Wednesday, April 23 from 2:30-3:30 PM OR

Thursday, April 24 from 5-6 PM

Join Librarian Katie to discuss Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz. "When editor Susan Ryeland is given the manuscript of Alan Conway’s latest novel, she has no reason to think it will be much different from any of his others -- but the more Susan reads, the more she’s convinced that there is another story hidden in the pages of the manuscript: one of real-life jealousy, greed, ruthless ambition, and murder." –Publisher review. Copies of the book will be available at the Check-Out Desk starting March 20. Register for either session.

Join us for the book club that exclusively reads female authors. We meet on the last Thursday of every month. Pick up this month's selection at the Circulation Desk. 

Register on our calendar. Gates Public Library - LibCal - Gates Public Library

*Registration is open*

Thursday, April 24, 6:30-7:30 PM

For Grades 3-5

Here’s your chance to read and talk about a book with other kids. April’s selection is Love That Dog by Sharon Creech. Copies will be available to pick up at the library.

Join us for Cabin Fever Book Club!

We will be reading Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson! Most titles are available for Download on Hoopla, Libby, and Overdrive! There is also a very limited amout of hard copies available at Fairport Library!

Make sur to include your Zoom Account Email when you Register! The Zoom Meeting Invite will be emailed to you 1 hour before the start of the meeting!

In April we will be reading The Agitators, by Dorothy Wickenden, which examines major events of the mid-19th century from the intimate perspective of three friends and neighbors in Auburn, New York. You will meet Harriet Tubman, Martha Coffin Wright, and Frances A. Seward, the “agitators” of the title, who advocated for women’s rights and the abolition of slavery as the country split apart. Join us for discussion and dessert on Thursdays, April 24^th in the library at 7:00 PM. Please register in advance.

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling.

We will be discussing The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Books are available for checkout at the library.

Join us for the Evening Fiction Book Club! We meet every fourth Monday of every month at 7pm in the Community Room! This month we are reading Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez!

Each month's title has several hard copies available to check out at the Fairport Library, including a limited number of Books on CD. It is also available for download on Libby and Overdrive.

Monday Night Book Chat In Real Life! Meet your fellow book chatters and talk about what you are reading. We will play book bingo, have refreshments, and have tons of great books for prizes! Don't worry if you have never participated in a previous online book chat before, you are welcome to join us in person, here at the library!

Please register by calling 225-8951 or online: https://greecepl.librarycalendar.com/event/monday-night-book-chat-irl-real-life-27814

Disclaimers

The Greece Public Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-225-8951 at least 10 days prior to the event, or you may contact us via email through our website.

Staff often take pictures at library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let us know before the program begins.

Review of I Heard Her Call My Name: A Memoir of Transition by Lucy Sante

Sante’s memoir of late-in-life gender transition “is moving for many reasons, but primarily for its observations about aging and vanity … Her sharpness and sanity, moodiness and skepticism are the appeal.” —The New York Times

Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times and The Washington Post.

Presenter: Comedic autobiographical transgender storyteller Penny Sterling has more than 6 hours of stories about her life, so she's not sure what you think you'll get with a single line.

View/download the Spring BSI brochure.

Adult Program 

Join as we discuss Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange (description below)

This book will be available in limited physical quantities at the library circulation desk about a month before we meet. E-book and audiobook formats are available in Libby. Please register so I can prepare seating, send discussion questions in advance and send a Zoom link in case you decide to attend virtually.  This is a hybrid event - attend in person or virtually via Zoom. You must have a valid email address to use Zoom.

Register by calling 225-8951 or online at: https://greecepl.librarycalendar.com/event/shelf-indulgence-book-club-21700

Join as we discuss Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange (description below)

This book will be available in limited physical quantities at the library circulation desk about a month before we meet. E-book and audiobook formats are available in Libby. Please register so I can prepare seating, send discussion questions in advance and send a Zoom link in case you decide to attend virtually.  This is a hybrid event - attend in person or virtually via Zoom. You must have a valid email address to use Zoom.

Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange

Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Readers' Favorite Fiction (2024)
The eagerly awaited follow-up to Pulitzer Prize-finalist Tommy Orange’s breakout best seller There There —winner of the PEN/Hemingway Award, the John Leonard Prize, the American Book Award, and one of the New York Times 10 Best Books of 2018— Wandering Stars traces the legacies of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School through to the shattering aftermath of Orvil Red Feather’s shooting in There There.

