Saturday
August 1st
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
All Day
Pick an adventure challenge and support Wood Library! Run, walk, hike, swim, bike or paddle over two weeks and record your miles. All ages and abilities can participate! $30 ages 11 and up. $15 up to age 10. Register at runsignup.com. All participants get a custom Tshirt. Proceeds support Wood Library's digital services and virtual programs. #ImagineYourAdventure
No registration required
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
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Check out these videos featuring highlights of our collection in the Teen Scene!
No registration required
Sunday
August 2nd
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
All Day
Pick an adventure challenge and support Wood Library! Run, walk, hike, swim, bike or paddle over two weeks and record your miles. All ages and abilities can participate! $30 ages 11 and up. $15 up to age 10. Register at runsignup.com. All participants get a custom Tshirt. Proceeds support Wood Library's digital services and virtual programs. #ImagineYourAdventure
No registration required
Monday
August 3rd
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
All Day
Pick an adventure challenge and support Wood Library! Run, walk, hike, swim, bike or paddle over two weeks and record your miles. All ages and abilities can participate! $30 ages 11 and up. $15 up to age 10. Register at runsignup.com. All participants get a custom Tshirt. Proceeds support Wood Library's digital services and virtual programs. #ImagineYourAdventure
No registration required
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Wood Walkers is a walking club for seniors that meets at Wood Library during warmer months and the VA during colder months.
No registration required
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Grades 9-College: Work with Canandaigua Academy teacher, Mike Sisson, to build your writing experience. Register to receive Zoom code.
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
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join Adult librarian for another DIY at home summer craft project on Facebook. The materials needed for the Craft project will be posted on our website. No registration.
No registration required
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
August 4th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
All Day
Pick an adventure challenge and support Wood Library! Run, walk, hike, swim, bike or paddle over two weeks and record your miles. All ages and abilities can participate! $30 ages 11 and up. $15 up to age 10. Register at runsignup.com. All participants get a custom Tshirt. Proceeds support Wood Library's digital services and virtual programs. #ImagineYourAdventure
No registration required
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Tune in to our social media and learn about the new teen books hitting the shelf that day!
No registration required
Wednesday
August 5th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
All Day
Pick an adventure challenge and support Wood Library! Run, walk, hike, swim, bike or paddle over two weeks and record your miles. All ages and abilities can participate! $30 ages 11 and up. $15 up to age 10. Register at runsignup.com. All participants get a custom Tshirt. Proceeds support Wood Library's digital services and virtual programs. #ImagineYourAdventure
No registration required
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
Grades 9-College: Work with Canandaigua Academy teacher, Mike Sisson, to build your writing experience. Register to receive Zoom code.
Registration required. Program is full.
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Children 3 – 7 years old can put on their jammies and cozy up to their computer, tablet or phone for stories, songs and fun at home with Mrs. Ferris. Visit our Facebook page for this LIVE weekly event.
No registration required
Thursday
August 6th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
All Day
Pick an adventure challenge and support Wood Library! Run, walk, hike, swim, bike or paddle over two weeks and record your miles. All ages and abilities can participate! $30 ages 11 and up. $15 up to age 10. Register at runsignup.com. All participants get a custom Tshirt. Proceeds support Wood Library's digital services and virtual programs. #ImagineYourAdventure
No registration required
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join Mrs. Ferris online every Thursday July 2 - August 27 at 12:00 noon on Zoom as she reads the book Rump: the True Story of Rumplestiltskin. Register online and Mrs. Ferris will send you the Zoom log-in information for this series. Recommended for grades 4-6. Questions? Email her at mferris@pls-net.org.
Registration required. Program is full.
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
August 7th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
All Day
Pick an adventure challenge and support Wood Library! Run, walk, hike, swim, bike or paddle over two weeks and record your miles. All ages and abilities can participate! $30 ages 11 and up. $15 up to age 10. Register at runsignup.com. All participants get a custom Tshirt. Proceeds support Wood Library's digital services and virtual programs. #ImagineYourAdventure
No registration required
11:00 am - 1:00 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. These events will be held via Zoom, email alawrence@pls-net.org for more information.
