New Library Website!

 

Over the past several months the Wadsworth Library staff have been working hard to bring you a new and improved Wadsworth Library website. As of May 15, 2015 the new website will be "live" and available to the public. We welcome your feedback!
 

Please look for us online at:

www.wadslib.com

Summer Reading 2015!

Summer Reading 2015

Registration for the summer reading program
begins Monday, June 29th. 

Registration for special summer classes and workshops
begins Monday, June 1st. 

If you have questions about upcoming summer programs please contact Children's Librarian Sarah Matthews at
smatthews@pls-net.org or by phone at (585) 243-0440.

Special After School Storytelling Event

On Tuesday April 21st at 4pm, SUNY Geneseo students will perform their original or interpreted stories at Wadsworth Library (Geneseo, NY) . These students have been a part of a semester-long Geneseo Storytelling Institute where they have learned and practiced the art of storytelling. These stories are geared towards elementary school students but all are welcome to attend. 

Registration is not required.

Spring Storytime Classes - Sign Up Today!

Books & Babies
Tuesdays 10:00-10:30am
April 7, 14, 21, 28 and May 5, 12, 19, 26
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.

Toddler Tales
Wednesdays 10:00-10:30am
April 8, 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 13, 20, 27
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 2-3 years old. Registration is required.

Pre-School Storytime I
Tuesdays 10:45-11:15am
April 7, 14, 21, 28 and May 5, 12, 19, 26
Storytime is directed at children ages 3-5 and includes books, songs, finger plays and crafts. Registration is required.  

Pre-School Storytime II
Wednesday 11:00-11:30am
April 8, 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 13, 20, 27
Storytime is directed at children ages 3-5 and includes books, songs, finger plays and crafts. Registration is required.

Cuentos y Cantos - Bilingual Storytime!

 Tuesdays from 4:00-4:30 p.m.

March 3, 10, 17, 24

Join us for an interactive family storytime, perfect for children who already speak Spanish or those wishing to learn! Registration is not required. Join us for one or all of the dates above.

Únete con nosotros a la biblioteca!

Stay & Play!

 Friday, March 27th

10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Shake the winter blues and join us at the Wadsworth Library for a morning of fun toys, games, and an art activity. Open to pre-school children and their families. 

Registration is not required.

GCS Winter Break (February 16th-20th)

Balloon Workshop (before the Balloon Crazy show)
Tuesday, February 17th at 12:30 p.m.
Join us for this hands-on workshop and learn to make balloon animals! Open to children 4th grade and up, this program will be most enjoyable for children who can already tie a basic knot in a balloon. Registration is required. Class size is limited. 

Balloon Crazy
Tuesday, February 17th at 2:00 p.m.
What are balloons made of? Where do they come from? Science, environment, and art are all covered in this lively discussion of balloons (including flying, silly, and whistling balloons!).

Sing a Story - Read a Song
Wednesday, February 18th at 2:00 p.m.
Using a variety of songs and instruments, and her collection of "Books That Sing" (books that have been made from songs), Nan Hoffman presents music as another form of storytelling. Folk music in particular, with its emphasis on lyrics and stories, can help enhance reading, writing and listening skills, and language development. Nan's presentations are fun and informative and encourage audience participation.

"Let It Snow" Children's Evening Event
Thursday, February 19th at 6:30 p.m.
The weather outside is frightful - so come to Wadsworth Library to escape the cold with SUNY Geneseo's Sigma Tau Delta on February 19th at 6:30 and "let it snow!" We will read some wintery books, eat snacks, play some games to keep us warm, and make snowflakes to bring indoors! Hope to see everyone there!

Winter Storytime Classes 2015

Books & Babies
Tuesdays 10:00-10:20am
January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 10, 17, 24 
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.

Toddler Tales
Wednesdays 10:00-10:30am
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 11, 18, 25
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 2-3 years old. Registration is required.

Pre-School Storytime I
Tuesdays 10:45-11:15am
January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 10, 17, 24  
 Storytime is directed at children ages 3-5 and includes books, songs, finger plays and crafts. Registration is required.  

Pre-School Storytime II
Wednesday 11:00-11:30am
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 11, 18, 25  
Storytime is directed at children ages 3-5 and includes books, songs, finger plays and crafts. Registration is required.

Holiday Open House

Thursday, December 18th from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be posing for pictures and there will be ornament-making downstairs in the community room. Live music and refreshments. 

This holiday season come celebrate at the Wadsworth Library. Bring the whole family!

Join us for storytime!
During the month of December all of our storytime programs are open to the public and DO NOT require registration. If you've been wanting to "just try it out" join us this month!

Books & Babies at 10:00 a.m. (6 months- 2 years of age)

December 2, 9, 16

Toddler Tales at 10:00 a.m. (2 and 3 year olds)

December 3, 10, 17

Pre-School Storytime at 10:45 a.m. (Tuesdays, 3-5 year olds)

December 2, 9, 16

Pre-School Storytime at 11:00 a.m. (Wednesdays, 3-5 year olds)

December 3, 10, 17

**Reminder: If Geneseo Central School closes due to weather, storytime programs will be cancelled. If in doubt check this blog, Facebook, or sign up for the children's e-list to have e-mail notices sent to you directly.**

Closed for Thanksgiving

The Wadsworth Library will be CLOSED, Thursday, November 27th for the holiday. Normal hours will resume Friday, November 28th. Happy Thanksgiving!

