Lodi Whittier Library – Enrich, Enlighten, Empower

Octagonal Houses with Walter Gable,

26 Jan 202226 Jan 2022

Seneca County Historian! Mr. Gable will be visiting our library on Wednesday February 2nd at 5pm to answer the question: Could a house without right angles offer a better quality…

Important Announcements…

CHANGED TO ZOOM! Annual Meeting: January 25, 2022 at 7PM

22 Jan 202222 Jan 2022

Join the Trustees and Staff of the Lodi Whittier Library on Tuesday, January 25th at 7pm for our Annual Meeting. We have moved this meeting to a virtual platform. Register…

Adult Programming…

Cozy & Upcycled Projects with Laura Rowley 2/12, 11am

20 Jan 202220 Jan 2022

On Saturday February 12th beginning at 11am all ages and abilities are welcome to attend this free workshop making any or all of the following comfy, warm projects for someone…

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Mike’s Mycology 101 on January 29th!

11 Jan 202219 Jan 2022

Join us for an in-person, fun and informative introduction to the world of mushrooms with Mike Biltonen from Know Your Roots Orchard and Herbs in Trumansburg. On Saturdays, January 29th…

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Saturday, Jan. 22 at 11:00: Local Poet, Carol Mikoda joins us for a virtual reading

11 Jan 202211 Jan 2022

Local Poet Carol Mikoda is joining us for a reading from her NEW chapbook While You Wait Our library will be hosting this event via Zoom on Saturday January 22,…

Important Announcements

Lodi Library will be closed 12/24-25 and 12/31-1/1.

23 Dec 202123 Dec 2021

We will be open Tuesday, 12/28 from 10-4; Wednesday 12/29 from 1-7 and Thursday, 12/30 from 10-4. Happy Holidays everyone!! All the best for a Happy and Healthy (!) New…

Family Programming

Gift-Making Open Art Hive with Laura Rowley of Illuminated Press: Saturday December 18th at 11:00.

14 Dec 202114 Dec 2021

We are excited to welcome Laura Rowley of Illuminated Press to lead us in a gift-making open art hive! Laura will show us how to make custom bookmarks and greeting…

Children's Programming…

Last Tanglewood Visit this Saturday 12/11 at 11:00! Come see the Tanglewood “All-Stars”!

8 Dec 20218 Dec 2021

Tanglewood All-Stars will be our last installment in our Wild Encounters at the library with the Tanglewood Nature Center series, generously sponsored by the Bernard Carl and Shirley Rosen Library Fund of…

Important Announcements

Masks Now Required

8 Dec 20218 Dec 2021

With the increase in local Covid cases, we will now require masks in the Lodi Library at all times to protect staff and patrons. We are glad to provide a…

Children's Programming

Tyke Tales Story Time! Thursdays at 11:00.

1 Dec 20211 Dec 2021

Join Ms. Nora every Thursday at 11:00 for stories, crafts, snack and play. We are grateful to the Bernard Carl and Shirley Rosen Fund from the Community Foundation of Tompkins…

Children's Programming…

Tanglewood: Getting There and What to Where! Saturday, Dec. 4th at 11:00

23 Nov 202124 Nov 2021

Join us for another in-person presentation of Wild Animal Encounters at the library with Tanglewood Nature Center. We'll start at 11:00 and the program lasts about 30-40 minutes. This week's…

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Join author Railey Jane Savage for A Century of Swindles! Zoom reading with trivia and prizes! Friday, December 3rd at 6pm – registration required

20 Nov 202120 Nov 2021

Our library warmly welcomes Author Railey Jane Savage for a remote reading (via Zoom) of her fascinating non-fiction book, A Century of Swindles: Ponzi Schemes, Con Men, and Fraudsters. Between…

Important Announcements

Lodi Library will be closed 11/25 & 11/26 for Thanksgiving.

20 Nov 202120 Nov 2021

We are grateful for our Library community!!! Happy Thanksgiving! We will reopen Saturday 11/27 from 10-2.

Adult Programming

Evergreen Wreath Making Workshops with Phoebe Van Vleet: 12/7 & 12/8: Registration Required

16 Nov 20211 Dec 2021

We will hold 2 Evergreen Wreath Making Workshops this December: Tuesday December 7 10:30-12:30 (CLASS IS FULL – We have started a waiting list. In the case of cancellations, you…

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Breaking Out of Their Shells with Tanglewood Nature Center! Saturday, 11/20 beginning at 11am!

10 Nov 202110 Nov 2021

Join us for another exciting in-person presentation of Wild Animal Encounters at the library with Tanglewood Nature Center. This week's theme is Oviparous Animals: Breaking Out of their Shells! Of…

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Birds of Prey with Tanglewood Nature Center! Saturday 11/13 beginning at 11am

9 Nov 202110 Nov 2021

Join us for an in-person presentation with Tanglewood Nature Center and their Birds of Prey Big and Small! The program may include: Sophie, the Great Horned OwlMini, the Cooper's HawkLucy,…

Community Information

Free HeatSmart FLX South presentation on how to cut down on heating and electric costs! Wednesday, November 10th at 5:30.

