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The Mitten Storytime
Discover The Mitten by Jim Aylesworth throughout downtown Trumansburg! The walk begins at the library patio.
Stop by the library lobby during open hours for a scavenger hunt activity and a shrinky-dink activity to take home.
We’re Hiring!
As of January 13, 2021, we have one job opening for a Library Assistant. The application deadline for this position is January 25, 2021 at 9am. Please send your resume and cover letter to Ksana Broadwell at director@trumansburglibrary.org. No phone calls please.
Library Assistant
Summary
The Library Assistant, under the supervision of the Library Director (LD) will be responsible for maintaining the library website, promoting library programs, producing the library newsletter, providing customer service at the library circulation desk, assisting with programs, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The Library Assistant must have knowledge of libraries, excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and superior computer technology and social media skills. This person must be able to perform assigned duties accurately and in a timely fashion, work independently, and maintain a professional, welcoming, and service-oriented attitude. A high school diploma is desired— flexibility and sense of humor are preferred.
Click here for the full Library Assistant job description.
The Ulysses Philomathic Library is an equal opportunity employer.
Story Time is more than boxes!
Digital Story Time Week 40
Welcome!
Stories
A Fox Found A Box
By: Ged Adamson
When his radio breaks, a little fox finds that the forest is filled with its own rhythm and music–drip drops and chirp chirps–in this picture book that gently introduces the concept of mindfulness.
Not A Box
By: Antoinette Portis
A box is just a box…unless it’s not a box. From mountain to rocket ship, a small rabbit shows that a box will go as far as the imagination allows.
Songs
Crafts & Activities
Can you guess today’s craft? That’s right! Boxes! Big boxes, little boxes, real boxes you can hold or imaginary boxes you shape with your hands (or draw on a page). Use your imagination and pay attention to what is around you! If you want a few “outside the box” ideas, check in with Happily Ever or Kid’s Craft.
Friends and Family together at Story Time!
Digital Story Time Week 39
Welcome!
Stories
My Friends
By: Taro Gomi
A little girl learns to walk, climb, and study the earth from her friends.
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
By: Dan Santat
This magical Caldecott medal winning story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend waits his turn to be chosen by a real child. But after a while, he can’t wait any longer and he sets out to find a friend on his own.
Songs
1, 2, 3, 4 Someone’s at the Kitchen Door
Crafts & Activities
A beaded bracelet or salt dough heart, a family finger painting or wreath made of handprints, a construction paper “quilt”of all the things you love about your friends and family…these are all wonderful crafts (and potential gifts) that even the littlest little can have fun creating!