The Wadsworth Library will be CLOSED Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th. We will also close early on December 31st at 5:00pm and be closed all day Wednesday, January 1st. 

Winter Storytime Programs

Registration is required for all storytime programs.

Books & Babies
Tuesdays 10:00-10:20 a.m.

January 7, 14, 21, 28

February 4, 11, 18, 25

March 4, 18, 25

  Books and babies is a lap-sit program designed to introduce children (6 months - 2 years of age) to language and early literacy. babies sit with their caregivers and model the activities presented through simple finger plays, songs, stories and nursery rhymes. Registration is required

Pre-School Storytime

Tuesdays 10:45-11:15 a.m.
January 7, 14, 21, 28

February 4, 11, 18, 25

March 4, 18, 25

Storytime is directed at children ages 3-5 and includes books, poetry, music, finger plays, crafts and more. Registration is required.

Toddler Tales
Wednesdays 10:00-10:30 a.m.

January 8, 15, 22, 29

February 5, 12, 19, 26

March 5, 19, 26

The Toddler Tales program is a blend of Books & Babies and Pre-School Storytime activities. A variety of stories are combined with songs, rhymes, finger plays, crafts and free play. Registration is required, space is limited. 

 *New* Pre-School Storytime
Wednesdays 11:00-11:30 a.m.

January 8, 15, 22, 29

February 5, 12, 19, 26

March 5, 19, 26

Storytime is directed at children ages 3-5 and includes books, poetry, music, finger plays, crafts and more. Registration is required.  

Registration for winter storytime programs will begin Monday, December 2nd. Please call (585) 243-0440 to register. 

The Giving Tree

Each year the Wadsworth Library purchases as many children's books and craft supplies as possible. If you are interested in helping us replace worn books or helping to replenish our craft supplies for 2014 please stop by and select a gift tag from the Giving Tree.

Step 1: Select a gift tag and take it to the circulation desk. The gift tags represent beloved children's books that need replacing as well new titles, craft supplies and Thomas trains.  Hardcover books are requested.

The requested books are available at Touch of Grayce
(65 Main Street, Geneseo) for a 20% discount.

Step 2: Bring your purchased item to the circulation desk and we will replace your gift tag with a "thank you." If you purchased a book for the library please let us know whose name you would like on the book plate. 

If you are interested in participating be sure to stop by the library this December. Thank you for your generosity!

Holiday Events 2013

Gobble Up Reading: Celebrating Thanksgiving!

Thursday, November 21st at 6:30pm
Sigma Tau Delta, SUNY Geneseo's English Honor Society, will be holding a Thanksgiving-related reading and craft night at the Wadsworth Library. Come join us and celebrate Thanksgiving with some fun stories stuffed with a turkey surprise, crafts, and snacks. This event is for children ages 3 to 8, registration is not required. 

 Seasons of Generosity

Wednesday, December 4th at 6:30pm

 A family story program for this special time of year. With local storyteller Cris Riedel. Open to children 3+, registration is not required. 

9th Annual "Make Your Own Gingerbread House" 

Thursday December 5th at 6:30pm

Come out for some guarenteed Christmas fun! We'll be making our own gingerbread houses from graham crackers, frosting and various candies. Open to children 3 years old and up. Registration begins November 1st. Space is limited. * This event is currently FULL. However if you are interested in attending with your child please call and leave your name on the wait list. We have cancellations every year. 

Christmas Open House

Thursday, December 19th at 6:30pm

Photos With Santa and Mrs. Claus

Sing-a-Long with Musician Geoff Clough

Ornament-Making

 This holiday season come and celebrate at the library! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be posing for pictures, local musician Geoff Clough will lead a holiday sing-a-long at 6:30pm and there will also be ornament-making downstairs in the community room. Bring the whole family!

"Gobble Up Reading: Celebrating Thanksgiving"

Thursday, November 21st at 6:30pm

Sigma Tau Delta, SUNY Geneseo's English Honor Society, will be holding a Thanksgiving-related reading and craft night at the Wadsworth Library. Come join us and celebrate Thanksgiving with some fun stories stuffed with a turkey surprise, crafts, and snacks. 

This event is for children ages 3 to 8. 