Pictures, and Pumpkins, and Puppets - Oh My!

 Thursday, November 20th at 6:30 p.m.

Come out to the Wadsworth Library to celebrate fall with students from SUNY Geneseo! There will be books and a puppet show, along with crafts and treats to get everyone on the spirit of fall.

Open to children 3 and up. Registration is not required. 

**Tonight's program has been cancelled due to the nasty winter weather. We hope to re-schedule. Stay warm!**

Rochester Children's Book Festival

Saturday, November 15th, 2014
10:00 am-4:00 pm 
Monroe Community College

Free parking and admission!

The Rochester Children’s Book Festival is presented by RACWI (Rochester Area Children’s Writers and Illustrators) and the Lift Bridge Book Shop . Our hosting sponsors are 292-Baby and Monroe Community College, in affiliation with The Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library.

Our mission is to promote reading to and by children, benefit Monroe County libraries, and forge connections between the community and children’s authors and illustrators. A wonderful event for parents and children!

Schedule Change

Reminder: The Wadsworth Library will not have storytime programs on November 4th or 5th, 2014.

We will resume our normal schedule the following week and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The library will be open so please visit and enjoy our other offerings! 

*Pick out books to share at home.

*Use the children's early literacy computers. There are fun and educational games to help your child prepare for kindergarten (and beyond!)

*Play with puzzles, toys, the train set, and more.

* Look up information about trucks, dinosaurs, outer space, and your child's interests. 

*Check-out music CD's with your favorite storytime songs and listen at home or in the car. 

Fall Children's Events

It's a Silly Spooky Halloween Show
Thursday, October 23rd at 6:30 p.m.
Join Charlie, of "Charlie & Checkers" fame, for some Halloween magic, comedy, and fun! Charlie will also share some tips for kids to make their Halloween experience both fun and safe. Registration is not required. 

Fabulous Fancy Nancy!
Monday, November 10th at 2:00 p.m.
It's a soiree (that's a fancy word for party) at the library! Wear your fanciest clothes and come celebrate. We'll read some Fancy Nancy stories, enjoy a fun craft, and eat some treats. Open to children pre-k and up. Registration for this program has CLOSED. If you would like to add your name to the waiting list please call (585) 243-0440.

Pictures, and Pumpkins, and Puppets - Oh My!
Thursday, November 20th at 6:30 p.m.
Come out to the Wadsworth Library to celebrate fall with students from SUNY Geneseo! There will be books and a puppet show, along with crafts and treats to get everyone is the spirit of fall. Open to children pre-k and up. Registration is not required.  

*Save the Date* The Annual "Make Your Own Gingerbread House" program will be on Thursday, December 4th at 6:30 p.m. Registration will begin Saturday, November 1st. Space is limited.

Click here for more information on fall storytime programs. 

It's a Silly Spooky Halloween Show

Thursday, October 23rd, at 6:30 p.m.

Join Charlie, of "Charlie & Checkers" fame, for some Halloween magic, comedy, and fun! Charlie will also share some tips for kids to make their Halloween experience both fun and safe.

Fall Storytime Programs

Books & Babies
Tuesdays 10:00-10:20 a.m.
Class begins September 16th, registration required.

Toddler Tales
Wednesdays 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Class begins September 17th, registration required.  

Pre-School Storytime I
Tuesdays 10:45-11:15 a.m.
Class begins September 16th, registration required. 

Pre-School Storytime II
Wednesdays 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Class begins September 17th, registration required.

Summer Reading July 28th - August 1st

 If you haven't registered for the reading competition portion of the summer reading program be sure to stop by this week. Free goodies for each child who registers!

Monday, July 28th
"Why? Why? The Questions We Love to Ask!"
With storyteller Chris Riedel from 2:00-3:00 pm

Tuesday, July 29th
Wee Be Jammin 10:00-10:30 am (Ages 6 months - 2 years, pre-registration required)
Pre-School Storytime 10:45-11:15 am (Ages 3-5 years)

Wednesday, July30th
Toddler Tales 10:00-10:30 am (Ages 2-5 years)
Pre-School Storytime II 11:00-11:30 am (Ages 3-5) 

Thursday, July 31st
Juggling, Bubbling & Mime 2:00-3:00 pm OR
Juggling, Bubbling & Mime 6:30-7:30 pm

Don't forget to keep up with your reading log and stop by to
pick up your prize! 

Little Critter Visits the Library!

Monday, June 30th from 2:00-3:30 pm 

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

Click here for a copy of the summer reading brochure

Fizz Boom Read! Summer Reading 2014

Attention Summer Readers!

We invite you to join us for this year's summer reading program "Fizz, Boom, Read!"

We have a fun-filled summer ahead with lots of exciting books to read and special library events. Come enjoy musicians, storytellers, magicians, puppeteers, and more. We'll be drawing, singing, eating and creating so don't miss out! We hope that all of these activities will encourage your love of books and reading. Registration for the summer reading program will begin Monday, June 30th.

Registration for the following special events will begin Monday, June 2nd. Details can be found in the Summer Reading Brochure.

Wee Be Jammin' (7/8-8/12)
An Evening With Sherlock Holmes (7/17)
Fizz, Boom, Read: Become a Mad Scientist (7/21)
Motion and Design Summer STEM Lab ((8/11-8/14)
Teen Theatre Audition Intensive (8/18, 8/20, 8/22)
My First Day of Kindergarten Storytime (8/26)