Baldwinsville Public Library

Did you know??? There's a new graphic file type on the horizon. HEIC (High Efficiency File Image Coding) is a new format for pictures that is smaller in file size, but better quality. Newer iPhones (7 and up), some Androids, the newest MS Windows 10 version and in the Apple iCloud Photo Library are currently using it. If you have an older phone or MS Windows, you will need to find an app to convert HEIC to .jpg before you can read it. Image from Techware Guide's 7 Best Free HEIC Viewers: https://www.techwareguide.com/best-free-heic-viewers/

Each week Bville Library's writing group Wordsmiths Writing will post a writing prompt. These short questions or scenarios are meant to inspire artistic endeavors in writing but also in painting, photography, sculpture, and music. This Week's Writing Prompt from Wordsmiths Writing: It's the new year and you've made your resolutions. What's going to happen to them this year?

Starting January 8, every Friday morning at 11 am Julia will be available by Zoom to talk technology - we'll start with your questions or problems to solve, and may branch out to internet issues, account security, choosing an editor, or [fill in your own topic here!] You must sign up for this so we can give you the zoom info: http://tinyurl.com/bvillelibrarycalendar Contact Julia at the library if you haven't used Zoom before, we will get you up and running over the phone if you need a helping hand!

One great thing that came out of 2020 was BPL's Brown Bag Book Club on Zoom! Join Jacquie Owens at 12 pm January 13 to discuss Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly. You may have seen the movie - now read the book! Registration required. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/bvillelibrarycalendar or call us at 315-635-5631.

See what's new this week at the Baldwinsville Public Library at: *** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=4407-573 *** There are one new bestseller, nine new movies, 13 new audiobooks, three new music CDs, 58 new children's books, and 47 other new books.... The new bestseller this week is "The Last Days of John Lennon." The new movies this week include "Yellowstone: Season Three," "Tenet: Special Edition," and "The Reason."

Baldwinsville Public Library will close at 5 pm on Thursday, December 31st. We'll re-open in the new year on Saturday, January 2nd at 10 am. From all of us at BPL -have a safe & happy holiday!

So many new books! Call 315-635-5631 to make an appointment to come in and browse. There's something here for everyone!

Coming in January of 2021 - sign up today for our online library events! http://tinyurl.com/bvillelibrarycalendar

We are closing early Thursday, 12/31 and will be closed on Friday, 1/1. We reopen Saturday, 1/2 at 10am.

A beautiful winter day in front of the Baldwinsville Public Library - trying out our new 360 camera (will be available for groups, schools and businesses to borrow in a few months).

Looking for that perfect holiday gift? The Friends of BPL are selling six cookbooks, each one full of yummy recipes for only $2.50 each (or 2 for $4). For cold winter evenings there's Soups, Casseroles, and Breads. Try members' favorite Muffin, Cookies, and Salad recipes. On sale now at BPL.

Santa came early for the Baldwinsville Public Library! Ponto's Greenhouses donated beautiful poinsettia plants. Thanks Ponto's! https://www.pontosgreenhouses.com/

We will be closed Thursday 12/24, Friday 12/25, and Saturday 12/26. Have a great Christmas!

December Papercrafting Workshop with Missy Shipman -Thank you Baldwinsville Public Library

See you all at 7 pm tonight for Cardmaking - the 2nd Thursday of the month!

Each year, librarians at BPL help Santa by collecting letters from children that are sent on to the North Pole. So kids - you can drop your letters off in our special mailbox in the Children's area or you can send your letters to: Santa Claus c/o BPL, 33 East Genesee Street, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. You can also email him at [email protected]. Letters and emails will be accepted until Friday, December 18th.

The ever-popular Erie Canal calendars are back! Beautiful photos from across NYS are featured each month. Pick up your free 2021 calendar today at BPL's Reception Desk. One per household please.

