Rush Library News
June & July 2017
Submitted by:
Kirsten Flass, Library Director
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00-8:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Phone 533-1370 FAX 533-1546
Dear Neighbors,
Summer Reading: We’re gearing up!It’s time once again for our New York State Summer Reading Program that runs the month of July; this year’s theme is Build a Better World. We’ve planned lots of activities and fun around this theme in order to entice everyone to keep reading during summer vacation. This keeps children “ready to learn” when they return to school in the fall, and enforces great reading habits in all of us. We have prizes for all age levelsdonated by local businesses and the Friends of the Library; select the programs that interest you and your family from the list below, and call to register in advance because some programs fill up very quickly!
MCLS Technology Updates
- Classic Catalogue:If you are a user of the Monroe County Library System’s “Classic Catalogue” please be aware that it will be discontinued by the software company this summer. At that point you will have to use “CataloguePlus” which is already available to you.The latter is a much more visual and user-friendly version of the catalogue, and is currently the default catalogue when most users log in to the MCLS web site. If you would like help navigating CataloguePlus, please stop in and ask a staff member, or call me for an appointment for individualized training.
- Overdrive Magazine Collection: Overdrive, our digital book platform,is discontinuing its Nook Magazines Collection for e-reader devices. As our subscriptions expire we will lose access to many of our digital magazine and newspaper titles. Overdriveis working on a new digital magazine platform of its own- we’ll alert you when it’s ready. We regret any inconvenience this has caused you. In the meantime, come to the library for our regular copies of circulating magazines- we have many choices for all ages.
- Smartphone App Update: Monroe County Library System has a brand-new app called MCLS-To-Goand it’s available now for a free download from your app store. The app has a cool feature- it can store your library card barcode. If you have the old app (called MCLS Mobile) go ahead and delete that after you download the new one, because the old app is being discontinued. MCLS-To-Go looks like this:
As always, we are here to help if you need it.
- Text Messaging Feature: We have the ability to send smartphone texts for your 3-Day Courtesy Reminders and Hold Alerts. Call us or stop by the circulation desk to sign up for this feature. (If you pay for your texts, normal rates will apply.)
V.I.P. Museum Passes: We have partnered with several local museums & arts organizations for a programthat allows you to check out a pass with your library card, and then receive a discounted admission rate when you arrive. We have passes for Genesee Country Village, The George Eastman Museum, Rochester Museum & Science Center, Memorial Art Gallery, The Susan B. Anthony House, Geva Theater, and more. So if you have company coming for a visit, come check out a pass for a week before you head out to these museums, and enjoy them at a discount, courtesy of your library.
Holiday Closings: We will be closed:
- Memorial Day Weekend:Saturday, May 27- Monday, May 29th
- Independence Day:Tuesday July 4th
- Firemen’s Parade: Closing early at 5:00 PM on Friday, July 14th
Remember, our items are never due on a day we are scheduled to be closed. Check your receipt or online account to verify all of your due dates.
Looking forward to seeing you…
Kirsten
Upcoming Events at the Rush Public Library for June and July 2017
Submitted by Joan Celentano, Children’s and Adult Services Coordinator
June Events:
Knit Chicks: will continue to meet twice each month to share patterns and camaraderie. Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or felt, we’ll gather to stitch up fun onSaturday, June 3rd (note the date change from June 10th due to Charrette Day)& June 24th from 10:30AM-NOON. Coffee & snacks are provided, there’s no need to register.
View Finders: Our photography group meets on Monday, June 12thand Wednesday, June 14th from 2:30-4:30 PM. Please bring three photographs on a flash drive or printed out to share, and you’ll receive feedback in a friendly environment. This month’s optional theme will be babyanimals. All skill levels are welcome, and we serve coffee and dessert. Please register inadvance.
Drop-In Story Time: Children ages 2-5 (and a caregiver) are invited to join us on Thursdays, June 1st, 8th and 29that 11:30 AM. Introduce your youngsters to the wonders of books! Children will engage with their peers and listen to stories chosen especially for them. No registration necessary.