8 Nov 20219 Nov 2021

Are you looking for ways to cut down on your heating and electric costs? Join us for a presentation from HeatSmart FLX South to learn how! We will meet In-person…

Adult Programming…

Reading & Found Poetry Workshop with Roger Hecht now available on Library’s YouTube channel.

2 Nov 20212 Nov 2021

Lodi Whittier Library welcomed Professor, Poet, and Musician Roger Hecht on October 1, 2021 for an in-person Reading and Workshop and he generously offered to record a video of his…

Adult Programming

From Jewish Folktales to our own Family Stories: A Reading & Workshop with David Forman on November 6th beginning at 11.

2 Nov 20212 Nov 2021

We warmly welcome David Forman, PhD, in sharing from his newly-published translation of Solomon Simon's The Clever Little Tailor. Solomon Simon, was David's Grandfather. David began studying Yiddish in his…

Community Information

The Great Give Back: Thanksgiving Food Drive to Benefit Food 4 All: Lodi’s Community Pantry through November 19th.

26 Oct 202126 Oct 2021

As our part of this years' Great Give Back, we are inviting the community to participate in our Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefit Food 4 All: Lodi's Community Pantry. Donations…

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Creepy Creature Feature with Tanglewood at the Library: Sat. October 30th at 11:00

15 Oct 202115 Oct 2021

Let's connect with our inner Halloween party animal and learn about some spooky animals who are actually very nice and good for the natural world! Wildlife educators from the Tanglewood…

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Lizards, Snakes & Frogs with Tanglewood Nature Center at the Library on October 23 at 11:00

15 Oct 202115 Oct 2021

Join us at the Library for Lizards, Snakes and Frogs! (Oh my!) Meet the fascinating and fun collection of reptiles and amphibians who are residents of the Tanglewood Nature Center.…

Important Announcements

Lodi Library will be closed Tuesday, October 12th in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day.

8 Oct 20218 Oct 2021

We will reopen Wednesday, October 13th at 1:00 pm.

Adult Programming…

Amazing Animals with Tanglewood on Saturday, October 16th at 11:00. Free pumpkin gift certificates and take-home projects!

8 Oct 20218 Oct 2021

Join us at the library for Amazing Animals with Tanglewood Nature Center on Saturday, October 16th beginning at 11:00. This program highlights an animal from each of Tanglewood's five popular…

Arts and Artisans

Pumpkins & Dahlias Fall Centerpiece Workshops with Phoebe Van Vleet

8 Oct 20218 Oct 2021

Please join us to create your own beautiful fall centerpiece using local pumpkins and fresh local flowers and foliage! We will hold three classes. Saturday October 16th from 1-3. Wednesday…

Library Board

September Board Meeting to be held October 5th

1 Oct 20211 Oct 2021

Due to illness last week, the September 28th Board meeting was moved to Tuesday, October 5th at 6:30. We will meet at the Library, in person. All are welcome.

Adult Programming…

Roger Hecht Reading & Workshop Friday, October 1st beginning at 5pm

28 Sep 202128 Sep 2021

Our library is pleased to welcome Professor, Poet, and Musician Roger Hecht on Friday October 1st beginning at 5pm for an in-person Reading and Workshop! Hecht will be reading from…

Adult Programming…

2021 Tails & Tales Zoom Reading & Sharing: 9/24 at 5pm

14 Sep 20212 Oct 2021

Join us via Zoom for a Reading and Sharing of Contributor's works from Lodi Whittier Library's Summer Call for Submissions. We will meet on Friday, September 24th beginning at 5pm.…

Community Information

Book Sale! Saturday, September 18th 10-4

13 Sep 202113 Sep 2021

The Lodi Whittier Library is holding a book sale on Saturday, September 18th from 10-4. The sale will be behind the building. We are also holding outdoor children's games and…

Important Announcements

The Wolf Man outdoor screening is POSTPONED!!!

13 Aug 202113 Aug 2021

Due to the incoming lousy weather, we are moving our outdoor screening of The Wolf Man to Friday, August 20th starting at 8:30. If the weather is good, we'll be…

Community Information

Book Sale Trail! Saturday, September 18th 10-4 at all 5 Seneca County Libraries!

10 Aug 202113 Sep 2021

Join 1, 2, or all 5 of your Seneca County Libraries on Saturday, September 18th for a Book Sale Trail! Each library will have books of all kinds for sale…

Arts and Artisans

Paint a Halloween Gnome with Norma Luther! Saturday, August 21st from 11-1:30. Registration required.

