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Hallett. Call the New Hartford Public Library (315- After Breast Cancer Group National Geographic Magazine, Reader's Digest, multi-
733-1535) to get the Zoom link. volume book sets. No longer accepting audio cassettes,
Join us for our October 5 meeting which will start at VHS tapes and computer games/books or CDs.
th
Anxious Generation Discussion 11:00 am in the Sammon Room. The library and community greatly appreciate your
Sheila Hosler will be discussing Mammography
Join us and New Hartford Central School District reviewing processes and new technology. Sheila will "gently" used books but please limit your donations
teachers and staff for a timely and meaningful discussion also talk about contrast enhanced mammography. to one box/bag at a time and drop them off at the
of one of the most talked about books of the year, The Come and ask questions you might have about circulation desk.
Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. We will meet mammography. DO NOT drop them off in the hallway, at drop boxes,
on Monday, November 4th at 6:00 pm in the Sammon or outside the door when the library is closed. Thank
Room at the New Hartford Public Library. From the Friends of the New you.
The Anxious Generation examines how the transition Hartford Public Library
from a play-based childhood to a phone/technology Upstate University Hospital’s
based childhood has affected children and adolescents. Friends of the New Hartford Mammography Van to return
New Hartford Public Library has purchased multiple Public Library presents: to the New Hartford Public
copies of the Anxious Generation and has them set
aside for those attending the event. Please call 315- Murder by the Book Library on November 7 th
733-1535 to register for the event and to reserve a copy Murder by the Book: Upstate University Hospital’s Mammography Van will
of the book. The town of Two Spruce is about to lose their beloved return to the New Hartford Public Library at 2 Library
For more information regarding Jonathan Haidt library. A team of volunteer actors come to its financial Lane in New Hartford, on Thursday, November 7, 2024.
and The Anxious Generation, please visit https:// rescue by staging a Murder by the Book The screenings will be available between 10 a.m. and 4
jonathanhaidt.com/. p.m. Appointments are recommended for women who
The town of Two Spruce is about to lose their beloved
TBR Book Group library. A team of volunteer actors come to its financial want to get a mammogram, to ensure they will be seen
that day.
rescue by staging a murder mystery. But on opening
Are you on Facebook? Are you always looking for night a real murder most foul threatens to thwart their To schedule an appointment for a mammogram
your next book? We have the perfect group for you. theatrical aspirations. Lucy the Librarian and a team with the van, women should call 315-464-2588.
We have created a group called the To Be Read (TBR) of quirky volunteer actors scramble to solve the crime Appointments can also be requested online at: www.
Book Group where readers can comment what they're before the curtain rises and the library is lost forever. upstate.edu/noexcuses.
reading and look for suggestions for their next book. The script for the play comes compliments of an To be eligible for a mammogram on the van,
With over 100 members, you will never wonder what interesting project created by mystery writer Louise women should be 40 years and older; not have had
you should read next! Penny and playwright Laura Teasdale. After the success a mammogram in the past 12 months; and not be
Join here: https://www.facebook.com/ of their fundraising endeavor for the oldest free library experiencing breast problems.
groups/1532390520153487/ in Quebec (Pettes Memorial Library, not too far from The mobile mammography program was started
Fraud and Scams: Three Pines) which saw Louise Penny star in a murder through New York State’s “Get Screened, No Excuses”

Don't Be a Victim mystery comedy, many librarians reached out to ask Breast Cancer Initiative, and continues with the
about using that script as a fundraiser for their libraries.
support of Upstate University Hospital. The program
Join us for an informative presentation by John But that script was just too specific to Quebec's Eastern aim is to get rid of obstacles to breast cancer screening
Hobaica Jr. CFEI VP/Relationship Manager at Townships area. Other communities wouldn't get the for women in New York. The average rate for screening
Berkshire Bank, on Thursday, October 24th at 2:00 pm jokes. mammography in New York is 81 percent.
in the Sammon Room. So, Louise Penny commissioned Laura Teasdale to The mammography van is equipped with a state-of-
Subjects Covered, but not limited to: write a royalty-free and adaptable script that can be the art 3D digital mammogram system, private exam
Why are Seniors Targeted? produced by any library, anywhere! It's their way of room, dressing rooms and a waiting room.
ID Theft helping out libraries which Penny and Teasdale both Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers
Red Flag Reminders adore. Plus it is really fun. in women, effecting one in 8 women. It's also one
Grandparent Scams November 3, 2024. Showtime is 2-4pm in the Sammon of the most treatable cancers when detected early.
Caretaker Crimes Room. Cost is $10. Tickets available at circulation Mammograms—x-rays of the breasts—are the most
desk (or Admission is by donation, but call to reserve
Charities: what to know before you donate at 315-733-1535. ) Go to newhartfordpubliclibrary.org effective screening procedure for the early signs of
Credit/Debit Card Fraud website murder mystery. breast cancer.
For information, contact: Wendy Hunt at 315-492-
Yoga for Seniors Annette Barber 3353.

Join Bill Skinner every Monday at 3:00pm for a Yoga Used Book Room
program geared towards seniors! ACCEPT: hardbound and paperback books,
Chair Yoga Class magazines as well as records, DVDs, children’s books,
puzzles
Join us each Monday and Friday mornings for a Chair DO NOT ACCEPT: moldy/damaged books (WE
Yoga class taught by Donna Reale. Classes start at 11 have to throw them out!!!), textbooks, medical books,
and will last until noon.

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