Story Hour
2022-08-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-08-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
There will be stories, songs and games outside, if the weather is good. If the weather is, bad Story Hour will be held indoors. 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!

Movie Night at the Library
2022-08-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
We will be showing Sonic the Hedgehog 2, rated PG. Enjoy a movie and we will supply the popcorn and beverage. Bring a snack to share.

Oceans of Possibilities Make Your Own Sundae party
2022-08-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
Make and enjoy an ice cream sundae with everyone who took the summer reading challenge. Raffle prizes will be awarded. We hate to see the Summer Reading Plus ends, but more adventure is on the horizon.

Family Bingo at Benedek Memorial Library
2022-08-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
Join us for a fun time of playing Bingo for all ages. There will be prizes and snacks. Due to limited seating registration is requested. 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.

Drone Club for Young Adults (14 yrs. old+)
2022-08-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
The Benedek Memorial Library is starting a drone club for ages 14+. Want to try your hand at flying a drone, learn more about the laws governing drones, and maybe design a course to see who can get a drone through successfully. We have two drones for young adults to share flying time and to learn on. 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.
“This project is supported by outreach funds awarded by the Southern Tier Library System’s Coordinated Outreach Services Advisory Council”

Senior Coffee Hour!
2022-08-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
The library will open at 10 am for free coffee and pastries. Enjoy the company of others. There will be cards, newspaper and of course books for all to enjoy together. Meet old friends and make new friends.

Lego Club
2022-08-25 16:30 - 18:30 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
Join the Benedek Memorial Library’s 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. Registration is encouraged (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!

Benedek Memorial Library will be Closed for the Holiday.
2022-09-05
The Board of Trustees and Staff wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.

Senior Coffee Hour
2022-09-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-09-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
The library will open at 10 am free coffee and pastries. Enjoy the company of others. There will be cards, newspaper and of course books for all to enjoy together. Meet old friends and make new friends.

Story Hour
2022-09-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-09-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-10-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-10-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
There will be stories, songs and games outside, if the weather is good. If the weather is, bad Story Hour will be held indoors. 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.

Drone Club for Young Adults (14 yrs. old+).
2022-09-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-09-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-10-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
The Benedek Memorial Library has a drone club for ages 14+. Want to try your hand at flying a drone, learn more about the laws governing drones, and maybe design a course to see who can get a drone through successfully. We have two drones for young adults to share flying time and to learn on. 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.

Family Bingo at Benedek Memorial Library
2022-09-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
Join us for a fun time of playing Bingo for all ages. There will be prizes and snacks. Due to limited seating registration is encouraged. 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.

Lego Club!
2022-09-22 16:30 - 18:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
Join the Benedek Memorial Library’s 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. 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!

Benedek Memorial Library Board Meeting
2022-09-24 15:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
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 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.

Movie Night at the Library - Thor: Love and Thunder
2022-09-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
We will be showing Thor: Love and Thunder, rated PG13. Enjoy a movie and we will supply the popcorn and beverage. Bring a snack to share.

Senior Coffee Hour!
2022-10-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
The library will open at 10 am free coffee and pastries. Enjoy the company of others. There will be cards, newspaper and of course books for all to enjoy together. Meet old friends and make new friends

The Great Give Back Event: Make Dog and Cat Toys for the Finger Lakes SPCA.
2022-10-07 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-10-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
Learn with Ms. Rose how to make simple dog and cat toys. All supplies will be available. Make a toy for your fur baby and a toy for a fur baby in need. We will collect finished toys to be given to the Finger Lakes SPCA. There will be a pet supply drive for the Finger Lakes SPCA during the Annual Book and Bake Sale. Their wish list is available at the Library, on the Library website and on the Finger Lakes SPCA website: https://fingerlakesspca.org/wish-list/.

Benedek Memorial Library’s Annual Book and Bake Sale
2022-10-14 15:00 - 18:00, 2022-10-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
Benedek Memorial Library’s 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 14, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Saturday, October 15, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, and Sunday, October 16, 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.
Special Note: We will be doing a pet food drive for the Bath SPCA during the Annual Book and Bake Sale. There will be a box for donations of pet food and other needed items at the sale. The Pet Food Drive is part of the Great Give Back.

Benedek Memorial Library's Annual Book and Bake Sale
2022-10-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House

Dinner and a Cultural Exchange hosted by the Community Events Committee
2022-10-17 17:00 - 18:30
Enjoy a light dinner and have a chance to learn about our sister village, Savona, Italy. Elena Buttiero and her musical partner will be visiting the Benedek Memorial Library with a short presentation on life in Savona, Italy. All are welcome to learn about their culture and to let them know about life in out Savona, New York. The event is free for all who attend.