10 Aug 202110 Aug 2021

Paint this adorable gnome on a canvas 10x14. Students will learn to paint in a curved fashion to give dimension with shading and highlighting to offset the piece. They will…

Children's Programming

4-H Summer Library Programming at the Lodi Library! Chuck’s Ice Cream Wish and Dairy activity (ie: make & eat your own ice cream!) Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Noon on the Village Green!

7 Aug 20217 Aug 2021

CCE Seneca County 4-H will be holding a read aloud and dairy activity at the Lodi Whittier Library! We will meet under the tents on our Village Green (the lawn…

Adult Programming

The Wolf Man – coming to Lodi Friday, August 13th!

7 Aug 20217 Aug 2021

Join us Friday, August 13th on the Village Green (the lawn next to the Library) for a special version of the 1941 werewolf classic, The Wolf Man with live musical…

Adult Programming…

Lodi’s Movie Night Out!! Come watch the classic werewolf film, The Wolf Man (1941) with LIVE MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT by High Anxiety Cabaret! Friday, August 13th on the Library Lawn beginning at dusk. This event is free-no registration required.

7 Aug 20217 Aug 2021

Refreshments will be available for purchase from Puttin' on the Mitts Dessert Truck! Join us for Sound and Vision I, our first movie / live music event! On August 13th,…

Adult Programming

Tails & Tales photography & poetry & prose

7 Aug 20217 Aug 2021

Lodi Whittier Library is calling for poetry, prose, or photography submissions! Submit your poem or short work of prose to the Lodi Whittier Library by going here. Email us directly…

Arts and Artisans

Make a beautiful shell box with Norma Luther! Saturday August 7th beginning at 11:00. Registration required.

5 Aug 20215 Aug 2021

This is a wooden box that can be used for jewelry, recipes, little treasures, wrapped candy or whatever strikes your fancy. Students will learn how to paint each type of…

Important Announcements

We will be closed Friday, August 6th from 3-5 to celebrate the life of our dear friend and trustee, Paul Batman.

4 Aug 20214 Aug 2021

Beth and Nora will be attending the Celebration of Life for Paul Batman. We will open the Library Friday from 1-3 and then again, from 5:00-7. All are invited to…

Children's Programming…

Alpacas at story time 8/5

29 Jul 202129 Jul 2021

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Join us in Welcoming our new Earth Everyday Collection! Friday, July 30th 5-7 PM

17 Jul 202117 Jul 2021

Our new Collection was generously donated by Seneca Meadows. We will have refreshments, door prizes, an energy-producing stationary bike interactive display courtesy of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County and…

Arts and Artisans

Join us for a Norma Luther painting class on Saturday July 24th from 11-1:30. The class is free but registration is required.

13 Jul 202113 Jul 2021

Learn to paint these adorable chicks on a Spice Rack (or whatever you choose the rack to be). This is an acrylic Class where the method is step by step…

Children's Programming…

Join us EVERY Tuesday in July & August at 3:00 for Cayuga Nature Center’s Animal Ambassadors at the Lodi Library.

13 Jul 202113 Jul 2021

We are thrilled to welcome the Animal Ambassadors from Cayuga Nature Center every Tuesday in July & August beginning at 3:00 PM. These programs are made possible by a generous…

Children's Programming…

Musical Tyke Tales Story Time with special Guest Carol Mikoda and her Guitar Thursday July 15th at Noon!

13 Jul 202113 Jul 2021

Join us Thursday, July 15th at Noon inside the Library a very special Tyke Tales! This program is made possible by generous funding from the Bernard Carl and Shirley Rosen…

Adult Programming…

Join us to celebrate Middle Eastern Culture on Friday, July 16th from 4:00 – 6:30 on the Village Green next to the Library

13 Jul 202113 Jul 2021

Join us on Friday, July 16th from 4:00 - 6:30 to celebrate Middle Eastern Culture with Nada Odeh and Nujoud Makhlouf! All events are Free and no registration is required.…

Children's Programming…

A Whale of a Tale! Or a Whale Tail? Wait…a Whale Tail Tale…YES, that’s it!

6 Jul 20216 Jul 2021

Join us Thursday, July 8th at Noon for a special edition of Tyke Tales! An educator from the Museum of the Earth will be joining us. The program is FREE…

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Cayuga Nature Center’s Animal Ambassador will be INSIDE the Lodi Library today at 3:00.

6 Jul 20216 Jul 2021

Come on in to our Air conditioned conference room and enjoy the presentation. So far we've met a tarantula, hissing cockroaches, an axolotl and many others. Who will we meet…

Adult Programming…

Tails & Tales Call for Submissions: poetry, prose & photography

2 Jul 20212 Jul 2021

The theme is Tails & Tales so bring us your animal pics, stories and verse! Or any tales having to do with tails. Topics could include tailpipes, tailspins, pigtails, tailgating,…

Adult Programming…

Join us to Celebrate Haudenosaunee Culture on Saturday July 10th from 11-1 on the Village Green

29 Jun 202129 Jun 2021

Join us on Saturday July 10th from 11-1 for a FREE event celebrating Haudenosaunee Culture! No registration is required. The event will be held on the Village Green, next to…

Adult Programming…

Summer Programming at the Lodi Library!

