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Adult Summer Reading rolls on! There's still time to sign up! Each of our three reading programs (Kids, Teens, Adults) will be held virtually this year via READsquared. This year’s theme is Imagine Your Story. Program registration is live, with each program running until Friday, September 4. Participants must live in Central New York to be eligible for prizes, which must be picked up at Manlius Library. If you participated last summer, use the same log-in. REGISTER ONLINE HERE! This year, we have two tracks for Adult Summer Reading: Summer Reading Classic and Summer Reading Bingo. Summer Reading Classic: Report each book you complete this summer for ten points. Every 100 points you earn will earn you points towards virtual raffle tickets. Tickets be used to enter drawings for this year’s raffle prizes, which each feature gift certificates from local businesses. Drawings will be held Tuesday, September 8. Participants can report a maximum of 20 books a day. The last day to report your completed books is Friday, September 4. Raffle Prize Descriptions: Books & Brews Raffle Basket: Includes a $42 gift card to Seneca Brew Pub, a growler, library swag and other items! Baking Raffle Basket: Includes a $50 gift card to Mrs. Kelder’s Cakes, an autographed Joanne Fluke book, a cookbook, library swag and other items! Manlius Mart Plaza Raffle Basket: Includes $10 gift cards to five businesses in the Manlius Mart plaza next to Manlius Library, an autographed book, library swag and other items! Essentials Raffle Basket: Includes a $50 gift card to TOPS, an autographed book, library swag and other items! To redeem points for tickets, log in to READsquared, click the “Raffle” tab on the homepage, and click “Get tickets”. Summer Reading Bingo: Complete fun challenges to earn tickets for the chance to win this year’s Grand Prize, a new Kindle Paperwhite. The Grand Prize drawing will occur on Tuesday, September 8. Participants will earn one entry into the grand prize drawing for each Bingo line completed. Here are a few guidelines to follow: - Bingo cards can be filled out until Friday, September 4.
- Completed books should not be counted towards multiple squares, so choose strategically! For example, completing a debut novel that has a three word title cannot count for both squares.
- Completed books can also count towards Summer Reading Classic totals.
- Books may be completed in any format you like- listen, read, do a combination thereof, whatever you prefer!
To fill out your Bingo board, log into READsquared and select the “Bingo” tab on the homepage. |
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Curbside Pickup Mon & Wed: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, 3:30 – 5:00 pm, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 9:30 am – 11:00 am, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, 3:30 – 5:00 pm Manlius Library If you have holds to pick up, sign up for Curbside Pickup to get a pick up time! If you need assistance with signing up, please call 315-682-6400.Want additional items or don't have holds, but want books, DVDs, or magazines? Please visit this link to fill out the Reader's Advisory form. Whether you want a cozy mystery or action-packed thriller, our librarians will work to find the best titles for any age and interest! During your scheduled pick-up time slot: Items to be picked up will be placed in the library vestibule in a paper bag labelled with the last four letters of your last name and the last four digits of your library card. Please be sure the vestibule is empty of other patrons before entering and maintain a safe distance of at least 6' from the doors while waiting for others to retrieve their materials and exit. Please wear a mask if you are able. All items will be checked out to your card for a 3-week period. You can renew items online or by calling the library. Fines will not be accrued during this time. Take your bag and enjoy! Materials not retrieved during the pick-up time slot will be brought back into the library and staff will call you to setup another pick-up time. For everyone's safety: Library staff will not be able to assist you in person or enter the vestibule. For assistance, please call the library at 315-682-6400 or email us at help@manliuslibrary.org. Virtual assistance appointments are available as well.Items may only be returned to the book drop and should not be left in the vestibule or outside of the library entrance. If you have materials that should not be returned in the book drop (e-readers, WiFi kits, etc.) please call the library at 315-682-6400 to arrange a drop-off time. All items are being quarantined for a minimum of 4 days once returned and will remain on your card during that time. Late fees will not be accrued. We are not accepting material donations at this time. We have a limited number of staff working in shifts to maintain social distancing and decrease chances of spreading the virus. All staff will be wearing masks, washing hands, using hand sanitizer, and wearing gloves to prevent the spread of the virus through the library materials. Door handles and other areas that have been touched will be disinfected between appointment times, but please be certain to wash your hands or use hand sanitizer after being in public areas. Please be patient as we work through these new processes that will keep our staff and our community safe!
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Schedule a Computer Appointment! We're excited to announce that our patrons can now sign up to schedule a computer appointment, allowing them to enter the library and use a computer for a one hour block. Appointments are for computer use only and may not be extended beyond the one hour block. Appointments are valid for one person only. All patrons are required to wear a mask covering their mouth and nose throughout the duration of their appointment in the library building. To schedule an appointment, please visit our Event Calendar or call 315-682-6400 for assistance.
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In partnership with the Greater Manlius Chamber of Commerce and Fayetteville Free Library, we are excited to present this series focusing on social media for businesses. Today, we'll discuss the basics and benefits of YouTube from a business standpoint. After presenting a brief overview of YouTube, we'll discuss best practices for marketing your business over YouTube. Please register. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom meeting link shortly before the event begins.
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Manlius Library Writers *Virtual Program* Wednesdays at 3:30 pm Manlius Library Virtual Meeting Room The writers group has moved online! Join other writers to share your work, get feedback, talk about your practice, share news, and more. All ages, genres and experience levels are welcome! Please email Stephanie at slanger@manliuslibrary.org for an invite to our Zoom meetings.
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Virtual German Club August 7 & 21 at 2:00 pm Manlius Library Virtual Meeting Room Join us online for German conversation and practice. We meet every other Friday at 2:00pm. All levels are welcome to participate. Email Stephanie at slanger@manliuslibrary.org for a Zoom meeting invitation.
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Lunchtime Poetry *virtual program* Fridays at 12:00 pm Manlius Library YouTube Channel Join Lorie every Friday at noon for Lunchtime Poetry!
Check out past Lunchtime Poetry videos here: https://youtu.be/4yp_NwPms0M
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Let's Talk About Books is an informal group where participants take turns briefly talking about a recently enjoyed book. It's a great place to get ideas for what to read next and to share your excitement about what you've been reading! There's no pressure; if you'd rather not share but want to hear what others are reading, this is still the place for you.Please register ahead of time for this event. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom meeting link shortly before the event begins.
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Join Tibbi via Zoom for Midweek Mysteries Book Club! Each title picked is an eBook available to borrow from hoopla.Please register ahead of time for this event. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom meeting link shortly before the event begins.This month's pick: Takes One to Know One by Susan Isaacs
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Fall Book Buzz Wednesday, August 12 at 3:00 pm Manlius Library Virtual Meeting Room Learn about upcoming must-reads! Annie Mazes of Workman Publishing virtually visits to discuss new titles that are coming out this Fall from Workman Publishing. Please register. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom meeting link shortly before the event begins.
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We're bringing the classics into the 21st Century. Join Lorie for this virtual classics discussion. Read Persuasion by Jane Austen (available as an ebook or eaudiobook on Hoopla). Email Lorie at lfinger@ manliuslibrary.org for an invite to the Zoom discussion!
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