No registration required
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Grades 9-College: Work with Canandaigua Academy teacher, Mike Sisson, to build your writing experience. Register to receive Zoom code.
Registration required. Program is full.
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
August 8th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
All Day
Pick an adventure challenge and support Wood Library! Run, walk, hike, swim, bike or paddle over two weeks and record your miles. All ages and abilities can participate! $30 ages 11 and up. $15 up to age 10. Register at runsignup.com. All participants get a custom Tshirt. Proceeds support Wood Library's digital services and virtual programs. #ImagineYourAdventure
No registration required
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
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Check out these videos featuring highlights of our collection in the Teen Scene!
No registration required
Monday
August 10th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Wood Walkers is a walking club for seniors that meets at Wood Library during warmer months and the VA during colder months.
No registration required
10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Due to internet outages that will happen during network maintenance, Wood Library will open late on Monday, August 10th. The library will open to the public at 1:30 pm
No registration required
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Grades 9-College: Work with Canandaigua Academy teacher, Mike Sisson, to build your writing experience. Register to receive Zoom code.
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
August 11th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Tune in to our social media and learn about the new teen books hitting the shelf that day!
No registration required
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages 11-18: Our class will take place exactly as if students were in the classroom. All students have the ability to see and interact with the instructor and other students. $32.00 per student, payment due before the day of class. Sign up for one session. Register by calling (585)615-4379 or email mail@epictrainings.com.
Registration required. Program is full.
Wednesday
August 12th
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
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Grades 9-College: Work with Canandaigua Academy teacher, Mike Sisson, to build your writing experience. Register to receive Zoom code.
Registration required. Program is full.
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Children 3 – 7 years old can put on their jammies and cozy up to their computer, tablet or phone for stories, songs and fun at home with Mrs. Ferris. Visit our Facebook page for this LIVE weekly event.
No registration required
Thursday
August 13th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join Mrs. Ferris online every Thursday July 2 - August 27 at 12:00 noon on Zoom as she reads the book Rump: the True Story of Rumplestiltskin. Register online and Mrs. Ferris will send you the Zoom log-in information for this series. Recommended for grades 4-6. Questions? Email her at mferris@pls-net.org.
Registration required. Program is full.
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
August 14th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Grades 9-College: Work with Canandaigua Academy teacher, Mike Sisson, to build your writing experience. Register to receive Zoom code.
Registration required. Program is full.
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Plant in late summer to enjoy the sweetest fall peas & to have enough spinach to enjoy through the spring! Here are the easiest seeds to sow to surround yourself with abundance for seasons to come, plus the common mistakes people make so you sow with confidence! Join Petra fruitionseed
Registration required, using google doc below or email alawrence@pls-net.org to obtain the registration link.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5AXe0igcfeOI3VAXbBJ8g0lKBEtNbdnizIQvnB5dm4oAsRA/viewform
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! Email Katie for the Zoom Code
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
August 15th
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
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Check out these videos featuring highlights of our collection in the Teen Scene!
No registration required
Monday
August 17th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Wood Walkers is a walking club for seniors that meets at Wood Library during warmer months and the VA during colder months.
No registration required
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
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join Adult librarian for another DIY at home summer craft project on Facebook. The materials needed for the Craft project will be posted on our website. No registration.
No registration required
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
YOU are invited to a book discussion on Monday, August 17th from 5:30-7:00 PM. Tim Mason's "The Darwin Affair" is a part of #biglibraryread Summer 2020 event!
This new discussion group will take place virtually via Zoom.
Copies of the book are currently available for UNLIMITED downloads on Libby from August 3-August 17!
Registration required. Program is full.
Tuesday
August 18th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Tune in to our social media and learn about the new teen books hitting the shelf that day!
No registration required
Wednesday
August 19th
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
2:00 pm - 4:00 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.
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Children 3 – 7 years old can put on their jammies and cozy up to their computer, tablet or phone for stories, songs and fun at home with Mrs. Ferris. Visit our Facebook page for this LIVE weekly event.
