Story Hour!
2021-08-19 10:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York)
There will be stories, songs and games outside, if the weather is good. If the weather is, bad Story Hour will be held indoors. Outside or inside social distancing and mask wearing will be enforced. Due to the limited room inside registration is required. 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!

Family Bingo Night at Benedek Memorial Library
2021-08-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-09-17 18:30 - 19:30
Join us for a fun night of playing Bingo outside for all ages. Bring your own lawn chair. There will be prizes and snacks. All social distancing practices are to be observed. Masks are required when social distancing cannot be practiced. If bad weather happens, the event will take place on May 28. 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. Win prizes, and have fun with friends and neighbors.

A Free Afternoon of Music with the Sam Pallet Band
2021-08-21 16:00 - 19:00
Join us on the Library lawn for music with the Same Pallet Band! There will be food for sale to benefit the Benedek Memorial Library by the Friends of the Benedek Memorial Library. All are welcome to enjoy the night. Please bring your own lawn chairs.

Benedek Memorial Library Board Meeting
2021-08-24 12:00 - 14:00
Benedek Memorial Library Board Meeting at the Benedek Memorial Library in the Mary Helen Joint Meeting House (corner of Main St. and McCoy St.) and on Zoom… The library board will meet as a regularly scheduled meeting. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, please call Benedek Memorial Library at (607)583-4426. Library Board Meetings are regularly held on the fourth Tuesday of the month except for the months of July and December.

Stories with Music at the Benedek Memorial Library
2021-08-28 13:00 - 14:00
A string quartet from the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes (OSFL) will be performing outside the library. They have set music to the story of Ferdinand the Bull and will have a narrator for the story. There will be time for all children to ask questions from the musicians. Fun for all ages and the whole family. This event will be outside with social distancing.

Story Hour!
2021-09-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-09-23 10:00 - 11:00
There will be stories, songs and games outside, if the weather is good. If the weather is, bad Story Hour will be held indoors. Outside or inside social distancing required, indoors mask wearing will be required. Due to the limited room inside registration is required. 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!

2021 Senior Forum by Steuben County Office of the Aging
2021-09-16 10:00 - 11:00
The Benedek Memorial Library along with four other libraries, will stream the 2021 Senior Forum at the library Joshua Goldman will be speaking on “Got Immunity? How to Get It and Keep It!” People wishing to attend in person need to register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-senior-forum-a-hybrid-event-tickets-167315602471 or call: 607-664-2298. If attending in person masks will be required.

pm Benedek Memorial Library Board Meeting
2021-09-28 12:00 - 14:00
Benedek Memorial Library Board Meeting at the Benedek Memorial Library in the Mary Helen Joint Meeting House (corner of Main St. and McCoy St.). The library board will meet as a regularly scheduled meeting. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, please call Benedek Memorial Library at (607)583-4426. Library Board Meetings are regularly held on the fourth Tuesday of the month except for the months of July and December

Experiments in Electrodynamics
2021-09-30 18:00 - 19:00
Join Dr. Ryan Vogt, Ph.D in mathematics, for a fun evening learning about electricity and magnetism. The program is geared for K-5th grade, but will be interesting for all ages. Registration is requested (limited seating) by email savona@stls.org, phone (607)583-4426 or stop in the Benedek Memorial Library during open hours.

Story Hour!
2021-10-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-10-21 10:00 - 11:00
There will be stories, songs and games outside, if the weather is good. If the weather is, bad Story Hour will be held indoors. Outside or inside social distancing, and mask wearing will be required. Due to the limited room inside registration is required. 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!

Family Bingo Night at Benedek Memorial Library
2021-10-08 18:30 - 19:30
Join us for a fun night of playing Bingo for all ages. There will be prizes and snacks. All social distancing practices are to be observed. Masks are required when social distancing cannot be practiced.. 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. Win prizes, and have fun with friends and neighbors.

