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Basic Yoga with Kate Feb 10

On Saturday, February 10, Kate Drake will present Basic Yoga–Body Mindfulness at Dansville Public Library from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.   Kate is a Yoga Alliance 500 member, and completed her  certification in therapeutic yoga in 2017.  She combines her practice with her Occupational Therapist skills.  She opened “Every Body’s Yoga Studio” in 2008.  This beginners’ session is free and always provides  a comfortable yoga practice you can take home with you.  Call 585-335-6720 to register.

To the Library Day Feb 3!

On February 3, children ages 3 – 6 years old, are invited to bring their Family with to the Library to view a Drive-In Movie from 10 a.m. to Noon.  Children will create and decorate their own “car” in which they can sit and watch a movie.  Refreshments will be available.

Also, during the Library’s open hours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., parents and caregivers are encouraged to visit to register their children to borrow books, sign up preschoolers for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program, and enjoy toys, games and books in the Dansville Rotary Club’s Children’s Story Alcove .  Refreshments will be available.

Take Your Child to the Library Day, is an international initiative that encourages families everywhere to take their children to their local library.  Browse the collection and learn more about YOUR Public Library! Don’t miss this special event that raises community awareness about the importance of the library in the life of a child.  We hope you will enjoy the day with us, learn more about services and programs for children and families.

First Friday Game Night Feb 2

On  Friday, February 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. you can join us for family board game night!  There will be lots of games to play including Clue, Monopoly, Scrabble, Candyland, and many more of your favorites!  Pizza and refreshments will also be provided!  This special program is a Chamber of Commerce First Friday Event and is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Dansville Public Library.  For more information please call (585)335-6720 or stop in the Library.

Lego Mania Jan 26

Attention Lego lovers, inventors and future engineers!   On Friday, January 26 at 3:00 p.m., join us for this special Maker Space event where kids can create, invent, and build using all sorts of Legos!  As a special feature, “Little Bits” kits will be available for more creative fun.  Please call(585)335-6720 to register your child or stop in the library.

Learn About Essential Oils Jan 20

Kate Drake has rescheduled her program on Essential Oils to Saturday January 20 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.  We are very sorry the weather caused this cancellation and we hope you will be able to attend!  As a reminder:  There will be NO SALES involved, only helpful guidance on how to dilute, diffuse, and use your oils for calming purposes and for healthy living.  Please call the library at 585-335-6720 so Kate can be prepared.  FREE and open to the public.

Baby’s Book Buddies Start Jan 11

Ms. Brandy presents the mid-winter session of Baby’s Book Buddies beginning Thursday January 11 at 10 a.m.  Please call the Library at 585-335-6720 to register your children who are ages 6 months to 3 years old.  Babies who attend learn new words, songs and fingerplays, and this program instills a love of reading that will help prepare your child for success in school.   All books Ms. Brandy reads in Baby’s Book Buddies also qualify for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program!  Check it out at the Library!

Holiday Hours Christmas, New Year’s

The Library will be closed on Saturday December 23 and Monday December 25, reopening on Tuesday December 26 at 10 a.m.  In addition, the Library will be closed New Year’s Day, January 1, reopening on Tuesday January 2, 2018 at 10 a.m.  If you are online, reviewing your Library account, and your item due dates indicate Saturday December 23 please call to let us know so we can modify your checkouts.  A clerical error caused some December 2 checkouts to appear with the incorrect due date.