History Houses: This is an American Girl Program for families on Saturday, June 10th at 11:00 AM. Did you know that 100 years ago women got the right to vote in New York State, and that was 3 years before national suffrage? Theresa Wood from History Houses will introduce beloved character doll, Samantha, from NY in 1904. Come see a wonderful doll-house replica of a home from this era, complete with furnishings. Samantha’s story takes her to a suffragette meeting in Central Park where her grandmother tells her “those women get together and make a ruckus!” Want to learn more? Space is limited, so please register in advance.
After School Fun: Kids ages 6-10 can join us on Tuesday, June 13th from 3:45-4:30 PM. Come try our newest games with your friends:Makemaki,aSushi Chef Challenge game with realistic ingredients, and Spirograph to create fantastic colorful designs with easy-to-use tools. Please register in advance.
Friends of the Rush Library: We’ll meet on Wednesday, June 14th at 6:30 PM at Wildwood Country Club to discuss the upcoming Silent Auction and other potential fundraisers. We’d love your help to make the library better than ever; new members are always welcome and there are no dues to pay. For more information, call the library at 533-1370.
Family Finders: are on vacation and will resume this fall. Look for those dates in the August/ September newsletter.
School Vacation Begins: June 22nd!
Rush Readers’ Book Club:June’s selection isThe Good Lord Birdby James McBride. NPR says, “You may know the story of John Brown's unsuccessful raid on Harpers Ferry, but author McBride's retelling of the events leading up to it is so imaginative, you'll race to the finish." This novel was the 2013 National Book Award winner- find out why. Join us for lively discussion and dessert on Thursdays, June 22nd and June 29th from 7:00-9:00 PM. Space is limited; please call to register in advance.
Family Night: Lots of Dots! OnFriday, June 23rd from 6:30-7:30 PM,join Erin and listen to a story about dots, have fun making art with dots, play ISpy Dots in the library, and have a dot snack. Please register in advance.
Teen Night: Start your summer vacation with some fun on Monday, June 26th from 6:00-8:00 PM. Are you a teen who lovescard games? We do too! Stop in to play Uno, or learn to play Euchre or Hearts; special bonus-there will bepizza! Tell a friend and then be sure to register in advance. And please fill out our quick paper survey on what activities you’d like us to offer in the future.
Bingo! For kids ages 6-10 on Tuesday, June 27th from 3:45-4:30 PM. Come play Bingo and win prizes! Parents may join their child if they need assistance. All children will go home with a prize. This is a FREE event, but you must be registered in advance.
Aspiring Authors:Meets on Wednesday, June 28th from 6:00-7:30 PM. Need help staying motivated to work on your masterpiece? Join published author, Jackie Battisti, and bring five double-spaced pages of your craft plus a few copies to share for feedback. All genres of writing are welcome, and honoring diversity is of utmost importance. Please register in advance, as space is very limited.
Summer Reading Kick-Off Event: Build It With Dominoes! Families are invited to come and meet local domino artist Michael Fantauzzo, aka StickTrickDominoDude on Friday,June 30th at 7:00 PM in the William Udicious Pavilion. See some of Michael’s awesome domino creations and then try it yourself. You will have plenty of opportunity to build with professional toppling dominoes and have everything you need for a chain reaction. Experiment, get creative, and have fun building! Children who would like to participate must register in advance.
July Events:
Summer Reading Program: Our annualprogramruns from Friday, June30th through Friday, July 28th. Our Build a Better Worldprograms will fill up fast; please register in advance, and give us a courtesy call us if you cannot make a program you registered for- often we have patrons who are waiting to join a “full” program. Thanks.
Build a Better Worldis this year’s theme for everyone:
- Children: Avoid falling behind in school by reading for fun during vacation. You can win prizes for every 5 books you read, and we have grand prizes for participants who read 20 books in July!
- Teens in grades 6-12:Check out and read any Rush Library books (including your school assignments) then enter your name to become eligible for a prize. Two prize winners will be chosen at random each week; enter as many times as you wish. The more you read, the better your chances!