Memorial Service for Mary Helen Joint
2021-10-10 13:00 - 14:30
Memorial Service for Mary Helen Joint, November 1, 1922 – May 29, 2020 – The family of Mary Helen Joint is hosting an outdoor Memorial Service at the Benedek Memorial Library in Savona, NY Sunday, October 10 at 1:00 PM. Mary Helen was born in Savona and remained closely connected to the Savona community her entire life. Friends, neighbors, and acquaintances are welcomed to join us under the tent for an informal celebration of her life. Please drop by for coffee, tea, cookies, a bit of history and a few stories! The Mary Helen Joint Meeting House, houses the Dr. Sandor and Berthe Benedek Memorial Library.

Benedek Memorial Library’s 6th Annual Book and Bake Sale
2021-10-15 15:00 - 18:00
Benedek Memorial Library’s 6th Annual Book and Bake Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Dr. Sandor and Berthe Benedek Memorial Library. Looking for a great value on used books? The Annual Book and Bake Sale will be held at the library in the Mary Helen Joint Meeting House(corner of Main St. and McCoy St.). The hours of the sale will be Friday October 15, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Saturday, October 16, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, and Sunday, October 17, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Sunday there will be a $5.00 fill a bag deal. Anyone who would like to donate baked goods or books for the sale please contact the Dr. Sandor and Berthe Benedek Memorial Library at (607)583-4426 or email savona@stls.org. (The event will be indoors making masks and social distancing a requirement, at this time.)

Benedek Memorial Library’s 6th Annual Book and Bake
2021-10-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2021-10-17 10:00 - 15:00

Benedek Memorial Library Board Meeting
2021-10-26 12:00 - 14:00, 2021-11-16 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-02-22 15:30 - 17:30
Benedek Memorial Library Board Meeting at the Benedek Memorial Library in the Mary Helen Joint Meeting House (corner of Main St. and McCoy St.). The library board will meet as a regularly scheduled meeting. We offer Zoom also for those who would like to attend virtually. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, please call Benedek Memorial Library at (607)583-4426 or email savona@stls.org. Library Board Meetings are regularly held on the fourth Tuesday of the month except for the months of July and December.

Story Hour!
2021-11-04 10:00 - 11:00
Story Hour! There will be stories, songs and games. Due to the cooler weather plan for inside Story Hour with social distancing, and mask wearing required. Due to the limited room inside registration is required. 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!

FLX Gives, an online fundraiser for area non-profits
2021-11-11 18:00 - 2021-11-12 18:00
Once again, the Benedek Memorial Library will be taking part in the FLX Gives, a day of giving. People wanting to make donations can make a donation online by clicking on the donate button or link on our website, or may stop at the library or mail a donation to the library as part of the FLX Gives fundraiser. This year we are raising funds to match a grant to get a new copier and start building a laptop lab. Details will be on our website: http://benedekmemoriallibrary.org or on our Facebook page.

Family Bingo Night at the Benedek Memorial Library!
2021-11-12 18:30 - 19:30
Join us for a fun night of playing Bingo for all ages. There will be prizes and snacks. All social distancing practices are to be observed. Masks are 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. Win prizes, and have fun with friends and neighbors.

Story Hour!
2021-11-18 10:00 - 11:00
There will be stories, songs and games. Due to the cooler weather plan for inside Story Hour with social distancing, and mask wearing required. Due to the limited room inside registration is required. 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!

Library Closed for Holiday
2021-11-25
The Benedek Memorial Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Please have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

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.

Benedek Memorial Library Board Meeting
2022-01-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House

New Lego Club!
2022-01-27 16:30 - 18:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
Benedek Memorial Library will be starting a Lego Club for ages 8+. Participants can join any time starting at 4:30 pm. The event will end at 6:00 pm. Come for the full time or just part. Masks will be worn due to the event being inside. Registration is encourage (to make sure we have room and enough bases for all to use.) . You can register by email: savona@stls.org, by phone (607)583-4426, or stop in the library during open hours. Let us create something together!

Take and Make Kits
2022-02-02 11:00 - 2022-02-27 13:00
Take and Make Kits will be available for kids (and adults) at the library. 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.
