Benedek Memorial Library

Light Up Deep-Sea Creatures
2022-07-14 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
Tweens and Teens can learn about sea creatures who use bioluminescence to attract other creatures. Then we will build circuits to make light up sea creatures. Registration is requested, to have enough supplies available. You can register by email: savona@stls.org, by phone (607)583-4426, or stop in the library during open hours. We would love to see everyone back at the library!

Make and Take: Fish Windsock craft
2022-07-06 11:00 - 2022-07-09 13:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
Stop at the library and pick up a craft kit for your young one(s).

Spring/Easter Wreath Class
2022-04-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
Spring/Easter Wreath Class at the Benedek Memorial Library. Learn how to make an easy wreath for your home or as a gift. All social distancing practices will be observed. Masks are recommended when social distancing cannot be practiced. . If the CDC Covid rate is at high for Steuben County, then masks will be required. Due to limited seating registration is required. You can register by email savona@stls.org, phone (607)583-4426, or just stop in at the Library.

Take and Make Kits
2022-01-17 11:00 - 2022-01-22 13:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
Take and Make Kits will be available for week four. During library hours, kids can pick up a pre-packed craft to make at home Supplies are limited. First come first served until all kits are gone. The craft will be for all ages.

Take and Make Kits
2021-08-02 - 2021-08-07
Take and Make Kits will be available for week six. During library hours, kids can pick up a pre-packed craft to make at home Supplies are limited. First come first served until all kits are gone or change to the new week’s craft. This week’s craft will be ladybug for 5 yrs. old to 9 yrs. old and peacock for 10 yrs. old to 12 yrs. old.

“Tails and Tales” Crafting
2021-07-31 11:00 - 12:30
Enjoy a craft for all ages. If weather permits, we will be doing the craft outside with social distancing. If the weather does not permit, we will be inside with masks and social distancing. This week’s craft will be wood animal masks. Just drop in and have fun. Supplies are limited.

“Tails and Tales” Crafting
2021-07-30 18:00 - 19:00
Enjoy a craft for ages 12+. If weather permits, we will be doing the craft outside with social distancing. If the weather does not permit, we will be inside with masks and social distancing. This week’s craft will be pom-pom pups. Due to limited seating registration is required. You can register by email savona@stls.org, phone (607)583-4426, or just stop in at the Library.

Take and Make Kits
2021-07-26 - 2021-07-31
Take and Make Kits will be available for week five. During library hours, kids can pick up a pre-packed craft to make at home. Supplies are limited. First come first served until all kits are gone or change to the new week’s craft. This week’s craft will be beaded wind chimes good for ages 5 yrs. To 11 yrs. old.

Tie Dye Party!
2021-07-24 10:00 - 14:00
Bring your own cotton shirt, hat or cotton item to be tie-dyed. We will have the dye and rubber bands. No registration required. Outside activity only.

Take and Make Kits
2021-07-19 - 2021-07-24
Take and Make Kits will be available for week four. During library hours, kids can pick up a pre-packed craft to make at home Supplies are limited. First come first served until all kits are gone or change to the new week’s craft. This week’s craft will be origami animal bookmarks, good for all ages.

“Tails and Tales” Crafting
2021-07-17 11:00 - 12:30
Enjoy a craft for all ages. If weather permits, we will be doing the craft outside with social distancing. If the weather does not permit, we will be inside with masks and social distancing. This week’s craft will be Fingerprint animals. Just drop in and have fun.

Cd Scratch Off Artistry
2021-07-15 16:00 - 17:00
Turn old scratched, no longer useful CDs into artwork. For ages 12 and up. Due to limited seating registration is required. You can register by email savona@stls.org, phone (607)583-4426, or just stop in at the Library.

Take and Make Kits
2021-07-12 - 2021-07-17
Take and Make Kits will be available for week three. During library hours, kids can pick up a pre-packed craft to make at home. Supplies are limited. First come first served until all kits are gone or change to the new week’s craft. This week’s craft will be craft stick animals, good for all ages.

“Tails and Tales” Craft for teens and adults!
2021-07-10 11:00 - 12:30
Enjoy a craft for teens and adults. If weather permits, we will be doing the craft outside with social distancing. If the weather does not permit, we will be inside with masks and social distancing. This week’s craft will be book-folding hedgehogs. . Due to limited seating registration is required. You can register by email savona@stls.org, phone (607)583-4426, or just stop in at the Library.

