We have added two more programs to our 2022 Program Series! They are Haunted Places Near Friendship with Amanda R. Woomer of Spook Eats on October 19 at 6:30 pm and Rethinking Thanksgiving with Perry Ground on November 2 at 6:30 pm. We hope to see you there! This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants
We had a fun time when Rob Thomas from Didgeridoo Down Under came to pay us a visit! We heard fun music, learned about the indigenous peoples of Australia, and also about some animals and how we can help protect wildlife. We hope you all had fun! “This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program,
Our next program will be Didgeridoo Down Under with Rob Thomas! On August 3 at 4 pm there will be Australian themed music and learning for the whole family. We hope to see you there!
On June 25th, Perry Ground of Talking Turtle Stories performed some Haudenosaunee (also known as Iroquois) stories for us! He told us about Sky Woman, how bear got a short tail, and coyote and the stars. Perry Ground is an Indigenous Cultural Educator and Storyteller from the Onondaga Nation who likes to tell stories in an energetic and fun way.
June 25 @ 1 pm – Talking turtle stories by Perry Ground Perry Ground is an Onondaga Traditional Storyteller and Cultural Educator from the Turtle Clan of the Haudenosaunee (sometimes known as Iroquois) Confederation. He tells stories in a high energy and entertaining way for listeners of all ages. We hope to see you there! This project is made possible
We are pleased to announce our Summer Program Series for 2022! June 25 @ 1 pm – Perry Ground – Talking Turtle Stories July 14 @ 3 pm – Animal Draw! – M.B. Dolan August 3 @ 4 pm – Didgeridoo Down Under – Darren Liebman September 3 @ 1 pm – Cuisle Mo Chroi (Irish Music) – with Cathy
We are now offering a seed bank! Through funding from the Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries, we are able to offer an arrangement of seeds for your personal gardens. We have small and large packets of seeds for gardens of all sizes. We will also be sharing videos on our social media accounts about how to grow plants inside and
We are now offering monthly subscription boxes! Each month you will received 3-5 books chosen by staff, a craft, a bookmark, and some treats! This program begins May 1 so make sure to sign up here or at the front desk to reserve your spot. Funds were provided for by the Allegany County Area Foundation.
We have a new recycling program at the library! We will take smartphones, toner, iPods, etc: it’s all listed on the box! Please remember to remove personal data from devices before recycling.
Thursday story hour for kids of all ages from 3-4 pm at the Friendship Free Library. The story hour will be in the auditorium; each week we will be reading two or three books and then doing a craft. Snacks and drinks will also be provided.