Benedek Memorial Library

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 (America/New_York)
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.

Family Online Game Night! - Canceled
2020-07-24 19:00 - 20:00
This event has been canceled, due to lack of participants. Thank you. Join us on Zoom to play Pictionary! Email: savona@stls.org or call (607)583-4426 the Benedek Memorial Library to register for an invite to join us and others to play an online version of Pictionary. You will need an email address to send the invite to.

Online Story Time!
2020-07-20, 2020-07-13, 2020-07-06, 2020-06-26 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for a story time virtually. We have a virtual story time available for all ages to enjoy. To be able to view and have fun with story time email us at: savona@stls.org with your name and the names or how many children will be participating, and we will email you back with the link. We will be putting up a new story time weekly for the Summer Reading Plus program. A new Story Time will be available on every Monday starting July 6, 2020 to August 14, 2020.

Summer Reading Plus Program
2020-07-06
Summer Reading Plus Program begins. There will be a summer program for all ages. We will have virtual programs and an online reading challenge. The online reading challenge will have digital games, and all ages will be able to earn brag tags to show how much they have accomplished during the challenge. Children, who sign up, will be able to get an activity bag from the library once a week from the Benedek Memorial Library with a craft and other activities, that do not need a computer to enjoy. Applications for the Summer Reading Plus Program will be available when the library reopens on June 29, 2020. Check our website: http://benedekmemoriallibrary.org/ for more details.

Benedek Memorial Library Closed for July 4 Holiday
2020-07-04
Benedek Memorial Library Closed for July 4 Holiday. Please have a safe and happy holiday. Please be considerate when in public wear a mask.

Benedek Memorial Library Board Meeting
2020-06-23 12:00 - 14:00, 2020-05-26 12:00 - 14:00, 2020-04-28 12:00 - 14:00
Benedek Memorial Library Board Meeting will be held online due to Covid – 19. The library board will meet as a regularly scheduled meeting. The public is welcome to attend. For more information email us at savona@stls.org. Library Board Meetings are regularly held on the fourth Tuesday of the month except for the months of July and December.

Virtual Senior Scam Prevention Seminar
2020-06-12 13:00 - 14:00
The Benedek Memorial Library will have a virtual scam prevention seminar for Seniors and anyone interested in learning about the current scams that are targeting area citizens. Dave Long from Lifespan, a nonprofit based in Rochester N.Y. will be on a Zoom meeting to speak about the current scams and how to prevent becoming a victim of the scams. Please register for the program, by email at savona@stls.org,with your name, address and phone number. We will email you with an invite.

Friends of the Benedek Memorial Library Chicken BBQ
2020-05-25 12:00 - 15:00
The Friends of the Benedek Memorial Library and King’s Market will have a take-out chicken barbeque. The dinners are pre-paid only, at $9.00 per meal. The meal will include chicken, salt potato, coleslaw roll and butter. Pick up will be in the Benedek Memorial Library parking lot. To purchase a meal or more, go to King’s Market in Savona or go to kingscatering.net to purchase on line. Proceeds will go to help fund the Benedek Memorial Library.

Postponed (date TBA) -Senior Lunch and Scam Prevention Seminar
2020-03-27 12:00 - 14:00
The Benedek Memorial Library will have a light lunch and a scam prevention seminar for Seniors and anyone interested in learning about the current scams that are targeting area citizens. Lunch will be served at 12:00 pm and at 1:00 pm, Dave Long from Lifespan, a nonprofit based in Rochester N.Y. will be at the library to speak about the current scams and how to prevent becoming a victim of the scams. To help us have enough food, please register for the program, by email savona@stls.org, phone (607)583-4426, or just stop in at the Library. Registration is requested, but not required. People are welcome to bring a dish to add to the lunch if they would like to.

Canceled - Story Hour at the Library!
2020-03-26 10:00 - 11:00
There will be stories, games and interactive play in the Early Literacy Room of the Dr. Sandor and Berthe Benedek Memorial Library in the Mary Helen Joint Meeting House (corner of McCoy St. and Main St., Savona). Registration is requested (to have enough craft supplies). You can register by email savona@stls.org, phone (607)583-4426, or just stop in at the Library.

Canceled - Friends of the Benedek Memorial Library
2020-03-24 17:00 - 18:00
The Benedek Memorial Library is looking for anyone wanting to be a friend of the library. Come to our meeting and help us plan fundraisers, events, and other ways to help the library become a center for all in our community to come to. The meeting will be held at the Benedek Memorial Library in the Mary Helen Joint Meeting House (corner of Main St. and McCoy St.). Come help the library, meet new people and have a great time.

Canceled - Teen Advisory Committee Meeting
2020-03-24 16:00 - 17:00
Teens who would like to help plan events, recommend items for the library, and volunteer to help the library are welcome to become part of the Teen Advisory Committee. Come join the fun and have a voice in the library. The meeting is held at the Benedek Memorial Library in the Mary Helen Joint Meeting House (corner of Main St. and McCoy St.). Call the Benedek Memorial Library (607) 583-4426 for more information.

Benedek Memorial Library Board Meeting
2020-03-24 12:00 - 14:00, 2020-03-03 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.

Canceled - Minecraft at the Benedek Memorial Library
2020-03-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-03-19 16:00 - 18:00
Come play a multiplayer game of Minecraft. We will have computers set up with a closed Minecraft world for players to explore and interact at the Benedek Memorial Library in the Mary Helen Joint Meeting House (corner of Main St. and McCoy St.). Open to all ages. A parent or guardian must be present for any child 8 and under. There will be snacks and drinks available. Due to limited available computers registration is required. You can register by email savona@stls.org, phone (607)583-4426, or just stop in at the Library.

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.

Bingo Night at Benedek Memorial Library
2020-03-13 18:30 - 19:30
Join us for a fun night of playing Bingo for all ages. There will be prizes and snacks. 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 at the Library!
2020-03-12 10:00 - 11:00

Benedek Memorial Library’s Movie Night!
2020-03-06 19:00 - 21:00
Come and join the fun at the Movie Night showing Knives Out (a murder mystery) at the Benedek Memorial Library in the Mary Helen Joint Meeting House (corner of McCoy St. and Main St. in Savona). Rated PG-13. This event is free. We will pop the popcorn and have soda available. All are welcome to enjoy the show. You can bring your own snacks, or share snacks with everyone.

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.

Minecraft at the Benedek Memorial Library
2020-02-22 10:00 - 12:00
. Come play a multiplayer game of Minecraft. We will have computers set up with a closed Minecraft world for players to explore and interact at the Benedek Memorial Library in the Mary Helen Joint Meeting House (corner of Main St. and McCoy St.). Open to all ages. A parent or guardian must be present for any child 8 and under. There will be snacks and drinks available. Due to limited available computers registration is required. You can register by email savona@stls.org, phone (607)583-4426, or just stop in at the Library.
