SCENES FROM THE BULLIS ROOM

For those of you who are unable to visit the Bullis Room in person, here are some photos to give you an idea of what the Bullis Room is and what goes on within its walls.

First, a photo of a frequent Bullis Room visitor, relaxing in one of the room's "easy chairs" and soaking up that wonderful old-book atmosphere and aroma.

Second, a scene looking out the north-facing window into the main library and showing the room's computer work station.

Third, a photo of the state and local history section which can be enjoyed while sitting in the rocking chair (which includes an afghan for chilly days).

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Fourth, a photo looking out one of the room's southern-exposure windows with the work table in the foreground, and the US history section on the right.

We hope you've enjoyed this virtual visit. And if you're in the area, please stop in soon and experience the room and its contents.

3-D PRINTING

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 6 PM, Macedon Public Library's Community Room. That's the time that Jeff Davignon, Director of Walworth-Seely Public Library, will demonstrate the 3-D printer that is now in residence at the Walworth library. Jeff's presentation has made a big hit at other area libraries, and we're anticipating an enthusiastic turnout that night.

(As we look around the Bullis Room, we wonder how much different this new technology is from the technology that produced the books that fill this room. Perhaps like the difference between Star Trek stories and those written by Charles Dickens, perhaps?)

In other presentations, Davignon's special printer has produced whimsical things like an owl, Spongebob Squarepants, and other small figurines. The printer has also churned out usable sockets for a wrench set, brackets for library shelving, a glow-in-the-dark cellphone case, and a life-size medical model of an inner ear, based on an MRI scan.

What would Nettie and Charlie Bullis have thought of such a machine? We think that  Nettie may have been impressed with its efficiency and Charlie, with the novelty of the thing.  Charlie may have even decided to try to build his own version of the machine.

Please plan to come and see this fun demo. And if you'd like to visit the Bullis Room after the 3-D presentation, we'll be glad to give you a quick tour. (But we have to be out before 8 PM! Or else we may turn into a plastic Spongebob Squarepants.)

HONORING MISS NETTIE BULLIS

Jeannette Aurelia Bullis

March 23, 1893 - October 1, 1979

This week we are again honoring Miss Nettie Bullis on her birthday. Miss Bullis was a very caring, private person. Through her generosity money that she left has provided periodicals, large-print books, audiobooks, and matching funds for construction of the library; scholarships for in-college students of the Pal-Mac School District; and financial help for those becoming physicians.

We invite you to visit the Bullis Room this coming week as we recognize her contributions to our community.