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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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An Evening of Music with Austin Jimmy MurphyDate/Time: Wednesday, 7/9 at 6pm
Presenter: Austin Jimmy Murphy
Location: Community RoomYou're invited to an engaging evening with Auburn, NY native Austin Jimmy Murphy! Join us as Austin shares the story of his lifelong passion for the guitar and music. He'll treat us to several of his original blues fingerpicking compositions, offering insights into the unique techniques he employs. Beyond his musical performance, Austin will discuss his significant role as the founder and director of the NYS Blues and Irish Festivals, highlighting their lasting impact on the region. He'll also introduce a few Spanish-style pieces, showcasing the influence of his time living in El Paso, Texas. Austin will delve into his journey of music composition and self-expression, illustrating how his musical style has evolved over the years. Plus, as an award-winning author (locally recognized in El Paso), he'll share readings from his book, Poetry from a Road Scholar. Books will be available for purchase at this event: $10 each For adults | No registration required- First come, first serve.
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Genealogy Series: Family History Websites & SourcesDate/Time: Monday, 7/14, 6:00-7:30pm
Presenter: Dr. Sara French
Location: Community RoomJoin Dr. Sara French for an overview of the most popular family history websites and online primary source databases, including FamilySearch, Ancestry, American Ancestors & Find A Grave. Strategies for finding online records that have not been indexed will also be discussed. This is the second session of a 3-part series geared toward beginners starting their investigation into family history. Each session covers a different aspect of genealogy.
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Colors in Motion: Art Class for SeniorsDate/Time: Saturday, 7/19 at 10:30am
Presenter: Hannah Pietra, licensed creative arts therapist and board-certified music therapist at Syracuse Jewish Family Service.Location: Community RoomJoin us for an arts program geared towards seniors to support overall-wellbeing! Engaging in the arts as we age promotes life-long learning, stimulates the brain, and supports emotional expression. We invite you to take charge of your health and put colors in motion with us! Art projects during this program will be focused on using paint colors in unique and unconventional ways. You will get to learn and experiment with different types of action-inspired painting techniques such as marbling and pulled-string painting to produce colorful abstract art.
No prior art experience or knowledge is needed to participate.
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Wednesdays, 7/16 & 7/30 at 11am, 12pm & 1pm |
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Saturday, 7/12 at 10:30am Fireplace Seating |
Tuesday, 7/15, 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, 7/14, 4:30-6:00pm
Presenter: OFL's Teen LibrarianLocation: Teen SpaceCome make "bad art" with OFL's Teen Librarian! Re-imagine classic works of art or create your own original piece using pom-poms, pipe cleaners and other craft supplies. For ages 12-17 | No registration necessary
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Mosaic WorkshopDate: Tuesday, 7/22, 3:00- 4:30pm
Presenter: OFL's Teen Librarian
Location: Community Room
Design and make your own coasters or wall decor using mosaic tiles and air dry clay.
For ages 12-17 | Registration requested
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Darn it! Clothing RepairDate: Monday, 7/28, 3:30-5:00pm
Presenter: OFL's Teen Librarian
Location: Fireplace SeatingPractice sustainability by mending your own clothing! Bring your own clothing to repair or embellish with simple embroidery techniques, iron-on patches, or scrap fabric. For ages 12-17 | No registration necessary
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Pokémon Trading Card GameDate/Time: Monday, 7/7 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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Rock Painting with Rosco the Rock SnakeDates/Time: Fridays, 7/11-8/15, 11am-4pm
Presenter: OFL's Children's Librarian
Location: Juvenile Non-Fiction AreaOn Fridays throughout summer, we invite you to stop by our Rock Painting Station to paint a rock and leave it to dry and be added to Rosco the Rock Snake in our Garden! All summer long Rosco will grow longer the more people that join us in painting rocks. How long will Rosco the Rock Snake get by the end of summer? It's up to all of you! Enjoying watching this community art project evolve and grow all summer long. For all ages! | DROP-IN- No registration necessary
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Zoo to YouDate/Time: Tuesday, 7/15 at 3pm
Presenter: Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Location: Community RoomJoin us for a unique program taught by the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, where together we’ll explore connections between art, animals, and nature! Learn how art can be a form of enrichment for both people and animals that fosters creativity and well-being. In this hands-on session, we’ll delve into nature journaling, discover how the zoo uses art to enrich the lives of animals, emphasize the importance of conservation, and how art can inspire a deeper appreciation for the wildlife around us.
Come tap into your imagination, connect with nature, and learn about the animals that share our world!
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M.O.S.T. Color LabDate/Time: Thursday, 7/24 at 5pm
Presenter: MOST: Museum of Science & Technology
Location: Community RoomJoin the M.O.S.T. as we play with prisms, learn about lasers and more in this live science demonstration! Discover the basics of the light spectrum, color theory and how our eyes detect color.
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Rumpelstiltskin: UnspunDate/Time: Thursday, 7/31 at 11:00am
Presenter: Rev Theater Company
Location: Santaro Park - 4979 Velasko Road, Syracuse, NY 13215 (Rain Location: OFL's Community Room- Will announce on social media by 10am day of if event will be at OFL.)Families are invited to a performance of the classic fairytale "Rumpelstiltskin." The story of Rumpelstiltskin has been told and retold throughout the ages, despite its obvious flaws. When the miller’s daughter starts to question her Father’s poor decision making, her King’s greediness, and the shady deal proposed by a funny little man, the whole fairy tale begins to unravel. The miller’s daughter breaks through the fourth wall and enlists the help of the audience to fix her broken story and spin a new tale. For families of all ages! | No registration necessary- First come, first serve.
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Family StorytimeDates/Time: Wednesdays, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23 & 7/30 at 10am
Presenter: OFL Children's Librarian
Location: Community Room
Each 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 and 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 necessary |
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Baby Book ClubDate/Time: Friday, 7/18, 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 Play & Learn Room. We will have several copies of the book of the month, with July's book being Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell.
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 thru Pre-K | No registration necessary
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July 4th-6th: CLOSED for INDEPENDENCE DAY |
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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 Saturday Hours:
3rd Sunday in June through Labor Day Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm
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