Warsaw Public Library Happenings

Job Opportunity - Library Director I

2012-01-30T12:50:00.000-05:00

POSITION: Library Director I

LOCATION: Warsaw Public Library

130 North Main Street

Warsaw, New York 14569

HOURS: 40 Hours Per Week

SALARY: $30,000 to $35,000

Commensurate with Education and Experience

CONTACT: Warsaw Public Library

Joanne Caldwell, Acting Library Director

130 North Main Street

Warsaw, New York 14569

Phone: 585-786-5650

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: NEW YORK STATE FOR AT LEAST ONE (1) MONTH

(Preference will be given to Wyoming County Residents)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the following requirements on or before the date of the examination: A Master’s Degree in Librarianship from a library school that is accredited by the American Library Association, or recognized by the New York State Education Department as following acceptable education practices, and 0-2 years of professional library experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Eligibility for a New York State public librarian’s professional certificate at the time of application. Possession of certificate at time of appointment.

CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ABOVE OFFICES OR DOWNLOAD ONE FROM OUR WEB SITE AT HYPERLINK

"http://www.wyomingco.net" www.wyomingco.net

CLICK ON THE “CIVIL SERVICE” LINK

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

PLEASE POST ON YOUR BULLETIN BOARD

ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FILED BY 5:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2012 IN ORDER TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION FOR THE POSITION SOUGHT.

ISSUED: JANUARY 30, 2012

Civil Service Job Specifications on pages 26 and 27 of the following link :

https://www.cs.ny.gov/msd/msdonline/pdf/nyla_typical_class_specifications_libraries.pdf

Story Time Break

2011-12-22T14:06:00.004-05:00

There will not be any story time at the Warsaw Public Library during January. Hope you all cuddle up with a good book, and come back in February for more story time adventures!

2011-12-12T15:12:00.004-05:00

Warsaw Public Library
Creative Writing Club
Poetry Readings
7:00 pm Tuesdays
All are welcome.

2/7
3/6
4/3
5/8

2011-12-05T10:24:00.001-05:00

Every time you come into Warsaw Public Library in the month of December you can put your name in the jar to have a chance at winning one of six FREE door prize gift baskets. We will draw names on Wednesday December 21st, so the winners will have time to pick-up their baskets by December 24th.

2012 A Tale For Three Counties

2011-11-21T09:20:00.001-05:00

A Tale for Three Counties is an area-wide "one book" project for Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties.

This years selection is The Call by Yannick Murphy.

A hunting accident leaves a rural veterinarian’s son in a coma. As the doctor struggles to find the man responsible, the veterinarian’s family also struggles with the reality of their plight. This story is told in an interesting format, that of a veterinarian log book including calls with actions and results. For a sample of this interesting writing style, visit the author’s web site at: http://www.yannickmurphy.com/readingroom.html.
Find out all about A Tale for Three Counties at: http://taleforthreecounties.org/index.htm
Reserve your copy at owwl.org.

2011-11-07T15:27:00.000-05:00

A Tale for Three Counties

A Tale for Three Counties" is an area-wide "one book" project for Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties in western New York State and is presented by the 20 public libraries in these counties, Genesee Community College, Batavia's The Daily News, and Genesee Valley Educational Partnerships School Library System.

The 2012 Tale Selection

will be announced

Monday November 14

7:00 PM

at these locations:

Richmond Memorial Library 19 Ross St. Batavia, N.Y.
Genesee Community College - Roz Steiner Art Gallery
Perry Public Library 70 N. Main St. Perry, N.Y.
Lee Whedon Memorial Library 620 West Ave. Medina, N.Y.

Refeshments, door prizes and book sales will be available!

2011-11-02T11:59:00.003-04:00

Dear Warsaw Public Library Patrons,

On Tuesday November 8th, please do not forget to cast your votes for two Library Trustees. It is pertinent all our library users demonstrate how important we believe Warsaw Public Library is in our community.

2011-10-31T09:28:00.000-04:00

The 9 Wyoming County Libraries are meeting with the Board of Supervisors Finance Committee on Tuesday November 1st at 9:00 am. Library funding has been eliminated in the preliminary budget for 2012. This is a public meeting.

2011-10-13T10:43:00.002-04:00

TONIGHT
Love to Write? Adults and teens are welcome to join us on the 2nd Thursday of each month through next spring at 7pm at the Warsaw Public Library to take part in writing group activities.
Contact Wendy at wendyew3@yahoo.com for more information.

2011-10-13T09:33:00.001-04:00

Everyone is different, some people need a book at every chair and some people carry a book around with them. –M.C.

2011-10-05T16:37:00.001-04:00

Join us this fall for free computer classes at Warsaw Public Library

Thursday November 3rd

6:30-8:00 pm: Basic Computer Skills – Learn the parts of the computer and how to use them.

Thursday November 10th

6:30-8:00pm: Email – Set up a free email account and learn how it works.

Thursday November 17th

6:30-8:00pm: Internet Navigation – Learn how to find what you are looking for on the web.

SPACE IS LIMITED! PRE-REGISTRATION IS PREFERRED BUT NOT NECESSARY.

Call Warsaw Public Library (786-5650) to sign up for individual or several classes.

These workshops are supported by funds from the New York State Library's Adult Literacy Library Services grant program.

October is Hispanic Heritage Month

2011-09-28T10:48:00.001-04:00

Some materials available at Warsaw Public Library

Spanish conversation demystified : a self-teaching guide / Jenny Petrow, Saskia Gorospe Rombouts.

Listen 'n' learn Spanish with your favorite movies / Scott Thomas and Gaby Thomas.

goSpanish [sound recording] Pimsleur, Paul. Find much more on our catalog at owwl.org Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month from the Library of Congress. http://hispanicheritagemonth.gov/

DVDs to look for this fall

2011-09-16T09:48:00.002-04:00

Prom
Fast Five
Everything Must Go
Hanna
X-Men: First Class
Hesher
Bridesmaids
Zhu Zhu Pets: Quest for Zhu
Disney Nature: African Cats
Bad Teacher
Horrible Bosses
Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer
Monte Carlo
Green Lantern
Paul
Zookeeper
Transformers: The Dark of the Moon
Winnie The Pooh
Office: Season Seven

2011-08-30T10:31:00.001-04:00

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
Show your OWWL Card at these businesses

and receive a discount.

