Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 2

Free Comic Book Day is coming - and fast!  Get ready by stopping into Wood Library and grabbing some free comics!  On Monday, April 27 until Friday, May 1, stock up on some great classic comics - and they're all free!  A special thanks to Pulp Nouveau Comix in Canandaigua for providing the comics.  Check out Pulp Nouveau for great Free Comic Book Day events: http://www.pulpnouveau.com/

Game Night

Thursday, May 28

6-8:30 PM

Unplug those video games and try something a little more old school - Game Night!  Challenge Canandaigua Middle School teacher John Michalko to various strategy board games, like Last Night on Earth and Family Business, on Thursday, May 28 from 6-8:30 PM at Wood Library.  Contact Jenny Goodemote at 38-94-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Books & Bites

Monday, May 18

6 PM

Starbucks in Canandaigua

Want to read a great book and then discuss it with other teens?  On Monday, May 18 at 6 PM, meet up with other teens from Wood Library's book discussion group, Books & Bites, at Starbucks in Canandaigua.  This month, teens will be reading The Jungle by Upton Sinclair, a story about Jurgis Rudkus, a Lithuanian immigrant working in Chicago’s infamous Packingtown. Instead of finding the American Dream, Rudkus and his family inhabit a brutal, soul-crushing urban jungle dominated by greedy bosses, pitiless con-men, and corrupt politicians.  Definitely a highly discussable book!  Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Anime Club

Thursday, May 21

6-8 PM

Yet another reason to get out of the house - to watch some Anime!  Stop by Wood Library on Thursday, May 21 from 6-8 PM and watch an awesome Anime tv show, Transformers: A New Beginning.  Not only do you get to watch Anime, but you can enjoy all the snacks and drinks you want.  Plus, win some cool prizes!  All Anime is recommended for ages 13 and up.  Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Teen Nite

Thursday, May 14

7-8 PM

Take a break from homework and come hang out for an hour at Wood Library's Teen Nite on Thursday, May 14 from 7-8 PM.  Do something that you actually want to do, like play Rock Band or Super Smash Bros., play board games, enjoy unlimited snacks and drinks, surf the web on wi-fi laptops, and just meet up with friends.  The hour is all yours!  Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.  Let me know if you want to help set-up!

Teen Poetry Winners Announced!

Thank you to everyone who participated in Wood Library's Teen Poetry Contest! Once again, it was a smashing success with over 50 poems sumbitted! All of the poems were of extremely high caliber. Unfortunately, there can only be 6 winners. Congratulations to the following teen poets:

High School Category:
1st Place - Adria Wiedrich for "Carousel"
2nd Place - Rebekah Connell for "The Silent Path"
3rd Place - Lauren Thomas for "Ferris Wheel"

Middle School Category:
1st Place - Sarah Crowe for "I Belong"
2nd Place - KG Norris for "A Familiar Face"
3rd Place - Shawn Simmons for "When Dusk Arrives"

Want to hear the poems? Stop by Phoenix Coffee in Canandaigua on Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30 PM and enjoy a cool beverage with some soothing poetry. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Teen Poetry Award Ceremony

Wednesday, April 29

6:30 PM

Phoenix Coffee in Canandaigua

Celebrate National Poetry Month by joining the winners from Wood Library's Teen Poetry Contest as they read their poems and receive their prizes at the Poetry Award Ceremony at Phoenix Coffee on Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30 PM.  Everyone is invited to attend.  Drinks and desserts will be available for purchase at Phoenix Coffee.  Phoenix Coffee is located at 325 N. Main St. in Canandaigua.  Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Wood Library 15th Annual Teen Poetry Contest

Ends April 10

Deadline 5:00 PM

Calling all poems!  Last chance for teens to submit one of their original poems for a chance to win $50, $40, or $30!

Winners will be chosen from the following categories:

Middle School Category: Grades 6 –8.

High School Category: Grades 9-12.

Requirements:

Each contestant may submit one poem to Wood Library.

The poem must be the poet’s original work and TYPED on 8 ½ “ x 11” paper.

5 Copies of the poem must be submitted to Wood Library.

Name, address, phone number, grade, and school should be listed on a 3”x5” card. This information must not appear on your poem.

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

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: April 10, 5pm

Submit poems to Wood Library, 134 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424

Or email to jgoodemote@pls-net.org.

 

PRIZES

The following cash prizes will be provided by the Friends of Wood Library.

