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Birdhouse RaffleDisplay & Purchase Raffle Tickets: May 2 - June 7Location: OFL Lobby
Stop by to see our beautiful display of decorated birdhouses!
Purchase raffle tickets at the front desk: $1 each OR 6 for $5
There will be one uniquely crafted birdhouse—Raffle tickets for that birdhouse are $5 each OR 5 for $20
Raffle Drawings: Monday, 6/9
All birdhouses have been handcrafted and donated by local father/son woodworking duo, Jerry & Jerry Holbrook. Thank you for your generous contributions to OFL!
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For Kids (entering grades K-6) Set your own reading goal! Earn a Gannon’s Ice Cream token when you reach 50% and a free book when you complete your goal. Reach your goal early? Keep logging to be entered into our monthly raffle drawings for Doodle Pads! |
For Teens (entering grades 7-12) Set your own reading goal! Earn a Gannon’s Ice Cream token when you reach 50% and a free book when you complete your goal.
Reach your goal early?
Keep logging to be entered into our monthly raffle drawings for Target gift cards! |
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Fly a DroneDates/Time: 2-part series: Tuesday, 6/10 and Thursday, 6/12, 6-8pm
Presenter: OFL Staff
Location: Community RoomOFL staff provides an introduction to all things drone: learn the basics of what a drone is, how it functions, and how you, as a responsible pilot, can fly and control these incredible machines. Master the basics, then test your skills and compete in a race through a fun obstacle course. Sponsored by the Friends of OFL.
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Genealogy Series: Starting Your Family HistoryDate/Time: Monday, 6/16, 6:00-7:30pm
Presenter: Dr. Sara French
Location: Community RoomLearn the basics of genealogy research, gain an overview of free and paid resources, and delve into essential record-keeping strategies. Participants encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet. *Mark your calendars for future series dates: - Monday, July 14: Family History Websites & Sources
- Monday, August 11: Research for Lineage Society Membership
*Registration for each session opens the 20th of each month.
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Artist of the Month Meet & Greet: Town of Onondaga Senior Art ClassDate/Time: Wednesday, 6/18, 4-6pm
Presenter: Friends of OFL & Town of Onondaga Senior Art Class
Location: 2nd Floor Cafe AreaCome meet the talented members of the Town of Onondaga Senior Center Art Class at their opening reception right here at OFL! Can't make the opening reception? No worries... Stop by the library anytime during June 3-24 to see the beautiful display of artwork.
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Windows 10: The EndDate/Time: Friday, 6/20, 2-4pm
Presenter: OFL's Digital Services & Technology Librarian
Location: Community RoomMicrosoft's support for Windows 10 will end 10/14/25. Discover options for what to do when Windows 10 reaches the end. Learn about paid options to keep Windows 10 secure, cost-effective alternatives to the Windows operating system, and options for securely disposing of your old Windows 10 device. For adults | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Wednesdays at 11am, 12pm & 1pm |
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Drop-in Tech Help @ the Senior CenterDate/Time: Thursday, 6/12 at 11:00am
Presenter: OFL Staff
Location: OFFSITE: Town of Onondaga Senior Center - 4834 Velasko Rd, Syracuse, NY 13215Can't make it to the library but need help with your laptop, tablet or smartphone? OFL staff is available for drop-in tech help at the Town of Onondaga Senior Center once every other month. Recommended for Town of Onondaga residents | No registration necessary
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Monday, 6/9 at 7pm Fireplace Seating |
Saturday, 6/14 at 2pm Fireplace Seating |
2-part series: 6/17 & 6/24 6:00-7:30pm Community Room |
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Thursdays, 2:00-3:30pm No registration required |
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Bad Art NightDate/Time: Monday, 6/16, 4:30-6:00pm
Presenter: OFL's Youth Services Librarian
Location: Teen SpaceCome make "bad art" with OFL's Youth Services Librarian! Re-imagine classic works of art or create your own original piece using pom-poms, pipe cleaners and other craft supplies. For ages 12-18 | No registration necessary
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Anime ClubDate/Time: Friday, 6/20 at 3:30pm
Presenter: OFL Staff
Location: Teen SpaceAnime at the library? Believe it! Come watch a favorite with your librarians, talk to other interested teens, eat a snack, and enjoy an activity at our casual hang-out.
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Pokémon Trading Card GameDate/Time: Monday, 6/23 at 6pm
Presenter: OFL Staff
Location: Community RoomEnjoy a fun game of strategy and partnership while battling new friends with Pokémon cards. All skill levels are welcome!
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Family StorytimeDate/Time: Wednesdays, 6/11 & 6/18 at 10amPresenter: OFL's Children's LibrarianLocation: Community RoomEach week, children and their caregivers are invited to the library for an exploration into stories, songs and fun early literacy activities! For babies, toddlers & preschoolers | REGISTRATION REQUIRED- Registration opens 1 week prior to each session; registration closes 24 hours prior to each session.
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Playing is learning! Babies, toddlers and preschoolers along with their parents/caregivers are invited to spend time in OFL's playroom to play together and socialize. Children get the chance to interact with each other while parents/grandparents and other caregivers meet and chat. Special age appropriate toys will be featured in this program. For families with children ages 0-5 years | No registration required |
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Baby Book ClubDate/Time: Friday, 6/13, 10:30-11:00am
Presenter: OFL's Children's Librarian
Location: Play & Learn Room/Community RoomJoin our Baby Book Club! We'll meet in the Storytime Room. We will have several copies of the book of the month, with June's title being Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. & Eric Carle. We can all hold, and read the same book together, and, just like our Family Storytime, we will do some simple finger plays and rhymes, all wrapped up a baby-appropriate chunk of time of just half an hour. For babies, toddlers & preschoolers | No registration necessary
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Thursday, June 19th - CLOSED for Juneteenth |
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Summer Weekend Hours
3rd Sunday in June through Labor Day Saturday: 10am-2pm Sunday: Closed |
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Onondaga Free Library
4840 West Seneca Tpk Syracuse, NY 13215
Hours:
Monday 9:00am-8:30pm Tuesday 9:00am-8:30pm Wednesday 9:00am-8:30pm Thursday 9:00am-8:30pm Friday 10:00am-5:00pm Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday CLOSED
Summer Weekend Hours:
3rd Sunday in June through Labor Day Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm Sunday CLOSED
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