　
　　
Carlson’s Studio
2110 Sayre Road, Wyoming NY
585-786-2871
carlsonsstudio.com
5% off entire order,
not to be combined with other discounts

　
Country Critters
60 N Main St., Warsaw
585-786-8280
10% discount

East Hill Motel
5584 Rt. 20A E, Warsaw
585-786-2718
10% off regular price

Laurie’s Restaurant
46 N Main St., Warsaw
585-786-2108
One free drink
with any purchase　
　
Montgomery’s Building Supplies
100 Allen St., Warsaw
585-786-2510
10% off any Benjamin Moore Paint
　
Yummies
12 Center St., Warsaw
585-786-0430
$.25 off any item plus a free gift

2011-07-21T10:43:00.001-04:00

An Ode to our Warsaw Book Sale Volunteers
We call and we email, we ask for your time,
and you give it so generously, never expecting a dime.
Be it blazing muggy hot or raining or the last minute, you always come through,
The Warsaw Public Library Book Sale would be nothing without each of you.
We express our thanks, just as often as we can,
and please know that we at the library are your biggest fans.
You hock hard covers, paperbacks and movies too;
and help move boxes and tables in the heat till we all start crying boo-hoo.
You become a familiar face; one we know and can rely upon,
and the list could simply go on and on.
But it seems only right, that we move this along...
So on behalf of Warsaw Public Library we offer great big thanks to you,
our volunteers.
Sent with the warmest of wishes for continued good reading all through every year.

Attributed to:
Anonymous Library Director
Bad Poetry Review, Summer 2011

Creative Writing Club

2011-06-22T12:15:00.002-04:00

Love to Write? Adults and teens are welcome to join us on the 2nd Thursday of each month through next spring at 7pm at the Warsaw Public Library to take part in writing group activities.
Contact Wendy at wendyew3@yahoo.com for more information.

2012 Schedule
All meetings are at Warsaw Public Library at 7:00 on Tuesdays

1/10
2/21
3/20
4/17
5/15

Grandparents, Parents, Caretakers

2011-06-20T13:05:00.003-04:00

Tea Time

Dress in your summer best and join us for a fancy tea at the library.

Thursday, July 28, 4 PM

Please call the library at 786-5650 by 8 PM, Tuesday, July 26, to let us know how many to expect. Feel free to bring a friend (even a toy one)!

This is a family event. organized by the Children’s Department.

As Fancy Nancy might say, this will be a delightful frolic for your enjoyment.

You’ll get to see the fancy tea cups from the library kitchen and enjoy light snacks and beverages. Please let us know about any food allergies or sensitivities you might have when you call to make your reservations.

New DVDs to look for this Summer

2011-06-14T10:21:00.010-04:00

Sucker Punch

Limitless

Take Me Home Tonight

Drive Angry

Company Men

Just Go With It

Sanctum

True Grit

Hall Pass

Girl With the Red Riding Hood

Adjustment Bureau

Cedar Rapids

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules

Eagle

Unknown

Beastly

Summer Concert Series Lineup

2011-06-07T09:46:00.046-04:00

Wednesday July 20th, 7pm

Canal Street String Band

Fun old American music.

Wednesday July 27th, 7pm

Jay Mankita
An American songwriter.
His touring van runs on recycled vegetable oil.

Wednesday August 3rd, 7pm

Full Swing Big Band

Local Favorites.

Wednesday August 10th, 7pm

Leeron Zydeco

Cajun roots music.

Don't miss our bands. 7:00 pm Wednesday evenings on the lawn, inside the library if rain.

Wyoming Connects Computer Classes

2011-05-03T16:24:00.002-04:00

Wyoming Connects Computer Classes
Free hands-on classes
at Warsaw Public Library

Tuesday May 24
10:00-12:00 Online Job Applications
Learn what online applications are, where to find them, how they work
12:00-1:00 Free Light Lunch for participants who sign up for both classes
1:00-3:00 Online Job Search
Learn how to use online internet searches as part of your job search

Tuesday May 31
10:00–12:00 Basic Computer Skills
Learn the parts of the computer and how to use them

Monday June 6 and Tuesday June 7
10:00-12:00 Word 2010
Learn how to navigate the newest Word program

Monday June 13 and Tuesday June 14
10:00-12:00 Email
Set up a free email account and learn how it works

Monday June 20
10:00-12:00 Internet Navigation
Learn how to find what you are looking for on the web

Classes are limited to 8 people. Sign-up at the library or by calling 585-786-5650 to secure your spot.

This program is supported by funds from the New York State Library's Adult Literacy Library Services grant program. 5/11

2011-05-03T15:50:00.000-04:00

Wyoming Connects Computer Classes

Free hands-on classes

at Warsaw Public Library

Tuesday May 24

10:00-12:00 Online Job Applications
Learn what online applications are, where to find them, how they work

12:00-1:00 Free Light Lunch for participants who sign up for both classes

1:00-3:00 Online Job Search
Learn how to use online internet searches as part of your job search

Tuesday May 31

10:00–12:00 Basic Computer Skills
Learn the parts of the computer and how to use them

Monday June 6 and Tuesday June 7

10:00-12:00 Word 2010
Learn how to navigate the newest Word program

Monday June 13 and Tuesday June 14

10:00-12:00 Email
Set up a free email account and learn how it works

Monday June 20

10:00-12:00 Internet Navigation
Learn how to find what you are looking for on the web

Classes are limited to 8 people. Sign-up at the library or by calling 585-786-5650 to secure your spot.

This program is supported by funds from the New York State Library's Adult Literacy Library Services grant program. 5/11

May Is Mental Health Month

2011-04-25T16:27:00.000-04:00

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with social, emotional, or behavioral challenges?

