100th Anniversary Events Begin this Week!

Anything Goes: America during the Jazz Age
Tuesday, May 16, 7:00 PM Online

This virtual presentation is an entertaining overview of the 1920's, showcasing world events, political events, prohibition, organized crime as well as the style, fashion and trends of the Jazz Age. 
Christopher Daley is an historian and published author.

Use this link to register for this Zoom presentation!

We've Come a Long Way, Ida May: The Waterford Library at 100
Thursday, May 18, 7:00 PM In Person

Waterford has had a public library since 1923 when an association was incorporated by a small group of interested people to provide library services for the town.  Join us as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Waterford Public Library with a talk by Municipal Historian Robert Nye who will present an illustrated talk on the history of our beloved library through the years.   Registration is suggested.

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Join us as we celebrate the library's 100th anniversary! The fair is planned to be outdoors, but all activities will move indoors, both inside the library and at the community center, in case of inclement weather. We are closely monitoring the weather and will send an update later this week. Free and open to all!

Library Fair
Saturday, May 20, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

In celebration of the library's 100th anniversary, we are holding a Library Fair!
Join us outdoors (or indoors, in case of inclement weather) for the following activities:
Performance by Steve Elci & Friends at 10:30 am
Petting Zoo, 10 am to 12 noon
Face Painting, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Nickelodeon Barbershop Quartet performance 12:30 to 1:30 pm
Free Games -- Touch-A-Truck -- Indoor Crafts
Book Sale for All Ages
Free popcorn & cotton candy while supplies last!
Thank you to our sponsor, M&T Bank!

Join us after the Fair for a Concert in the Meeting Room!
Between the Great Wars: American Popular Music 1918-1941

Saturday, May 20, 2:00 PM In Person

The end of WWI, the “Roaring ’20s”, flappers, women’s suffrage, a racy new slang, prohibition, the Stock Market crash, the Great Depression and preparation for a second Great War were all part of the American experience between 1918 and 1941. During this period the radio was broadcasting an eclectic mix of different sounds and we were developing an appetite for a variety of musical styles. The popular and folk songs that were mainstream at the time included music from traditions as diverse as Gospel, Country, Blues, Vaudeville, Jazz, Swing and others.  Songwriters like Irving Berlin, George M. Cohan, the Gershwins, Jimmie Rodgers and others were making their mark on American pop culture.  

This is a program of American songs from one of the most interesting and dynamic times in our history.  This is a program of American songs from one of the most interesting and dynamic times in our history.  We welcome Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle of Catfeather Art & Music.

Thank you to M&T Bank for generously funding our 100th Anniversary Events!

Be a Centennial Donor! We are holding a special fund drive in honor of the library's 100th anniversary. Our goal is to have 100 donors donate $100 (or more) between now and our incorporation date on May 23. All donors to this special campaign will be included on a commemorative donation poster that will be displayed in the front entrance to the library. You may choose to remain anonymous, if you prefer. Pick up a donation envelope at the library, or download one to donate by check, or donate online via PayPal. Help the library to continue our mission to provide books, programs and services to the Waterford community for the next 100 years! Thank you for your support! 

Teen Drop In Craft

Thursday, May 18
5:30 PM  -  7:00 PM IN PERSON
Stop in to the Teen Section of the library to learn how to make paper roses! No registration required. Ages 12-18. Drop in any time between 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.