Monday, November 16, 2020

Friends of Maxwell Memorial Library - Wreath

 As part of our community outreach, each year the Friends of Maxwell Library donates a decorated wreath or tree to the Octagon House's Holiday Open House, and the Festival of Trees at Onondaga Free Library. This year's Octagon House event has been canceled. This is our wreath for this year's Festival of Trees at Onondaga Free Library. It's very cute - about 12-16 inches.


Thursday, November 12, 2020

Monday, November 2, 2020

Friends of Maxwell Memorial Library - Guessing Game

Over on Facebook!
Guess how many pieces of Candy Corn are in this jar.
The person who guesses the closest amount will 
win a $25.00 Gift Card to Cafe Exhale and Bakery at 
Township 5! 
Drawing is on Friday afternoon, October 30, 2020



We have a winner! Nancy K. guessed the exact number!
77 pieces
Congratulations, Nancy!

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Friends of Maxwell Memorial Library - Bulb Sale!

 


The Friends of Maxwell will be giving the proceeds of the Bulb Sale 
for the library's new projector.  

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Friends of Maxwell Memorial Library - Bulb Sale!

By Request!
Our Daffodil and Scilla Bulb Sale!
 

We're waiting for the rest of the bulbs to arrive.
As soon as they're here, we'll post dates and place for you to purchase your bulbs for planting this Fall. 
We're not taking orders ahead of time. 
Stay tuned for dates and times! 

Prices -
Goblet or King Alfred Daffodils (Narcissi) -  $20.00 / dozen 
Blue Scilla - $10.00  / dozen
Mixed Giant Crocus -   $10.00 / 20 bulbs
Mixed Muscari (grape hyacinth)  - $10.00  / 20 bulbs

Cash or checks payable to:   Friends of Maxwell Memorial Library

Here's what we'll have - 

Top -  Muscari mix (grape hyacinth),  Mixed giant crocus,  King Alfred daffodils (around Maxwell's sign)   
Bottom - Goblet daffodil, Blue Scilla  
King Alfreds are the solid yellow    
Goblet - yellow trumpet, white petals 



Monday, August 10, 2020

Maxwell Memorial Library Survey

Friends of Maxwell, and Camillus neighbors!
Every few years, Maxwell's Board of Trustees, puts together a Strategic Action Plan for the library.
"One part of that process is to get input from our patrons about the library and its role in the larger Camillus community."

Please submit yours no later than Saturday, August 15 so that results can be compiled in time for the Board's meeting on Monday, August 17. 

Click on the link to access the survey-

https://tinyurl.com/Maxwell-Survey-08-2020

Saturday, July 4, 2020

Happy Fourth of July!


Thank you, Junior Friends!
Happy 4th of July from the Friends of Maxwell Memorial Library





Saturday, June 13, 2020

West Genesee School Budget and Proposition Vote

Vote by Mail!

Please make sure to mail your ballot, so that it's at the District Office by June 16, 2020.
You'll be voting on the West Genesee School budget, School Board candidates (3), and propositions: school bus purchases, tax levy increase for Maxwell Library, tax levy increase for Fairmount Library.

2. Shall the West Genesee Central School District levy and collect a tax, pursuant to Section 259 of the Education Law of the State of New York, in the sum of $352,777 (which is an increase of $6,917 from the Maxwell Memorial Library Tax Levy in effect from 2019-2020 in the sum of $345,860) for the continuing support and maintenance of the free library services offered to district residents by the Maxwell Memorial Library historically supported by the residents of the West Genesee Central School District? 

3. Shall the West Genesee Central School District levy and collect a tax, pursuant to Section 259 of the Education Law of the State of New York, in the sum of $354,776 (which is an increase of $6,956 from the Fairmount Community Library Tax Levy in effect from 2019-2020 in the sum of $347,820) for the continuing support and maintenance of the free library services offered to district residents by the Fairmount Community Library historically supported by the residents of the West Genesee Central School District?

source: 
https://www.westgenesee.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/BOE_agenda052720.pdf?

Monday, June 8, 2020

Covid-19 Updates at Maxwell Memorial Library

Maxwell Updates:

All due dates on checked out items is July 1st. This is effective at all libraries in Onondaga County. Try to keep your checked out items at home for awhile longer, so things don't get backed up at the library.
Curbside Service begins on June 15!
Reserve your items, and pick them up at the library. Have your card ready to identify yourself. 
All the details are at:
www.maxwellmemoriallibrary.org

Have you seen Maxwell's new website? It's up and running. It has a fresh, new, clean look! All the information you're used to accessing is there. 

Saturday, April 18, 2020

Poem in Your Pocket Day - April 30, 2020

"Poem in Your Pocket Day" takes place during National Poetry Month. This year it's on April 30. We can't give you a poem for your pocket at the library this year, but our Junior Friends' members put these together. They're in the mail to members of the Friends of Maxwell!
Thank you to our Junior Members for leading this project.

Materials and postage were donated by Friends' members.


 


Monday, April 13, 2020

Geranium Sale is Canceled for 2020

We tried to figure out a way to hold our 18th annual Geranium Sale this year and couldn't come up with a plan that would take into account that Maxwell Library will probably still be closed, and how we would be able to maintain social distancing.
This has been a difficult decision on many levels.
It's our biggest fundraiser each year.
We won't be able to donate those lost funds to the library.
We love doing business with Bradtke's Nursery, which has the best plants.
It's exciting to unload about 1,600 geraniums at the Village Hall.
We'll miss seeing everyone when they come to pick up their plants.