Please join us on Thursday May 12th from 2:00-5:00 PM
for an Informational Meet and Greet at
Warsaw Public Library

Learn how to access Mental Health Information at the library and Resources in your community with
representatives from GLOW FAMILY SUPPORT.

Free Refreshments and Give-A-Ways!

E-Books Night

2011-04-21T09:02:00.000-04:00

Thursday May 5th at 7:00pm

Join Librarian Barbara Henry for the lowdown on Nooks, Kindles, and the like. If you have an e-reader or are thinking of getting one, learn about downloading free books on the web and library books at this informative fun program.

Workshop Description: This introductory workshop is for anyone thinking of getting into electronic digital eBooks or buying an eReader device. Also welcome are those who already own an eReader (Nook, Sony, Kindle, etc.) or are using an iPad, iPhone or similar device to do their reading. They may bring their devices for show and tell. The workshop is presented in a Q&A format. Topics include, but are not limited to: What is an eBook? What are the pros and cons? What equipment is needed? Where can you get eBooks? What is an eReader? How to choose an eReader? Can you borrow eBooks from the library? Will eBooks eliminate printed books & libraries? The workshop includes: handouts, a free digital textbook, and take home lab. A Barnes & Noble nook eReader (and possibly others) will be demonstrated. Note: this is not an OWWL2go - OverDrive class. However, OWWL2go is referred to as a source of eBooks and basic information will be provided.

Presenter: Barbara Henry is a retired professional adult services librarian. Since 1995, she has been on a mission to help people achieve digital literacy in public library settings. She is an enthusiastic user of eBooks.

2011-04-19T10:31:00.000-04:00

Wednesday April 20th at 7:00pm

Do not miss this fun and interesting program for all ages.

Crisscrossing America

Stories and poems from nearly

four decades of traveling

“Poetguy”, Michael Czarnecki will present stories and pictures from the road about his hitchhiking travels on route 20. Join us for this event which is funded in part by Poets & Writers, Inc.with public funds from the NYS Council on the Arts, a state agency.

Celebrate National Library Week all Spring at Warsaw Public Library

2011-03-02T12:04:00.001-05:00

We have several literary events coming up this spring at Warsaw Public Library. All events are free and everyone is welcome so put these programs on your calendar and join us.

Thursday April 7th at 7:00pm

Local Authors Night

Stop in and hear reading from 3 of our local writers.
Rev. Barbara Mosher, author of
The wind in our wings : a collection of seasonal meditations
and
Beyond the yellow brick road : a story of courage

Julie Caton, author of
White Heart: A Novel

and Tom Rivers, author of
Farm Hands

Wednesday April 20th at 7:00pm

Crisscrossing America
Stories and poems from nearly
four decades of traveling

“Poetguy”, Michael Czarnecki will present stories and pictures from the road about his hitchhiking travels on route 20. Join us for this event which is funded in part by Poets & Writers, Inc.with public funds from the NYS Council on the Arts, a state agency.

Thursday May 5th at 7:00pm

E-Books Night

Join Librarian Barbara Henry for the lowdown on Nooks, Kindles, and the like. If you have an e-reader or are thinking of getting one, learn about downloading free books on the web and library books at this informative fun program.

Visit www.ala.org/nlw/ to watch author, John Grisham the 2011 National Library Week Honorary Chair talk about the importance of Libraries.

2011-02-24T14:06:00.000-05:00

PLS Book Discussion Kits
Pioneer Library System now has 19 Book Discussion Kits for Book Groups. Each kit contains eight to ten copies of the book. Most kits also have an unabridged audiobook version of the book. A folder containing information on the author and suggested discussion questions is also included. The kits are checked out as one item for six weeks. They may be placed on hold by any OWWL cardholder for pickup at any PLS member library in Ontario, Wayne, Wyoming, or Livingston County.-PLS Website

2011-02-08T16:02:00.000-05:00

Visit A Tale For Three Counties and learn more about Mudbound.

Tale for 3 Counties

2011-02-03T10:48:00.000-05:00

Our 2011 Title

Mudbound by Hillary Jordan

The Warsaw Public Library Book Discusion group will be talking about Mudbound on Tuesday March 1st at 7pm. Reserve your copy at OWWL. Everyone is welcome to join our lively group.

The Good Thief

2011-01-31T09:04:00.000-05:00

Don't Forget!
Join us to discuss this wonderful book for adults and teens on Tuesday February 1st at 7:00. Our book discussion group will be lead by a facilitator from Rochester’s Writers and Books. Everyone is welcome to participate in this popular program. Visit http://www.wab.org/ to learn more about Hannah Tinti’s talks in Rochester in March.

2011-01-26T09:59:00.000-05:00

February is Food for Fines Month at Warsaw Public Library. February 2011 is a good time to return overdue library materials and clean out over-crowded cupboards. Bring in one non-perishable food item per currently checked out library item being returned that has overdue fines on it, and the fines will be forgiven for that item. Bring back those long overdue books, DVDs, audio books, and puppets!! You are of course welcome to bring in food items even if you do not have fines. All the food collected will be donated to our local food pantry.

2011-01-13T10:02:00.000-05:00

Great Winter Reading Found at a Library Near You

Watch the book trailers

Unbroken : a World War II story of survival, resilience, and redemption by Laura Hillenbrand.

Cleopatra : a life by Stacy Schiff

New DVDs to look for this winter

2011-01-10T13:42:00.000-05:00

Inception
Shrek Forever After
The American
Despicable Me
Dinner For Schmucks
Twilight Saga Eclipse
Knight and Day
Sorcerer’s Apprentice
A-Team
Expendables
The Town

Salt
Easy A
Machete
Catfish
Howl
Case 39
Alpha and Omega
Secretariat
Social Network
Takers
You Again
Stone
Nanny McPhee Returns
Legend of the Guardians
Other Guys
Micmacs
Going the Distance
Fireman Sam Ready for Action
Sid the Science Kid

2011-01-04T16:04:00.000-05:00

This winter we will be participating in the If all of Rochester Read the Same Book program.