29 Jun 202129 Jun 2021

So many fun things happening this summer at the Library-including Alpacas from Cabin View! The lovely alpaca in our featured image is Otra Ginger Spice. She's so beautiful-and I believe…

Children's Programming…

Summer Reading Program 2021: Tales & Tails!

24 Jun 202129 Jun 2021

Register your child here https://forms.gle/WZ249CSga2PhkrHE9 for 9 weeks of Summer Fun Packs!

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Cayuga Nature Center is coming to Lodi!!

9 Jun 20219 Jun 2021

Come see Live Animals on Tuesday June 15th and Tuesday June 29th at 3:00. We will be set up on the Village Green under a tent. We are so thankful…

Adult Programming…

Join us for an in-person (!!!!) Norma Luther Art Class at the Lodi Whittier Library!

5 Jun 20215 Jun 2021

The class will be held Saturday June 12th from 11-1 under the tent on the Lodi Village Green. Spaces are limited-registration is required!! Enjoy painting an 8x10 canvas of delicate…

Children's Programming

Tyke Tales Storytime is back in-person! Starting June 10th we will offer two choices: On the Green (Thursdays at 12) or On the Screen (Fridays at 6)

3 Jun 20213 Jun 2021

Beginning Thursday June 10th our library will be offering dual sessions of Tyke Tales Storytime- ON THE GREEN outside in-person on Thursdays at noon ~and~ ON THE SCREEN thru Zoom…

Important Announcements

The Library will be closed on Tuesday, June 1st in Honor of Memorial Day

29 May 202129 May 2021

We will reopen at 1:00 on Wednesday, June 2nd. Email director@lodilibrary.net or call 607-582-6218 with questions.

Adult Programming…

A Conversation with Author Eliza VanCort! Saturday June 5th at Noon on Zoom

13 May 202113 May 2021

Lodi Whittier Library is hosting a special local appearance with author, speaker, and in-demand communications consultant Eliza VanCort! Her new book, A Woman's Guide To Claiming Space: Stand Tall. Raise…

Community Information

Come Walk In!

4 May 20214 May 2021

No appointments are necessary. Just put on a mask and come on in! We are thrilled to be able to invite you in during any of our open hours. Tuesday…

Children's Programming…

Zoe reads The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt!

16 Apr 202116 Apr 2021

Hobart & William Smith student Zoe D. is reading The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt! Zoe is part of the Children’s Literature Class of Dr. Suriati Abas, Visiting…

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Anne offers an enrichment activity for Claire Watts’ Teddy Bear ABC

16 Apr 202116 Apr 2021

Anne offers an enrichment activity suggestion to do with elementary students after reading Teddy Bear ABC by Claire Watts. Find Anne reading Teddy Bear ABC here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n01YyZ4Sjic&list=PLk9x_OKQEtvo7sgC9BBatYmLQAaNOIi6-&index=10 And view her enrichment…

Children's Programming…

Anne reads Teddy Bear ABC’s by Claire Watts!

16 Apr 202116 Apr 2021

Welcome to Hobart & William Smith student Anne A. as she shares read-alouds, enrichment activities and more! Anne is part of the Children’s Literature Class of Dr. Suriati Abas, Visiting…

Library Board

April 2021 Board Meeting

16 Apr 202116 Apr 2021

The Lodi Whittier Library Board will meet on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 6:30 pm via the Zoom platform. To receive the Zoom invite, email director@lodilibrary.net or call 607-582-6218. Agenda…

Adult Programming…

Wednesday Writer’s Support with Barbara Page!

13 Apr 202113 Apr 2021

Join us Wednesday, April 21st at 6pm for special guest Barbara Page! Follow this link to join: http://Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84319968884… Meeting ID: 843 1996 8884Passcode: 287019 For tonight's session, we…

Children's Programming…

Rosy presents a book trailer for Islandborn by Junot Diaz!

8 Apr 20218 Apr 2021

A book trailer is a short video which describes a book’s theme and illustrations. In this video, Rosy describes the book Islandborn by Junot Diaz. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2doda6MPXik&list=PLk9x_OKQEtvo7sgC9BBatYmLQAaNOIi6-&index=9 If you’d like to borrow…

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Rosy presents a book trailer for The Seedling That Didn’t Want to Grow by Britta Teckentrup

8 Apr 20218 Apr 2021

A book trailer is a short video which describes a book's theme and illustrations. In this video, Rosy describes The Seedling That Didn't Want to Grow Up Britta Teckentrup. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOi2F2hOHNE&list=PLk9x_OKQEtvo7sgC9BBatYmLQAaNOIi6-&index=8…

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Rosy offers an enrichment activity for Dinosaur Rap by John Foster!

