The Maxwell Blog

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

Teen Take & Make Craft

April 21, 2025

DIY Coaster May

Board Meeting

April 15, 2025

Monday, April 21 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Book Sale

April 11, 2025

Maxwell Library will have a book sale in conjunction with the Village's Mile-Long Sale.

Maxwell Is Accepting Book Donations!

March 20, 2025

We're accepting new or gently used books!

Spring & Summer Hours

March 20, 2025

Beginning April 1, Maxwell will be on extended Spring/Summer Hours!

Vulnerable Adults Policy

March 18, 2025

Approved March 18, 2025

Photo Policy

March 18, 2025

Amended March 18, 2025

Unattended Children Policy

March 18, 2025

Reviewed March 18, 2025

Teen Take & Make Craft

March 18, 2025

Flower Pot Gnome April

Board Meeting

March 11, 2025

Tuesday meeting this monthTuesday, March 186:00 to 8:00 PM

Geranium Sale

March 6, 2025

This spring, Maxwell Memorial Library is selling geraniums

Job opening: Part-Time Library Clerk

March 6, 2025

Maxwell has an opening for a Part-Time Library Clerk. Applications are no longer being accepted.

Board Meeting

February 12, 2025

Tuesday meeting this monthTuesday, February 186:00 to 8:00 PM

Presidents’ Day

February 8, 2025

Maxwell will be closed on Monday, February 17 for Presidents' Day.

Maxwell is Closed Today (Thursday, 2/6)

February 6, 2025

Due to the weather, Maxwell Memorial Library is closed today (Thursday, 2/6).

Late opening: Monday, February 10

February 4, 2025

Maxwell will open at 1 PM on Monday, February 10 because of staff training that morning.

2024 in review

January 30, 2025

MX 2024 Year in ReviewDownload

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January 29, 2025

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Board Meeting

January 23, 2025

Monday, January 27 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Maxwell Closed Today

January 9, 2025

Due to the weather, Maxwell Memorial Library is closed on Thursday, January 9

Martin Luther King Day

January 8, 2025

Maxwell Memorial Library will be closed for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 20.

Maxwell is Closed Today (Saturday, 1/4)

January 4, 2025

Due to the weather, Maxwell Memorial Library is closed today.

Winter Reading 2025

December 30, 2024

Read from January 1 to March 31; Hand in your cards by April 1 All Bingo cards now available

New Year’s Day

December 22, 2024

Maxwell Library will be closed Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1 for New Year's.

Christmas

December 15, 2024

Maxwell Library will be closed from Tuesday, December 24 through Thursday, December 26 for Christmas.

Maxwell Closing Early Today

December 5, 2024

Due to the weather, Maxwell Memorial Library will close at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 5.

Art Exhibit

December 3, 2024

Paintings from Christine Patsos' recent journey to her ancestral homeland December

Tree of Gift Cards Drawing

December 2, 2024

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

Maxwell’s Annual Appeal

November 20, 2024

Appeal letter and form for submitting Appeal contributions

Teen Take & Make Craft

November 19, 2024

Rice Hand Warmers December

Thanksgiving

November 15, 2024

Maxwell Library will be closed from 3 PM on Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving.

Board Meeting

November 14, 2024

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

Donation Drive

November 3, 2024

Maxwell & SYNPLE Gift Boutique will host a special 1-week food & bedding drive November 10 through 16

Veterans Day

November 1, 2024

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

Winter Hours

October 31, 2024

Our winter schedule goes into effect on November 1

Teen Take & Make Craft

October 30, 2024

Mason Jar Pumpkin November

English Conversation Group for Today Cancelled

October 23, 2024

We are sorry for the inconvenience. Our English Conversation Group is cancelled today, October 24.

Phone problems

October 11, 2024

Maxwell's phones are having some problems. Please email us.

Annual Meeting & Board Meeting

October 11, 2024

Monday, October 21 6:00 to 8:00 PM Update: Revised agenda posted

Salt City Coffee Fundraiser

October 1, 2024

Maxwell is selling Salt City Coffee again!