Working on your holiday shopping? There's still time to purchase items at Barnes & Noble online and have a portion of the sale benefit BPL! For more information go to www.bville.lib.ny.us

Books make an awesome holiday gift! And if your purchases benefit your local library - even better! Whether its for the readers in your life or yourself - when you make purchases at the B&N on Route 31 in Clay tomorrow, a portion of the sale will benefit BPL! For more information about in-store sales or online purchases, go to www.bville.lib.ny.us

Reminder: BPL will close at 5 pm on Wednesday. We'll re-open at 9 am on Friday. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

Baldwinsville Public Library’s Annual B & N Bookfair will take place at the Barnes & Noble on Route 31 in Clay. Holiday shopping while supporting your local library! How does the bookfair operate this year? At checkout, simply tell the cashier you want your purchase to benefit Baldwinsville Public Library and he/she will scan the appropriate code into the register. This DOES NOT apply to the purchase of gift cards, textbooks, magazine subscriptions, video games, software, dig...ital content (such as eBooks), and some Cafe items. Can’t get to Barnes & Noble on the 28th? Purchases made online through Thursday, December 3rd will also benefit BPL. Where it says, Have a coupon code? Insert this code: 12603635 when you are ready to checkout and a portion of your sale will benefit BPL.

Who doesn't love a good book for the holidays? Whether you have a shopping list to tackle or you just want to treat yourself - when you make purchases at the B&N on Route 31 in Clay on Saturday November 28th, a portion of the sale will benefit BPL! For more information about in-store sales or online purchases, go to www.bville.lib.ny.us

BPL Annual B&N Bookfair: Saturday, November 28 Baldwinsville Public Library’s Annual B&N Bookfair will take place at the Barnes & Noble on Route 31 in Clay. Holiday shopping while supporting your local library! For more information go to www.bville.lib.ny.us

The 5th Annual Author Meet and Greet brings together local authors to talk about their work, writing and writing in the time of COVID. Join us for a virtual meeting tomorrow, Nov. 14th at 12PM. Details are at: http://www.bville.lib.ny.us/adult

Yay! Check out these collage-like cards and tags, and experiment with direct to paper ink techniques! Join us next month on December 10th. I’m thankful for you, Julia and the B’ville Public Library!

November Cardmaking Workshop with Missy Shipman

Friday morning, 10 am - sign up now so we can send you the Zoom link! Join us for our first Friday Tech Talk on Friday the 13th. http://tinyurl.com/bvillelibrarycalendar

Two days left to register for Saturday's 5th Annual Author Meet & Greet which is being held this year on Zoom from 12-3 pm. You'll have the chance to meet 10 local authors, hear about their latest work and find out how they have stayed inspired during the pandemic. For more information and to register go to www.bville.lib.ny.us/adult

Adventure and romance set in the Himalayan Mountains...sound intriguing? This is the setting for author Ronald Bagliere's latest book, The Himalayan. Meet Ron and hear more about the book at 2:15 pm on Saturday during BPL's 5th Annual Author Meet & Greet on Zoom. For more information about the day's events and to register go to www.bville.lib.ny.us/adult.

What better way to spend an afternoon than by talking about books with fellow bibliophiles! Hear about new offerings from local authors as well as how they're staying creative during the pandemic. Join us on Zoom from 12-3 pm this Saturday at BPL's 5th Annual Author Meet & Greet. For more information and to register go to: www.bville.lib.ny.us/adult. We look forward to spending our Saturday with you!

You asked, we heard! Starting this Friday the 13th, Julia offer Tech Talks through Zoom starting Fridays at 10 am. You must sign up with your email address to get a link to the Friday event. http://tinyurl.com/bvillelibrarycalendar

Our November Cardmaking class is coming up Thursday Nov 12 - it is too late to sign up for a free kit, but anyone can join our Facebook Live event at 7 pm!

Tapping into your creative juices can be difficult at times, but being creative during a pandemic takes it to a whole new level! Hear how local authors are finding inspiration and motivation during our panel discussion at BPL's 5th Annual Author Meet & Greet on November 14 from 12-3 pm on Zoom. For all full schedule of events and to register go to www.bville.lib.ny.us/adult.

