Video Snapshot - Wood Walkers

This week's Video Snapshot spotlights the Wood Walkers, a fitness-social group sponsored by Wood Library. The group meets on Mondays at 9 AM in the library parking lot and decides where to walk. After the walk, they go to a local cafe for refreshment or sometimes back to the library for a program. No registration is needed--just drop by and join in. Recently, we picked up the Wood Walkers' trail down at Kershaw Park along the lake shore. Here's some video scenes.

Teen Theater "Traffic Circle" Coming Soon

If you are looking for quality home grown local theater, look no further. Wood Library's annual Teen Theater will present "Traffic Circle" next week. Attend a showing of this original screenplay written and acted by teens - with teachers John Michalko and Scott Schauman. Discussion follows the performance. There are two free public performances - Friday, July 25, 7 PM at All Things Art, 65 S. Main St. and Saturday, July 26 at Noon at Wood Library, 134 N. Main St. in Canandaigua.

Each summer Wood Library runs a Teen Theater program led by two teachers from the Canandaigua City School District. Teens develop, write, and then perform a play on a topic of importance to them. Past productions have centered on teen issues including mental health and family dynamics. Support for this year's project was provided by the F.F. Thompson Foundation and Wal-Mart. For more information about the play or project, call Jenny Goodemote, Young Adult Services Librarian at 585-394-1381.

Turn your book knowledge into gas!

Want to win $50 worth of gas? Who wouldn't with the prices out there. You could win by entering the summer Meta-Morph Adult Reading Trivia Contest now through July 31. The winner will be announced August 1 at 3pm. Test your knowledge of morphed characters in fiction. Morphed characters are anthropomorphic characters that have human attributes but are not human. Or they are humans who have taken on the appearance of animals. Your task is to name the author and book (or series) in which each of ten morphed characters appear. All ten characters and clues are on display on the main floor at the library. Here's one them to get your started.

Clue No. 9: Medical thriller Bonobos get genetic tweaking and become human prototypes for organ harvests. Watch out humans! What is the title of the book and who is the author?

Grand prize winner will receive a $50 gas card (or a local shoppers card if you prefer). To enter: see the contest display at the library's main floor, use the clues to complete the entry form and give it to the clerk at the desk. Contest Rules: For adults only, age 18 or over. One entry per person. The entry with the most correct answers is the winner. If there is a tie, a drawing will determine the final winner. Entry deadline is July 31 at 9pm.

Bug of the Week on TV

The children's summer program "Bug of the Week" got a video Bright Spot on Channel 13 WHAM-TV. Bug of the Week introduces a different live critter each Monday morning at 10:30am in the Children's Room at Wood Library. The video highlights the Defenders of Wild Life, a pre-vocational community program sponsored by Bridges for Brain Injury, a new non-profit agency that just opened in June. The agency is located at 5297 Parkside Drive, Suite 307, in Canandaigua and can be reached at (585) 396-0070. Go watch the video.

Book Buzz

This new Book Buzz comes from Adult Services Librarian Barbara Henry who is currently on vacation. Barbara writes, "Hello. It's a great summer for reading. I've got three books going all at once. Help! Two are being read for a book discussion group. The other is for pure pleasure. I will tell you about that one--it is a marriage of archaeology and mystery, two favorite themes of mine. The book is Grave Consequences (Emma Fielding Mysteries, No. 2) by Dana Cameron. Emma Fielding, an American archaeologist, goes to England to help a colleague with a dig in an ancient cemetery at an old medieval abbey. But not all the burials are ancient. Some have marks of very recent activity. While investigating the site, a dig crew member is found dead in a nearby skip (British for dumpster). Couple that with strange New Age characters, a young female vicar, and ley lines for a satisfying mystery that just won't give up its secrets until the end. By the way, Dana Cameron, the author, is a real live practicing archaeologist. She brings a lot of authenticity to each page. I highly recommend Grave Consequences if you like your mysteries with a timeline twist. Go to the OWWL catalog to take a look at Grave Consequences and place a hold. Happy summer reading. See you in August."

Wood Walkers Walk All Summer

Wood Walkers & Talkers is a fitness-social group for adults sponsored by Wood Library. During July and August they meet in the library parking lot at 9am sharp - group will wait about 10 minutes before leaving. Each week the group decides on a different walking route in the area. Some of the favorite walking spots are the FLCC Lincoln Hill Trail, Kershaw Park lakeshore pathway, and Lagoon Park. Bring gloves and bag for litter collection. Optional: After the walk the group goes to a local restaurant for coffee, snacks and conversation. No registration. Just show up at 134 N. Main Street. Want to know how walkable a city we have? Click here to calculate Canandaigua's Walkability Score.

Buzz, Chirp, Chomp--Insect Invasion!

Insect Invasion! The Bug Photo Show runs July thru August. See bugs REALLY close up in Wood Library's Community Room all summer long. Nature Photographer Peter Blackwood shares his favorite bug photos. Which is your favorite? For all ages and families. Other events are held in the show room, please call 394-1381 for best times to view. If you can't get to the library, go see the show online at blackwoodphoto.com. The bug on the left is from the show, compliments of the photographer. Super size by clicking the photo.

Cherry Cobbler Recipe

Sweet, sour or white, cherries are "in" during July all across the Finger Lakes. Elaine Walker would like to share her Cherry Cobbler recipe. The cobbler was served at Wood Library Cafe on June 25. Each cafe month we will be posting a new recipe. The next cafe will be held August 27 from 10am to 12pm.


CHERRY COBBLER

1 stick oleo
1 cup sugar
1 cup flour
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 can cherry pie filling (or other fruit filling)

Melt oleo in 9" square pan. Beat other ingredients and pour over oleo. Pour can of fruit over batter. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Enjoy!

For more information about which fruits and vegetables are in season go to Finger Lakes Agriculture.