Summer Reading Program

Phillips Free Library's Summer Reading Program starts on Monday, June 2.  Register all the readers (and listeners) in your household and then keep track of how many pages each person reads.  You will receive an email within a couple days with information about how to report the number of pages you read.  Each time you report you can also vote for which Minute to Win It games the library staff will play at the Summer Reading Celebration on August 8.  Our Community Goal is to read a total of 400,000 pages between June 2 and August 2!

 

Summer Reading Kickoff

The Summer Reading Kickoff is on Saturday, June 7 on the Homer Village Green (across from the library) from 10:30am-12:00pm.  This fun event will give you a chance to register for summer reading, play games, and make your own chalk art.  Splat! Sumthin' will be here with their splatter tent and spin art while supplies last.  This event is for people of all ages... children, teens and adults!

 

Adulting 101

Young Adults age 17-25 (including rising seniors) are invited to join us in a series of Adulting 101 classes this summer taught by people in that field of knowledge.
The second scheduled class is Friday, June 20th 6:30-7:30p and it's all about communication (people skills)
The 3rd class is Friday, July 11 @ 6:30pm How to Safety (being aware of your surroundings, etc.)
The 4th class is Tuesday, July 15 @ 6:30pm How to Home (basic home repairs)
There are two other classes that will be scheduled soon. If you would like to participate or for any other questions, email Sarah: office@phillipsfreelibrary.org (it's also okay to just show up)

 

This Week at the Library

A Calendar of Events

Monday, June 2

  Summer Reading Program Registration begins for ALL ages

  Nifty Knitters 1p

  Adulting 101: How to Money with Jason Cicioni 6:30p

Tuesday, June 3

  Yoga #1 of 4 10:30a

Wednesday, June 4

  Knee High Story TIme 9a Firefighters

  K-2 Library Zoo 3:35-4:20p Story Time

  Tioughnioga River Writers 6:30p on Zoom

Saturday, June 7

  Summer Reading Kickoff 10:30am-12pm on the Homer Village Green

Computer Café

The next Computer Cafe is on Thursday, June 12 at 1 pm.  We will watch a video and then practice 25 ways to use your phone camera other than a selfie!

 

Tech-Talk

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Webinar of the Month:Move Photos From Phone to Computer 

Next Week at the Library

A Calendar of Events

Monday, June 9

  Nifty Knitters 1p

  Family Book Club 6p

Tuesday, June 10

  Yoga #2 of 4

Wednesday, June 11

  Knee High Story Time 9a Boats on the Go

  K-2 Library Zoo 3:35-4:20p LEGO Club

Thursday, June 12

  Computer Cafe 1p 25 Ways to Use Your Phone Camera (Other Than a Selfie)

Knee High Story Time

Knee High Story Time meets on Wednesdays at 9 am.  This time for toddler and preschool children with their caregivers includes stories, songs, rhymes and an optional craft at the end of the program. Upcoming programs: 6/4 Firefighters, 6/11 Boats on the Go, 6/18 Sand & Sea, 6/25 To the Zoo.  No registration necessary.  For questions email office@phillipsfreelibrary.org

 

Early Literacy Activity Calendar

May 2025

Check out this early literacy activity calendar, good for toddler through early elementary children.  There are daily activities, songs, rhymes, book suggestions and more.

 

K-2 Library Zoo

K-2 Library Zoo meets on Wednesdays from 3:35-4:20 pm.  Each week of the month is a different program. Upcoming programs: 6/4 Story Time: Food, 6/11 LEGO Club, 6/18 Science Club, 6/25 Surprise!  Attend all of the programs or the programs that interest you.  No registration necessary (please plan to fill out emergency contact information on the first day).  For questions email: office@phillipsfreelibrary.org

Points of View Book Club

for Adults

Tuesday, June 24

  The Guncle by Steven Rowley

July - No Meeting

Tuesday, August 26

  Colored Televisionby Danzy Senna

Tuesday, September 23

  Anita De Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez

Email Ashley@phillipsfreelibrary.org for more information and to register

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