Philomathic Library spring book sale returns

With spring comes flowers blooming, birds chirping and Ulysses Philomathic Library’s spring book sale.

Volunteers have been busy sorting and organizing book donations from community members to prepare for the sale, which serves as a fundraiser for the library.

According to Rob Montana, a Ulysses Philomathic Library trustee, the library typically raises roughly $4,000 from each sale.

The upcoming spring book sale starts the evening of April 26 from 5 – 7 p.m., exclusively for members. The sale is then open for school visits and the public on April 27 and 28 from 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., April 29 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and April 30 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. 

The last two days of the event are “name your price day.” 

Although only members who have donated money will be invited to the book sale’s opening night, anyone can become a member that evening by making a donation to support the library.

The book sale has proved to be a resilient event, and its return to the indoors this past fall demonstrated the enthusiasm of attendees.

“Like everyone else, the library had to adapt its events during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, which included the book sale taking place outdoors under tents, and the fall sale was the first one in a while that was indoors,” Montana said. “It was great to hear people’s excitement as they perused the selections on the shelves in the Melvin Room, and especially kids – and their parents – who were able to experience the magic of the children’s room once again.”

Montana expressed gratitude to the many volunteers who have worked tirelessly to prepare for the upcoming spring book sale, whether they have been sorting books, have dedicated time to help set up and take down the event or will greet and assist shoppers.

“They are the reason this wonderful community event can happen twice a year,” Montana said. “While we do raise money to support the library’s operation, we really see the book sale as a community event, where friends and neighbors gather and socialize just as much as they are finding hidden gems. It’s really fun to see the kids roaming the grounds, getting an opportunity to visit the library and finding their own new favorites in the children’s room.”

Ulysses Philomathic Library will resume accepting book donations June 15.

“If you’re a regular library patron, someone who hasn’t visited in a while or hasn’t been inside before, our book sale is a great time to swing by and see what’s going on,” Montana said.

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In brief:

Village of Trumansburg schedules zoning update public hearing

The Village of Trumansburg Board of Trustees has scheduled a public hearing for the Village’s proposed zoning update and its associated environmental review on April 24 at 7 p.m. at the Village Meeting Hall. 

Residents can send comments via email to PublicComment@trumansburg-ny.gov.

The draft proposal focuses primarily on the residential sections of the Village’s zoning law.

The draft proposal and a frequently asked questions document can be found online at https://tinyurl.com/TburgZoning. Paper copies are available at the Village Office, located at 56 East Main St.

Additional information regarding the Village Board’s review and potential adoption of the draft proposal will be posted on the Village website at https://trumansburg-ny.gov/ as it becomes available.

Trumansburg Central School District is hiring

The Trumansburg Central School District is hiring for several instructional and administrative positions. To learn more about the open positions, please visit www.tburgschools.org/o/trumansburg/page/careers.

First Presbyterian rummage sale

A rummage sale will be held by First Presbyterian Church on April 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

The sale will be held on Main Street in Trumansburg, across from the library.

Organizers say there will likely be toys, kitchen and dining items, indoor and outdoor decor, small furniture, tools and some unexpected items. However, clothes will not be included in the sale.

Bees and Trees in Ulysses

The 4th Community Forum will address the environmental activities of several town and village committees: Conservation and Sustainability Advisory Council, Habitat Nature Preserve, Tree Advisory Council, the Village Tree Commission and the new Bee/Pollinator committee.

The forum’s main event will be a presentation on how residents can make Trumansburg a more pollinator-friendly community. 

Come hear what some local community members are doing and learn ideas on how to make Trumansburg a better place to live. 

The Bees and Trees in Ulysses program will be held April 18 at 7 p.m. at 69 East Main St. 

Looking to donate kids’ winter clothes and accessories? 

If you’re spring cleaning and looking to unload children’s winter coats, boots and snow pants, there is a bin at the Ulysses Philomathic Library to collect the gently used items. 

The bin will be in place until April 22.