The Maxwell Blog

Spring & Summer Hours

March 24, 2026

Beginning April 1, Maxwell will be on extended Spring/Summer Hours! We’ll be open till 8 PM Monday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday hours will remain unchanged: Fridays till 5 PM and Saturdays till 3 PM. Image credits: Summer Solstice Sunrise...

Geranium Sale

March 23, 2026

This spring, Maxwell Memorial Library is selling geraniums from Bradtke Greenhouses, located in Weedsport. These iconic signs of summer are available in the following colors: Red White White to Rose Magenta Salmon Splash Plants come in 4.5-inch pots, and can...

Staff Training

March 23, 2026

Maxwell will be closed for part of Wednesday, April 22 while the staff get some training. We’ll close at 1:30 PM & reopen at 4:30 PM. Image credits: Richard C. Tolman and Albert Einstein at Caltech, 1932 By Los Angeles...

Board Meeting

March 12, 2026

Monday, March 16 6:00 to 8:00 PM The public is welcome to attend. The Maxwell Memorial Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of the month at 6 PM unless stated otherwise. The annual meeting is held in...

Teen Take & Make Craft

March 2, 2026

March Free For grades 6 to 12 Register or call so we can have a kit made up for you! This month’s craft is a Mason Jar Lid Suncatcher. With Spring on the way and more sun shining, it’s a great time...

Job opening: Part-Time Social Media Library Clerk

February 24, 2026

Maxwell Memorial Library is hiring for a part-time Social Media Library Clerk. The description and requirements are in the file below and here. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Jennifer Burke at director@maxwellmemoriallibrary.org. Applications will be...

Tax season

February 4, 2026

UpdateCurrent status: We now have all the forms that we get:Commonly used State forms & instructionsFederal:10401040-SR1040/1040-SR instructionsWe can print other forms as needed.

Maxwell’s mural is complete

January 28, 2026

On January 28, the County Executive announced the completion of the mural in Maxwell's Youth Area.

Preschool Fair

January 27, 2026

Saturday, February 1411:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Snow

January 25, 2026

Maxwell Library will be closed Monday, January 26, due to the storm

Annual Report: 2025 In Review

January 21, 2026

Maxwell's programs, services, and collections for 2025

Special Board Meeting

January 21, 2026

Wednesday, February 4 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Library closed Friday

January 16, 2026

Due to the snow storm, Maxwell is closed on Friday, January 16.

Martin Luther King Day

January 15, 2026

Maxwell Memorial Library will be closed for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 19.

Board Meeting

January 15, 2026

Tuesday, January 20 6:00 to 8:00 PM Note: Tuesday meeting

Maxwell is Closed Today (Tue, 12/30)

December 30, 2025

Due to the weather, Maxwell Memorial Library is closed today (Tue, 12/30)

Winter Reading 2026

December 20, 2025

Read from January 2 through February 28Hand in your BINGO cards by March 2

Snow

December 11, 2025

Maxwell Library is closed today, Thursday, December 11, due to the storm

Tree of Gift Cards Drawing

November 18, 2025

Tickets are on sale for Maxwell Library's annual Tree of Gift Cards Drawing

Thanksgiving

November 15, 2025

Maxwell Library will be closed from 3 PM on Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving.

Board Meeting

November 11, 2025

Monday, November 17 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Veterans Day

November 1, 2025

Maxwell Memorial Library will close Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

OCPL Catalog Software Upgrade

October 29, 2025

The OCPL system will be upgrading the library catalog software on Sunday, November 2. Plan accordingly.

Thanksgiving bags for the pantry

October 28, 2025

St. Joseph's Church Food Pantry is putting together Thanksgiving Bags

Art Exhibit

October 25, 2025

Animals: Real and Fantastical Works in colored pencil by Jamie Ohman November 4 through 29, 2025

Winter Hours Are Coming…

October 22, 2025

Our winter schedule goes into effect on November 1

Maxwell’s Annual Appeal

October 21, 2025

We are grateful for the support our patrons give us

Salt City Coffee Fundraiser

October 21, 2025

Maxwell is selling Salt City Coffee again!

Hoopla problems resolved!

October 21, 2025

"… all services have been restored and are functioning normally."

Hoopla problems

October 20, 2025

Hoopla is having problems, but they are seeing what can be done to fix them.

Board Meeting

October 18, 2025

Monday, October 20 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Maxwell By-laws

September 25, 2025

By-Laws of the Maxwell Memorial LibraryAmended and accepted by the Maxwell Memorial Library Board of Trustees on … September 15, 2025

Board Meeting

September 10, 2025

Monday, September 15 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Maxwell Closed Thursday, September 11

September 10, 2025

We're having a new roof installed!

Labor Day

August 25, 2025

Maxwell Library will be closed Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1 for Labor Day.

Board Meeting

August 13, 2025

Monday, August 18 6:00 to 8:00 PM

2025 Summer Reading Programs: Color Our World

June 30, 2025

"Let the wild rumpus start!"

Independence Day

June 25, 2025

Maxwell will be closed on Friday, July 4 for Independence Day.

Tech Program: Is Ethical AI Possible?

June 21, 2025

A discussion of how we can use AI ethically and how we can make AI work for society as a whole

Circulation of Materials Policy

June 16, 2025

Our policies on circulation

Board Meeting

June 10, 2025

Agenda Now Posted Monday, June 16 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Juneteenth

June 9, 2025

Maxwell Library will be closed for Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19.

On the Shelf is Back!

June 5, 2025

Maxwell's On the Shelf page is functional again!

2025 Summer Reading Programs: Color Our World

June 1, 2025

Maxwell’s summer reading programs for Kids/Teens and for Adults will be starting soon!

Memorial Day Watchfire Flag Collection

May 12, 2025

Drop off flags at Maxwell by Thursday, May 22, for the Watchfire.

Board Meeting

May 12, 2025

Agenda Now Posted Monday, May 19 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Memorial Day

May 12, 2025

Maxwell Library will be closed Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.

OCPL Online Catalog Survey

May 6, 2025

The Onondaga County Public Library System is looking for feedback on the usability of the online catalog.

2025 WGCSD Tax levy proposal facts and figures

May 6, 2025

The referendum for libraries is part of the WGCSD budget ballot: Tuesday, May 20 6 AM to 9 PM

Taming the Beast: Dealing with Techno-Distraction

April 22, 2025

Some resources for dealing with the distractions from devices and apps