*Reminder: Registration for the "Make Your Own Gingerbread House Program" on Thursday, December 5th opens on November 1st. Registration is required and this program will fill quickly!

Halloween Event

Monster Tales!
Thursday, October 24th at 6:30 p.m.

Travel around the world with The Wondermakers as they tell not-so-scary folk tales for children (ages 3-8) and their families. The audience will help The Wondermakers act out a story about a goblin from England, a story about a troll from Denmark, and more.

Fall Storytime Programs

Books & Babies

Tuesdays 10:00-10:20 a.m.

 September 10, 17, 24

October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

November 5, 12, 19

December 3, 10, 17

 Books and babies is a lap-sit program designed to introduce children (6 months - 2 years of age) to language and early literacy. babies sit with their caregivers and model the activities presented through simple finger plays, songs, stories and nursery rhymes. Registration is required. 

Pre-School Storytime
Tuesdays 10:45-11:15 a.m.

September 10, 17, 24

October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

November 5, 12, 19

December 3, 10, 17

Storytime is directed at children ages 3-5 and includes books, poetry, music, finger plays, crafts and more. Registration is required.

Toddler Tales
Wednesdays 10:00-10:30 a.m.

September 11, 18, 25

October 2, 9, 14, 23, 30

November 6, 13,20

December 4, 11, 18

The Toddler Tales program is a blend of Books & Babies and Pre-School Storytime activities. A variety of stories are combined with songs, rhymes, finger plays, crafts and free play. Registration is required.

*Save the Date*

 Wizard of Oz Silly Sing-a-Long - Friday, October 11th at 2:00 p.m.

Dress up as your favorite Oz character and be ready to sing, bark, blow bubbles and other silly fun things while you watch this movie classic (Warner Brothers, 102 minutes). Registration is strongly recommended.

The Wondermakers Present: Monster Tales - Thursday, October 24th at 6:30 p.m.

Summer Reading Survey

Summer reading has officially ended and we hope you
enjoyed our summer events! 

 

Children will be able to continue picking up prizes until Friday, August 23rd. Also, children who completed six full weeks of reading should turn in their reading log at the library in order to be eligible for a grand prize drawing!

 

 

The library would appreciate your feedback! Please take a few minutes to answer a brief survey about the summer reading program.  Thank You. 

Summer Reading Survey 2013

 

Summer Reading - The Final Week!

Moreland the Magician!

Monday, August 5th  
Summer Theatre Workshop at 10:00am 
(pre-registration required)
 
Moreland the Magician at 2:00pm  
Open to children ages 3 and up. 


Tuesday, August 6th
Sing, Sign and Play at 10:00 am
(registration required)

Pre-School Storytime at 10:45 am

Wednesday, August 7th

Toddler Tales at 10:00 am

Thursday, August 8th
Come celebrate your reading success at the final event of the summer! 
Bubblemania at 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm
Bring the whole family!

The "Bubble Man" returns to Geneseo!

Summer Reading July 28th - August 2nd

Monday, July 29th
Summer Theatre Workshop at 10:00am (pre-registration required)

Puppets With Pizzazz presents "Aladdin" at 2:00pm
Open to children ages 3 and up. 

Nancy Sander - Puppets With Pizzazz

Tuesday, July 30th

Sing, Sign and Play at 10:00 am
(registration required)

Pre-School Storytime at 10:45 am

Wednesday, July 31st

Toddler Tales at 10:00 am

Thursday, August 1st

Build a Fairy House at 2:00pm

Open to children ages 5+

*Program Change*

The storytelling event with Cris Riedel that was originally scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, July 25th has been postponed due to illness.

Instead the library will be showing the Disney movie Bolt
(rated PG, 97 minutes) at 2:00pm. Popcorn will be provided. 

Join us for a relaxing afternoon at the library!

Summer Reading July 21st - July 27th

Monday, July 22nd
Summer Theatre Workshop at 10:00am
(pre-registration required)

The Wondermakes at 2:00pm
Open to children ages 3 and up. 

Tuesday, July23rd

Sing, Sign and Play at 10:00 am
(registration required)

Pre-School Storytime at 10:45 am

Wednesday, July 24th

Toddler Tales at 10:00 am

Thursday, July 25th

Storyteller Cris Riedel -This event has been cancelled!  