- Adults: Enter your name and book title in a drawing to win a prize. Two prize winners will be chosen at random each week; enter as many times as you wish.
Knit Chicks: Join our crafty club which meets on the second and last Saturdays of the month. Share projects, patterns and ideas on July 8th and 29th from 10:30 AM-Noon. No need to register, just drop in! Coffee and snacks are provided.
View Finders: Our lively photography group meets on Monday, July 10thand Wednesday, July 12th from 2:30-4:30 PM. Please bring three photographs on a flash drive or printed out to share, and you’ll receive feedback in a friendly environment. This month’s optional theme will be anything water. All skill levels are welcome, and we serve coffee and dessert. Please register in advance.
Build a Better World byCreating Art for Others: Children ages 4-10 are encouraged to join us in the William Udicious Pavilion on Tuesday, July 11th from 2:00-3:00 PM tobuild a better community by making a work of art to give away! Create any sort of picture or message on paper and we’ll donate it to a local senior facility to brighten someone’s day. All art supplies will be provided. This will be fun for everyone, including parents and caregivers. Please register in advance.
Build a Better World by Learning about the Environment: with Tina Verno Stevens, Environmental Educator at the Monroe County Department of Environmental Services.
- Solid Waste and Recycling Program: Thursday, July 13th at 2:00 PM in the William Udicious Pavilion. Join us as we learn about the three R’s: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Find out why they are important to all of us AND our community! We will read a poem and create a fun fortune teller filled with recycling facts. Please register in advance.
- Water, Water Everywhere! Join us Thursday, July 20th at 2:00 PM in the William Udicious Pavilion. You use water every day; where does it come from and go to? You will become a drop of water for a journey like you’ve never experienced before. Please register in advance.
Build a Better WorldMovie Matinee: For kids ages 6-10 on Tuesday, July 18th from 1:00-3:00 PM. Spend an afternoon with Emmet, the hero ofThe Lego Movie. He and his friends travel on an epic journey to save the Lego universe from harm. Parents who wish to remain with their child must register for a seat. Snacks and drinks will be provided. This movie is rated PG.
Family Night: BuggyTales and Buggy Prints: On Friday, July 21st from 6:30-7:30join Erin to listen to a bug story or two, and print a jar full of colorful wiggly bugs. All materials provided. Be sure to bring your thumbs! Please register in advance.
Build a Better World withStories and Swords: Suitable for children ages 4-12 on Tuesday, July 25th from 2:00-3:00 PM in the William Udicious Pavilion. Meet theRochester Fencing Club and be introduced to the best in children’s literature featuring dragons, legends, fairy tales, and adventure stories from around the world. Hear about characters who peacefully resolve their differences. Children will be able to touch three different fencing swords, get active with foam swords, learn how to salute their opponents shake hands at the end, and how being disciplined is just as fun as being wild. Space is limited and registration is required.
Aspiring Authors Group: Meets on Wednesday, July 26th from 6:00-7:30 PM. Come and receive support and advice from other writers to stay motivated in your work; bring five double-spaced pages of your craft and a few copies to share for feedback. Polite respect while critiquing is the norm here. Please register in advance, as space is very limited.
Rush Readers’ Book Club:We are taking July off. Read what you like and tell us about it at out next gathering!
GazeboFest: Friends of the Rush Library present the fabulous Beatles tribute band, 8 Days a Week, onFriday, July 28thfrom 6:30-8:00 PM. Start your weekend early at this FREE concert in the gazebo behind the library; bring your chairs and a picnic dinnerand soak up the sounds of summer. (Please note, alcohol is not allowed.) This family-friendly community event is supported by Friends’ fundraisers. Thank you, Friends!
Looking Ahead to August:
If You Give a Mouse a Tool Belt:It’san interactive story time for familieson Wednesday, August 11th from 1:00-3:00 PM, presented by Lift Bridge Book Shop of Brockport. Please call to register in advance.
Thank you to all children, families and sponsors who participated in our Summer Reading Program!