Discover Summer for Adults - July 3, 2019
Issue 2: The Holiday Spirit
The holiday spirit


 
Interesting Facts
1. The Continental Congress voted for independence on July 2, 1776, which is the date they thought would be Independence Day.
 
2. Our "national sport" was originally spelled Base-Ball (1787).
 
3. Thomas Jefferson made an a draft of the Declaration of Independence. Eighty-six changes were made before the final copy was approved. The original "rough draught" still exists. 
 
Last week we asked...
What amazing reading ability would you choose?

#1 - Instant recall - to remember all the things I read
 
#2 - Download the books instantly to my brain
 
#3 - The ability to stop time (and read all the books)
 
Thanks for your responses and here's to improved memory!
From the history section

 

 
The MOST- Science on the GO! Zoom!
Monday, July 8, 11 a.m.
Seymour Library
Join The MOST for exciting science experiments about space and the earth. The event will take place on the library’s front lawn, families are encouraged to bring blankets to sit on. Rain location will be St Peter and John Episcopal Church (across the street from the library). All ages welcome.
Lights, Camera, Social Action!
Tuesday, July 9, 5:30 p.m.
Seymour Library
This month: Wretches & Jabberers (1 hour, 30 minutes). Two men with autism embark on a global quest to change attitudes about disability and intelligence. The goal of the program is to raise public awareness around disabilities and create a community dialogue.
Discover Your Family Story
Wednesday, July 10, 11 a.m.
History Discovery Center, Seymour Library
Children (3rd grade and up) and families will learn the basics of searching family history with library staff. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Please register.
Watch how iron gall ink was made, which was most likely used in the Declaration of Independence. The video is brought to you by the National Archives.
 
Do you have old family photos on slides or a bunch of negatives? Borrow Seymour Library's image converter. It holds slides or negatives and will copy the image into digital files to store or download.
 
Click here to place a hold.

 
 
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Previous newsletters
 
Issue No. 1: Breezy Summer Reads

 
Credits
Favorite icon by Nawicon from the Noun Project
Calendar icon by Storm Icons from the Noun Project
Spring image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay
Plus icon by Andrea Greco from the Noun Project
 
Created by Leigh with assistance from Mary, Bill, and Liza. Thanks!
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Auburn, New York 13021
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