What's in Your Pocket?

April 21 is Poem in Your Pocket Day
Poem in Your Pocket Day was initiated in 2001 by the Office of the Mayor (Michael Bloomberg) as part of the city's National Poetry Month Celebration.
In 2008, the Academy of American Poets took the initiative to all fifty states.
Poem in Your Pocket day has become widely known throughout schools and libraries across the country.

Don't forget to enter the Friends' poetry book giveaway!
All you have to do is jot down your name and phone number, circle the title of the book you'd like to win, and pop your entry into the entry box. Drawing will be on Saturday, April 23.

Geranium Sale 2016

Our Geranium Sale is ready to begin!
We're pleased to offer you five fabulous colors this year, including the 'Syracuse Orange'.

Here are the details:
Geraniums must be pre-ordered.
Payment must accompany your order.
Order forms can be picked up at the library, or print one from the link below, or the library's website.
Drop off your order at the library by 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 5.
Pick up day will be on Saturday, May 14 at the Camillus Village Hall
between 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
Parking is available behind the Village Hall.

Prices are:     Plants are in 4 1/2 inch pots
single plant - $4.00         1/2 dozen - $18.00       1 dozen - $30.00

Payment may be made by check or cash.
Make checks out to: Friends of Maxwell Library

You can print your own order form. Click on the link below.
Geranium Order Form 2016 (disabled)

Thank you for supporting the Friends!

It's National Poetry Month PLUS National Library Week

This April marks the 20th anniversary of National Poetry Month. All over the world, libraries, schools, publishers, and poets will be celebrating poetry's vital place in our culture. 

The Friends will be celebrating with a FREE book drawing.
We'll have a selection of books of poetry to give away, and all YOU have to do is enter.
Look for it during National Library Week, April 10 -16. 

It's a busy month for libraries!