Teen Poetry Contest Winners Announced!

Congratulations to the winners of Wood Library's Teen Poetry Contest! It was a tough contest with over 70 poems being submitted!

High School Category:
First Place - Nikole Blowers, Canandaigua Academy, 11th Grade
Second Place - Leah Wolfe, Homeschooled, 10th Grade
Third Place - Elizabeth Carro, Canandaigua Academy, 9th Grade
Honorable Mentions -

Sara Palmisano, Canandaigua Academy, 10th Grade

Rayanna Chambers, Canandaigua Academy, 10th Grade

Middle School Category:
First Place - Paige Gagliardi, Canandaigua Middle School, 7th Grade
Second Place - Kelsey Towne, Canandaigua Middle School, 6th Grade
Third Place - Lauren Bates, Canandaigua Middle School, 8th Grade
Honorable Mentions -

Reece Balicki, Canandaigua Middle School, 8th Grade

Sierra Russell, Canandaigua Middle School, 6th Grade

A special thank you to the poetry judges! I couldn't have done it without you!

Join the winners as they read their poems and receive their prizes at the Poetry Award Ceremony this Wednesday at 6:30 PM at Phoenix Coffee in Canandaigua. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Vintage Video Game Club

Thursday, June 3

6:00-8:00 PM

Can you beat Super Mario without using warp zones? Do you know where to find secret rooms in Zelda? Have a favorite level in Sonic the Hedgehog? Then, gamers UNITE! Experience vintage video games again or even for the first time at Wood Library's newest club. Our first meeting will take place on Thursday, June 3 from 6:00-8:00 PM and on the first Thursday of the month thereafter. Bring your own vintage gaming consoles and games to share. Open to Grades 9 and up. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Anime Club

Thursday, May 20

6:00-8:00 PM

Forget about your homework, let's focus on some Anime! On Thursday, May 20 from 6:00-8:00 PM, watch X-Men Vol. 1 with other Anime fanatics at Wood Library. Snacks and drinks provided. Win great prizes too! Recommended for ages 13 and up. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Teen Nite

Thursday, May 13

6:30-8:00 PM

The school year is coming to an end, the weather is getting warmer, so why not get a taste of freedom at Wood Library's Teen Nite on Thursday, May 13 from 6:30-8:00 PM? Do what YOU want to do - play video games, like Rock Band or Super Smash Bros., or board games, like Twister and Jenga, surf the web, enjoy snacks and drinks, and just hang out. Pizza will be available for $1 a slice. Come early to help set-up. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Poetry Award Ceremony
Wednesday, April 28
6:30 PM
Phoenix Coffee
Keep submitting those poems! The deadline for the Teen Poetry Contest is Friday, April 16 at 5:00 PM. You could win $50, $40, or $30 for your original poem. Winners will be notified on Monday, April 26 with the Poetry Award Ceremony on Wednesday, April 28 at 6:30 PM at Phoenix Coffee in Canandaigua. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Game Night

Thursday, April 29

6:00-8:30 PM

Challenge your mind and other teens to strategy board games during Game Night on Thursday, April 29 from 6:00-8:30 PM at Wood Library. Play games like Blokus, Munchkin Quest, Last Night on Earth, and Pueblo with other teens and Mr. Michalko! For teens in grades 8-12. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Anime Club

Thursday, April 15

6:00-8:00 PM

Stop by Anime Club on Thursday, April 15 at 6:00 PM and check out Ponyo, a touching new film by Hayao Miyazaki, director of movies like Howl's Moving Castle and Spirited Away. A young boy named Sosuke rescues a goldfish named Ponyo, and they embark on a fantastic journey of friendship and discovery before Ponyo's father, a powerful sorcerer, forces her to return to her home in the sea. But Ponyo's desire to be human upsets the delicate balance of nature and triggers a gigantic storm. Only Ponyo's mother, a beautiful sea goddess, can restore nature s balance and make Ponyo's dreams come true. Snacks provided. Win cool prizes too! Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Teen Nite

Thursday, April 8

6:30-8:00 PM

Get ready for a night of fun at Wood Library's Teen Nite on Thursday April 8 from 6:30-8:00 PM. Enjoy snacks and drinks, play video games like Rock Band and Super Smash Bros. or old school board games like Jenga and Twister, surf the web, and just hang out with friends. Come early to help set-up. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Teen Nite

Thursday, April 8

6:30-8:00 PM

Looking for something to do? Come check out Teen Nite at Wood Library on Thursday, April 8 from 6:30-8:00 PM and play video games, like Rock Band and Mario Kart, and board games, surf on wifi laptop computers, enjoy snacks, and just hang out. Come early to help set-up. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 585-394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

The Teen Poetry Contest has officially begun!