Colorado, 1864. Star, a young survivor of the Sand Creek Massacre, is brought to the Fort Marion Prison Castle, where he is forced to learn English and practice Christianity by Richard Henry Pratt, an evangelical prison guard who will go on to found the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, an institution dedicated to the eradication of Native history, culture, and identity. A generation later, Star’s son, Charles, is sent to the school, where he is brutalized by the man who was once his father’s jailer. Under Pratt’s harsh treatment, Charles clings to moments he shares with a young fellow student, Opal Viola, as the two envision a future away from the institutional violence that follows their bloodlines.

Oakland, 2018. Opal Viola Victoria Bear Shield is barely holding her family together after the shooting that nearly took the life of her nephew Orvil. From the moment he awakens in his hospital bed, Orvil begins compulsively googling school shootings on YouTube. He also becomes emotionally reliant on the prescription medications meant to ease his physical trauma. His younger brother, Lony, suffering from PTSD, is struggling to make sense of the carnage he witnessed at the shooting by secretly cutting himself and enacting blood rituals that he hopes will connect him to his Cheyenne heritage. Opal is equally adrift, experimenting with Ceremony and peyote, searching for a way to heal her wounded family.

Extending his constellation of narratives into the past and future, Tommy Orange once again delivers a story that is by turns shattering and wondrous, a book piercing in its poetry, sorrow, and rage—a masterful follow-up to his already-classic first novel, and a devastating indictment of America’s war on its own people.

Disclaimer(s)

The Greece Public Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-225-8951 at least 10 days prior to the event, or you may contact us via email through our website.

Staff often take pictures at library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let us know before the program begins.

In April we will be reading The Agitators, by Dorothy Wickenden, which examines major events of the mid-19th century from the intimate perspective of three friends and neighbors in Auburn, New York. You will meet Harriet Tubman, Martha Coffin Wright, and Frances A. Seward, the “agitators” of the title, who advocated for women’s rights and the abolition of slavery as the country split apart. Join us for discussion and dessert on Thursday, May 1^st in the library at 7:00 PM. Please register in advance.

We will be discussing The Unbearable Lightness by Milan Kundera. Books are available for checkout at the library.

Join in a lively discussion that meets on the first Monday of each month. Books are always available at the Circulation desk. No registration required.

Review of The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan

A gorgeous, witty account of birding and nature, written and illustrated by the bestselling author. “The sketches and words are a record of my life. They contain what puzzled me, thrilled me, what made me laugh and also grieve. … what changed me when I was naïve and curious and wondered about a bird I saw for the first time.” – Amy Tan

Presenter: As President and CEO of the Seneca Park Zoo Society, Pamela Reed Sanchez’s job is to have people from all walks of life fall in love with the living world; in her off time, she watches birds, photographs birds, and paints birds.

View/download the Spring BSI brochure.

This group centers on discussion of foreign policy. Registrants read from the briefing book before each meeting then view and discuss a short documentary during each session. REGISTRATION IS FULL for this series.

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. Author of Thriving with Anxiety, Dr. Rosmarin’s constructive, compassionate, and evidence-based approach will not make you less anxious. Instead, it will empower you to use anxiety to thrive.
 

Led by Librarian Caitlin, this month we will be discussing The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. "In 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for a new housing development, the last thing they expected to uncover was a human skeleton. Who the skeleton was and how it got buried there were just two of the long-held secrets that had been kept for decades by the residents of Chicken Hill, the dilapidated neighborhood where immigrant Jews and African Americans lived side by side, sharing ambitions and sorrows..." -- Publisher's review.

Register: https://bml.libcal.com/event/13645042

Just learning to read and maybe a little unsure of yourself? Come and read to a RocDog! A therapy dog is just waiting to support you.

We will be discussing Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. Books are available for checkout at the library.

*Registration is open*

Monday, May 12, 6:30-7:30 PM

For Grades 6-8

Meet with other tweens who like to read! This month we’ll be reading A Rover’s Story by Jasmine Warga. Built to explore Mars, Resilience, AKA Res, learns new things from the NASA scientists and begins to develop human-like feelings, especially when he arrives on the planet, where he is tested in ways that go beyond space exploration. There will be snacks, crafts, and a chance to talk about books.

We will be discussing The Art Thief by Michael Finkel. Books are available for checkout at the library.

