Movies, Legos, sewing and more

Free movies

The Oneida Public Library will show “The Wife” on Monday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. Glenn Close portrays the supportive wife of a famous, egotistical author played by Jonathan Pryce in this 2018 film drama of a 30-year marriage skewed by infidelities and ambition.

The Cazenovia Public Library will continue its “Warming up to Winter” program series with a free screening of “If Winter Comes” on Monday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. in the Community Room. The 1947 drama film is based on the novel by A.S.M. Hutchinson.

Set in the small English town of Penny Green, the film tells the story of Mark, a well-meaning textbook writer who takes in a pregnant girl. As the townsfolk theorize that Mark is the baby’s father, the young girl takes her own life. When rumors lead the authorities to believe Mark killed her, the innocent man must clear his name. The film is unrated and runs 97 minutes. Free popcorn provided.

Cazenovia Library Events

The Cazenovia Public Library invites children ages 5 and older to the Community Room on Monday, Feb. 11 at 3:30 p.m. for the chance to channel their inner architect and get building.

Museum educator Pat Hill will lead “LEGO My Library,” a fun, hands-on program for young builders. Participants will have

access to the Library’s vast collection of LEGO construction toys. The program will feature a snow machine challenge and time for creative construction.

The library will partner with L.L. Bean to present a three-hour ice fishing workshop on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. “Ice Fishing at Lake’s End” will be held on the ice at the south end of Cazenovia Lake. Parking is available at the State parking area located before the intersection of Routes 92 and 20.

Ice fishing instructor Matt Teeter is a lifelong hunter and fisherman. He is a graduate of the NYS Ranger School, a licensed NYS Guide, a Hunter Safety Instructor, and a member of Trout Unlimited. Teeter has taught fly casting and ice fishing classes and clinics for L.L. Bean for many years.

In the case of thin ice, the program will be moved to the Library’s Community Room. All materials will be provided. Please dress for cold weather. Registration is requested. Call or stop by the Library to reserve a spot.

All events at the Cazenovia Public Library are free and open to the public. For more information, call 315-655-9322 or visit www.cazenoviapubliclibrary.org.

GSC kid’s winter expedition

Parents are invited to bring their children to the Great Swamp Conservancy to snowshoe through the trails on Feb. 20 from 1-4 p.m. After getting to see the trails, children can have a chance to warm up with some hot chocolate or roast marshmallows. The Great Swamp Conservancy is located at 8375 N. Main St., Canastota. Register by Feb. 18 by calling the GSC office 315-697-2950 or email at greatswampconservancy@gmail.com

Canastota Community Band rehearsal

Under the direction of Becky Sabin, the Canastota Community Band invites musicians of all levels to join them as they prepare for their upcoming spring and summer concert and parade schedule. There are no auditions and all instruments are needed and welcome. Rehearsals are held Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. at the United Church of Canastota, Center St., Canastota. The next scheduled rehearsal is Sunday, March 3. For further information about the band or to book a performance, please contact Maureen McCouliff at 315-363-2316.

Basics of Sewing

Don’t know how to sew? Need to remember how? On Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m., learn the basics of sewing at the Morrisville Public Library and leave with your own potholder created by YOU. Those with a sewing machine are asked to bring one. All participants need to bring a half yard of material as well. All other materials will be provided. This has been rescheduled from January when its was postponed due to weather.

TED Talk

On Feb. 19 at noon, the Canastota Public Library’s TED Talk will be Amy Cuddy’s research on body language and perceptions. The public is invited to bring their own lunch and the library will provide cookies and coffee.

Canastota Library Events

Baby & Me Lapsit with Miss Angela will start again on Wednesday, Feb. 13. This program is for babies, from birth up to age 24 months, and their caregivers every Wednesday morning from 10-10:30 a.m. In the session, Miss Angela helps the caregiver with sharing stories, songs and finger plays with the babies. Immediately following the program, many caregivers and babies stay for a shared playtime.

