Tuesday, July 31, 2007




A few preliminary results from our patron survey spring 2007


Warsaw Public Library 2007 Patron Survey Comments



Positive comments (+)

+Great helpers
+Love it here
+Good selection
+Fast from other sources
Needs to be open longer on short days
+Excellent, doing a good job, friendly staff
+Good selection of books inc. children
+Good friendly staff, no complaints
Parking!!!
+Excellent, excellent
+Rock on!
+Can you do my taxes too?
+Thanks for a great library!
+Good materials to borrow
+Since the OWWL has been up and running I use the library more than ever-for personal and professional needs. I love the ILL program too. The Warsaw Public Library is a very valuable resource in the community. The staff is TOP NOTCH- very helpful and friendly.
+Comfort level, staff friendliness and attitude are all awesome.
+The staff and service is great overall. I give Warsaw Public Library an A+.
+I love visiting the library as much as possible. Because of the books and extremely comfortable atmosphere. Thanks.
+I love the staff. They are brilliant resources! The selection of books is great and I can always get what I want. I use the ILL when I need to and it’s excellent! A great library!
+The librarians are nice and when my mom brings me here I feel relaxed and ready to go and pick out great books.
+ A very enjoyable and informative library. Staff is capable, friendly and helpful+Story time with Ms. Mary should be shared with other libraries. She does a fantastic job reading, acting, and keeping the students attention! She is a true teacher and friend to children and adults! Nice Job Mary! You are the best!
+You’re doing a great job. I wish Attica Library would follow your lead!
I love our library-always have! I think we need more computers, more hours, and more parking close to the doors. I ‘d love to see adults involved in reading discussion groups, especially the retired group that hang out in the diners! Maybe we could get a Starbucks franchise!!!
+ We really enjoy story time with Mary. She does a wonderful job!
+You have a wonderful children’s story hour. I enjoy bringing my daughter.
+Love the library
+We’re lucky to have this library in town and that it is staffed w/so many courteous, helpful, friendly, considerate “librarians”.
+ ILL is amazingly quick!
+Love the ILL
+ Keep up the good work!
+ Great job.
+ Friendliest folks around

Suggestions and negative comments

Need more new books, love the ILL, would like to take out newest magazine, expand hours please, need more computers.
More DVDs
Sometimes parking is tight
The end of the alphabet is hard to find upstairs
More magazines might be nice
Sometimes computers are crowded w/teens
Large text screens
Smaller computer desks
Ability to download e-mail attachments
More parking spaces
More open hours
Audio books for children and YAs needs improvement
Need more hours
You need more movies and nicer librarians, more computers.
You should be able to get stuff out 15 min. before closing because you would not let us last time.
Need more adult programs, display case often empty.
Obviously the parking cannot be changed, the hours are hard because they are not the same everyday.
Unfamiliar with most services
I wish there was more space to work and study. It would be nice to have more chairs and couches.
Chairs at reading table are to low, Smithsonian is a very good magazine. Please get more Evanovich series CDs, more DVDs
I liked it when the library was a quiet place, not today!
Sometimes I wish you were open more mornings.


Monday, July 30, 2007


Warsaw Public Library2007 Summer Concert Series
The Blue Mule Band
Wednesday August 1st, 7:00 pm
Join us and enjoy this bluegrass band from Cattaraugus Co.
Bring a chair, and enjoy these fun free shows outside on the library lawn. If rain, we will move inside. Call 786-5650 for more information.

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

These are a few of my favorite things
An occational feature here at Warsaw Happenings!

Hobo Matters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1JIa5r5nkE

Check John Hodgman's The Areas of My Expertise out of Warsaw Public Library

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Not to be missed!


Magical Mysteries at Warsaw Public Library


Thursday, July 26, 4 PM


Jim Bush, Magician. Come enjoy a special magical afternoon.As Jim Bush says, Magic is ”80% laughter and 20% mystery.”http://www.jimbushmagic.com/

Dear Librarian:
The more the merrier, I say, when it comes to promoting reading. And nothing promotes the fun of reading better than a good time in the library itself. For over 20 years, my "Magic of Reading" show has packed 'em in and kept 'em laughing with a mixture of:
Magic - Live, up close mysteries, many of which, as I tell the kids, "I learned in a book!"

Comedy - Hide the "Quiet, Please" sign. Laughter for all ages is
both permitted and encouraged.

Audience participation - The best way to make it memorable. Get them involved!

Instruction - Each show includes a teaching segment. Imagine kids telling Moms & Dads, "Look what I learned in the library today!"

Jim Bush

Monday, July 23, 2007

Warsaw Public Library2007 Summer Concert Series
This Week.........
Biggest Little Band
Wednesday July 25th, 7:00 pm
Two man band with vocals, standards and country.

Bring a chair, and enjoy these fun free shows outside on the library lawn. If rain, we will move inside. Call 786-5650 for more information.
This project is made possible with funding from the Decentralization Program, a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, administered in Wyoming County by the Arts Council for Wyoming County.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007


We are on a countdown!

4 days to go..............

Life is full of mysteries, but it’s no mystery that the library is a great place to visit, especially in the summer. We invite everyone to join the summer reading program this year. It’s easy and it’s free!
Everyone who registers will be entered in a drawing to win a copy of Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows. We will draw the winner on Saturday, July 21 (the day it comes out!), and you will be notified by phone so that you can pick it up and start reading. Ask at the desk for a registration form anytime after June 11.
Don’t like Harry Potter? Not a problem. We’ll have prize drawings and contests throughout the summer.

Monday, July 16, 2007

Warsaw Public Library
2007 Summer Concert Series


Folk-O’-The-Road
Wednesday July 18th, 7:00 pm
Folk music singers, of course!

Thursdays 7/19 and 7/26 at 7:00 pm

Get A Clue at Warsaw Public Library

Family Mystery Nights

call for more info: 585-786-5650




Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Hey Kids!



Miss Mary, our Childrens Specialist will be at the Warsaw Village Park for the town recreation program starting tomarrow from 9:00 to 1:00 on Wednesdays and Thursdays.


Join her for fun reading activities all summer long. The theme of this years New York State Summer Reading Program is Get A Clue @ Your Library



Friday, July 06, 2007

Count down to our annual

BOOK SALE

benefiting Warsaw Public Library and Literacy Volunteers of Wyoming County

Thursday July 12th and Friday July 13th 9am-5pm

at Warsaw Public Library, 130 N Main St., Warsaw, NY

See you there!