*Registration is open*

Tuesday, May 13, 6:30-8:00 PM

For Adults

Join us monthly as PPL staff members take turns leading discussions of books chosen from a wide variety of genres and time periods. This month Bridget will discuss adult graphic novels, particularly volume one of Maus by Art Spiegelman and why Maus is considered the turning point where comics for adults were first taken seriously. Copies of the book are available six weeks prior to the meeting. Refreshments will be provided.

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for a propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead. 

*Registration is open*

Thursday, May 15, 2:00-3:30 PM

For Adults

Come join other book-lovers from our community as they lead our monthly discussions! Librarians Kim Catalanello and Candice Johnson co-host and copies of each month’s selection will be available at the library for pickup prior to the meeting. This month’s selection is Bel Canto by Ann Patchett.

What’s that in the sky? It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s Comic Club! Join us at the Winton Branch Library for our monthly meeting of the Comic Club! On the third Thursday of every month, from 4:00pm -5:00pm kids 9 and up can gather to meet other comic lovers, discuss the club’s latest reads, and enjoy some super snacks! Our chosen book changes every month so there is sure to be something for everyone. Whether you’re a die-hard comic fan, or exploring your first graphic novel, comic club is the place for you! For more information, visit the Winton Branch Library on 611 N Winton Rd, or call us at (585) 428-8204.

Join us as we discuss a variety of cookbooks this month! 

Participants are invited to cook from their favorite cookbook and bring a dish with them for others to sample. Please remember to bring your cookbook with you so we can make copies of the recipes to share. 

We will have a friendly conversation about (but certainly not limited to!) the ease of finding ingredients, whether the recipes were easy/hard to follow, whether the pictures accurately depict the end result, and whether it makes an excellent gift or recommendation.

Monthly meetings will be held at the Fairport Public Library.

registratoin required

We will be discussing Burn Book by Kara Swisher. Books are available for checkout at the library.

Join us for the Evening Fiction Book Club! We meet every fourth Monday of every month at 7pm in the Community Room! This month we are reading Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.

Each month's title has several hard copies available to check out at the Fairport Library, including a limited number of Books on CD. It is also available for download on Libby and Overdrive.

Join us for a virtual book discussion on Zoom every third Tuesday of the month. Come in to pick up what we’ll be reading in March.  For the Zoom link, email us at charlotte.programs@libraryweb.org 

We will be discussing Devil's Bridge by Linda Fairstein. Books are available for checkout at the library.

This group centers on discussion of foreign policy. Registrants read from the briefing book before each meeting then view and discuss a short documentary during each session. REGISTRATION IS FULL for this series.

Join us for the Afternoon Fiction Book Club! We meet every third Wednesday of every month at 2pm in the Community Room! This month, we will be discussing Happiness Falls by Angie Kim!

Each month's title has several hard copies available to check out at the Fairport Library, including a limited number of Books on CD. It is also available for download on Libby and Overdrive.

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s life, work, and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconic—and controversial—young adult novels, from Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret to Blubber. 

*Registration is open*

Thursday, May 22, 6:30-7:30 PM

For Grades 3-5

Here’s your chance to read and talk about a book with other kids. May’s selection is The Eyes & the Impossible by Dave Eggers. Copies will be available to pick up at the library.

Join us for Cabin Fever Book Club!

We will be reading Go As A River by Shelley Read! Most titles are available for Download on Hoopla, Libby, and Overdrive! There is also a very limited amount of hard copies available at Fairport Library!

Make sure to include your Zoom Account Email when you Register! The Zoom Meeting Invite will be emailed to you 1 hour before the start of the meeting!

In May we will be reading, The Librarian of Burned Books, by Brianna Labuskes. “Labuskes writes lovingly of the power of books, libraries, and friendship to sustain us in difficult times, while also offering a stark, unmistakably relevant warning about the dangers of censorship. Fans of historical fiction featuring courageous women will savor it.” Join us for discussion and dessert on Thursdays, May 22^nd in the library at 7:00 PM.  Please register in advance for a seat.

We will be discussing A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan. Books are available for checkout at the library.

Adult Program 

Join as we discuss The Women by Kristin Hannah (description below)

This book will be available in limited physical quantities at the library circulation desk about a month before we meet. E-book and audiobook formats are available in Libby. Please register so I can prepare seating, send discussion questions in advance and send a Zoom link in case you decide to attend virtually.  This is a hybrid event - attend in person or virtually via Zoom. You must have a valid email address to use Zoom.