8 Apr 20218 Apr 2021

Rosy offers an enrichment activity suggestion to do with young elementary students after reading Dinosaur Rap by John Foster. Find Rosy reading Dinosaur Rap here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJHKwvRuesg&list=PLk9x_OKQEtvo7sgC9BBatYmLQAaNOIi6-&index=6 And view her enrichment…

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Rosy reads Dinosaur Rap by John Foster!

8 Apr 20218 Apr 2021

Hobart & William Smith student Rosy is reading Dinosaur Rap by John Foster! Rosy is part of the Children’s Literature Class of Dr. Suriati Abas, Visiting Assistant Professor of Education…

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Talia offers an enrichment activity for A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin

8 Apr 20218 Apr 2021

Talia offers an enrichment activity to do after you've read A Big Mooncake for Little Moon by Grace Lin. Find Talia's read-aloud here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dnr1qjL13FE&list=PLk9x_OKQEtvo7sgC9BBatYmLQAaNOIi6-&index=4&t=2s Find the enrichment suggestion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyFH2vUHQSs&list=PLk9x_OKQEtvo7sgC9BBatYmLQAaNOIi6-&index=5&t=6s…

Children's Programming

Poetry from the Kids’ Section: now on You Tube!

6 Apr 20216 Apr 2021

Nora is reading a few of her favorite kids' poetry selections just for you! Join her on our You Tube channel! Here is the link for all the selections! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk9x_OKQEtvrm7INEJSaDbbaPxyI2uLWl…

Adult Programming…

Poetry Open Mic Wrap-Up Event: May 5th at 6:00 on Zoom

6 Apr 202128 Apr 2021

Join us on Zoom on May 5th at 6pm for our Open Mic Wrap-Up Event. We will be celebrating National Poetry Month, our first ever Call For Poetry Submissions , and our…

Adult Programming…

The PoeTree is blooming!

6 Apr 20216 Apr 2021

Come see our PoeTree! Thank you to those who have already submitted! For those who would like to submit, Call For Poetry Submissions , we will be collecting poetry from the…

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Poetry Selections!

6 Apr 20216 Apr 2021

Need a little help finding adult poetry, poetry for children or even movies about poets (and writers)? Check out the blue cart during a Browsing Appointment! And check out our…

Children's Programming

STEAM Punks Project Packs-to-Go: April 2021: Poetry!

6 Apr 20216 Apr 2021

Generously sponsored by the United Way of Seneca County! STEAM Punks Project Packs-to-Go are available by calling 607-582-6218 or emailing youth@lodilibrary.net. Looking for more great poetry resources? You've come to…

Adult Programming…

Lodi Whittier Library celebrates National Poetry Month with a PoeTree!

6 Apr 20216 Apr 2021

It is National Poetry Month (April)! We are doing our very first Call For Poetry Submissions from the community all month long. Poems can be on any subject, signed or…

Children's Programming…

Talia reads A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin!

6 Apr 20216 Apr 2021

Welcome to Hobart & William Smith student Talia F. as she shares read-alouds, enrichment activities and more! Tallia is part of the Children’s Literature Class of Dr. Suriati Abas, Visiting…

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Exploring Joy & Ease Day-to-Day: A Weekly Community Mindfulness Practice via Zoom with Caroline Peterson, MA

30 Mar 202130 Mar 2021

Wednesday Morning & Evening Sessions available. Practice MindfulnessMeditation to Manage the Ordinary Stress of LifeFlex your inquiring mindOpen your heart to both joys & Challenges Call 607-582-6218 or email director@lodilibrary.net…

Adult Programming…

Poetree in Lodi! Call for Submissions!

18 Mar 202126 Mar 2021

Help us populate our library’s Community Tree with YOUR original poetry for National Poetry Month in April. Our TREE will become a POETREE! We will be accepting original poetry all…

Children's Programming…

Rosy offers an enrichment suggestion for Compost Stew!

16 Mar 202116 Mar 2021

Rosy offers us an enrichment suggestion to do with Pre-Kindergarten students after they read Compost Stew by Mary McKenna Siddals. Watch Rosy's read aloud here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToD7vH1nvZE&t=0s Check out the enrichment…

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Rosy reads Compost Stew by Mary McKenna Siddals!

16 Mar 202116 Mar 2021

Welcome to Hobart & William Smith student Rosy S. as she shares read-alouds, enrichment activities and more! Rosy is part of the Children’s Literature Class of Dr. Suriati Abas, Visiting…

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Zoe reads Ricky the Rock that Couldn’t Roll by Jay Miletsky!

