submitted by Sharon Hodges The Petersburgh Public Library encourages everyone to participate in the summer reading program. Adults are invited to submit raffle slips into our drawings for prizes.[private] For each book read an entry can be made into one of 13 prizes. The drawing for winners will be held on Wednesday, August 17 at 5 pm so all entries must be made by 6 pm on Tuesday, August 16. Teens and children can read all summer, and final reading lists must be submitted by Saturday, September 3. Prizes will be awarded the week following submission of lists except for those who turn in their lists by Monday August 15 at 6 pm. The celebration will be held Wednesday, August 17 from 3 to 5 pm. Certificates will be awarded, prizes handed out and cotton candy will be enjoyed. At 5 pm the drawings will be held for the prizes. Daily activities are held at the library through August 26 from 3 to 5 pm. Monday is Legos, Tuesday adult and youth coloring, Wednesday food crafts, Thursday crafts and Friday games. Everyone is invited to participate. The book discussion group is reading the book “Jackie Robinson” by Arnold Rampersad. Copies of the book are available at the library. The discussion will be help on Wednesday, September 14. Everyone is invited to join the discussion. Books are selected by members of the group and new members are always welcome.[/private]
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February 3, 2023 Edition
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38th Annual Ice Fishing Contest Rescheduled
Submitted by GLSP Due to warmer than usual temperatures, the 38th annual ice fishing contest at Grafton Lakes State Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11, from 5:30 am to 2 pm. Join in on the fun as several-hundred anglers brave the cold temperatures for their chance to make a winning catch on several […]
Celebrating Retiring Board President Deborah Tudor
On Tuesday, January 25, Cheney Library honored Ms. Deborah Tudor for her 12 years of service on the Cheney Library Board of Trustees. During her tenure as a trustee, Ms. Tudor made immense contributions to physical improvements of the library’s property. Some of these projects include the installation of a propane fireplace, creation of the […]
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February 3, 2023 Edition
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Powers Claims Runner-Up
At Inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational Submitted by BNL Varsity Wrestling Coach Wade Prather Tallulah Powers was runner-up at 165 pounds in the inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational held at Onondaga Community College. She was one of only three finalists from Section 2, and the only Runner Up. The meeting of 204 of the State’s top female […]
November 25, 2022 Edition
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