Register by calling 225-8951 or online at: https://greecepl.librarycalendar.com/event/shelf-indulgence-book-club-21701

The Women by Kristin Hannah

Goodreads Choice Award

Winner for Readers' Favorite Historical Fiction (2024), Nominee for Readers' Favorite Audiobook (2024)

From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah's The Women—at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided.

Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation. Raised in the sun-drenched, idyllic world of Southern California and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing. But in 1965, the world is changing, and she suddenly dares to imagine a different future for herself. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path.

As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is over-whelmed by the chaos and destruction of war. Each day is a gamble of life and death, hope and betrayal; friendships run deep and can be shattered in an instant. In war, she meets—and becomes one of—the lucky, the brave, the broken, and the lost.

But war is just the beginning for Frankie and her veteran friends. The real battle lies in coming home to a changed and divided America, to angry protesters, and to a country that wants to forget Vietnam.

The Women is the story of one woman gone to war, but it shines a light on all women who put themselves in harm’s way and whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has too often been forgotten. A novel about deep friendships and bold patriotism, The Women is a richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose idealism and courage under fire will come to define an era.

Disclaimer(s)

The Greece Public Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-225-8951 at least 10 days prior to the event, or you may contact us via email through our website.

Staff often take pictures at library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let us know before the program begins.

Read and discuss The Boy from the Woods by Harlan Coben: "The man known as Wilde is a mystery to everyone, including himself. Decades ago, he was found as a boy living feral in the woods, with no memory of his past. Now, thirty years later, Wilde still doesn't know where he comes from, and he's back living in the woods on the outskirts of town, content to be an outcast, comfortable only outdoors, preferably alone, and with few deep connections to other people. When a local girl goes missing, famous TV lawyer Hester Crimstein--with whom Wilde shares a tragic connection--asks him to use his unique skills to help find her. Wilde must return to the community where he has never fit in, and where the powerful are protected even when they harbor secrets that could destroy the lives of millions . . . secrets that Wilde must uncover before it's too late." — Publisher review. Register: https://bml.libcal.com/event/14014609

Join us for the book club that exclusively reads female authors. We meet on the last Thursday of every month. Pick up this month's selection at the Circulation Desk. 

Register on our calendar. Gates Public Library - LibCal - Gates Public Library

In May we will be reading, The Librarian of Burned Books, by Brianna Labuskes. “Labuskes writes lovingly of the power of books, libraries, and friendship to sustain us in difficult times, while also offering a stark, unmistakably relevant warning about the dangers of censorship. Fans of historical fiction featuring courageous women will savor it.” Join us for discussion and dessert on Thursdays, May 29^th in the library at 7:00 PM.  Please register in advance for a seat.

Join in a lively discussion that meets on the first Monday of each month. Books are always available at the Circulation desk. No registration required.

You’re invited to grab your family and friends and join us as Smithsonian scientists highlight information found in the Smithsonian’s book, Extinctopedia: Discover what we have lost, what is at risk, and how we can preserve the diversity of our fragile planet. In this talk, you will discover: 

• Animals that are no longer with us
• Endangered animals at risk of extinction
• Organizations that aim to protect animal life
• Strategies for preserving biodiversity

You’re invited to an exclusive preview event with New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell as she introduces readers to her forthcoming title Don’t Let Him In (Out June 24, 2025!). Along with an introduction to her newest bone-chilling, psychological thriller, Jewell will chat about her life as a writer and her critically acclaimed body of work. 

Join us for a virtual book discussion on Zoom every third Tuesday of the month. Come in to pick up what we’ll be reading in March.  For the Zoom link, email us at charlotte.programs@libraryweb.org 

What’s that in the sky? It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s Comic Club! Join us at the Winton Branch Library for our monthly meeting of the Comic Club! On the third Thursday of every month, from 4:00pm -5:00pm kids 9 and up can gather to meet other comic lovers, discuss the club’s latest reads, and enjoy some super snacks! Our chosen book changes every month so there is sure to be something for everyone. Whether you’re a die-hard comic fan, or exploring your first graphic novel, comic club is the place for you! For more information, visit the Winton Branch Library on 611 N Winton Rd, or call us at (585) 428-8204.

Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder. 

Everyone wants to meet Odder, the Queen of Play. Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she’s known.

Join us for the book club that exclusively reads female authors. We meet on the last Thursday of every month. Pick up this month's selection at the Circulation Desk. 

Register on our calendar. Gates Public Library - LibCal - Gates Public Library