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!