Skip Navigation

RFH 2010, News

Scribes Awards to be Given @ Library

Sat, May 07, 2011

The Second Annual Chenango Valley Scribes Writing and Illustrating Contest award ceremony will be held Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the Colgate Bookstore's Community Room. This contest is cosponsored by the Colgate Bookstore and Hamilton Public Library. The public is invited to attend.

Awards will be given for the best storytelling and the best illustrations in two different age groups. Children will also have the opportunity to read their stories aloud. All participants will receive a free ticket to a live family performance at the Palace Theater as well as individual certificates with awards for excellence in different categories.

For the first time this year, The Palace Theater has selected one story that will be adapted into a short skit and performed by the youngest kids in the Act UP, Youth Theater Camp this summer. All 40 entries will be displayed at the Hamilton Public Library until mid-June.

Friday, May 20, promises to be a busy day at the library. At 1 p.m., Dave Ruch, a musician and performer, will present a musical program about the historic Erie Canal. This program has been made possible with funding from the New York Council for the Humanities through the Speakers in the School Program. This event is open to the public. Also in attendance will be the fourth grade classes from Hamilton Central School.

The first of two benefits for Earthquake Relief in Japan will be held at the library on Friday, May 20. Appointments for chair and table massages by certified local massage therapists may be made for sessions between 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Donations will go to the charity and donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes.

As a reminder, any remaining artwork from our Community Art Exhibit will be kept in our workroom for pickup.

The library is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Call the library, 824-3060, during these hours for assistance. The book drop on Broad Street is always open for your convenience. Check the library's Facebook page for up-to-date information about programs and special events.

Please login to post your comments.