The Good Thief by Hannah Tinti

Twelve year old orphan Ren has been trying to solve the mystery of his missing left hand. When a man named Benjamin Nab takes him out of Saint Anthony’s orphanage claiming to be his brother, the adventure begins. The brothers journey through costal New England of the past meeting scam artists, grave robbers, a secretive dwarf, an old fashioned scary dentist, an evil industrialist and of course more petty thieves just like Ren himself.

Join us to discuss this book for adults and teens on Tuesday February 1st at 7:00. Our book discussion group will be lead by a facilitator from Rochester’s Writers and Books. Everyone is welcome to participate in this popular program. Visit http://www.wab.org/ to learn more about Hannah Tinti’s talks in Rochester in March. Put a hold on your copy of The Good Thief today.

Happy New Year

2011-01-03T11:29:00.000-05:00

Research shows that you can ensure your child’s success in learning to read once he gets to school. How? By concentrating on six skills.

Print Motivation-loving books and reading

Phonological Awareness-ability to hear and play with sounds in words

Vocabulary-knowing the names of things

Narrative Skills– the ability to tell and retell stories

Print Awareness-knowing how to handle books and see print all around us

Letter Knowledge-knowing what letters look like and that they relate to sounds

Story time at the library can help you learn more about these skills. Join us on Tuesdays at 10:15. You are your child’s first teacher. Let us help you enjoy the time you spend together. Stop by and show off your print motivation!

2010-12-21T10:38:00.000-05:00

Throughout the year, Warsaw Public Library receives gifts in memory or in honor of others. Be sure to look for these very special books on the Memorial Shelf in the Children’s Room.

Some recent gifts:

Can’t Sleep Without Sheep by Susanna Hill

Stable by Ted Lewin

Pocketful of Posies by Salley Mavor

Cooking with Henry and Elliebelly by Carolyn Parkhurst

The Junkyard Wonders by Patricia Polacco

Wolves by Kate Riggs

The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood

Look for the special book plate inside these books.

2010-12-15T14:57:00.000-05:00

Dear Warsaw Community,

The Board of Trustees at Warsaw Public Library is always working to improve our services and provide the best facilities possible in our historic Carnegie library building. We have recently instituted measures to reassure our community of our commitment to providing as safe a library as possible. We have established newly locked interior doors, expanded outdoor lighting, video surveillance cameras, expanded Internet filtering and an updated patron conduct policy.

Warsaw Public Library is more heavily used and pertinent today than ever before. Record numbers of area residents are turning to Warsaw Public Library to meet their information and recreation needs. The demands on our materials collection and service offerings continue to grow. Last year the library served over 25,000 visitors. In 2008 and 2009 circulation of materials was up 20% and may rise even higher by the end of 2010. Patrons checked out over 63,000 items in 2009, with over 8,000 of those items loaned from the other 41 public libraries in the Pioneer Library System. Our public computers and WIFI were used over 6,500 times in 2009 and by the end of November this year these services were used 6754 times.

Warsaw Public Library provides free access to the Internet because so much current information is found online. Computers in Warsaw Public Library are an important tool connecting people from all walks of life to information, knowledge, and opportunities. From filling out job applications to searching for tax forms, to paying bills, to looking up health information and so much more, the role Warsaw Public Library Internet access plays in workforce development, education and wellness is an incredible benefit to our community.

We invite you to utilize the many resources at Warsaw Public Library. If you are interested in keeping up with the policy and other changes at the library, visit us or go to http://warsawpubliclibraryhome.blogspot.com/. In December, each time you come in the library you can enter our free drawing for one of four holiday tote bags.

“Perhaps no place in any community is so totally democratic as the town library. The only entrance requirement is interest.” ~Lady Bird Johnson

Sincerely,

Warsaw Public Library Board of Trustees

2010-12-14T13:06:00.000-05:00

Here are some interesting new books available at Warsaw Public Library.

Apollo’s Angels: A History of Ballet by Jennifer Homans

Help Wanted: Caregiver, A Guide to Helping Your Loved One Cope With Serious Illness by Laura J. Pinchot

Your Old, I’m Old… Get Over It! 20 Reasons Why Growing Old Is Great by Virginia Ironside

At This Theatre: 110 Years of Broadway Shows, Stories and Stars by Robert Viagas and Louis Botto

Frank: The Voice by James Kaplan

Edible Landscaping: Now You Can Have Your Gorgeous Garden and Eat it Too! by Rosalind Creasy

I Remember Nothing and Other Reflections by Nora Ephron

The Elephant To Hollywood by Michael Caine

Atlantic: Great Sea Battles, Heroic Discoveries, Titanic Storms, and a Vast Ocean of a Million Stories by Simon Winchester

Exit Poll

2010-12-07T14:12:00.000-05:00

When you stop in at Warsaw Public Library don't forget to drop us a note in our comment box by the elevator on the upper floor. Thanks!

What's New?

2010-11-16T16:44:00.000-05:00

Every time you stop in at Warsaw Public Library until December 20th you can enter our free drawing for 4 different Holiday Goodie Bags. The bags would be pretty great all alone as they are laptop totes and soft coolers, but they are also filled with useful holiday items and crafts. While you are at it, help us cover our bulletin board with sticky notes of the titles of your favorite books from 2010.

2010-10-20T09:29:00.002-04:00

Searching OWWL Access, Pioneer Library System's state of the art online catalog (now powered by Evergreen) is FUN!

Join us on
Tuesday November 16th
at 10:00 a.m. for a hands-on class
to learn what you can do with your OWWL card.

This workshop is supported by funds from NYS Library's Adult Literacy Library Services grant program.

