Homeschool Events at CNY Libraries

05/25/2026

04/20/2026

04/20/2026

Stop in for our Plant-A-Seed Take & Make. Pick up the supplies you need to grow sunflowers, squash, or cilantro at home! You’ll get seeds from our Seed Library, potting soil, a container, and instructions about transplanting them outside when it’s time. One per household; while supplies last.

04/20/2026

We're accepting donations of new or gently usedbooks, DVDs/Blu-Rays, music CDs, audiobooks, games and puzzles. One box or bag per visit. Don't leave them on our porch, please, bring them inside! We do NOT accept materials that have mold, mildew or are smelly - no can do, buckaroo! Please refer to our Materials Donation Policy for further information: https://maxwellmemoriallibrary.org/policie/materials-donation-policy/. Thank you!

04/20/2026

It's , so it's time for our annual Poetry Contest! 📖🖊

Express yourself through poetry! Submit an original poem to be entered to win a prize bundle. 4 winners, 1 in each of the following age groups:
🔸 Kids in grades K-4
🔸 Tweens in grades 5-8
🔸 Teens in grades 9-12
🔸 Adults, ages 18+

📝 Entry forms with full contest rules are available online at www.oflibrary.org (link in comments) or in person at the library.

🎤 We are also hosting an Poetry Open Mic Night for adults on Monday, 4/13, 6:00-7:30. All poetry enthusiasts are encouraged to attend! Those who wish to do a reading are asked to register.

📚 Need inspiration? Stop by the library to check out our great collection of poetry books on display.

04/20/2026

Earth Day is quickly approaching! Help us celebrate our wonderful planet by planting your own pollinator friendly seeds.

🌱We will have all planting supplies available on our Main Floor.

🌱You can stop in any time between 1pm and 7pm on Wednesday, April 22.

🌱This event is FREE.

🌱While you are visiting us, you can check out our Seed Library. We have over 200 varieties of seeds available this year!

We look forward to seeing you...happy planting!

03/19/2026

Our resident fairy, Tulip, will be celebrating her 1st birthday with us on Wednesday March 25, 2026!

Tulip’s Birthday Bash!
Young, old, and everyone in between! Tulip insists you’re all invited. She’s turning… well, she won’t tell us her age, but trust us, she looks fabulous!

Swing by anytime all day to help us celebrate our glitter-loving fairy. Enjoy a free birthday cupcake (Tulip approved) and a tiny goody bag stuffed with whimsy.

Fairy Box Challenge!
Take home your very own fairy box to decorate for a chance to win a full fairy set! Boxes must be returned by Friday, April 17, and the winner will be announced by the end of April; assuming Tulip doesn’t get distracted by sparkles and forget.

“Decorate a fairy box?” you ask.
Yes. Absolutely.
Using whatever magical materials you have at home, create what you imagine Tulip’s house-- or even just one room-- looks like. Bedroom? Living room? Chaotic glitter closet? Go wild.

Important Fairy Logistics:
• Fairy boxes are limited.
• One per family (or two if your family is larger than four. Tulip believes in fairness).
• This celebration is for all ages. Grown-ups, you are not only allowed but encouraged to embrace your inner fairy.

03/19/2026

Free Books All Month Long!

From Monday, March 2 through Saturday, March 28, we’ve cleared out the book sale room and set aside a fresh selection of titles — all completely free. (Located in our Library Program Room)
Come browse, take what you love, and give these books a new home!

Stop into the library’s program room during open hours and take home anything you’d like from these materials. Please bring your own bags or boxes, as the library won’t have any available.