The 17th Annual Teen Poetry Contest is here!

April 25-May 31

Win $50, $40, or $30 for your original poem! Beginning April 25, teens are encouraged to showcase their writing talents by submitting poems to Wood Library. The deadline is May 31 at 9 PM. Students in grades 6 – 12 should submit their typed poems with contact information (name, address, phone number, grade, and school) on a 3x5 card to Wood Library, 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY or email them to jgoodemote@pls-net.org. One entry per person. Five copies of poem must be submitted. The Poetry Award Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, June 8 at 6:30 PM. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Stuck in the Middle Book Discussion Group

Wednesday, April 27

6:30 PM

Want to catch a glimpse at the newly renovated building? Like to read? Even better! Join other middle-schoolers to discuss a great book over some milk and homemade cookies at Wood Library's middle school discussion group - Stuck in the Middle - on Wednesday, April 27 at 6:30 PM at Wood Library. This month's book is the thriller Girl, Stolen by April Henry. For grades 6-8 only. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Anime Club

Thursday, April 21

6:00-8:00 PM

Canandaigua YMCA

Say goodbye to the Y as Wood Library holds its last Anime Club meeting on Thursday, April 21 from 6:00-8:00 PM. We will be watching Bamboo Blade. It didn’t take long for pint-sized Tamaki’s lightning reflexes to catch the eye of starving Kendo instructor Toraji. This second-rate sensei is an embarrassment to the sport, and his Kendo club is running out of members. His only hope for redemption – and a full belly – is to get Tamaki to sign-on as his star pupil. Unfortunately, this sword-wielding prodigy is a serious anime addict! Snacks provided. Win prizes too! Recommended for ages 13 and up. The Canandaigua YMCA is located at 32 N. Main St. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Teen Nite

Thursday, April 14

6:00-8:00 PM

Canandaigua YMCA

Discover video games, board games, table games, and food and drinks - all at Wood Library's Teen Nite on Thursday, April 14 from 6:00-8:00 PM! Bring your friends and just hang out. During renovations at the library, Teen Nite will be held at the YMCA's teen center located at 32 N. Main St. This is the last Teen Nite at the Y, so make it worth your while! FREE! Contact Jenny Goodemote at jgoodemote@pls-net.org or 394-1381 for more information.