series to watch at home? Or maybe you're already a fan and you want to share your love, and knowledge with others. Join us as we discuss one episode each week the Netflix series "Self Made" via Facebook Live.
facebook.com/woodlibrary
We will be watching episode 2 "Bootstraps"
We will be watching episode 2 "Bootstraps"
No registration required
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grades 6-12: Visit virtually with Becky Albertalli, author of "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" and "Yes No Maybe So," and Jenn Dugan, author of "Hot Dog Girl" and "Verona Comics." We'll chat books, have chances for you to win books, and swag! Register for the Zoom code.
Registration required. Program is full.
Friday
June 12th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
As Wood Library prepares to reopen along Phase 4 guidelines, Executive Director Jenny Goodemote will be hosting "Office Hours with Jenny" — live Q&A sessions via Zoom — to provide real-time updates and answer questions from community members.
Join the webinar on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3cwr9Uv
(If prompted, password is: 605182)
If you're unable to attend a session, you may email your questions in advance to jgoodemote@pls-net.org.
Each webinar will be available for viewing the following day.
No registration required
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us via Facebook live to chat with our librarians about what's happening at Wood Library this summer.
No registration required
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Flannel board stories and rhymes are always the “dessert” of Storytime so this summer, Mrs. Ferris will be sharing some special felt fun along with other surprises on our Facebook page each Friday at 4:00. After the videos have aired, they can can also be viewed anytime on our YouTube channel.
No registration required
Saturday
June 13th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
All young adults 19-30 are welcome to this social exchange via zoom.
Register on the calendar or email alawrence@pls-net.org to receive the Zoom meeting information.
Registration required. Program is full.
Monday
June 15th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. 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.
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us this month via Zoom to watch Just Mercy (2019), Based on the Life Work of Civil Rights Attorney Bryan Stevenson who works to free a wrongly condemned death row prisoner. For those who are interested in learning more about the systemic racism that plagues our society, we will be showing this powerful movie from Warner Brothers studios this month.
Registration required. Program is full.
Tuesday
June 16th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
All Day
Canandaigua City School District voters will receive a ballot that must be returned by June 16. A proposition for library funding appears on the ballot. The proposition asks voters to authorize the Canandaigua City School District to levy and collect an annual tax for Wood Library in the amount of $720,268, starting with the 2020-2021 tax bill. The tax levy increase is 2.86%, which amounts to an additional 90 cents on the entire tax bill of a property assessed at $150,000.
No registration required
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.
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Wood Library in partnership with Ontario County Historical Society for this Zoom Webinar of "On the Waterfront"
Ontario County historian Preston Pierce will present and discuss the history, culture, and development of the Canandaigua Lakeshore, with emphasis on the northern reaches of the lake around the city.
Registration required. Program is full.
Wednesday
June 17th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
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
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Join this mini session to explore Zoom ! We will practice using essential Zoom functions such as:
Muting/unmuting your audio
Turning video on/off
Using the chat box
Raising your hand and using other reaction buttons
Changing your display name
Basic troubleshooting techniques
Who Should Register: These sessions are designed for individuals with little to no experience using Zoom; however, a basic understanding of how to operate your computer and use the internet is important.
Registration required. Program is full.
Thursday
June 18th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
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
Looking for a new series to watch at home? Or maybe you're already a fan and you want to share your love, and knowledge with others. Join us as we discuss one episode each week the Netflix series "Self Made" via Facebook Live. We will be watching episode 3 "The Walker Girl"
facebook.com/woodlibrary
No registration required
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for an evening of fun with Heron Hill Winery as we learn something new, enjoy some great wine, and support local business all at the same time.
Must be 21 or older to attend and purchase a wine kit.
You can purchase a Wine tasting kit prior to the event for $99, by using this link https://www.heronhill.com/product/Wood-Library-Curated-Wine-Tasting-Flight-Kit
Deadline for guaranteed home delivery before the event is Friday June 12, 2020
Available for curbside pickup at Heron Hill
Registration required. Program is full.
Friday
June 19th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
As Wood Library prepares to reopen along Phase 4 guidelines, Executive Director Jenny Goodemote will be hosting "Office Hours with Jenny" — live Q&A sessions via Zoom — to provide real-time updates and answer questions from community members.
Join the webinar on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3cwr9Uv
(If prompted, password is: 605182)
If you're unable to attend a session, you may email your questions in advance to jgoodemote@pls-net.org.
Each webinar will be available for viewing the following day.
No registration required
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Flannel board stories and rhymes are always the “dessert” of Storytime so this summer, Mrs. Ferris will be sharing some special felt fun along with other surprises on our Facebook page each Friday at 4:00. After the videos have aired, they can can also be viewed anytime on our YouTube channel.
No registration required
Monday
June 22nd
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.
Registration required. Program is full.
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Meeting via GoToMeeting. Open to the public. Please contact Cyndi Fordham at cfordham@pls-net.org before 4pm, June 22nd for the meeting link.
No registration required
Tuesday
June 23rd
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
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.
Wednesday
June 24th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
All are welcome to this social exchange via zoom.
Register on the calendar or email alawrence@pls-net.org to receive the Zoom meeting information.
Registration required. Program is full.
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
Published author and physical therapist Nancy Alexander shares stories from her blog and books and outlines five strategies to help you navigate your new normal. She’s betting though that you have the tools you need already.
No registration required
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join wood library in partnership with workforce development during this informational session, you will learn what is necessary to create an effective, up-to-date resume. Learn how to highlight your accomplishments, past experiences, skills, abilities, qualifications, and personal characteristics so a potential employer can easily see the assets you would bring to the business.
Registration required. Please email alawrence@pls-net.org for more information.
Registration required. Program is full.
Thursday
June 25th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
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
Looking for a new series to watch at home? Or maybe you're already a fan and you want to share your love, and knowledge with others. Join us as we discuss one episode each week the Netflix series "Self Made" via Facebook Live.
facebook.com/woodlibrary
We will be watching episode 4 "A Credit to the Race"
We will be watching episode 4 "A Credit to the Race"
No registration required
Friday
June 26th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Flannel board stories and rhymes are always the “dessert” of Storytime so this summer, Mrs. Ferris will be sharing some special felt fun along with other surprises on our Facebook page each Friday at 4:00. After the videos have aired, they can can also be viewed anytime on our YouTube channel.
No registration required
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grades 6—12: Play werewolf virtually! Registration required for Zoom code.
Registration required. Program is full.
Saturday
June 27th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
All Day
We've taken pictures of our 3” tall Waldo figure wandering around Canandaigua this summer. Each Saturday, we’ll post a photo of him on Facebook to see if you can figure out where he was and we'll even challenge you to email Mrs. Ferris (mferris@pls-net.org) a picture of yourself taken in the same spot! DON’T give his location away by adding a comment to the post (but you can Message us to let us know you found him). Check back every Saturday to get a peek of Waldo’s new hiding place!
No registration required
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
All young adults 19-30 are welcome to this social exchange via zoom.
Register on the calendar or email alawrence@pls-net.org to receive the Zoom meeting information.
Registration required. Program is full.
Monday
June 29th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
1:00 pm - 2:00 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.
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Combine a great book with a craft and you have our "Monday is Funday" program. Children going into grades 1-3 are invited to join us on Facebook to listen to a story. After the reading, we'll make a craft project to go with story. Materials needed for the craft project will be posted on our website before the program airs. No registration.
No registration required
Tuesday
June 30th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
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.