Winter Reading Challenge

The last day to enter your reading is on Wednesday, March 19th!

Winter is long - let's read to help it move quicker!  Join us for a winter reading challenge starting February 1 and ending March 19th.  Enter a raffle ticket every time you complete a book.  You can enter your raffle ticket at the library, call it in by phone, or record online with this link. This challenge is for all people of all ages. There is a small prize for one person from each age group that will be announced on March 20 - the first day of Spring!

 

This Week at the Library

A Calendar of Events

Monday, March 10

  Nifty Knitters 1p

  Family Book Club 6p

Tuesday, March 11

  Yoga #2 of 4

  3rd & 4th gr Book Club 

Wednesday, March 12

  Knee High Story Time 9a Toe-Tapping Music

  K-2 Library Zoo 3:35-4:20p LEGO Club

Thursday, March 13

  Computer Cafe 1p Email: Taking Control of It!

  Waterways of Change: Women and the Erie Canal 6p

Friday, March 14

  Science Fair Prep Group 4p

  Movie Night 6p Conclave

Sensory Story Time

The March Sensory Story Time is on Thursday the 20th from 6:00-6:45 pm.  The theme is all about Spring!  All children are invited to join in with the interactive songs and stories followed by sensory play. No registration required.  If you have questions email: office@phillipsfreelibrary.org

 

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Webinar of the Month: Email: Taking Control of it!

Sweet 60 and Up!

The last 2024-2025 Sweet 60 and Up is scheduled for Friday, March 21 from 1-3pm.  Adults age 60 and older are invited to join us at 1 pm for either an Introduction to Tai Chi and Qigong OR you can Make Your Own Triangle Peg Game.  At 2 pm people of all ages are invited to join us for live music by Doug Riehlman.  Registration preferred:  office@phillipsfreelibrary.org

 

Next Week at the Library

A Calendar of Events

Monday, March 17

  Nifty Knitters 1p

  Board of Trustees Meeting 7p 

Tuesday, March 18

  Yoga #3 of 4

Wednesday, March 19

  Knee High Story Time 9a Spring Time with the Fingerlakes Toy Library immediately following

  K-2 Library Zoo 3:35-4:20p Story Time - It's All About the Pictures

  Tioughnioga River Writers 6:30p

Thursday, March 20

  Sensory Story Time 6p Spring

Friday, March 21

  Sweet 60 and Up!

      1-2p Introduction to Tai Chi and Qigong

                               OR
             Make your own wooden peg game

      2-3p Live Music with Doug Riehlman

Friday, March 21

  Science Fair Prep Group 4p

  

Knee High Story Time

Knee High Story Time meets on Wednesdays at 9 am.  This time for toddler and preschool children with their caregivers includes stories, songs, rhymes and an optional craft at the end of the program. Upcoming programs: 3/5 Wild Animals, 3/12 Toe-Tapping Music, 3/19 Spring Time, 3/26 Foods I Like.  No registration necessary.  For questions email office@phillipsfreelibrary.org

**If Homer schools have a remote learning day this program will go on as scheduled.  If Homer schools are canceled or remote due to weather this program will be canceled.**

Early Literacy Activity Calendar

March 2025

Check out this early literacy activity calendar, good for toddler through early elementary children.  There are daily activities, songs, rhymes, book suggestions and more.

 

K-2 Library Zoo

K-2 Library Zoo meets on Wednesdays from 3:35-4:20 pm.  Each week of the month is a different program. Upcoming programs: 3/5 Book Club, 3/12 LEGO Club, 3/19 Story Time - It's All About the Pictures, 3/26 Science Club.  Attend all of the programs or the programs that interest you.  No registration necessary (please plan to fill out emergency contact information on the first day).  For questions email: office@phillipsfreelibrary.org

**If Homer schools have a remote learning day this program will go on as scheduled.  If Homer schools are canceled or remote due to weather this program will be canceled.**

Points of View Book Club

for Adults

Tuesday, March 25

  Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu

Tuesday, April 22

  The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

Tuesday, May 27

  The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Email Ashley@phillipsfreelibrary.org for more information and to register

Newsletter

Newest Issue for March 2025

 

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March 2025

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