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Library Director Application

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The Oxford Memorial Library seeks an enthusiastic, energetic and dynamic candidate for the position of Library Director.  The Oxford Memorial Library is a public library chartered by NYS as a school district library to serve the Oxford Academy Central School District, with a   population of 4,917.  We have an annual operating budget of $177,696 much of which is secured by tax levy.  We are in Chenango County and a member of the Four County Library System. The position requires a minimum of an Associate’s Degree and experience with administration and management staff, preferably in a library.

This position is 30 hours per week. The hourly wage is $20.00 to $24.00 per hour depending on qualifications, plus paid holidays and vacation.  Please email a cover letter, application and resume to mvoce@stny.rr.com or send to Oxford Memorial Library attn: Matt Voce, PO Box 552, Oxford, NY 13830

Three references may be required for final decision. 

Read the job description here

Chenango County Application is available here

Closed on Veterans’ Day

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The Oxford Memorial Library will be closed on Monday November 11th in observance of Veterans’ Day. 

“Soldier from the wars returning”

By A. E. Housman

Soldier from the wars returning,
Spoiler of the taken town,
Here is ease that asks not earning;
Turn you in and sit you down.
 
Peace is come and wars are over,
Welcome you and welcome all,
While the charger crops the clover
And his bridle hangs in stall.
 
Now no more of winters biting,
Filth in trench from fall to spring,
Summers full of sweat and fighting
For the Kesar or the King.
 
Rest you, charger, rust you, bridle;
Kings and kesars, keep your pay;
Soldier, sit you down and idle
At the inn of night for aye.
 
Source: Last Poems (1922)

Adult Craft Night

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Mark your calendars for our next Adult Craft Night! On Thursday November 21st we will be making Book Page Wreaths. Spots are limited to 20 people, to reserve your spot call the library at (607)843-6146 or stop by the circulation desk.

Family Craft Night

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Let’s get crafty at the library! Oxford Memorial Library is hosting a Family Craft Night on Friday November 15th. Together we will learn to Finger Knit a snake or butterfly!

The Loomis Gang of Nine Mile Creek

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Vicky House, Oxford Town/Village Historian, will share her PowerPoint Presentation on the “Gang” that dominated upstate New York for decades. From counterfeiting, horse stealing, witness intimidation, rape and even murder, this family reigned over the countryside and left their mark in our history.

Whether or not you are a descendent of the Loomis family, you will want to hear what started their reign and how it ended. If you are a descendant of the Loomis family, we would love to hear what stories your ancestors shared with you. 

Refreshments will be served.