“The oaks have turned to gold and crimson sheer,
While leaves of softer woods have mostly fallen;
And thus we know November days are near
With bittersweet in fruit and wild geese calling.”
― Untitled by Roger Fedder, Buds and Nosegays Verse
From the Director
As we enter November, a season often associated with gratitude, I find myself reflecting on how much our library can accomplish because of the generosity and support of our community. A public library is more than a place for books: it is a place where people come together to learn, connect, and support one another. I am grateful for the innumerable ways our community helps make that possible.
Throughout October, we participated in The Great Give Back, collecting care supplies to support individuals in need, and again this November we will be collecting items for CANN. These efforts are reminders that even small contributions can make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors. Thank you to everyone who donated, spread the word, or otherwise helped make these initiatives successful.
During November’s Second Saturday, the library will host a Community Engagement Fair, bringing together local volunteer-based organizations and community members interested in getting involved. Whether you’re looking to give back, hoping to meet others who share your interests, or simply curious about what’s happening in our community, we hope you’ll stop by to discover the many ways to make a difference locally.
We’re also looking forward to the 30th anniversary of Winter in the Village! During this beloved community event, be sure to visit the library to make a seasonal craft, borrow something to enjoy at home, visit with Santa, and enjoy welcoming in the holiday season!
As always, thank you for supporting the Dansville Public Library! Your generosity helps us do more than maintain a collection of books—it allows us to build connections, support our neighbors, and create opportunities for our entire community.
See you at the library!
Youth Services Updates
November is full of changes that encourage us to both reflect back and look forward.
Returning in our children’s area is the dramatic play kitchen set; it’s a great chance to talk to kids about chores and contributing right at home. They can be adventurous at the same time and dive into the world of the airport that came out for our play table. (Don’t worry, the LEGOS are still here.) Bring that play to life by visiting the real airport in the village, or even the Public Airfield Viewing area at the Rochester Airport. The firehouse set, which replaces the pirate ship and hideout, also came out just in time for our October visit from the Juniors at Dansville Fire Department and Dansville Ambulance.
New in our children’s area is a collection of phonics and other learn-to-read resources. Has your child’s teacher encouraged them to work on their reading at home? Try one of our skill-building book set boxes, a sound & letters game, or a touch-and-read sound-it-out set. Phonics resources can be found above the board books in our Story Alcove, a small area filled with letter, number, color, and shape toys and more. It’s also where we host storytime on Tuesday evenings. Reading to your child, with your child, and in front of your child is one of the surest ways to help them become confident readers themselves. Don’t worry: you don’t need to dig into difficult classics to make this strategy work! Any book, magazine, or audiobook makes a difference.
Individual Program Information