Call for more information 585-786-5650
WARSAWLIBRARY@Owwl.org

2010-10-04T12:17:00.000-04:00

Pioneer Library System Announces New Library Catalog
For Immediate Release 9/22/10

Cassie Guthrie, Executive Director
Pioneer Library System

On October 7, 2010 a new OWWL library catalog will take flight powered by Evergreen which will bring enhanced features and functionality to the patrons and staff of the 42 public libraries in Ontario, Wayne, Wyoming and Livingston counties.
Evergreen is an open-source integrated library system (ILS) best known for its unique ability to meet the needs of multi-site consortia. Since its debut in 2006, it has sustained the 270-plus libraries of the Georgia PINES consortium and in August 2010, the state of Pennsylvania announced its intention to migrate an initial group of public libraries to Evergreen beginning this year. Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
According to Roma Matott, Pioneer’s Systems Librarian, “Evergreen will allow us to more easily implement new services because we have access directly to the code, database engine and other software that controls it. We drive the bus!”
Due to the changeover to the new OWWL catalog patrons will be unable to place holds and access library card account information from 5:00 pm on Sunday, October 3 until the launch on Thursday, October 7.
Headquartered in Canandaigua, the Pioneer Library System is a New York State chartered cooperative public library system serving the 42 mostly small and rural public libraries in Ontario, Wayne, Wyoming and Livingston counties. One of 23 public library systems in New York State, it was created to enhance services and promote cooperation among its member libraries. Chief among its services is the ILS, which has both a shared catalog and circulation system containing the holdings of all its members. For more information about Pioneer, please visit www.pls-net.org

Banned Books Week

2010-09-28T15:04:00.000-04:00

Some links about Banned Books Week.

http://papercuts.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/28/twitter-banned-books-new-best-friend/?src=twt&twt=nytimesbooks

http://yawriters.blogspot.com/2010/09/buzz-girls-support-banned-books-week.html

http://www.ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/mediapresscenter/presskits/bbw2010/index.cfm

2010-09-27T14:05:00.000-04:00

2010-09-22T17:00:00.000-04:00

Autumn Begins

Read some good books.

2010-09-13T12:42:00.000-04:00

Computer classes continue.

Our first computer class just wrapped up succcessfully. More spots are available for upcoming classes. Call the Library 585-786-5650 to sign up.

Monday September 13th

10am – noon: Basic Computer Skills – Learn the parts of the computer and how to use them

6 – 8pm: Word 2007 – How to navigate the newest Word program

Monday September 20th

10am – noon: Email – Set up a free email account and learn how it works.

6 – 8pm: Job Search – Find the help wanted sites and use their systems to find a job.

Monday September 27th

10am – noon: Internet Navigation – Learn how to find what you are looking for on the web.

6 – 8pm: Genealogy I - Start the search for your ancestors.

Monday October 4th

10am – noon: Internet Safety/Hot Topics – Prevent identity theft and keep your computer safe.

6 – 8pm: Genealogy II – Continue the search for your family history.

Monday October 18th

10am – noon: Internet Safety/Hot Topics – Prevent identity theft and keep your computer safe.

Monday October 25th

10am – noon: Computer Hot Topics – What more do you need to know about using your computer?

SPACE IS LIMITED! PRE-REGISTRATION IS PREFERRED BUT NOT NECESSARY.

Call Warsaw Public Library (786-5650) or Literacy West of Wyo. Co (786-3890) to sign up for individual or several classes.

These workshops are supported by funds from the New York State Library's Adult Literacy Library Services grant program.

2010-09-08T13:55:00.000-04:00

More Good Books I Have Been Listening to...

The Good Son by Michael Gruber

The thousand autumns of Jacob De Zoet : a novel

Some Good Books I have Been Listening To

2010-09-07T16:47:00.000-04:00

The long lost blog series is back!

Star Island
Hiaasen, Carl

The Cookbook Collector
Goodman, Allegra

2010-09-02T10:02:00.002-04:00

The Golden Record

2010-08-25T12:45:00.000-04:00

Some new DVDs to look for this fall
at Warsaw Public Library

Cop Dog

Get Him To The Greek

Gold Retrievers

Greenberg

Mist Sheep Dog Tales: Tale of a Sheep Dog

MacGruber

Skellig: The Owl Man

Secret of Moonacre

The Runaways

Death at a Funeral

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Ghost Writer

Angelina Ballerina: Love To Dance

Last Song

Solitary Man

Back-Up Plan

Stranger

Temple Grandin

Letters to Juliet

Letters To God

Prince of Persia

Furry Vengeance

Robin Hood

The Joneses

Karate Kid

City Island

Iron Man 2

Harry Brown

2010-08-24T14:43:00.000-04:00

Join us this fall for free computer classes at Warsaw Public Library. Our program, Wyoming Connects for Literacy is a collaboration between , Literacy West of Wyoming County Inc, Warsaw Public Library, Arcade Free Library and Pioneer Library System which will provide access to computer assisted instruction through our Adult Literacy Computer Café’.

Computer Café

Fall 2010 Classes

Warsaw Public Library

Monday September 13th

10am – noon: Basic Computer Skills – Learn the parts of the computer and how to use them.

6 – 8pm: Word 2007 – How to navigate the newest Word program

Monday September 20th

10am – noon: Email – Set up a free email account and learn how it works.

6 – 8pm: Job Search – Find the help wanted sites and use their systems to find a job.

Monday September 27th

10am – noon: Internet Navigation – Learn how to find what you are looking for on the web.

6 – 8pm: Genealogy I - Start the search for your ancestors.

Monday October 4th

10am – noon: Internet Safety/Hot Topics – Prevent identity theft and keep your computer safe.

6 – 8pm: Genealogy II – Continue the search for your family history.

Monday October 18th

10am – noon: Internet Safety/Hot Topics – Prevent identity theft and keep your computer safe.

Monday October 25th

10am – noon: Computer Hot Topics – What more do you need to know about using your computer?

SPACE IS LIMITED! PRE-REGISTRATION IS PREFERRED BUT NOT NECESSARY.

Call Warsaw Public Library (786-5650) or Literacy West of Wyo. Co (786-3890) to sign up for individual or several classes.

These workshops are supported by funds from the New York State Library's Adult Literacy Library Services grant program.