Stay tuned for more information, we hope to offer something else during this time slot. 

Summer Reading July 15th-July 20th

"Finding Nemo" on on the museum lawn!

Monday, July 15th
Summer Theatre Workshop at 10:00am
(pre-registration required)

Children's Concert with Tom Sieling at 2:00pm
Open to children ages 3 and up. 

Tuesday, July 16th

Sing, Sign and Play at 10:00 am
(registration required)

Pre-School Storytime at 10:45 am

Wednesday, July 17th

Toddler Tales at 10:00 am

Thursday, July 18th

WildLife Defenders at 12:30 pm (this is NOT at the normal show time)

Saturday, July 20th 

Movie @ the Museum - "Finding Nemo" at dusk (8:30pm)

Rain date Sunday, July 21st. 

Summer Reading July 8th - July 13th

Monday, July 8th
Summer Theatre Workshop at 10:00am

Bruce Weaver & Friends

(pre-registration required)

Children's Concert with Glenn McClure at 2:00pm
Open to children ages 3 and up. 

Tuesday, July 9th

Sing, Sign and Play at 10:00 am
(registration required)

Pre-School Storytime at 10:45 am

Wednesday, July 10th

Toddler Tales at 10:00 am

Thursday, July 11th

Ventriloquist Bruce Weaver & Friends at 2:00pm

Summer Reading July 1st - July 7th

Monday, July 1st 

Summer Theatre Workshop at 10:00am
(pre-registration required)

Dinosaur Day at 2:00pm for ages 4-8

Tuesday, July 2nd

Sing, Sign and Play at 10:00 am (registration required)

Pre-School Storytime at 10:45 am

Wednesday, July 3rd

Toddler Tales at 10:00 am

Thursday, July 4th

The library will be CLOSED for the holiday.

Summer Storytime Programs

Sing, Sign and Play

Tuesdays @ 10:00 a.m.
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6
 Books and Babies is on hiatus for the summer so join us instead for Sing, Sign and Play! This six week session is recommended for babies 6-24 months old and their caregivers. Each class is 30 minutes long and has a weekly theme. We will use music, books, and playful activities to help hearing babies and adults learn simple ASL signs while having fun. This class will be led by certified baby signing Time instructor Linda Schmackpfeffer. Registration is recommended. 

Pre-School Storytime
Tuesdays @ 10:45 a.m.
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6
Storytime is directed at children ages 3-5 and includes books, poetry, music, finger plays, crafts and more.

Toddler Tales
Wednesdays @ 10:00 a.m.
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7
The Toddler Tales program is a blend of Books & Babies and Pre-School Storytime activities. A variety of stories are combined with songs, rhymes, finger plays, crafts and free play.

Summer Reading Kick-Off with Clifford the Big Red Dog!

Dig Into Reading with Clifford! 

Monday, June 24th from 2:00-3:30pm 

Come register for the summer reading program and spend some time with Clifford. Parents don't forget your cameras! Open to children of all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of Wadsworth Library.

Get ready for Summer Reading!

Summer Reading 2013

Summer reading is right around the corner!

 

 Event brochures are now available at the library and online. Brochures will also be sent home with students at the Geneseo, York, Genesee Country Christian and Kidstart schools. Don't miss out on the exciting events this summer at the Wadsworth Library! 

 

 

Registration for the summer reading program begins June 24th.

 

Registration for special summer events including the Summer Theatre Workshop and Sing, Sign and Play Classes (baby signing) will begin June 1st. 

  

Summer reading events are also posted on Facebook.  

Screen-Free Week

Enjoy a week away from your TV, computer, smart phone, game consoles and more. Take this opportunity to play outside, do a craft project as a family, practice an instrument, go for a bike ride, or read a good book!

Spring Into Reading

Spring Into Reading

with the sisters of Phi Lambda Chi!

Thursday, April 4th at 6:30 pm

Phi Lambda Chi is an organization from SUNY Geneseo and they love working with kids! Join them at the library to read books and make crafts to help us welcome spring!  We'll be reading Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes and The Very Hungary Caterpillar by Eric Carle along with other favorite spring stories. Snacks will be provided. Open to children 3 and up.

