Upcoming Programs

Be sure and watch for the return of a very special story time. Perhaps it will be in March? Keep checking back here for updates. You won't want to miss it. Are you curious yet? Well, here it is... Diesel Dan is returning to the Oxford Memorial Library and bringing with him his ever popular Dragon program. This is a great way to celebrate the Chinese New Year, The Year of the Dragon. This promises to be a fun evening for the entire family. Don't miss it!

How are you doing with your New Year's Resolutions? Did you resolve to get more exercise? Maybe tone up or lose weight? Watch for more information on how you can participate in an informal exercise program at the library in our new community room a couple of evenings a week.

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Saturday April 7th at 11:00am there will be a special Easter Craft Day at the library for kids of all ages.


Then, on Thursday April 19th at 7:00pm the Oxford Memorial Library is please to welcome back William McManus, a.k.a. William the Crusader, Knight in Shining Armor. This is a fantastic program for all ages. You will see a real knight in full armor. This is a very hands-on program. You will get to see and feel armor, chain mail, and weaponry from that period. William is VERY knowledgeable about everything regarding being a knight. In the past program he would choose a child to dress in full armor; we have not heard whether or not he will do that again this time (we are hoping). This is a program not to be missed.

Suzanne Bloom will present a really special fun-filled program and workshop, Wish On A Star, on Saturday April 21st at 10:00am.

Pajama Party Story Time

The Oxford Memorial Library has a really fun-filled Pajama Party Story Time planned for Thursday February 23rd at 7:00pm. Wear your jammies and a nice warm robe and be sure to bring your favorite teddy or stuffed critter. We will have lots of fun-filled "bedtime" stories and activities plus a "bedtime snack".There will be a special door prize for some lucky winner at this program. Pajama Party Story Time will be held in the library's community room. This is a special Family Night Program, a chance to get out of the house for an evening of FREE entertainment.

Valentine Crafts

Join us at the library on Tuesday February 7, 2012 at 7pm for a Valentine Crafts program. This is FREE and open to kids and adults of all ages. So grab a friend or loved one and come to library for a fun evening of crafting and socialization.

American Girl Tea

The Oxford Memorial Library would like to invite all girls (and their moms & grandmas) to bring their American Girl Dolls or their favorite dolls to a special American Girl Tea on Saturday, February 4th. The Tea will be held in the library's community room from 11:00am - 1:00pm. There will be refreshments, games and crafts reflecting the various time periods of the American Doll series. This will be a really special time for moms and daughters to share together.

Library Artifacts On Display

The Oxford Memorial Library is currently featuring a display of artifacts that have been found during recent construction at our library. While working on Phase 4a of our construction project, Wakeman Construction discovered some interesting artifacts in both the basement and attic areas. We are excited to share some of these items with our patrons. Some of the items found include; an old carpenter's level, shoes, medicine and potion bottles, books and tools. One of the most interesting items found is an admission ticket to a Thanksgiving Dinner and Matinee at the Citizen's Opera House, Oxford, NY. The dinner took place on Thursday November 26, 1891 and was served from Noon - 8pm. A full menu is found on the back of the ticket. Please stop by and take a peek into our history. For more information call the library at 843-6146. The Oxford Memorial Library is your home town community center for information and entertainment, and a great place to meet friends and neighbors.

Get Your Overdue Fines Waived!

Now might be a good time to do some closet cleaning and hunt for those lost and overdue library books. You can get your fines waived and do some good at the same time. The Oxford Memorial Library is waiving all fines on library materials that come back between Monday January 23rd and Saturday February 4th providing you bring a non-perishable food item for each overdue item you return. Items with fines that are returned in the book drop will not qualify nor will any overdue items that are returned without the non-perishable food item. The Oxford Memorial Library is hoping to get many of our long overdue and lost library books back and help the local Food Pantry at the same time. This is a great way to clear your library record and help those in the community that are in need this winter. For more information call the library at 843-6146. The Oxford Memorial Library is your home town community center for information and entertainment, and a great place to meet friends and neighbors.

4-H Fun Days at the Oxford Library

Join Chenango County 4-H on January 19th from 3pm-5pm at the Oxford Memorial Library for FREE, hands-on activities. The program is open to all Chenango County youth ages 5-19. This will be a fun-filled learning environment for after school. We will have lots of fun and exciting activities with every child completing take home projects. To find out more about Chenango County 4-H visit http://ccechenango99.squarespace.com.

Scrapbooking Workshop

Have you made a resolution to be more creative in the new year? If so, we have just the program for you. Sign up today for a Scrapbooking Workshop, presented by Kristina Livingstone. The workshop takes place this Saturday January 14th from 10am-Noon in the Community/Youth Services Room. The cost is $18.00, to cover cost of supplies, and sign-up is requested. Call the library at 843-6146 or stop by the library to sign up.