2010-08-12T12:23:00.000-04:00

Some new books to look for on our New Non-Fiction shelf:

The upside of irrationality : the unexpected benefits of defying logic at work and at home

Ariely, Dan

Hitch-22 : a memoir Hitchens, Christopher

In a heartbeat : sharing the power of cheerful giving
Tuohy, Leigh Anne

The aftermath : a guide to preparing for and surviving Apocalypse 2012
Joseph, Lawrence E

Furious love : Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and the marriage of the century
Kashner, Sam

The shallows : what the Internet is doing to our brains
Carr, Nicholas G

Last call : the rise and fall of Prohibition
Okrent, Daniel

War Junger, Sebastian

Life's too short to fold fitted sheets : your ultimate guide to domestic liberation
Quinn, Lisa

The secret life of the grown-up brain : the surprising talents of the middle-aged mind
Strauch, Barbara

2010-08-09T12:49:00.000-04:00

The DADY BROTHERS

Wednesday August 11, 7:00

at Warsaw Public Library

2010-08-02T15:04:00.000-04:00

Full Swing Big Band

Wednesday August 4th, 7:00 pm

Warsaw Public Library

2010-07-27T09:31:00.001-04:00

Warsaw Public Library Book Discussion Group 2010-2011
Dates: all meetings are on specific Tuesdays and at 7:00

Tuesday Sept. 21: The Heights by Peter Hedges

Our group will be choosing books to read for the coming year at this gathering, please bring suggestions.

Other dates
Tuesday October 26
Tuesday December 7
Tuesday February 1- Possible Rochester Writers and Books Big Read Title
Tuesday March 1- 2011 Tale for 3 Counties Title
Tuesday May 3

DON"T MISS

2010-07-26T09:28:00.000-04:00

This Wednesday (July 28th) at 7:00pm we will be entertained by the musical stylings of Geoff Clough.
See you there!

2010-07-19T11:17:00.000-04:00

Don't miss our concert this week Wednesday July 21st, 7:00 out on the library lawn.

Sunset Bluegrass Band

News Items

2010-07-13T12:58:00.000-04:00

Thanks you to everyone who volunteered and purchased at our booksale, it was very successful this year dispite the humidity and eventually, rain.
Thanks to the Gayford family for our 4th of July float. Due to their efforts, the library won 2nd prize!
Don't miss our first show in the Summer Concert Series. Wednesday July 14th at 7:00 BUBBLEMANIA

2010-07-06T13:35:00.002-04:00

Don't miss our annual Book Sale.

Thursday (7/8) and

Friday (7/9)

9:00am-5:00pm.

2010-06-24T15:33:00.000-04:00

More new summer reading at Warsaw Public Library.

The swimming pool 2010

LeCraw, Holly

2010-06-23T15:46:00.000-04:00

Some of the new Summer-ie Books at Warsaw Public Library

Drink this, not that! 2010,
Zinczenko, David

Lowcountry summer 2010

Frank, Dorothea Benton.

The complete massage tutor : a structured course to achieve professional expertise 2010

Kavanagh, Wendy.

Blockade Billy 2010

King, Stephen

2010-06-15T09:12:00.000-04:00

We have lots of new nonfiction right now at Warsaw Public Library.
Come in and check some out! OWWL

2010-06-08T14:48:00.000-04:00

Adults are encouraged to sign up for No More Teachers, Lots of Books to share reviews of their favorite summer reads.

2010-06-07T10:34:00.002-04:00

Coming soon. Pioneer Library System has been awarded a New York State Department of Library Development Adult Literacy Grant. Warsaw Public Library and Arcade Free Library are the main recipients of programs to be provided with grant funds. We will be offering expanded services to Literacy West students and tutors, and computer classes for all adult patrons.

2010-06-01T11:43:00.000-04:00

Look for these New DVDs this Summer
at Warsaw Public Library.

Shutter Island

Book of Eli

Remember Me

Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Emily of New Moon 3rd Season

Emily of New Moon 4th Season

Youth in Revolt

Through a Dog’s Eyes

Nic and Tristan Go Mega Dega

Green Zone

Alice in Wonderland

From Paris with Love

Last Station

Brooklyn’s Finest

When In Rome

From Paris With Love

She’s Out of My League

Creation

Hot Tub Time Machine

Bounty Hunter

Cop Out

Repo Men

Life

Wolfman

Bob the Builder: Building From Scratch

2010-05-24T12:04:00.000-04:00

Volunteers needed for our Annual Book Sale.

Call Warsaw Public Library to sign up to help out.

Wednesday July 7th, set up.
Thursday July 8th, sale.
Friday July 9th, sale and take down.

We are now accepting used books for our annual booksale. Please set boxed books inside the back door. Please no encyclopedias, textbooks or Readers Digest Condensed titles. 585-786-5650

2010-05-17T16:36:00.000-04:00

Yummy, Check out some new cookbooks at Warsaw Public Library.

The perfect scoop : ice creams, sorbets, granitas, and sweet accompaniments 2010
Lebovitz, David

Everyday easy : cheap eats : casseroles, stir-fries, savory tarts, sweet treats 2010

DK Publishing, Inc

Molto gusto : easy Italian cooking at home 2010
Batali, Mario

2010-05-06T13:15:00.000-04:00

To our Patrons:
Beginning Wednesday May 12th, 2010 the following Warsaw Public Library Policy changes will be implemented:
1. Patrons who have outstanding overdue fines (5.00 and up), or lost or damaged materials fees will lose computer privileges until an effort to make payments is being made.
2. The cost of a replacement library card will be 4.00.
3. Patrons who order items through interlibrary loan (holds) and do not pick them up after one week will be charged 1.00 per item and the items will be returned to the loaning library.
4. Fines for all books, audio books, and magazines will be .20 per day.
We appreciate your continuing support of Warsaw Public Library and will endeavor to meet your informational, entertainment and educational needs everyday.

2010-05-05T14:13:00.002-04:00

Hola!

Feliz Cinco De Mayo!

