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“Basketball is for Everyone” Heritage Doll Club Inclement Weather Policy
Initiative The Heritage Doll Club meets on the third Saturday With winter weather fast approaching, we would like
Thanks to Red & Blue Girls Hoops and their of the month at the New Hartford Public Library. to remind you of our Inclement Weather Policy:
Basketball is for Everyone initiative, our library now has Meetings are held every month except May, July, If New Hartford Central School District cancels
basketballs and pickleball racquets with balls available August and December, at the library beginning at 10:30 school due to inclement weather prior to the start of
for checkout! Red & Blue, founded by New Hartford a.m. Interested guests and new members are welcome school, the Library will close as well. Should the district
Girls’ Basketball alumna Elizabeth Cavic, is all about to attend. close mid way through the day, it is up to the discretion
building skills, teamwork, and community for young Toy Drive of the Director or the Director’s designee to close early.
athletes. Their generosity helps ensure every child has We are helping collect new unwrapped toys on behalf We thank you in advance for your understanding in
access to the joy of active play both on and off the court. of the Connected Community Schools Community keeping our community and staff safe.
Stop by the library and borrow some equipment today, Elves Initiative. If you are interested in making a toy Friends of the New Hartford
because play belongs to everyone! donation you can find the donation bin at the New
Pocket Vinyl: Save The Date! Hartford Public Library. Collection has started and will Public Library
Come see Pocket Vinyl perform their fantastic piano/ be going throughout the holiday season. Thank you in Annette Barber Used Book Room
advance!
painting show, followed by a reading from their book ACCEPT: hardbound and paperback books,
and discussion on how they did their world record tour, Annual Holiday Celebration magazines as well as records, DVDs, children’s books,
followed by a Q&A and signing. There will also be a Holiday celebrations at the New Hartford Public puzzles.
comic workshop before the show, where they will walk Library in December wouldn’t be complete without the DO NOT ACCEPT: moldy/damaged books (WE
an all ages class through the pacing and feel of a 4 panel Friends of the New Hartford Public Library’s annual have to throw them out!!!), textbooks, medical books,
strip comic. Elizabeth Jancewicz and Eric Stevenson Christmas Village display. This seasonal tradition National Geographic Magazine, Reader's Digest, multi-
are Pocket Vinyl, a duo consisting of piano slamming attracts young and old alike. Christmas-related items – volume book sets. No longer accepting audio cassettes,
(Eric) and live painting (Elizabeth). A new painting donated over the years by library patrons and members VHS tapes and computer games/books or CDs.
is made on stage during each show, and auctioned of the Friends – will again be found in the display case The library and community greatly appreciate your
off afterwards to the audience. They've played over at the library’s main entrance. "gently" used books but please limit your donations
1000 shows, released over a hundred songs, made the Park Passes Are Back! to one box/bag at a time and drop them off at the
documentary film Drive. Play. Sleep., and created the circulation desk.
popular webcomic “The Touring Test.” In their new Once again, the Friends of the New Hartford Public
graphic novel “How To Completely Lose Your Mind”, Library are supporting our Park Pass Program. Through DO NOT drop them off in the hallway, at drop boxes,
they detail a 2019 tour where they attempted to break their generosity, we will be allowing our patrons to or outside the door when the library is closed. Thank
you.
the world record for “Fastest to Play a Concert in Each check out the following park passes which will allow Mitten Tree
of the 50 States.” It's an amazing adventure that portrays our patrons a discounted entry rate:
the highs and lows of touring as an unknown indie NEW! Utica Children’s Museum The mitten tree is up and waiting for YOU! The
band, and gives insightful advice on how to start an The Wild Center importance of a mitten.....Have a snowball fight, making
indie band and destroy your own mental health as well. Fort Rickey Children's Discovery Zoo a snowman, being king of the mountain, carrying
December 21st 1:30-4:30 Adirondack Experience your sled, trying to get it out of your dog's mouth
for what is his game of tug and war, and WARMTH!
Book Clubs Munson (formerly Munson Williams Proctor Art Your importance.....to knit them so these memories
Are you interested in joining a book club, currently in Institute) are possible for others and to make a long cold winter
a book club, or looking to start one? If your club needs Utica Zoo special and warmer, filled with love!
to order books or if you are interested in starting a book Empire Pass
club, please call the library and ask to speak to our Book Passes must be placed on adult library cards and Decorate the Library
Club Coordinator, Danielle. 315-733-1535 must be returned to the New Hartford Public Library Do you like to decorate for the holidays? Come
>Mystery Book Club: They meet on the second circulation desk. Please call 315-733-1535 for more decorate the library. December 5th at 10:00. All are
Saturday of the month at 11am. For more information, information. welcome.
please contact the library. Christmas Cookie Decorating 2026
December 13th: Big Sky Kate Atkinson Class – December March 28, 2026. Bill Bonsted Indoor Miniature Golf
January 10th: The Spy Coast Tess Gerritsen Tournament. You don't need to know how to play golf.
February 14th: The Late Show Michael Connelly Celebrate the magic of Christmas with cookies! In Just how to laugh and have fun!!!! Prizes and trophy.
March 20th: The Thursday Murder Club Richard Olivia’s December class, you’ll decorate 4 holiday- Hole designers needed!
themed cookies — from jolly Santas to sparkling
Osman snowflakes and festive trees. This class is beginner-
>Wanderlust Book Club reads novels, ranging friendly and full of holiday cheer. You’ll leave with 4 Support the New Hartford
from current to historical. They meet on the first beautifully decorated Christmas cookies, ready to Public Library
Thursday of the month. For more information, please enjoy, gift, or leave out for Santa. Thanks to your generosity, fundraisers like The Bill
contact the library. 12/7 1:30 registration required. Bonsted Indoor Miniature Golf Tournament, The
>TBR Book Group: Are you on Facebook? Are you
always looking for your next book? We have the perfect Winter Recess: Drop In Legos Annette Barber Used Book Room, the Joshua Turner
Fund, Hannaford Bloomin' 4 Good Program, and
group for you. We have created a group called the To Be Get out of the house this Winter Recess and come donations and membership, we were able to purchase
Read (TBR) Book Group where readers can comment build with us! Drop in Legos will be offered December new toys and furniture for the children's area, update
on what they're reading and look for suggestions for 26th, 27th and 28th in the Corasanti Room while the computer hardware, sponsor performers for the
their next book. With over 100 members, you will library is open. Come build your next masterpiece and children's summer reading program, park passes and
never wonder what you should read next! leave it for us to display. We can’t wait to see what you raise our nation's flag with the addition of a new flagpole
Join here: https://www.facebook.com/ create! and flag. Thank you for your continued support.
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