16 Mar 202116 Mar 2021

Welcome to Hobart & William Smith student Zoe D. as she shares read-alouds, enrichment activities and more! Zoe is part of the Children's Literature Class of Dr. Suriati Abas, Visiting…

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Global Story Hour Collaboration with Dr. Suriati Abas and Hobart & William Smith Children’s Literature Students

16 Mar 202130 Mar 2021

We are excited to partner with Dr. Suriati Abas and her EDUC 320 students who will read diverse books to children in our Lodi community and beyond! Follow our partners…

Children's Programming

STEAM Punks Project Packs To-Go: March 2021: Leprechaun Traps & Rainbows!

13 Mar 202113 Mar 2021

Generously sponsored by the United Way of Seneca County! STEAM Punks Project Packs-to-Go are available by calling 607-582-6218 or emailing youth@lodilibrary.net. STEAM Packs for March are all about making your…

Community Information

Women’s History Month March 2021

13 Mar 202118 Mar 2021

Join us in celebrating Women's History Month by perusing our curated cart! Have a favorite you don't see here? Let us know! Call 607-582-6218 or email director@lodilibrary.net to schedule a…

Adult Programming…

Wednesday Writers’ Support with Erin Fierst!

10 Mar 202110 Mar 2021

Join us Wednesday, March 10th at 6pm for special guest Erin Fierst! Follow this link to join: http://Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84319968884… Meeting ID: 843 1996 8884Passcode: 287019 Join us to welcome…

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Wednesday Writers’ Support with Asha Sanaker!

23 Feb 202123 Feb 2021

Join us Wednesday, February 24th at 6pm for special guest Asha Sanaker! Follow this link to join: http://Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84319968884... Meeting ID: 843 1996 8884Passcode: 287019 This week will…

Adult Programming

Wednesday Writer’s Support with Rachel Dickinson!

9 Feb 20219 Feb 2021

Join us on Wednesday, February 10th at 6pm for special guest Rachel Dickinson! We will meet by Zoom. Find us at this link: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84319968884?pwd%3DQ0wzSCt1a2tVbS9pWmE2MDNES2RBQT09%26fbclid%3DIwAR0gj_RS4rG6CIAICIGQFLd-iiHFViVL6cfltcW1aaFcXy57tB_DRXEI8ZA&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1612979496974000&usg=AOvVaw11kD8JJRJ5UycK5swf81ud Rachel writes about science, nature, environmental…

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Finding the Poetry in Prose: A Prose Poetry Workshop and Open Reading with published author Nancy Dafoe

9 Feb 202113 Feb 2021

The Workshop will be held on Saturday February 20th from 11-1 via Zoom. The Open Reading will be held Saturday February 27th from 11-1 via Zoom. To register email director@lodilibrary.net…

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STEAMPunks Project Packs-To-Go: February 2021: Hearts!

9 Feb 202112 Feb 2021

Generously sponsored by the United Way of Seneca County! STEAM Punks Project Packs-to-Go are available by calling 607-582-6218 or emailing youth@lodilibrary.net. This month we will learn all about hearts in…

Community Information…

Black History Month at the Lodi Whittier Library February 2021

9 Feb 20219 Feb 2021

And we can help with the books part! In our collection we have many books authored by African Americans, stories that are Black-centric, as well as informative and compelling non-fiction…

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Will you be my Valentine?

9 Feb 20216 Apr 2021

While this program has concluded for Spring 2021, if you or your family would like to collaborate with us and Cayuga Ridge (or another facility) please let us know! We…

Children's Programming

STEAM Punks Project Packs To Go January 2021: Stars!

21 Jan 202121 Jan 2021

Generously sponsored by the United Way of Seneca County! STEAM Punks Project Packs-to-Go are available by calling 607-582-6218 or emailing youth@lodilibrary.net. We are studying and celebrating stars this month! Stay…

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Lodi Whittier Library’s Annual Meeting

7 Jan 202125 Jan 2021

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 7pm via Zoom Email director@lodilibrary.net or call 607-582-6218 to receive the Zoom invite. ALL ARE WELCOME!!!

Adult Programming

Finding Joy & Ease in the Long Winter

2 Jan 20212 Jan 2021

An 8-Session Community-Oriented Health Program in the Time of Covid-19 Facilitated by Caroline Peterson, M.A. Learn basic mindfulness skills for responding to the stress of life. This free program will…

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Tyke Tales Story Time on Zoom with Ms. Nora

30 Dec 20209 Feb 2021

I can't wait to hear your voices and see your faces and introduce you to some of our new books as well as re-acquaint you with some favorites. This is…

Children's Programming

STEAM Punks Project Packs to Go December 2020: Snow!

