Computers don't have to be scary...

But sometimes they are! Ease your fears and take a class at Wood Library or make an appointment with a Computer Tutor this fall. Class registration starts Monday, August 18 at 10am. Download the course catalog now. Classes include: Windows Vista Fundamentals, Genealogy Online, Make a Movie with Windows MovieMaker, and two 12-hour courses, Never-Too-Late (must be age 60 or over and live in Ontario County) and JumpStart immersion course geared toward adults of any age who want basic skills for the work place. If you need some temporary computer help to solve a problem or learn how to do something, make an appointment with a Computer Tutor for a one-on-one 60 minute session. Call the Main Floor Desk at 394-1381.

Assemblyman Visits Wood Library

On Wednesday, August 6 Assemblyman Brian Kolb (129th Assembly District) visited Wood Library. The city and town of Canandaigua are located in his district. Teen Librarian Jenny Goodemote greeted him and took him on a tour of the library. Mr. Kolb has been a long time advocate of public libraries in New York State and in our Pioneer Library System. His publication Libraries Are Pillars Of Our Communities is available on his Assembly website.

Convention Days

Balloons, confetti, votes!

It will soon be political convention season in America, as the Democratic Party meets Aug. 25-28 in Denver, and the Republican Party gathers Sept. 1-4 in Minneapolis. Some observers see these meetings as celebrations of democracy, others as outmoded events that no longer serve a constructive purpose. Whatever your opinion, you can use books from the library to learn more about the history of political conventions and revisit some of the most memorable conventions of the past century. Read more and browse the list compiled by the Pioneer Library System. Remember, each book is linked to the online catalog. Find a book you like, place a hold. We'll let you know when you can pick it up.

Gas Card Contest Winner!

Donna Bud is the Grand Prize Winner of a $50 Gas Card in the MetaMorph Adult Summer Reading Contest at Wood Library. Donna was one of four entries to have all the correct answers matching anthropomorphic characters to the book and author. Carol Shama, Executive Director at Wood Library, drew the final winner out of a box. The other runner up entries with all correct answers were Gregory M. Babst, James Hancharik and Dawn Hicks. Thanks to all who entered the contest.