Jul
30
Our Public Computing Center will host its Open Hours for the month of August on:
Come to the PCC, downstairs in the Sidney Library, for help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or e-reader. You are also welcome to use the computers for genealogy research. No registration is required – help is given on a first come, first serve basis.
Jul
27
Does your school-age child or teen love minions, those little creatures from Despicable Me? Join us on Wednesday July 29th, 2015 at 1pm to create your own small minion from polymer clay. We will sculpt them and bake them here at the library.
Jul
24
Our Family Entertainment program is an exciting one. On Wednesday, July 29th 2015 at 6:30pm, we will learn about Tall Tales through storytelling and other fun activities. Come listen to stories and create your own tall tale. Don’t miss this fun event!
Jul
21
If you would like to change the settings on your iPhone but are not sure where to start…
If you want to know how to set up your new laptop…
If you would like one-on-one assistance with your tablet…
If you would like to use the laptops for genealogy research…
…Join us in the PCC (Public Computing Center, downstairs in the library) on Monday July 27th, 2015 from 11am – 1pm for Open Hours.
Jul
17
Our next family entertainment night will feature Merry Mischief – a duo of musicians who will perform their favorite pirate themed music. Join us on Wednesday July 22, 2015 at 6:30pm in the Smart Community Room for this fun event.
Thank you to the Friends of the Libraries for sponsoring this event.
Jul
15
Are you a fan of 19th century literature? Be sure to join the Friends of the Libraries‘ book discussion group on Tuesday, July 21st 2015 at 11:30am in the Smart Community Room as they discuss this month’s book – Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy. All are welcome.
Jul
13
Do you know a middle- or high-school student who loves zombies? We are hosting a Zombie Makeup Workshop on Wednesday July 15th 2015 at 1pm where kids and teens can learn the tricks behind movie makeup. They will get a chance to be both the makeup artist and model. We have all the supplies for this free event.
Jul
11
The family entertainment for next week is Super Hero Academy for kids. Bring your little ones to the Smart Community Room on Wednesday July 15th, 2015 at 6:30pm, where they will create their own superhero costume (and one for their ‘sidekick’ if they bring a stuffed animal), complete an obstacle course, and get an official superhero certificate.
Don’t forget to keep reading. Bring in your completed summer reading logs to earn free books!
Jul
9
Did you know that Google can do more than just search? It is a very powerful search engine that has a variety of tricks to make your life easier. Join us for a computer class on this topic Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 1pm in the Public Computing Center.
This class is free but registration is required. Sign up online, call 563-1200, or let us know when you are visiting the Sidney Library.
Jul
7
This summer, fun at the library isn’t just for children. Adults are invited to the library for an ongoing activity.
Once you’ve read a book, pick up a book review form at the Sidney Library’s front desk. Tell us what you think of the book, and you will be entered to win one of many prizes donated by local businesses.
Click the DZ image to download ebooks and audiobooks using your library card.
Click the Flipster image to read magazines online using your library card.