8 Dec 202021 Jan 2021

Generously sponsored by the United Way of Seneca County and the United Way of Greater Rochester! STEAM Punks Project Packs-to-Go are available by calling 607-582-6218 or emailing youth@lodilibrary.net. Let is…

Adult Programming…

Wednesday Writers’ Support

8 Dec 202030 Mar 2021

Join us Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:00! Writers of all levels and all genres are welcome! Click on the Zoom link below to join. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84319968884?pwd=Q0wzSCt1a2tVbS9pWmE2MDNES2RBQT09 Meeting ID: 843 1996 8884…

Adult Programming

Introduction To Mindfulness With Caroline Peterson, MA

24 Nov 202024 Nov 2020

Join us in welcoming Caroline Peterson, MA to our library! She will be offering sessions through Zoom on Saturday December 12th 11:00am-1:00pm and on Wednesday December 16th 5:00pm -7:00pm to…

Children's Programming

STEAMPunks Project Packs-To-Go November 2020: Games!

10 Nov 202010 Nov 2020

This month’s STEAM THEME is dedicated to National Game & Puzzle week in November. Game & Puzzle week coincides with Thanksgiving and cooler weather and family time- in other words,…

Important Announcements

New Hours!

17 Oct 202017 Oct 2020

Beginning Tuesday, October 20th, we will be open longer hours. Sunday/Monday closed Tuesday 10-4 Wednesday 1-7 Thursday 10-4 Friday 1-7 Saturday 10-2 Please call 607-582-6218 or email director@lodilibrary.net to schedule…

Children's Programming…

STEAMPunks Project Packs-To-Go October 2020: Pumpkins!

10 Oct 202023 Dec 2020

If you want to get REAL hands-on, this is some guidance on how to make Pumpkin Oobleck (slime). I think we did this in STEAMPunks last year but I was…

Children's Programming…

STEAM Punks To-Go Project Packs! FREE for school-aged children!

1 Oct 202021 Jan 2021

Monthly Take-Home Project Packs for school-aged kids! Email youth@lodlibrary.net or call 582-6218 to register. This project is funded by the United Way of Seneca County and the United Way of…

Adult Programming

Online Haiku Poetry Workshop and Reading with Traveling Poet, Michael Czarnecki 10/10 and 10/17

30 Sep 202030 Sep 2020

Saturday October 10th and October 17th starting at 11:00 via Zoom. Email director@lodilibrary.net or call 607-582-6218 to register.

Important Announcements

Lodi Whittier Library will be closed on Tuesday, September 8th in honor of Labor Day

2 Sep 20202 Sep 2020

We will reopen Wednesday, September 9th at 3:00pm. Please call 607-582-6218 or email director@lodilibrary.net to make a browsing appointment.

Children's Programming…

Imagine Your Story! Summer Reading Program Week 9 (Aug 21 – 27) Gliders!

21 Aug 202021 Aug 2020

As we glide towards the end of summer, we'd like to take this moment to thank you for participating in our Summer Fun Packs-To-Go for Kids program. We have thoroughly…

Children's Programming…

Imagine Your Story! Summer Reading Program Week 8 (Aug 14 – 20) Beach Balls

14 Aug 202014 Aug 2020

Beach Balls-for that fabulous beach on the lake or ocean...or the puddle you made with the hose in your back yard! 50 Things Beach Ball!Download Color Mixing Beach Ball ActivityDownload…

Important Announcements

Lodi Whittier Library E-News!

8 Aug 20208 Aug 2020

Our E-Newsletters are published via email about every two weeks. To sign up, follow this link! http://eepurl.com/g0HXbn We never share our email list. If you have feedback or suggestions, please…

Important Announcements

Current Services

8 Aug 20204 May 2021

We are open Tuesday & Thursday 10-4; Wednesday & Friday 1-7 and Saturday 10-2. Masks are still required. Porchside Pickup is still available! https://lodilibrary.net/come-walk-in/ Porchside Pickup began Tuesday, June 16th.…

Important Announcements

“Book” an Appointment FAQ

8 Aug 20209 Feb 2021

We are excited to announce that you can now make a 30 minute appointment to come browse or use a computer inside the Lodi Whittier Library! How do I book…

Children's Programming…

Imagine Your Story! Summer Reading Program Week 7 (August 7 – 13) Frisbees

7 Aug 20208 Aug 2020

Frisbees can be thrown-of course. But, my memory (Beth here) of a frisbee and childhood is far more messy. Frisbees are excellent trays for carrying mud from the driveway puddle…

Important Announcements

“Book” an Appointment!