Monday, March 16, 2020

Maxwell Memorial Library is Closed

March 16, 2020 Due to the coronavirus - Maxwell's Driector, Amanda Perrine, and the Board of Trustees have decided to close the library effective immediately for staff and patron safety. This is in accordance to recommendations from the New York Library Association and Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Sunday, March 15, 2020

Announcement from Maxwell Regarding Programming

From Amanda Perrine, Director of Maxwell Memorial Library
Saturday, March 14, 2020


Due to health concerns, all programming has been cancelled effective Monday, March 16 through the end of April. We also ask that books be returned through the outside book drop only. We have also pulled all of the games, toys, and puzzles from the Children's area until further notice. We have also pulled our circulating games and tech toys at this time as well.
We are currently still open, but please watch this site and the enewsletter for updates. Remember to download Overdrive/Libby and Hoopla to continue to borrow items during this time. We will be posting further resources here.
We appreciate your understanding during this time and remind you to focus on your health and wash your hands.

Monday, March 9, 2020

West Genesee School Budget Vote - Referendums

Due to restrictions on social distancing, the vote will not be held on May 19. Updates will be posted as soon as they're made available.


E. It is recommended that the following propositions be approved and that voting on the same, by machine ballot unless machines are unavailable, in which case paper ballots will be used, will be held in the West Genesee High School Auditorium lobby on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.:
1. Shall the Board of Education be authorized to purchase eleven (11) school buses, including related furnishings, fixtures, equipment and all other costs incidental thereto, expend therefore a total sum not to exceed $1,350,500 which is estimated to be the total maximum cost thereof, and purchase custodial and maintenance equipment for a sum not to exceed $250,000, and pay for such buses and equipment by the levy of a tax which is hereby voted and approved in the amount of $1,600,500, which shall be levied and collected in annual installments in such years and in such amounts as may be determined by the Board of Education and in anticipation of the collection of such tax, bonds and notes of the District are hereby authorized to be issued at one time, or from time to time, in the principal amount not to exceed $1,600,500, and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said obligations when due?
2. Shall the West Genesee Central School District levy and collect a tax, pursuant to Section 259 of the Education Law of the State of New York, in the sum of $352,777 (which is an increase of $6,917 from the Maxwell Memorial Library Tax Levy in effect from 2019-2020 in the sum of $345,860) for the continuing support and maintenance of the free library services offered to district residents by the Maxwell Memorial Library historically supported by the residents of the West Genesee Central School District?
3. Shall the West Genesee Central School District levy and collect a tax, pursuant to Section 259 of the Education Law of the State of New York, in the sum of $354,776 (which is an increase of $6,956 from the Fairmount Community Library Tax Levy in effect from 2019-2020 in the sum of $347,820) for the continuing support and maintenance of the free library services offered to district residents by the Fairmount Community Library historically supported by the residents of the West Genesee Central School District?
4. Shall the West Genesee Central School District levy and collect a tax, pursuant to Section 259 of the Education Law of the State of New York, in the sum of $101,850 (which is an increase of $4,850 from the Onondaga Free Library Tax Levy in effect from 2019-2020 in the sum of $97,000) for the continuing support and maintenance of the free library services offered to district residents by the Onondaga Free Library historically supported by the residents of the West Genesee Central School District?

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Welcome to 2020 Friends of Maxwell Memorial Library


The Friends of Maxwell Memorial Library
Celebrating our 27th Year
1993 – 2020



We’d Love to Have You Join Us!
Being a member of the Friends of Maxwell is a great way to support the library. The group supports the Library by sponsoring library programs, holding fundraising events, and by being an advocate for the Library. The group is also involved with community outreach programs:  The Bulk Loan program at a local senior apartment community. The Memorial Day Parade Meet and Greet with free giveaways. Donate a decorated wreath and tree to the Octagon House Holiday Open House, and Onondaga Free Library’s Festival of Trees. 
Annual Membership Dues Donations
$10.00 - students and seniors
$15.00 - individual
$25.00 -  family
$200.00 - Forever Friend
Membership forms are available at the library. Mail them in, or drop your completed form off at the Main Desk.
Please make checks out to: Friends of Maxwell Memorial Library
The Friends of Maxwell Memorial Library is an incorporated
501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Certificate of Merit Award
The Friends are pleased to be the recipient of a 2019 Daniel W. Casey Advocacy Certificate of Merit by the Friends section of the New York Library Association (NYLA).
This honor has been given “in recognition of the Friends of Maxwell Memorial Library for their exceptionally active and creative service to a library in a smaller community.”


Anticipated Meetings for 2020
First Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm.
Tuesday, January 7 - Annual Meeting
Tuesday, February 4 - meeting and speaker
CANCELED
Tuesday, March 3
Tuesday, April 7
Tuesday, May 5
Tuesday, June 2
July - picnic
Tuesday, August 4
Tuesday, September 1
Tuesday, October 6
Tuesday, November 3
December - no meeting

Anticipated Events in Addtion to Meetings
Oscars Contest - Drawing on February 10. Free to Enter. Win $25 Gift Card to Target.
Hershey Kiss ‘Roses’  - a gift to patrons for several days, including Valentine’s Day.
Pot O’ Gold - A 50-50 Raffle during March
Planting flowers outside, and maintaining Maxwell’s outdoor sign.
Geranium Sale - In the planning stage. Stay Tuned! 
Memorial Day Parade - Stop by the Friends tent outside the library for free giveaways!
July Picnic for Members of the Friends
October Open House
Sponsor Art Exhibit for October
A Raffle during October
Decorate Maxwell for the Holidays