Sweet as Candy Deadline
The deadline for the Sweet as Candy program at Wood Library is fast approaching. If you want to take part in coloring and filling your own chocolate lollipops and decorating a mug to carry them in for Valentine's Day, you must register by Saturday, February 3. Remember, the program takes place on Monday, February 5 at 7 PM. Space is limited and fills up quickly, so hurry! Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Pizza & Pages
Monday, February 12
6 PM
Join Wood Library's Teen Book Discussion Group where there's never a dull moment! Read this month's book, The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer, and discuss it with others on Monday, February 12 at 6 PM. You bring the discussion and Wood Library will bring the pizza and drinks! Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org.

Anime Club
Thursday, February 22
6-8 PM
Watch one of Anime's great TV shows, Case Closed: One Truth Prevails Case Four, on Thursday, February 22 from 6-8 PM at Wood Library. Recommended for ages 13 and up. As always, snacks provided. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Teen Nite
Thursday, February 8
7-8 PM
Get out of the cold and into Wood Library where the drinks are hot, the video games are fired up, the web is ready for surfing, and the action never stops - all at Teen Nite. Bring yourself and some friends to Wood Library's Teen Nite on Thursday, February 8 from 7-8 PM. Have a new board game or video game you want to try out? Bring it! Snacks are provided, but also appreciated! See you at the next Teen Nite!

The Winners of This Year's Teen Bake-Off Are In!
Congratulations to Wood Library's first-ever Best Teen Baker of 2007 Travis McMillan! Travis took home the $50 Le Gourmet Chef Giftcard with his original Brownie Peanut Butter Pie. Maggie Cole earned her Second Place finish and $25 Wegmans Giftcard with her delicious Pineapple Cream Pie. Brittany Martin and Katherine Rich both tied for Third Place and deservedly so. Brittany Martin won with her decadent Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie and Katherine Rich won with her sweet and tart Raspberry Pie. Both received a $15 gift certificate to the Rose Corner Bakery. All participants did an outstanding job and their pies were enjoyed by all. Thank you to all those who put their time and effort into creating a truly tempting dessert.
A special thanks to our judges - Gretchen Gerstner from the Rose Corner Bakery, Trudy Smith from the Wegmans Bakery, and Renee Daldry from the New York Wine and Culinary Center - you did a very difficult, but fantastic job!
Thank you to Wegmans and the Rose Corner Bakery for providing the prizes for this event.

Sweet as Candy
Monday, February 5
7 PM
Back by popular demand, Sweet as Candy is returning for a second year in a row! Add real thought to your Valentine’s Day by making that special someone homemade chocolate lollipops and placing them in a mug you decorated yourself! On Monday, February 5 at 7 PM, color and fill your own chocolate candy molds and then decorate a mug. A sweet gift for anyone, or even yourself! Registration is required. Space is limited! Contact Jenny Goodemote at 585-394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

1st Annual Teen Bake-Off Deadline
The deadline for the first ever Teen Bake-Off is drawing near. Register by Friday, January 19 to get your name in and compete with other Canandaigua teen bakers for the top prize - a $50 giftcard to Le Gourmet Chef! The Main Event takes places on Saturday, January 20th from 12-2 PM at Wood Library. Judges from the Rose Corner Bakery, Wegmans Bakery, and the New York Wine and Culinary Center will carefully sample the tasty desserts and pick their favorites. Who ever thought that baking a pie could be so rewarding?

Pizza & Pages
Monday, January 22
6 PM
It's a new year and that means it's a new list of books for Pizza & Pages, Wood Library's Teen Book Discussion Group! Pizza & Pages meets every third Monday of every month (with some exceptions) at 6 PM. You bring the discussion and I'll bring the pizza and soda pop!

The books have been selected for the next six months:

January 22
The Thief of Always by Clive Barker




February 12
The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer





March 19
The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak





April 16
Bloomability by Sharon Creech





May 21
Ida B. by Katherine Hannigan





June 18
The Tale of Despereaux by Katie DiCamillo

Anime Club
Thursday, January 18
6-8 PM
Drop in and watch one of Anime's top selling movies - Fullmetal Alchemist The Movie: The Conqueror of Shamballa on Thursday, January 18 from 6-8 PM at Wood Library. Recommended for ages 13 and up. As always, snacks provided.

Teen Nite
Thursday, January 11
7-8 PM
Get out of the cold and into Wood Library where the drinks are hot, the video games are fired up, the web is ready for surfing, and the action never stops - all at Teen Nite (formerly known as the Teen Cafe). Bring yourself and some friends to Wood Library's Teen Nite on Thursday, January 11 from 7-8 PM. Have a new board game or video game you want to try out? Bring it! Snacks are provided, but also appreciated! See you at the next Teen Nite!

Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays to everyone from Wood Library!
Remember, while you are shopping, you can give to Wood Library too by clicking on our Amazon.com link on our homepage. You can also give the gift of fine-free status to that someone special by donating $50 to the library. Nothing says Happy Holidays than a gift that gives twice!

2006 is drawing to a close and Wood Library has certainly been THE place to be for teens! Through programs, contests, presentations, and class visits, Wood Library has been there for
1, 971 teens! A special thank you to everyone who visits Wood Library whether it be to take out books, work on homework assignments, attend programs, or volunteer. Thanks!

Where are the Anime DVDs?! Don't panic! The Anime DVDs have been moved from the general DVD collection to the Teen Lounge. You can spot them more easily and they are located below the Video Game and Music Collections. Keep your eyes peeled...new Anime will be arriving shortly! Do you have suggestions? Let me know!

1st Annual Teen Bake-Off
Saturday, January 20, 12-2 PM
Think you're THE best baker in town? Proving it won't be as easy as pie! Put your baking skills to the test and showcase your culinary talents at Wood Library's 1st Annual Teen Bake-Off. What do you need to do? Choose the ultimate recipe, register at Wood Library, bake the best darn pie that Canandaigua has ever tasted, and bring it with you along with the recipe* on Saturday, January 20. Judges from the Rose Corner Bakery, Wegmans Bakery, and the New York State Wine and Culinary Center will be on hand to sample the pies and decide who should be crowned Canandaigua's Best Teen Baker for 2007. Besides bragging rights, winners will also receive great prizes to further their culinary skills - 1st Place Winner will receive a $50 Gift Card to Le Gourmet Chef, 2nd Place will receive a $25 Gift Card to Wegmans, and 3rd Place will receive a $15 Gift Certificate to the Rose Corner Bakery.
*Recipes will later be shared to help raise money for Wood Library.
A special thanks to the Rose Corner Bakery and Wegmans for graciously donating the prizes.

Pizza & Pages
December 18, 7 PM
Read one of the hottest books right now - Uglies by Scott Westerfield - and join the discussion! On December 18 at 7 PM, enjoy a slice of pizza while you discuss the book with others. Can't make it? Let me know what you think by posting a comment. And if you liked the book, don't forget to read the rest of the trilogy - Pretties and Specials.