Love mysteries? Then you'll want to join us at BPL's 5th Annual Author Meet & Greet on November 14th! The 12-3 pm event will kick off with author Carol Pouliot highlighting her new book Threshold of Deceit. We're meeting on Zoom, so sign up today to get a link to the event. For more information and to register for this free event go to www.bville.lib.ny.us/adult.

Effective today, curbside hours have changed. The new hours are: Monday thru Friday: 11am 3pm Saturday: 11am 2 pm Sunday: 12:30 3:30 pm When curbside is unavailable, materials will be placed on a table just inside the library’s parking lot entrance. If you have any questions, please call us at 315-635-5631.

There will be no curbside service on Tuesday, November 3rd due to the election. Also, effective Wednesday, November 4th, curbside hours will be changing. The new hours will be: Monday thru Friday: 11am 3pm Saturday: 11am 2 pm Sunday: 12:30 3:30 pm When curbside is unavailable, materials will be placed on a table just inside the library’s parking lot entrance. If you have any questions, please call us at 315-635-5631.

Tomorrow evening - Halloween - look, up in the sky! It's a blue moon, and it should be a clear night! Also, don't forget to set your clocks back in the middle of the night. https://www.syracuse.com//halloween-2020-will-feature-rare

25 years ago today the community of Baldwinsville celebrated the opening of a new library building at 33 East Genesee Street. Located in the center of the village, BPL continues, even during these challenging times, to be a focal point of community activity by carrying out our mission: To nurture love of learning, creativity and collaboration within the community. Thank you to all who support us. Here's to another 25 years...and more!

We've updated our event page. Go to www.bville.lib.ny.us/adult for a detailed schedule of sessions and don't forget to register!

Thank you to the children of Bville, library staff member Cindy, and volunteer artist Mike Conway for making the library look festive for Halloween.

Thank you Bville Chamber for organizing the event. Baldwinsville Public Library - New York was glad to be a part of the fun event. It was a fun afternoon with 128 little ghosts, goblins, princesses, unicorns, dinosaurs, Dorothy's, first responders and more stopping by to say "Trick or Treat." #BeeLocal #bvillebiz #bvillestrong #Community #villagelife #boo #happyhalloween

Overdrive is ending support for the Overdrive App. Most people already use the Libby App, which works on Windows 10, Android or iPhone/iPad devices. Everyone who can't use the Libby app (especially Amazon Kindle users!) should use the website: onlib.overdrive.com to checkout and read or listen to books, or "deliver to Kindle". Happy reading!

Last chance in the next 10 years for your household to be counted ends Today, October 15!! Go to www.2020census.gov if you haven't done it already...

BPL's 5th Annual Author Meet & Greet, originally scheduled for October 17 has been moved to Saturday, November 14. Spend an afternoon with a community of local authors. There will be thoughtful discussions and lively banter on a variety of topics. This year's event will be held on Zoom from 12-3 pm (no masks or social distancing!). Check our online calendar and website for more details in the coming week. Registration (name and email address) will be required for all who wish to attend so that we can send the Zoom link prior to the event. Come for one session or stay for all - there will be something for everyone!

Join us on Zoom Wednesday, October 21st to discuss costumes! We will start with costumes of the Wizarding World and branch out to wherever the conversation takes us. Emphasis will be on make-your-own costumes. Sign up here: http://tinyurl.com/bvillelibrarycalendar

Patrons, you may receive overdue notices for items that have already been returned. Please disregard these as those items are likely in quarantine. We are not c...harging fines at this time. If you have had library items for more than 60 days you may see a replacement charge on your account. Once the items are returned, those charges will be waived. We apologize for the inconvenience. See more

Last night's Cardmaking Video is now available on YouTube! You can sign up for the November Cardmaking class on our Library Calendar: http://tinyurl.com/bvillelibrarycalendar

Keep an eye on this page tonight; the Cardmaking with Online Instruction starts in Facebook Live at 7 pm!

Heads up, the new month is coming! Here's a quick list of events at the Bville Library in October 2020. Sign up at tinyurl.com/bvillelibrarycalendar