Benedek Memorial Library

Benedek Memorial Library’s 6th Annual Book and Bake Sale
2021-10-15 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
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.)

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.

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.

Story Hour!
2021-10-07 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!

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.

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

Story Hour!
2021-09-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-09-09 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!

Family Bingo Night at Benedek Memorial Library
2021-09-17 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-08-20 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Story Hour!
2021-08-19 10:00 - 23:00, 2021-08-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-07-22 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 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!

Make Your Own Sundae Summer Read Plus “Tails and Tales” Ending party
2021-08-07 13:00 - 14:00
We will have make your own sundaes available, and end of program certificates for all who achieved the reading challenge. We will have the final raffle drawings!

Last Day of Reading Challenge!
2021-08-06
Please stop in during the week to report how far you have progressed in the Reading Challenge. Final day to record and receive your badge and/or raffle tickets.

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.

Coloring Contest!
2021-07-26 - 2021-07-31
Stop at the library to pick up a coloring page. Do your best coloring job and return the page to the library before the close of July 13. One winner per age group.

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.

Outdoor Movie Night!
2021-07-23 20:30 - 22:30
We will be showing a movie outside on the library lawn for all to enjoy! The movie will be Playing with Fire, rated PG. Fun for the whole family. We will have prepackaged snacks available.

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.

Family Bingo Night at Benedek Memorial Library
2021-07-16 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for a fun night of playing Bingo outside for all ages. Bring your own lawn chair. There will be prizes and snacks. We will observe of all social distancing practices. In case of bad weather, we will move to inside the library with masking. 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.

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.
