Upcoming Friends' Events

Autumn Adventure to Quarry Farm in Elmira, NY, The Center for Mark Twain Studies, will be October 14.

The Annual Meeting will be September 29 at 7:00 p.m. at the library. A new slate of officers for 2010-11 will be elected at the meeting.

The Chocolate Contest will be held November 6. Julie Cummins, Nancy Rubery and Jackie Wittschen are chairmen.

The Cookie Walk is scheduled for December 11. Julie Cummins is chairman.

History of the Friends

The Friends of Wood Library was started in the 1960s. It has had several "resurrections" over the years, but in 1999 an enthusiastic group began the new "Friends" with great success (and a lot of fun!). Do join us to realize our goals.

Officers 2009-2010

Presidents: Nancy Rubery
Vice President: Sandra McGavern
Treasurer: Sally Mueller
Recording Secretary: Patricia Smith
Corresponding Secretary: Marylou Appel

Goals

The goal of Friends of Wood Library is to promote the library through publicity, social activities, and events that serve the community.

Projects and Programs

Friends Newsletter
Preschool Art (school year)
Basket Raffle (April)
Teen poetry contest awards
Annual Book Sale (June)
Computer lab
Digital camera
DVD/VCR player
8 library chairs (main floor)
Air conditioner for small meeting room
Movie License (for public performance)
Lighted exterior display case
Sound and lighting system - Community Room
Upholstered chairs for meeting rooms
3 more laptops for computer lab
Ceiling mount projector (2008)
Teen Wii Machine (2009)

What's New

For more information about current Friends activities, visit the Friends bulletin board on the Ground Floor and the Wood Library Calendar.

Membership

To become a Friend, participate in upcoming events, support Wood Library, and receive the newsletter, please click here for membership application. Membership Rates: Individual Membership $10, Senior Citizen (55+) $5, Student $5, Family $25, Best Friend $40, Individual Friend for Life $100. The Membership year runs from January 1 through December 31.

Contact

Email: friendsofwoodlibrary@gmail.com
If interested in joining or receiving more information, contact: Friends of Wood Library, c/o Wood Library, 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424. You may also drop your message in the Friends mailbox at the main floor circulation desk.