Storytime with Mrs. Liz will begin again on Thursday, Feb. 14 in the children’s area of the library. Preschoolers will enjoy read-aloud stories, songs, crafts and a snack. The fun begins at 10 a.m. and is held for one hour.

Tax help for seniors is available on Friday mornings beginning Feb. 15. It’s first come, first served from 9 a.m until noon each Friday. Bring your last year’s return as well as ID, health insurance verification and any other pertinent materials. These sessions will run from Feb. 15 through April 12.

The library’s Artists of the Month are the staff and faculty of the Canastota Central Schools. Stop in and see the talented staff we have teaching our children in the community .

Walk with us at the library every Wednesday at 4 p.m. Grab a walking partner, a water bottle, good shoes and comfortable clothing and join us with some of our favorite walking CDs. We’ll be walking on Feb. 13, 20 and 27.

Canastota Eats is a program for kids, ages 10 and up. They meet once a month to learn the basics of cooking a meal. This month will be focused on Pan-Asia cooking on Wednesday, Feb. 27 begin- ning at 2:30 p.m. Sign-ups are necessary.

Calling Kids (10 and up): Afterschool Robotic Sessions will be held on the following Mondays: Feb. 11 and 25 beginning after school until 4:30 p.m. Also Homeschooled Kids can come to robotic sessions on Tuesdays from 10–11:30 a.m. on the following days: March 12, 19, 26 and April 2. Sign-ups are necessary.

Book Donations Wanted

Are you in the process of reorganizing and cleaning out your house and book shelves? Then you should bring your used books to the Canastota Public Library to help them with their yearlong book sale, as the Friends of the Library is in need of books of all kinds, from newly-released and hardcover books to children’s books and adult fiction.

On a year-round basis, the Friends operate a yearround book sale in the lower level of the library. The funds raised from these reasonably priced donated books are used to sponsor library programs and/or library needs.

Books should be in good condition, without any rips, tears, markings or mildew. They can be dropped off at the library, 102 W. Center St., or you can call the Friends to come pick up your books at 315-697-7030.

The library cannot accept encyclopedias, text books or Reader’s Digest Condensed books as they have found that there is no market for the resale of these books.

Canned Food Drive

The Morrisville Public Library will hold its annual Canned Food Drive to benefit the Morrisville Food Pantry through Thursday Feb. 28. Help library staff make the drive better than last year to benefit to their food pantry. They can only take non-perishable, UNEXPIRED canned food items.

Indoor Farmers Market

Parry’s is now accepting vendor applications for its Indoor Winter Farmers’ Market for the 2018-19 season. The market is the second Saturday of each month November through April, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a free market for seasonal vendors. For more information, contact Gwenn at Parry’s, 315824-0002 or gwenn@parryshamilton.com. Parry’s is located at 100 Utica St., Hamilton.

Geri-Fit Study at Canastota Library

The Canastota Public Library will take part in a three-month video-led fitness study by the GeriFit Company. To qualify for the study, participants must be over the age of 65 and not be doing any kind of strength training exercises (walking, tai chi or yoga). Most of the exercises will be performed seated in a chair and you will not have to get on the floor.

Participants must complete as many of the 24 classes that will be conducted during the three month period beginning the week of Jan. 14 through mid-April. Those who participate will be exercising to a Geri-Fit DVD and several different levels of Geri-Fit video workouts will be shown throughout the duration of the study. Everyone is encouraged to work out at their own pace.

Classes will be held Mondays and Fridays from 10-10:45 a.m. Upon completion of the 12 week study, each participant will fill out a survey to help evaluate the effectiveness of the video-led classes and to determine if their strength, stamina, balance and range of motion has improved. Limited space is available. To sign up and learn more about this program, stop by the Circulation Desk on the first floor or contact the Library at 315697-7030. Additional information is also available by visiting www.gerifit.com.