No registration required
Thursday
August 20th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join Mrs. Ferris online every Thursday July 2 - August 27 at 12:00 noon on Zoom as she reads the book Rump: the True Story of Rumplestiltskin. Register online and Mrs. Ferris will send you the Zoom log-in information for this series. Recommended for grades 4-6. Questions? Email her at mferris@pls-net.org.
Registration required. Program is full.
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
August 21st
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Learn how to create an account, post a status update, upload photos, and more. Attendees must have an accessible email address.
Registration required. Program is full.
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
August 22nd
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
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Check out these videos featuring highlights of our collection in the Teen Scene!
No registration required
Monday
August 24th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Wood Walkers is a walking club for seniors that meets at Wood Library during warmer months and the VA during colder months.
No registration required
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Open to the public via GoToMeeting
Contact Cyndi Fordham at cfordham@pls-net.org for the meeting link by 4:00pm on August 24th.
No registration required
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us on watch2gether and virtually watch and discuss the documentary "I Am Not Your Negro" (2016) Writer James Baldwin tells the story of race in modern America with his unfinished novel, Remember This House. I Am Not Your Negro is a journey into black history that connects the past of the Civil Rights movement to the present of #BlackLivesMatter. It is a film that questions black representation in Hollywood and beyond. Registration required, or email alawrence@pls-net.org for movie link.
Registration required. Program is full.
Tuesday
August 25th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
9:00 am - 10:30 am
This 90 min. class, presented by Epic Trainings, is geared toward children ages 7-12 who are home alone to teach them the importance of behaving responsibly. Topics: basic first aid, what to do when a stranger comes to the door, answering the telephone, internet safety and how to react during a variety of emergencies such as power outages and fires. Students will see and interact with the presenters. Fee: $24.00 per student., Register by calling (585)615-4379 or email mail@epictraining .
Registration required. Program is full.
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Tune in to our social media and learn about the new teen books hitting the shelf that day!
No registration required
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Local music therapist Kim Best will lead us in an interactive time of music-making and relaxing! Bring your family members, get tips on using music with your own home, and leave feeling connected with others. No musical experience necessary!
Registration required. Program is full.
Wednesday
August 26th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
All are welcome to this social exchange via zoom. Pick your own Breakfast snacks and coffee or tea to have while you social with friends. Email alawrence@ pls-net.org for zoom information or register below for zoom link.
Registration required. Program is full.
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
All persons with Parkinson’s disease and all care partners of Parkinson’s disease patients are invited to attend. Our presenter for this month from Florida is Nancy Alexander, physical therapist and author of An Unlikely Gift. Since movement is critical for those with Parkinson Disease. You’ll learn the benefits of movement and identify ways to maintain and even enhance balance, mobility, and activities of daily living. Please, call after August 17 for the Zoom link. 585-624-1448.
No registration required
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us to honor Women’s Equality Day and explore the role of women throughout American history. We will highlight the contributions of a diverse range of women and contemplate how their stories have been included (and often excluded) from the historical record. We will also take time to discuss women in society today, shifting notions of gender, and how the history of women will be told in the future. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and make comments throughout the presentation!
Registration required. Program is full.
Thursday
August 27th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join Mrs. Ferris online every Thursday July 2 - August 27 at 12:00 noon on Zoom as she reads the book Rump: the True Story of Rumplestiltskin. Register online and Mrs. Ferris will send you the Zoom log-in information for this series. Recommended for grades 4-6. Questions? Email her at mferris@pls-net.org.
Registration required. Program is full.
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
August 28th
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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.
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! Email Katie for the Zoom Code
No registration required
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Game Night will resume in September.
No registration required
Saturday
August 29th
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
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Check out these videos featuring highlights of our collection in the Teen Scene!
No registration required
7:00 pm - 9:00 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.
Registration required. Program is full.
Monday
August 31st
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Wood Walkers is a walking club for seniors that meets at Wood Library during warmer months and the VA during colder months.
No registration required
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, 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.