EVENT: GREAT GIVE BACK FESTIVAL

Family Friendly • Outdoor Festival • Free • Open to all • Bring a donation! •

The mission of The Great Give Back is to provide a day of opportunities for the patrons of the Public Libraries of New York State to participate in meaningful, service-oriented experiences.

SUPPORT: our local Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry by donating much-needed items that can’t be purchased through SNAP. Item lists online, in the newsletter & at the library front desk (all month) and here: toothpaste, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry soap, hand soap(bars), deodorant (men’s & women’s), shampoo, Kleenex, brownie mix, cake mix & cake frosting(for birthdays).

LISTEN: to Detroit’s Kate Hinote Trio, a contemporary folk ensemble rooted in storytelling, rich melodies, and an unmistakable chemistry between its members. Led by vocalist and songwriter Kate Hinote, the trio features guitarist David Johnson (her longtime bandmate from The Blueflowers) and violinist Matthew Parmenter (of art-rock band Discipline). Together, they create an acoustic sound that is both finely crafted and refreshingly human — where the lines between folk, chamber pop, and indie songcraft gently blur. More info at katehinote.com and follow them on Facebook.

KIDDOS: have fun painting a holiday pumpkin!

SHOP: fresh inventory at the Saturday Book Sale.

PARTICIPATE: community is everything; Thank you!