Benedek Memorial Library

Benedek Memorial Library will be closed due to holiday.
2025-09-01 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
The staff and Board of Trustees hope you have a safe and happy holiday.

Story Hour!
2025-09-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-30 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
There will be stories, songs and other activities. 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.

Coffee/Conversation Hour!
2025-09-06 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-09-27 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-10-04 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-10-11 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-10-25 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-11-01 09:30 - 10:30 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
All ages are welcome to come. Free coffee and pastries will be available. Enjoy the company of others. Meet old friends and make new friends.

Family Bingo at Benedek Memorial Library
2025-09-12 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.

Coffee Hour!
2025-09-13 09:30 - 10:30

Coffee Hour!
2025-09-20 09:30 - 10:30 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House

Benedek Memorial Library Board Meeting
2025-09-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-28 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Library 100th Anniversary Party
2025-09-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
Come help us celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Library! Magician George Sweatt from Fun that Pops will give a show at 2:00 pm and will stay for an hour making balloon animals for anyone who wants one! There will be cake and ice cream along with other entertainments. All are invited to come and celebrate!

Drop in Halloween Crafts
2025-10-02 16:30 - 18:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
Young people (and adults) can drop in and make monster sponge paintings. While supplies last. All are welcome.

Murder Mystery Dinner: Hunted Island Mystery
2025-10-03 17:30 - 20:30 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
–Open to adults. Come enjoy great savory finger foods and solve a mystery with a new twist. Take on a character and try to figure out which one of your dinner mates was the murderer. Dressing in costumes is encouraged, but not required. Registration is required to get a character to play. You can register by email: savona@stls.org, by phone (607)583-4426, or stop in the library during open hours. You must register by Sept. 25 to play. The Library will be closing early for the program.

Drop in Halloween Crafts
2025-10-09 16:30 - 18:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
Young people (and adults) can drop in and make a monster wreath. While supplies last. All are welcome.

Family Bingo at Benedek Memorial Library is back to Saturdays!.
2025-10-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House

Library will close early to set up for Annual Book and Bake Sale.
2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
The library will be closed during the Annual Book and Bake Sale. Normal hours will resume on Monday Oct. 20. We are taking book and DVD donations in good condition, no encyclopedias, textbooks or Readers Digest. We are also looking for bake goods to be donated starting Oct 16, 17 and 18. Donations can be dropped off at the library during library hours, or the hours of the book and bake sale. We need help setting up Thursday, Oct. 16th.

Benedek Memorial Library’s Annual Book and Bake Sale
2025-10-17 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-20 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. Are you 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 17, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Saturday, October 18, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, and Sunday, October 19, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Sunday there will be a $5.00 fill a bag deal. (The bag will be provided for you.) 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.

Drop in Halloween Crafts
2025-10-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
Young people (and adults) can drop in and make a pumpkin string art project. While supplies last. All are welcome.

Community Moving Halloween Party!
2025-10-25 13:00 - 16:30 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
The Savona Community Events Committee will sponsor a moving Halloween celebration. The fun starts at the Savona Fire Hall at 1 pm with a children’s costume party with prizes and sweet treats. At the end of the party, around 2:00 pm, there will be a costume parade to the Benedek Memorial Library. The Library will be hosting their annual Trunk or Treat Contest. We invite everyone to bring a vehicle to decorate the trunk area and give out treats to the families. The families get to vote on the best-decorated trunk. There will be trophies and prizes for the three best-decorated trunks. (If you want to participate, please let us know as soon as possible to make sure there is room for your vehicle by email savona@stls.org, or by phone (607)583-4426. Even if you are last minute, we will find room.) Check our website for more details on the contest. The party moves around 2 30 pm to the Savona Federated Church for a Family Pizza Party and games. Join the fun with the whole family!

Coffee/Conversation Hour
2025-11-08 09:30 - 10:30 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House

Canceled - Christmas Dragon Egg Ornaments
2025-11-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Benedek Memorial Library in the MHJ Meeting House
Due to lack of registration this event has been canceled. – Make a simple dragon egg ornament for the tree, or as a present. Open to all ages. Sewing pins are used in craft. Ages under 12 will need an adult to help. Registration requested, to have enough supplies. You can register by email savona@stls.org, phone (607)583-4426, or just stop in at the Library.