Deadline: April 16, 5:00 PM

Students in grades 6 – 12 should submit their typed poems with contact information (name, address, phone number, grade, and school) to Wood Library, 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY or email them to jgoodemote@pls-net.org. Home schooled children are welcome to submit. Rules and guidelines are as follows:

• 1st place $50, 2nd Place $40, 3rd Place $30

• Middle School Category: Grades 6 – 8.

• High School Category: Grades 9 - 12.

• The poem must be the poet’s original work and TYPED on 8 ½” x 11” paper. Five copies of the poem must be submitted. • Name, address, phone number, grade, and school should be listed on a separate piece of paper than the poem. This information must not appear on your poem.

• Wood Library employees & contest judges are not eligible to participate.

• One entry per person.

The Poetry Contest Award Ceremony will take place on April 28 at 6:30 PM at Phoenix Coffee located at 325 North Main Street in Canandaigua. For more information, contact Jenny Goodemote at 585-394-1381 or email jgoodemote@pls-net.org.

Magic the Gathering Basics Class

Saturday, March 20

12:00-4:00 PM

Ever wanted to learn how to play Magic the Gathering? Matt and AJ, two Magic fanatics, will teach you the basics of this popular card game on Saturday, March 20 from 12-4 PM at Wood Library. Learn how to use and build your own deck, including how to create one designed to meet your specific needs and use to your full advantage. Registration required. For grades 6-12. Must have own transportation and be picked up by 4 PM. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 585-394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Book Bistro

Thursday, March 4

6:00-7:00 PM

Cozy up to a book this winter and then enjoy a hot drink while you discuss it at Wood Library's teen book discussion group, Book Bistro. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 4 at 6:00 PM. The group will be discussing Marcelo in the Real World by Francisco Stork. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 585-394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

16th Annual Teen Poetry Contest

March 15-April 16

The Annual Teen Poetry Contest has returned. Beginning March 15, teens are encouraged to showcase their writing talents by submitting poems to Wood Library. The deadline for the 16^th Annual Teen Poetry Contest is April 16 at 5 PM. No exceptions. Students in grades 6 – 12 should submit their typed poems with contact information (name, address, phone number, grade, and school) to Wood Library, 134 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY or email them jgoodemote@pls-net.org. Home schooled children are welcome to submit. Rules and guidelines are as follows:

• 1st place $50, 2nd Place $40, 3rd Place $30
• Middle School Category: Grades 6 – 8.
• High School Category: Grades 9 - 12.
• The poem must be the poet’s original work and TYPED on 8 ½” x 11” paper.
• Name, address, phone number, grade, and school should be listed on a separate piece of paper than the poem. This information must not appear on your poem.
• Wood Library employees & contest judges are not eligible to participate.
• One entry per person.
• Five copies of poem must be submitted.

The Poetry Contest Award Ceremony will take place on April 28 at 7 PM at Phoenix Coffee located at 325 North Main Street in Canandaigua. For more information, contact Jenny Goodemote at 585-394-1381 or email jgoodemote@pls-net.org.

Watership Down Events

March & April at Wood Library

Watership Down—The Film

Thursday, March 18. 6:00-8:00 PM

During Anime Club in March, watch a classic animated film based on the beloved book by Richard Adams. Follow a warren of Berkshire rabbits as they flee their destructed home in search of a new, safe haven, skirting danger at every turn. The movie is rated PG, but is recommended for ages 13 and older. Snacks and drinks provided. Prizes given away! Families welcome.

Watership Down—The Book

Thursday, April 1. 6:00-7:00 PM

Start at the beginning by reading the book! Families, teens, and older children are encouraged to attend this program to discuss the ideas mentioned in Richard Adams’ Watership Down, like freedom, ethics, and human nature. Hot drinks and snacks based on the book will be provided.

Watership Down—The Music

Saturday April 3. 12:00-1:00 PM

Discover one man’s interpretation of Watership Down through music. Bernie Talty, music teacher at Rossi Music in Canandaigua and the star of a one-man-band called Skull, will perform music from his latest CD, Efrafan, a concept album completely dedicated to the story of Watership Down. All ages welcome.

Contact Jenny Goodemote at 585-394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Teen Nite

Thursday, March 11

6:30-8:00 PM

The cold is still dragging on, but you can warm up at Wood Library's Teen Nite on Thursday, March 11 from 6:30-8:00 PM. Heat things up by playing AC/DC Rock Band or Mario Kart on the Nintendo Wii, challenge your friends to board games like Last Night on Earth or Uno, surf the web on the wifi laptops, or just hang out eating snacks. Come early to help set-up. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.