2010-05-04T10:16:00.002-04:00

Join Us Tonight

Warsaw Public Library Book Discussion Group

We will be meeting on Tuesday May 4th at 7:00 pm

Everyone is welcome.

Reserve books at the library or on http://www.owwl.org/

We will be reading:

Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide

by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn

2010-04-29T12:44:00.000-04:00

On Sat. May 8, 2010, the 3rd Annual National Train Day will be celebrated.
Check out some train books at Warsaw Public Library, find them on OWWL.

The train : a photographic history

2009 Glancey, Jonathan

Trains 2006
Oxlade, Chris

The invention of Hugo Cabret : a novel in words and pictures 2007

Selznick, Brian

Ultimate train 2000 Herring, Peter

2010-04-26T11:52:00.000-04:00

Now that the ash has blown over and spring vacations are winding down, and the daffodils and forsythia are sooo yellow, and tax season is behind us, why not stop by Warsaw Public Library for some inspiration?

Here are some New Books. Find many more on OWWL

703 : how I lost more than a quarter ton and gained a life 2010

Makin, Nancy

Instinctive parenting : trusting ourselves to raise good kids 2010

Calhoun, Ada

Making toast : a family story 2010

Rosenblatt, Roger

2010-04-13T16:02:00.000-04:00

National Library Workers Day, April 13, 2010

Press Release

CHICAGO – On April 13, thousands of communities will celebrate National Library Workers Day (NLWD), a time when library staff, patrons, administrators and Friends groups will recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. You are invited to name a “Star” library employee for the NLWD website at http://www.ala-apa.org/about/nlwd.html, where everyone can see what makes this person an exceptional library employee. Anyone working in or for a library can be nominated, and self-nominations are welcome.

The day’s theme "Libraries Work Because We Do!" focuses on how library services depend on the important work done by every library employee. Library employees help Americans deal with tough economic times. Patrons are visiting libraries in record numbers, seeking guidance from library employees in using computers and the Internet, accessing financial literacy resources, and searching for jobs.

2010-04-05T12:58:00.000-04:00

Happy Dyngus Day!

2010-03-22T10:56:00.000-04:00

DVDs to look for this Spring at Warsaw Public Library
Find them on OWWL.

True Blood: The Complete 2nd Season

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live

Glee: Season 1, Vol. 1

Nurse Jackie: Season 1

Young Victoria

Up in the Air

Old Dogs

Astro Boy

Men Who Stare at Goats

An Education

Brothers

Sherlock Holmes

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

Did You Hear About the Morgans?

Bad Lieutenant: Port of New Orleans

Capitalism: A Love Story

Precious

Planet 51

The Stoning of Soraya M.

Fourth Kind

Princess and the Frog

Armored

Bandslam

Wonderful World

New Moon

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Mad Men Season 3

Brief Interviews with Hideous Men

The Blind Side

It’s Complicated

Leap Year

Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

2010-03-15T10:13:00.008-04:00

March 20-21 is Maple Weekend in Wyoming County.

Visit our local Sugar Shacks

and taste the blissful syrup.

The maple syrup book
2006
Eagleson, Janet

Sugartime : the hidden pleasures of making maple syrup with a primer for the novice sugarer
1997
Hauser, Susan

Find more sweet books on OWWL.

2010-03-10T13:59:00.000-05:00

Don't miss A Tale for Three Counties The Art of Racing in the Rain author Garth Stein as he visits Wyoming County on this Saturday. He will be reading from and speaking about his best selling novel. This is a free event.

Saturday, March 13, 2010, 2:00 p.m.
Hosted by the Perry Public Library at

Perry Elementary/Middle School Auditorium
50 Olin Ave., Perry

2010-03-04T09:18:00.003-05:00

Warsaw Public Library Book Discussion Group

We will be meeting on Tuesday May 4th at 7:00 pm

Everyone is welcome.

Reserve books at the library or on

http://www.owwl.org/

We will be reading:
Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide
by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn

http://www.halftheskymovement.org/

2010-03-01T11:30:00.001-05:00

A Tale for Three Counties
Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:00pm

“A Tale for Three Counties" is an area-wide "one book"
project for Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties.
We are proud to announce our2010 book: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein.
More information at:

http://www.taleforthreecounties.org/

Everyone is welcome.

Reserve books at the library or on

http://www.owwl.org/

2010-02-17T13:14:00.000-05:00

Help us protect NY’s libraries and library systems. We need to tell the NYS Legislature to reject the $2.4 million cut in Library Aid Governor David Paterson is proposing in the 2010-2011 Executive Budget.

This will be the fifth cut in less than two years and will bring Library Aid down from $102 million in 2007 to $84.5 million in 2010. These cuts combined total an $18 million or 18% reduction in funding for library services. Libraries are part of our safety net—they are essential to life long learning, jobs and opportunity, quality of life and community empowerment.

http://www.protectnylibraries.org/

2010-02-10T12:28:00.000-05:00

Some interesting new Non-Fiction at Warsaw Public Library
Find them and more on OWWL

The full plate diet : slim down, look great, be healthy! 2010

Seale, Stuart A.

If the church were Christian : rediscovering the values of Jesus 2010

Gulley, Philip

Art making and studio spaces : unleash your inner artist : an intimate look at 31 creative workspaces 2010

Perrella, Lynne

Women's health encyclopedia : an integrated approach to wellness for every season of a woman's life 2010

Pruthi, Sandhya, 1966-

2010-02-08T12:13:00.003-05:00

The Best of 2009
Pioneer Libraries Staff have picked their favorite 2009 books.

2010-01-25T13:11:00.002-05:00

February is Food for Fines Month at Warsaw Public Library. February 2010 is a good time to return overdue library materials and clean out over-crowded cupboards. Bring in one non-perishable food item per currently checked out library item being returned that has overdue fines on it, and the fines will be forgiven for that item. Bring back those long overdue books, DVDs, audio books, and puppets!! You are; of course, welcome to bring in food items even if you do not have fines. All the food collected will be donated to our local food pantry.