4 Aug 20209 Feb 2021

We are now accepting limited appointments for in-library browsing and/or to use a computer. Masks are required. Call us at 582-6218 or email director@lodilibrary.net to schedule. Current hours of operation…

Children's Programming…

Imagine Your Story! Summer Reading Program Week 6 (July 31 – Aug 6) Playing Cards

1 Aug 20201 Aug 2020

Card games for summer and beyond! (July 31 - Aug 6) Card games can be played by the whole family. They are perfect for hot summer afternoons and cold, winter…

Children's Programming…

Imagine Your Story! Summer Reading Program Week 5 (July 24 – July 30) Bubbles

25 Jul 202025 Jul 2020

Tiny Bubbles....and HUGE ones too! (July 24 - July 30) Bubbles are so much fun! Perfect for a lazy, hot summer day. Bubbles!!!Download Bubble Recipes, Bubble Tricks, Bubble Science https://www.homesciencetools.com/article/how-to-make-super-bubbles-science-project/…

Children's Programming…

Imagine Your Story! Summer Reading Program Week 4 (July 17 – 23) Jump Rope

17 Jul 202017 Jul 2020

Jump Rope Fun Challenge! (July 17 - 23) START HERE! Before you do anything else, watch this video of the 2018 American Double Dutch League Championship held in Sumter, SC.…

Children's Programming…

Imagine Your Story! Summer Reading Program Week 3 (July 10 – 16) Sidewalk Chalk

10 Jul 202010 Jul 2020

Sidewalk Chalk Fun! (July 10-16) What can YOU create with sidewalk chalk? Here are some ideas! Fun-Games-to-play-with-Sidewalk-ChalkDownload Water an Alphabet Garden: https://toddlerapproved.com/2012/06/watering-alphabet-garden.html Skip Counting: https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/sidewalk_chalk/ Geometry Jump: https://simpleplayideas.com/shape-game Dots and…

Children's Programming…

Imagine Your Story! Summer Reading Program Week 2 (July 3 – July 9) Flashlight Fun

3 Jul 20203 Jul 2020

Week 2 (July 3 - July 9): Flashlight Fun Staying up after dark is a hallmark of summer fun! Here are some things to do with the flashlight inside your…

Children's Programming…

How to Join our Summer Reading Program: Imagine Your Story!

25 Jun 202025 Jun 2020

Every week from June 26th - August 28th (except the week of July 3-9th), the Lodi Whittier Library will offer free books, activities and snacks in our SUMMER FUN PACK…

Children's Programming

Imagine Your Story! Summer Reading Program: Week 1

25 Jun 202025 Jun 2020

Week 1 (June 26 - July 2): Play Dough Play Dough is THE fun Summer toy! (Well, Fall, Winter and Spring too....we love Play Dough year round!) Play-Dough-ActivitiesDownload Play-Dough-RecipesDownload Here…

Children's Programming…

Imagine Your Story! Summer Reading Program 2020

23 Jun 202021 Jan 2021

Welcome to Lodi Whittier's Library Summer Reading Program! Beginning Friday, June 26th, 2020 we are offering multiple options for children (and adults!) to celebrate summer by participating in our Summer…

Important Announcements

Porchside Pickup FAQ

9 Jun 20209 Feb 2021

Q: How do I know what’s in Lodi’s collection if I can’t browse the shelves? Go to our website (www.lodilibrary.net)Choose “Search the Catalog” at the top of the page.If you…

Important Announcements

2020 Census

24 Mar 202013 Apr 2020

Every 10 years, the US Census Bureau undertakes a mammoth task: counting all the people residing in the United States. This count affects the allocation of funding for our community’s…

Important Announcements

Lodi Library’s YouTube Channel!

20 Mar 20209 Feb 2021

Guess what?! The library in Lodi has its own YouTube channel (!!) Click here --> Lodi Whittier Library Right now we'll be using it to share our children/youth programming, Tyke…

Resources

Helpful Resources During Library Closure (and other times)

19 Mar 202029 Mar 2020

This list was compiled by our President John Henderson! We are so grateful for his dedication and his research librarian background. How to use the library when the library is…

Arts and Artisans

Moon’s Breath and Magick reading and gallery show reception with Lynn Capani-Czebiniak on Saturday March 14th at 11am!

21 Feb 202016 Mar 2020

Arts and Artisans

Literary Mystery hour with Author Nancy Dafoe on saturday February 22nd at 11am!

21 Feb 202016 Mar 2020

Children's Programming

Tyke Tales Storytime- Thursdays at 10:30 am

4 Feb 202016 Mar 2020

Important Announcements

New Library Hours Effective January 1, 2020

4 Jan 202016 Mar 2020

Starting January 1, 2020 Our New Library Hours are: Tuesdays – 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Wednesdays – 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Thursdays – 10:00 am – 7:00…

Youth Programming

STEAM Punks Science Club – Thursdays at 4:30 pm

16 Feb 201916 Mar 2020

We're so pleased to announce our new after-school program for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics . . . All ages are welcome. STEAM Punks meeting every Thursday at 4:30pm.…

Community Information

Lodi Literacy Hub – Dyslexia & Literacy Resources for Children, Parents/Guardians & Teachers

14 Dec 202114 Dec 2021

Thanks to a generous grant from the Finger Lakes Library System's Outreach Committee, we are in the process of creating the Lodi Literacy Hub. Our goal is to have resources…