Take and Make Kits
2021-07-05 - 2021-07-10
Take and Make Kits will be available for week two. During library hours, kids can pick up a pre-packed craft to make at home. Supplies are limited. First come first served until all kits are gone or change to the new week’s craft. This week’s craft is a paper bag otter, good for all ages.

Online Crafts
2020-08-10 11:00 - 19:00
Would you and your young ones like to enjoy a craft? Along with our Online Story Time we will also have a new craft that can be done with materials you may already have or are easy to get locally. Some of the materials for a craft may be in the weekly activity packs available for each young participant in the Summer Read Plus program. Links will be available on our website and Facebook page.

Teen crafting night on Zoom
2020-08-06 18:30 - 19:30
Want to make a dragon egg for decoration? Register for the Zoom live Crafting night and you can pick up a kit to use during the program. Email: savona@stls.org or call (607)583-4426 the Benedek Memorial Library to register. These kits are limited, so register as soon as possible.

Zoom live crafting project!
2020-07-31 19:00 - 20:00
Have you ever wanted to try needle felting? Now is the time to try. Benedek Memorial Library will be holding a live crafting night on Zoom. Register for the Zoon live Crafting night and you can pick up a kit to use during the program. Email: savona@stls.org or call (607)583-4426 the Benedek Memorial Library to register. These kits are limited, so register as soon as possible.

Online Crafts!
2020-07-27 11:00 - 19:00, 2020-07-20 11:00 - 19:00, 2020-07-13 11:00 - 19:00, 2020-07-06 11:00 - 19:00

Celebrate Native Americans!
2020-03-14 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a Native American fun event at the Dr. Sandor and Berthe Benedek Memorial Library in the Mary Helen Joint Meeting House (corner of McCoy St. and Main St., Savona). Everyone will be creating a Rain Stick to take home; learn how to make Fry Bread (and enjoy eating it!) and share a Fry Bread story. Open to all ages. Registration is requested, but not required, (supplies will be available on a first come, first served bases.). You can register by email savona@stls.org, phone (607)583-4426, or just stop in at the Library.

Drop-in Craft: Memory Wire Bracelet
2020-02-27 17:30 - 18:30
Stop in at the Benedek Memorial Library in the Mary Helen Joint Meeting House (corner of Main St. and McCoy St.) to try your hand at building a beaded bracelet. No experience necessary. All supplies will be available on a first come first served bases. Open to all ages, under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Make a gift: Hersey Kiss X-mas Tree!
2019-12-12 17:00 - 18:00
Make a X-mas tree box with Hersey Kisses inside as a gift for a loved one, or yourself, at the Benedek Memorial Library (corner of Main St. and MeCoy St., Savona. We will supply the materials and show you how to craft the holiday gift. Registration is required, due to having enough supplies. To register email: savona@stls.org, or call us (607) 583-4426 or stop by the library.

Christmas Magic in Savona
2019-12-07 16:00 - 19:00
Once again Christmas Magic in Savona will be held in the Campbell-Savona Elementary School in Savona, NY. There will be holiday activities, a house decorating contest for all in the Campbell-Savona School District, hay rides, food, crafts, chili cook off, music and much more. There will be a parade from the Elementary School to the Benedek Memorial Library for the tree lighting ceremony. Keep checking the Benedek Memorial Library’s website at: http://benedekmemoriallibrary.org for more details.

Drop in Craft
2019-10-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-10-24 16:00 - 18:00
Stop in to the Dr. Sandor and Berthe Benedek Memorial Library in the Mary Helen Joint Meeting House (corner of McCoy St. and Main St., Savona), to try a craft for all ages. This week we will be doing mummy mason jars. Supplies are limited so come early.

Drop in Craft
2019-10-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-10-10 16:00 - 18:00
Stop in to the Dr. Sandor and Berthe Benedek Memorial Library in the Mary Helen Joint Meeting House (corner of McCoy St. and Main St., Savona), to try a craft for all ages. This week we will be doing monster rocks. Supplies are limited so come early.
