SIDNEY - The Sidney Memorial Public Library along with several other libraries in the Four County System is participating in The Great Give Back. This year it is to benefit the Delaware County Humane Society.

Please bring in donations of dog or cat food, toys, collars, or leashes for our furry friends. There is a box next to the circulation desk where you may drop off items.

We are also collecting cleaning supplies for the animal shelter such as Fabuloso, bleach, Windex, Clorox wipes (off brand is ok). We are accepting dry or canned cat and dog food with the exceptions of the following - please no Ol Roy, Dads, Alpo or Beneful. Our furry friends would also enjoy soft treats.

We will be collecting these items until Saturday, October 18. For more information, check out our webpage www.sidneylibrary.org or call us at 607-562-1200.

History Program: The Battle of Bennington presented by Scott Payne will be held in The Smart Community Room at the Sidney Memorial Public Library on Saturday, October 18 at 2 p.m. Local historian Scott Payne will be speaking on Patriot John Stark, the “Hero of Bennington,” in the Saratoga Campaign, a key turning point in the American Revolution.

Big Fall Book Sale: Friends of the Library will hold their big Fall Book Sale at the Sidney Memorial Public Library on October 23, 24 and 25. Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This book sale will take place in the Smart Community Room. What treasures you will find!

A smaller, a La Carte Book Sale will be held in the foyer of the Sidney Memorial Public Library on Saturday, October 4 and again on Saturday, October 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

-Information provided by the Sidney Memorial Public Library