Thursday, January 29, 2015

Library Program: Book Discussion - The Age of Miracles

 Tuesday, February 24 at 2 pm and 7 pm                

Join Librarian Ann Patterson for a discussion of The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker in preparation for the author's visit to the library in March.

The Age of Miracles is Writers & Books' 2015 "If all of Rochester Reads the Same Book. . . " selection.

These book discussions require registration. You can register at the information desk or through our website.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Edge of Eternity by Ken Follett

Author: Ken Follett

Edge of Eternity, the third novel in Ken Follett's Century Trilogy, continues the saga of five interrelated families first seen in Fall of Giants and Winter of the World.  This third book introduces a new generation of men and women located in the U.S., the U.K., Germany and Russia.  These younger family members are linked by blood and also by tumultuous global events, including the Cuban Missile Crisis, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Civil Rights Movement, and Watergate.

As fascinating as Follett makes history, he is essentially a storyteller who lets his characters drive the action.  George Jakes is in Robert F Kennedy's Justice Department.  Dimka Dworkin is an aid to Nikita Khrushchev.  Jasper Murray is a journalist, and finally, Walli Franck is a rock 'n roll musician.  All are impacted in important ways by twentieth century milestones.  However, its the account of their ambition, insight, and passion which keeps the reader hooked for hours.

Ken Follett's books often require a big investment of time.  The Century Trilogy is worth it.
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Friday, January 9, 2015

Need some tech help?

If you're in need of some tech help, we've got you covered at the Greece Public Library! We're offering all new programs in 2015 to help you with computers, gadgets, and more!

For the month of January, we've got the following tech programs for adults:
  • Introduction to Microsoft Word (January 20th - two time slots: 2:00 or 7:00)
  • Getting Started with iPad (January 22nd - two time slots: 2:00 or 7:00)
  • Cool Tech Gadgets - 3D Printing (January 23rd - demo in the library from 1:00-4:00)
  • Learn to Sell on Etsy (January 25th - 6:30)
For more details, and to register for any of the above programs that require registration, be sure to visit our program calendar.

We look forward to helping you learn all about technology in the new year!


Monday, January 5, 2015

Huge book sale, coming right up!


The Friends of the Greece Public Library is a wonderful volunteer group who works tirelessly to raise funds and awareness for the library. They do this in a variety of ways with one of the biggest ways being their annual used book sales held several times a year. Their biggest sale of the year is held every January at the Greece Ridge Mall (near Bed Bath and Beyond).

This year's gigantic sale is coming up fast! It will be held January 15th - 19th this year with the following hours:

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 10am-7pm
Sunday: 11am-5pm (all books 50% off!)
Monday: 10 am-3 pm ($3.00 / bag sale!)


They will have a huge variety of books in all genres, and will include paperback and hardcover (usually $0.50 - $1.00... wow!). The last two days of the sale, you can score books for even cheaper with a 50% off sale and then a $3.00 a bag sale on the final day. Not only will you find some amazing deals, you will be supporting the library in a huge way.

Thank you to all the generous people who so kindly donate their books to our friends group, and an enormous thank you to our friends for their time, energy, and commitment to helping the library!