Winners in each category will receive:

1st Place $50

2nd Place $40 

3rd Place $30

 

Meet Julie Berry!

Wednesday, April 22

7 PM

Are you looking for something new to read? Are you trying to get published yourself? Wondering how to begin writing a story? Get your questions answered by meeting young adult author Julie Berry on Wednesday, April 22 at 7 PM at Wood Library!  Hear about her debut book The Amaranth Enchantment which follows the captivating story of fifteen-year-old Lucinda Chapdelaine as she struggles to find herself.  When Lucinda was a small child, her parents left for the royal ball and never returned. Ever since, Lucinda has been stuck in perpetual servitude at her evil aunt’s jewelry store. Then, on the very same day, a mysterious visitor and an even more bizarre piece of jewelry enter the shop, setting in motion a string of twists and turns that will forever alter Lucinda’s path. In this magical story filled with delightful surprises, Lucinda will dance at the royal ball, fall under the Amaranth Witch’s spell, avenge her parents’ death, and maybe—just maybe—capture the heart of a prince.  Books will be available for purchase and can be signed.  Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Game Night

Thursday, April 30

6-8:30 PM

Time to go old school!  Get away from video games and play strategy games with Canandaigua Middle School teacher John Michalko on Thursday, April 30 at 6 PM at Wood Library.  Learn how to play Touch of Evil, Family Business, Heroscape, and more!  Challenge other teens and win by planning your next move!  Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Books & Bites

Monday, April 20

6 PM

Panera Bread in Canandaigua

Read the book everyone's talking about and then meet up with other teens and share your thoughts!  On Monday, April 20 at 6 PM at Panera in Canandaigua, Wood Library's Books & Bites will meet to discuss Suzanne Collin's The Hunger Games.  Enjoy a book while you enjoy your favorite snack!  Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Anime Club

Thursday, April 23

6-8 PM

Celebrate Earth Day with Anime!  On Thursday, April 23, Wood Library's Anime Club will be meeting from 6-8 PM to watch Origin: Spirits of the Past, a Anime movie about a civilization left in ruins. Now, in a post-apocalyptic setting where the crumbling remains of vast cities lie in close proximity to the encroaching forest, humans live on both sides of a brewing conflict. Origin has a lot to say about preserving our planet in the era of global warming, and it's a visual treat from start to finish.  Food and drinks provided.  Cool prizes given away too!  Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.

Teen Nite

Thursday, April 9

7-8 PM

Spring is in the air!  Use that energy and come to Teen Nite at Wood Library on Thursday, April 9 from 7-8 PM.  Play Rock Band or Super Smash Bros. all night or surf the web on wi-fi laptops.  Food and drinks will be available to keep you going!  Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.  Show up early if you want to help set up!

Wood Library's 15th Annual Teen Poetry Contest

Now - Friday, April 10 at 5 PM

It's that time of year again!  Wood Library's 15th Annual Teen Poetry Contest has officially began!  Teens in grades 6-12 are encouraged to submit one, original poem to Wood Library before Friday, April 10.  That one poem could earn them $50, $40, or $30! 

Winners will be chosen from the following categories:

Middle School Category: Grades 6 –8.

High School Category: Grades 9-12.

Requirements:

Each contestant may submit one poem to Wood Library.

The poem must be the poet’s original work and TYPED on 8 ½ “ x 11” paper.

5 Copies of the poem must be submitted to Wood Library.

Name, address, phone number, grade, and school should be listed on a 3”x5” card. This information must not appear on your poem.

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

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: April 10, 5pm

Submit poems to Wood Library, 134 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424

Or email to jgoodemote@pls-net.org.

 

PRIZES

The following cash prizes will be provided by the Friends of Wood Library.

Winners in each category will receive:

1st Place $50

2nd Place $40 

3rd Place $30

Winners will be notified by April 20.

Winning poems will be on display during April: National Poetry Month

Everyone is invited to the Award Ceremony & Poetry Open Mike Night   April 29, 7 PM @ the Phoenix Coffee Shop 325 N. Main St., Canandaigua.

Good luck!  Email Jenny Goodemote at jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information or call 585-394-1381.

Game Night

Thursday, March 26

6-8:30 PM

Play some of the best strategy board games out there! Stop by Wood Library on Thursday, March 26 from 6-8:30 PM and play games like Last Night on Earth, Family Business, and Heroscape with Canandaigua Middle School teacher and gaming enthusiast John Michalko. Open to teens in grades 7-12. Contact Jenny Goodemote at 394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.