2010-01-21T13:53:00.000-05:00

A new page of Haiti earthquake information links is now available at:

http://disaster.nlm.nih.gov/dimrc/haitiearthquake.html

2010-01-20T12:37:00.000-05:00

We are always grateful to people who choose to remember and honor others with donations to the library. Look for these special books on the Memorial Shelves. There is one on the upper level by the New Fiction, and one on the lower level in the Children’s Room.
If you would like to honor someone special, ask at the circulation desk for details. It might make a lovely Valentine’s Day gift.

More DVDs to look for this winter at the library

2010-01-13T13:56:00.000-05:00

Moon
Law Abiding Citizen
Four Christmases
Time Travelers Wife
Couples Retreat
Serious Man
I hate Valentine's Day
Stepfather
Coco before Chanel
Ponyo
Good Hair
2012
Pirate Radio
9

Helpful Hints

2010-01-06T15:49:00.001-05:00

Visit http://www.owwl.org and manage your library holds requests, due dates, and renewals.

Visit Reader’s Corner at:
http://www.owwl.org/menu/readerscorner to get advice in deciding what books to read.

Find reference links at:
http://www.owwl.org/reference/links

2010-01-05T11:00:00.001-05:00

Look for these DVDs this winter at
Warsaw Public Library

Public Enemies

The Other Man

Santa Buddies

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

World’s Greatest Dad

Fame

The Hurt Locker

You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W Bush
United Sates of Tara

This American Life seasons 1 and 2

Tracey Ullman's State of the Union

No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency

Flight of the Conchords
Season 2

In the Loop

Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All by Myself

Terminator Salvation
The Hangover

Taking Woodstock

500 Days of Summer
Julia & Julia

It Might Get Loud

All About Steve

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

The Dog Who Saved Christmas

Pussycat Dolls Workout

The Biggest Looser: Last Chance Workout

District 9

Inglourious Basterds

Ice Age 3

G-Force

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

2010-01-04T10:30:00.002-05:00

Resolve to read this new year.
Happy 2010!

2009-12-22T13:24:00.000-05:00

Try OWWL2Go. You can checkout and download audiobooks and eBooks for listening and viewing on your personal computer. Audiobooks can also be transferred to compatible MP3 players or burned to CD.
owwl2go.owwl.org/

2009-12-22T10:54:00.001-05:00

They're Back!
Where were the front doors? They had been missing for some time. The doors were being refurbished. They are a new color, and will shine bright with new lighting in the future. Check them out. They are really sharp!

2009-12-16T13:31:00.003-05:00

Warsaw Public Library
Book Discussion Group

Everyone is welcome to join our friendly group for Stimulating Discussion.
Reserve books on www.owwl.org or at the front desk.

Tuesday February 2nd, 7:00 pm

“Writers & Books is now pleased to announce that we have selected for the 2010 “If All of Rochester Read the Same Book…”Bel Canto by Ann Patchett. “

Come to the Warsaw Public Library Book Discussion Group as we join many others in our region who will be reading and sharing thoughts about this book.
More information at: http://www.wab.org/

2009-12-14T11:42:00.002-05:00

Warsaw Public Library
2009 Holiday Schedule

Closed Thursday December 24th and Friday December 25th
Open 1:00-5:00 Thursday December 31th
Closed Friday January 1st

2009-12-09T10:44:00.001-05:00

Our world can be so interesting.
Check out GOOD.
This is my favorite web site of the week.

Some New Nonfiction to look for at Warsaw Public Library

2009-12-07T12:53:00.001-05:00

SuperFreakonomics: Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes, and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance
Steven D. Levitt
Stephen J. Dubner

Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan Greg Mortens

When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present
Gail Collins

2009-12-03T09:52:00.001-05:00

Our world can be so interesting.
Check out the Web Urbanist.
This is my favorite web site of the week.

News!

2009-12-02T17:35:00.002-05:00

We have received a special legislative grant from the office of State Assemblyman Dan Burling. We will be using the funds to purchase self improvement books for children, teens, and adults. Such subjects as employment information, comuter use, diet, farming, biography, and gardening. Look for the plates we have placed in the books indicating they were purchased with funding from this grant.

2009-11-24T10:50:00.001-05:00

Truthfully, holidays are all about the chow for me. If I am busy in the kitchen creating yummy vittles for guests, I do not have to be too sociable. Being a bookworm, this works out well for me. Indulging in cheer during the whole thing makes me all the more sociable when I finally do emerge with a tray of, oh, melted cheese over buttery pastry with chocolate sauce and something special for the holidays such as cream puffs stuffed with candy canes in butter sauce topped with red and green jimmys...

Find these holiday cookbooks and more on OWWL.

What can I bring? : cookbook
Byrn, Anne

Nigella Christmas : food, family, friends, festivities
Lawson, Nigella

Mastering the art of French cooking
Child, Julia

The gallery of regrettable food
Lileks, James

Christmas parties : what do I do?
Ripple, Wilhelminia

2009-11-18T11:10:00.007-05:00

Some good books I have been listening to and reading:
Find them on OWWL.

Sexism in America: Alive, Well, and Ruining Our Future
Barbara J. Berg PhD

Ford County
John Grisham

The English Major
Harrison, Jim

2009-11-10T13:20:00.004-05:00

On Veterans Day,

remember, Women are Veterans

and so are dogs.

2009-11-04T10:19:00.001-05:00

Some interesting new non-fiction at Warsaw Public Library.
Find all these books on OWWL.

Read my pins : stories from a diplomat's jewel box by Albright, Madeleine Korbel.

How to survive the end of the world as we know it : tactics, techniques, and technologies for uncertain times by Rawles, James Wesley.

The guinea pig diaries : my life as an experiment by Jacobs, A. J.

Homer's odyssey : a fearless feline tale, or, how I learned about love and life with a blind wonder cat by Cooper, Gwen.

Cult insanity : a memoir of polygamy, prophets, and blood atonement by Spencer, Irene