Perry Public Library
October 2024
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"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers."
Anne Shirley of Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
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Did you know 1 in 2 families in the US struggles to afford diapers?
Items can be donated Monday, September 23 through Saturday, October 19 by dropping them off at the Perry Public Library during open hours. All items should be new and can include:
- Disposable diapers
- Reusable/cloth diapers
- Pull-ups
- Training pants
- Wipes
- Diaper creams
Thank you for your support!
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HOME ALONE SAFETY TRAINING
October 11, 2024 from 10:30am – 12 noon at the Perry Public Library
Designed to teach children who are Home Alone the importance of behaving responsibly including basic first aid tips, safely answering the phone/door, internet safety and how to react during emergencies such as power outages, fires and illness.
Knowing when your child is ready to stay home alone is a difficult decision; preparation can make this next step easier. Caregivers, please join us for the last 15 minutes for a safety wrap-up.
10:30 am – 11:45 am Ages 8-12 yrs
11:45 am – 12 noon Parents and students
Courses will be taught by Epic Trainings (https://training.epic.com), hosted at the Perry Public Library, and sponsored by the Friends of Perry Public Library. Thank you!
Registration required
BABYSITTER’S TRAINING COURSE
Friday, October 11, 2024 at the Perry Public Library from 12pm – 4:30pm
Taught through classroom discussion, instructor lecture, interactive activities and video presentation; this course teaches students the roles/responsibilities of a babysitter including skills in: accident prevention, 1st Aid and care for choking.
Attendees will receive a certification card (in the mail) upon course completion.
Class starts PROMPTLY at 12 noon.
Pizza lunch will be provided.
Registration is required.
The course will be taught by Epic Trainings (https://training.epic.com) and hosted at the Perry Public Library. Course funding and pizza lunch provided by the Friends of Perry Public Library. Thank you!
🎨🎨🎨 NEW PROGRAM 🎨🎨🎨
Create a one-of-a-kind pumpkin at our first Crafternoon
Using recycled materials and a hot glue gun, create and paint a pumpkin.
We will also have wooden pumpkin shapes available for our youngest crafters to paint.
All materials will be provided while supplies last. If you have a hot glue gun, we encourage you to bring it so you don't have to wait to create!
Registration not required, but appreciated (to make sure we have enough supplies on hand).
October 8th: Learn How to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
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Let's Talk About Books
Read any good books lately? Come tell about them!
Perry Public Library Book Discussion Group
We (usually) meet on the 4th Wednesday of the Month @ 7 pm in Perry Public Library's Gallery.
Virtual Author Chats
Engaging virtual author talks with New York Times Best Selling Authors!
Each talk features the opportunity to participate in author Q&A or pre-submit questions.
Sponsored in part by Friends of Perry Public Library. Thank you!
More information on this month's authors and links to register, go to https://libraryc.org/perry
or click the author's name below their picture.
No tricks here. October Author Talks are all treats!
October 9th at 7 PM
Don't forget, all of these books are also available to borrow from the library!
Holiday Closings
Mon. October 14
Indigenous Peoples' Day
& Columbus Day
Mon. November 11
Veterans Day
Thurs. November 28
Thanksgiving
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Coming Up Next Month
🎨 Adventures in Art 🎨
We received an Arts Council grant to provide free art workshops at the Perry Public Library for children, teens, and adults. The dates and details for our fall workshops are still being worked out, but teens should mark their calendars for Colored Pencil Copper Jewelry with Pam Hill on November 12th @6:30 pm.
- All materials provided free of charge for those who register
- Registration is required
- Seating and materials are limited
- Ages 13 - 19 yrs. old (TEENS ONLY)
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Perry Public Library
Email: perrylibrarydirector@owwl.org
Website: perry.owwl.org
Location: 70 North Main Street, Perry, NY, USA
Phone: 585-237-2243
Facebook: facebook.com/PerryNYLibrary