Spring Storytime Programs

Books & Babies
Tuesdays, 10:00-10:20 a.m.
April 2nd - May 28th
Books & Babies is a lap-sit program designed to introduce children (6 months-2 years of age) to language and early literacy. Babies sit with their caregiver and model the activities presented through simple finger plays, songs, stories and nursery rhymes. Registration is required.

Pre-School Storytime
Tuesdays, 10:45-11:15am.
April 2nd - May 28th  
Storytime is directed at children ages 3-5 and includes books, songs, finger plays and crafts. Registration is required.

Toddler Tales
Wednesdays 10:00-10:30 a.m.
April 3rd - May 29th
The Toddler Tales program is a blend of Books & Babies and Pre-School Storytime activities. A variety of stories are combined with songs, rhymes, finger plays, crafts and free play. This program is appropriate for children ages 2-4 years old. Registration is required. 

Registration for spring programs begins Monday, March 18th. Please call the library at (585) 243-0440 or e-mail smatthews(at)pls-net.org to register. 

Storytime programs will not meet April 16th or 17th because of the library book sale. 

Vote for the Wadsworth Library!

SHOW IT! Cast your vote today!

The Rochester Regional Library Council (RRLC) will recognize three great libraries in the Rochester area: one public library; one academic or special library; and one school library in honor of National Library Week this coming April.

What makes a great library?
According to a posting on the Library Leadership Network, great libraries:

•    Provide superior service
•    Train and re-train their staff
•    Are well supported by their communities or parent institutions
•    Integrate the marketing of virtual, place, and outreach services
•    Serve both the weakest and the strongest among their constituents
•    Provide education and, as appropriate, entertainment
•    Use virtual tools to offer a full range of timely information and services

Click here to vote online or visit the library for a paper ballot.
Voting will take place between March 1st-20th

Thank you for your support! 

GCS Winter Break

February 18th - February 22nd

"Let It Snow" Magic Show
Tuesday, February 19th
2:00-3:00pm Ages 3+
Join us for this entertaining comedy magic show embracing the joys of winter. Great audience participation and lots of laughter!

LEGO Your Library
Wednesday, February 20th
2:00-3:30pm Ages 5+
What can you build with fifteen LEGOS? What is the tallest LEGO tower you can build in 60 seconds? Come spend the afternoon competing and building with our library LEGO collection. Plenty of time will be provided for free building. Registration is required, sign up today.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Thursday, February 21st
(pick up and slide show Friday, February 22nd)
6:30-7:30 pm Ages 3-8

Bring your animal to the library for an special storytime. When the stories are done make your stuffed toy a name tag, tuck it in, and give it a kiss goodbye because its going to spend the night at the library! Return Friday afternoon (February 22nd) at 1:30 pm to pick up your toy and watch a slideshow of what they did while the library was closed. Registration required, sign-up today!

Valentine's Day Celebration and Storytime

Thursday, February 7th at 6:30pm

Looking to entertain your little sweetheart this Valentine's Day? Bring the family to Wadsworth Library to hear stories about love and friendship and create some fun crafts in the spirit of the holiday! Ages 4+

This event is sponsored by the SUNY Geneseo English Honor Society.

Winter Storytime Programs

Books & Babies
Tuesdays, 10:00-10:20 a.m.
January 8th - March 19th 
Books & Babies is a lap-sit program designed to introduce children (6 months-2 years of age) to language and early literacy. Babies sit with their caregiver and model the activities presented through simple finger plays, songs, stories and nursery rhymes. Registration is required.

Pre-School Storytime
Tuesdays, 10:45-11:15am.
January 8th - March 19th 
Storytime is directed at children ages 3-5 and includes books, songs, finger plays and crafts. Registration is required.

Toddler Tales
Wednesdays 10:00-10:30 a.m.
January 9th - March 20th
The Toddler Tales program is a blend of Books & Babies and Pre-School Storytime activities. A variety of stories are combined with songs, rhymes, finger plays, crafts and free play. This program is appropriate for children ages 2-4 years old. Registration is required. 

Please call the library at (585) 243-0440 or e-mail smatthews(at)pls-net.org to register.