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Tech Corner
OverDrive Advantage
Can't get enough ebooks from our digital catalog? Never fear, OverDrive Advantage is here! Manlius Library subscribes to OverDrive Advantage--a unique service that brings you extra copies of titles as well as certain titles exclusive to Manlius patrons. To find these gems, simply log in to the digital catalog and keep an eye out for the symbol above.
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BOOK CLUBS
Contemporary Book Club
June 4, 2 pm
Beautiful Ruins
by Jess Walter
July 2, 2 pm
Defending Jacob
by William Landay
Well-Rounded Readers
June 18, 6:30 pm
Doc
by Mary Doria Russell
Mystery Lover's Book Club
July 3, 10:15 am
Daughter of Time
by Josephine Tey
Pizza & Pages
A Nonfiction Book Discussion
June 17, 1 pm
A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century
by Barbara W. Tuchman
Registration is required. (Please read the book prior to the meeting.)
Brunch & Bios
Book Discussion
June 20, 10:30 am
Alice: Alice Roosevelt Longworth, from White House Princess to Washington Power Broker
by Stacy Cordery Registration is required. (Please read the biography prior to the meeting.)
The Manlius Library Book Club Kiosk, located near the Large Print section, is dedicated to reader's advisory information. Check here for hundreds of suggestions on what to read next!
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 Summer is just around the corner ... and here at the Manlius Library Miss Kori, Miss Heather, and Miss Pam are gearing up for another busy, exciting summer of reading and programs for all ages and interests. Summer reading has been shown to improve academic performance~we make it fun and interactive, so join us! This month marks the last presentation in our Erie Canal series, where you will learn about the final phase of construction of this celebrated waterway. Also this month, don't miss our crowd-favorite Take a Bite Out of Fines where your generosity earns up to $5 of your fines waived~ four days only! Congratulations to grads and Happy Father's Day to dads.
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Celebrating the Erie Canal
 Tuesday, June 4
1 pm
"Builders of the Canal"
Plans are in place! Now we learn about the digging of the canal and the obstacles that needed to be surmounted.
Presented by Gil Roy, Erie Canal historian and volunteer at the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum |
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Informed and Shared Conversations
Wed., June 5 @ 10:30 am
"Culture in Our Back Yard"
Presenter: Steven Kern, Executive Director of the Everson Museum
Wed., June 12 @ 10:30 am
"What Social Security Changes Mean for You and Your Family"
Presenter: Eric Kingson, SU Professor
Sponsored by the Manlius Senior Centre
Moderated by Lewis Kuppermann
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Tech Tutorials
All Things Streaming
Monday, June 10
10:30 am
At this session we will explore Rocket Languages, Mango Languages, and Freegal ~ great library services that allow you to rock out or learn something new anywhere you go!
BYOL (Bring Your Own Laptop) or device OR simply come and observe
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Tech Instruction
Are you getting everything out of your ereader or tablet? Need to brush up on basic computer skills? Windows 8 got you down? Digital literacy is more important today than ever before. Don't delay~make an appointment with Emily for one-on-one instruction.
Wednesdays, 6-7 pm OR 7-8 pm Thursdays, 2-3 pm
Fridays, 9-10 am
Call 682-6400 to make your appointment. |
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Community Outreach
Take a Bite Out of FinesJune 14-17 ONLY!
With children home from school for the summer, it is even more important to donate to the F-M Community Outreach food pantry. Don't miss this special collection opportunity where one good turn sparks another. In appreciation of your donation, the library will waive up to $5.00 of your fines per card (Manlius-owned items only).
Items needed include: coffee, soup, tuna, canned fruit, peanut butter, jelly, juice, canned vegetables, beans, cereal, pasta, macaroni and cheese, paper products and laundry detergent.
Veteran's FAVORCARD
The Manlius Library is proud to honor veterans and active duty military personnel. By showing your veteran's FAVORCARD or military ID, fines on all Manlius Library-owned items will be waived (some restrictions apply).
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Learn English For Free!
Tuesdays and Thursdays9:30 am - 12:30 pm Adults of all nationalities and language learning levels welcome!
Summer schedule: Class is not in session June 18, 20, 25, 27, July 2, 4. Classes start again July 9. Registration is ongoing in the Manlius Library classroom. Sponsored by BOCES (453-4684).
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Teen Summer Reading Program
Gear up for summer reading, Manlius teens! This year's program is guaranteed fun and fresh! With the Teen Badge program you are doing what interests you. It's just the thing for teens who like to create, learn, and "do" and, of course, read!
Click on the Teen Zone page to register and get further details. Mark your calendar ~ the fun begins June 17.
 
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Fourth of July Parade
Celebrate the 4th of July with the Manlius Library and friends! Children and parents can walk or stroll in the parade, toss candy and wear themed apparel (free to the first 25 children who sign up). Sign up on our Event Calendar or at the circulation desk beginning Monday, June 3.
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Dig into Reading @ Manlius Library
What books will you dig into this summer? On June 26, we're having a party to celebrate the return of a community favorite--our summer reading program. Lots of exciting activities will be held in the children's area of the library (unless otherwise noted). All summer program registrations will be available on our Event Calendar (see details below!).
Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party Wednesday, June 26 BubbleMania with Doug Rougeux Village Auditorium, 11 am Crafts with Miss Teresa 1-4 pm Jeff the Magic Man Balloon Sculptures 1-4 pm Movie: Rise of the Guardians Community Room, 3 pm LEGOs noon-8 pm 
The Details Reading program registration begins Mon., 6/17 Reporting begins Mon., 7/1 Registration for July activities begins Mon., 6/24 Registration for August programs begins Mon., 7/15 All classes are stand alone. Register each child separately for each class they wish to attend. Visit our Event Calendar to sign up. Phone registrations will not be accepted, though staff are available to assist you with registration.
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Story Times with Miss Karen
Basically Babies & Books
(birth-18 months)
Tuesdays @ noon
Wednesdays @ 9:30 am
Toddler Story Times
(18 months-2 1/2 years)
Mondays @ 11:30 am
Tuesdays @ 10:15 and 11 am
Preschool Story Times
(2 1/2 years - K)
Wednesdays @ 10:15 am and 1:15 pm
Thursdays @ 10:15 am and 1:15 pm
Fridays @ 10:15 am
Afternoon Story Times
(2 1/2 years and up)
Tuesdays @ 4:15 pm
No Story Times June 17-21.
Summer schedule begins June 24.
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Story Times with Miss Kori
Pajama Story Time
Tuesdays @ 7 pm through June 11
Share quiet stories, songs and other activities to help your child wind down and get ready for bed. Appropriate for ages 3+.
Story Times with Miss Kori resume September 3.
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Love to play LEGOs?
LEGO Free Play
Wednesdays, 2 - 8 pm
Come and stay as long as you like. We have 1,000s of LEGOs, including special characters and building pieces, to foster amazing creativity. No need to register or sign up--just come and create!
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Thank you for your continued support of the library. Tell your friends and neighbors about our e-newsletter, delivered to your email inbox monthly in time for all of our great programs and events.
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Sincerely,
Manlius Library
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