WORD OF THE WEEK  Roseate: Pink in color, like a rose; often used to describe a sunrise.  Can also be used to describe an overly-optimistic outlook on life.

ART SHOW  Stop in Monday through Friday this week to view artwork created by patrons of the Seaway House.  The pieces are on display upstairs in the auditorium.  There will be a reception from 12 – 2 PM on Wednesday the 12^th, featuring a special performance from the Lighthouse Band.

SOCIAL HOUR  After the reception, join us for our monthly social hour this Wednesday the 12^th at 2 PM.  We’ll have coffee, treats, and conversation.

WORD OF THE WEEK Touchpaper: The niter-infused strip of paper used as a fuse for fireworks (can also be used metaphorically, as an action that ignites anger or a fight)

LIBRARY HOLIDAY The library is closed in celebration of Independence Day today, Tuesday July 4^th.

LEGO CHALLENGE Can Lego blocks solve every problem? Probably not. But children ages 6 and up are invited to try building a solution to a puzzle we’ll pose. Join us this Thursday the 6^th at 2 PM.

FREE CONCERT MOOD will present their second summer concert in the park this Thursday the 6^th at 6 PM. We recommend bringing blankets or chairs to better enjoy the music in comfort. The Friends of the Library will be running a 50/50 raffle during the show.

WORD OF THE WEEK  Ignescent: capable of or actually producing sparks, like a flint used for fire-starting; can also refer to a person in a “fiery” mood

MOVIE NIGHT  Be our guest this Thursday the 22^nd at 5:30 PM for popcorn, drinks, and a live-action Disney movie on the screen in our auditorium.

MUSIC  The MOOD (Music on the Oswegatchie Delta) Concert series will have performances in Library Park this summer.  The shows will be June 22, July 6, July 19, and August 24 at 6 PM at the gazebo.  Please bring your own chairs or blankets to sit on.  The Friends of the Library will be holding a 50/50 raffle during each concert.

BOOK SALE  The Friends of the Library will be holding their summer book sale from 5 PM on July 20^th (a Thursday) to 5 PM July 28^th (a Friday.)  We are no longer accepting donations for the sale due to a lack of space.  If you have items you wish to donate, please hang on to them until the Fall.  Contact library director Penny Kerfien with any questions.

WORD OF THE WEEK  Quire: originally four sheets of paper folded in half twice, making sixteen pages; now refers to a stack of 24 or 25 sheets (which is one-twentieth of a ream of paper, or 500 sheets)

CRAFTS  We’ll be hosting a class for adults introducing a very simple painting technique this Thursday the 8^th at 2 PM.  Next Thursday the 15^th at 5 PM will be a family craft featuring salt dough.

WORD OF THE WEEK  Cudbear: A powdered purple dye created from certain species of lichens.

BUDGET  The library would like to thank everyone who voted "yes" on the referendum.  You have made it possible for the library to continue buying new materials, presenting programs and serving our community.  We greatly appreciate your support.

FAMILY BOOK CLUB  This month we’ll be reading book one in A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Bad Beginning.  Come in this Thursday the 25^th at 5 PM to learn about simple machines and create your own problem-solving inventions.

TIE DYE  Bring an item of clothing to the park this Saturday the 27^th at 2 PM and make a tie-dye masterpiece.  (Wearing old clothes is also recommended; the dye will stain any fabric, whether you intended it to do so or not.)  This program will be canceled if the weather does not cooperate, so if in doubt call the library.