Solvay Public Library

Paper copies of Federal and New York State Tax forms and instruction booklets are available for free at the library. If we do not have a particular form, staff can assist you in printing it off the Internet. Staff cannot assist the public with deciding which form to use, nor give tax advice.

For more information about taxes, click here.

Sunday, January 22nd, 2:00 p.m.
An informal performance session featuring area Classical and Fingerstyle Guitarists. Players take the stage in turn, and each may perform up to 3 pieces, or more. Come and enjoy the versatility of the guitar as you listen to its broad repertoire, spanning a wide range of musical styles, including classical, pop, blues, jazz, Latin, Celtic, country, etc. Call Albert Muir, coordinator, 488-2280 or LBP@capital.net for information about this group.

Free and open to the public. Enter through East entrance, Woods Road parking lot.

Kids aged 5 to 12 can join us each Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for a variety of fun crafts, music, games, magic shows, and more. Free and open to the public. Check our calendar for program details.

* If you need to renew library items, you can call the automated phone system at 435-1430 or online at www.solvaylibrary.org.

* If you cannot pick up a hold on time, due to illness or inclement weather, please let our staff know and we can try to extend the hold period. This Library allows “card copies” so family members or neighbors can pick-up your books. Ask our staff about this special service.

The Village Mayor asks that:
* If you have a fire hydrant in front of your residence, please keep it clear of snow. It may be your house that needs it! The Fire Company and Highway Department try to do this, but staffing prevents getting to all of them in a timely fashion when the snowfall is severe. They are busy answering calls and clearing the roads at that time.

* Park in designated areas only so that the plows can clear your road without hindrance AND prevent your car from being damaged.

* Help your disabled or elderly neighbors with snow removal, errands, or other needs when possible.

For more information on winter weather survival, check out this brochure from FEMA.

I hope this email finds you well and excited about the next year. We are! The library has a lot of neat things to look forward to, as well as, as a lot of challenges. Thanks to you, our Friends of the Library, we can better enjoy our opportunities and appreciate the support you provide.

Technology is a huge changing factor in the library world today. Electronic books and “mobile” devices are introducing new ways to get literature and information to the public. If you, family, or your friends get a Nook, Kindle, table, or other e-book reader this holiday, remember that you can borrow electronic books and audiobooks through our online catalog system—-for FREE! We have trained staff with whom you can schedule a one-on-one training session to help you get started.

Please check our online calendar (in right column) at least once a month to see all the upcoming events at the library.

Happy New Year of reading!!
Cara Burton, Library Director

TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they’ll love. They are created by taking existing picture books, adding animation, sounds, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book (and some classics) which you can read, or have read to you.

You can choose from chapter books, picture books, non-English language books, and even some games & puzzles.

OCPL provides unlimited use of TumbleBooks at no charge. You do not need to have a library card to view them.

Click here to start TumbleBooks!

The Friends of Solvay Public Library recently installed an outdoor community bulletin board with the help of Mike Martini of Home Depot. Martini, a resident of Solvay, volunteered his time to construct the sign after the Friends contacted Home Depot for support. Materials were donated by Home Depot and the Friends assisted in the installation. The display is in the library’s rain garden, which was donated by a local Boy Scout. The bulletin board provides space for library and local community group event flyers and news bulletins.

Local merchants are also supporting the Friends’s annual “Taste of Solvay” holiday basket raffle. Ten area restaurant gift certificates and Palace Theatre tickets are included in the adult basket. A drawing for the child and adult gift basket will be held at the library’s Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 4th. Tickets can now be purchased at Solvay Public Library or from Friends members. The baskets and list of contents are on display at the library. Certificates were donated by:

Bianchi’s Pizza Pad
Ciaranella’s Diner in Geddes Plaza
Daniella’s Steakhouse
Eva’s European Polish Restaurant & Coffee Shop
Kirby’s Restaurant
MeMe’s Diner
Palace Theatre on James Street
Shanghia Garden Chinese Restaurant
Solvay Diner
Western Ranch Motor Inn Restaurant
Westvale Fish Cove

Overdrive – These downloadable books come as eBooks or audiobooks for your Nook, Kindle, smartphone, or tablet. Some downloadable videos are becoming available, too. Visit http://onlib.lib.overdrive.com for more information.

Computer Tutorials – Learn about downloading eBooks or new computer skills to help you’re your homework with one-on-one 1 hour computer classes by appointment. Free and open to all ages. Call the Library at 468-2441 for an appointment.

Ask about Learning Express homework help database, too! Each of its Learning Centers offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to succeed in school.

Every Wednesday we show a Rated G movie starting at 3:30 p.m.!
Free and open to the public. Snacks provided.

The movies are projected on our 5 foot screen in the downstairs activity room. Movies will also be scheduled on school closing & holidays. Check our online calendar for what’s showing.

Join us every 2nd Sunday for a family matinee at 2:00 p.m.!