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Kids’ Clothing Exchange: October 2023

HOW DOES IT WORK? Bring in clean (washed), gently-used children’s clothes, sizes newborn through 20, or children’s shoes. For clothing or shoes donated, you will receive a ticket to swap for a different article of clothing or pair of shoes at the exchange.

Categories: Adult, All Ages, Children, Teen & Tween
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WE’RE GOING FINE FREE!

The Gates Public Library values the elimination of barriers for our young patrons and is a strong advocate for literacy and education. We believe creating positive library experiences…

Categories: All Ages, Children, Teen & Tween
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Closed Monday, May 29, 2023

The Gates Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 30th with our regular hours. As always, our book drop…

Categories: Adult, All Ages, Children, Teen & Tween
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Diaper Drive: May 15 – June 19

Did you know: 1 in 3 families in the US experience diaper need? Because of this, the Gates Public Library is once again partnering with The Junior League of Rochester Diaper Bank to host another Diaper Drive.

Categories: Adult, All Ages, Children, Teen & Tween
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UPDATED: Donations in Support of Ukraine

The Gates Public Library, together with the community, will be collecting goods for the people of Ukraine. Donations will be accepted through Friday, April 15th. Goods will be distributed by Alpha European Grocery & Deli.

Categories: Adult, Children, Teen & Tween
Trunk or treat

Trunk or Treat!

🎃👻 Looking for something fun to do over the weekend? Join us for a Trunk or Treat event at the Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home on Saturday, October 30 from 1 to 3PM! Join us for another Trunk or Treat adventure on Sunday, October 21 from 10AM to 12PM at TSE! Come in costume […]

Categories: Adult, All Ages, Children, Teen & Tween
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Five Nights at Freddy’s Plushie Raffle

Enter this free raffle for your chance to win one of five plushies based on the Five Nights at Freddy’s characters! Entry box and forms are in the Teen area on top of the lower shelves near the audio book collection. One entry per person please!

Categories: Teen & Tween

Junior Friends Is Back!

The Junior Friends are library volunteers ages 9 – 16 who meet year-round and help the library with book sales, programs, and decorations, among other fun things. We also get involved with community service activities. Join us Tuesday, September 14 at 4:00 pm in the meeting room! Registration is required for this first session only.