October 2026
Registration is open for all October programs!

Program Guide
Pick up a copy at the library or view it online!
Online Calendar
Learn about and register for any of our programs.
 
Friends' Fall Book Sale :


For Adults:

Dancercise
Thursdays, 10/8 & 10/22 at 11am
Community Room
REGISTRATION REQUIRED for each session.
Sponsored by the Friends of OFL.
 

Portrait Of Senior Woman Stretching In A Yoga Class At A Studio
Functional Yoga
Thursday, 10/15 at 10am
Community Room
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Sponsored by the Friends of OFL.
Syracuse Audio Live Theater presents:
Act 1 - A Pinch of S.A.L.T.
Date/Time: Saturday, 10/17, 2-4pm
Presenter: Syracuse Audio Live Theater
Location: Community Room
Join the Syracuse Audio Live Theater for an afternoon of laughs, thrills, and chills with staged radio plays from yesteryear!
For adults | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ghost Hunting with Syracuse Paranormal
Date/Time: Thursday, 10/29, 6:00-7:30pm
Presenter: Syracuse Paranormal
Location: Community Room
Are you curious about the paranormal world? Have questions about how paranormal investigations work? Interested in seeing how investigation equipment works and what it's used for? Join us as Syracuse Paranormal provides a unique presentation that will include information about the team and some of their most intriguing past investigations.
Audience members will have the chance to ask questions of the team as well as try out some of the investigation equipment.
For teens (ages 16+) & adults | Registration requested
Sponsored by the Friends of OFL.
Book Clubs:

The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love by India Holton
Meet Cute
Monday, 10/5 at 7pm
Fireplace Seating
Registration Requested

Island on Fire: The Revolt That Ended Slavery in the British Empire by Tom Zoellner
History Roundtable
Tuesdays, 10/13 & 10/27, 6:00-7:30pm
Community Room
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
 

Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson
Thrilling Reads
Saturday, 10/17 at 2pm
Fireplace Seating
Registration Requested
Recurring Programs:

Crafts with Friends
Thursdays, 9:30-10:30am
Fireplace Seating
Led by the Friends of OFL

Needlework
Needlework Crafts
Thursdays, 2:00-3:30pm
Fireplace Seating
Led by Community Volunteer

Mah Jongg Meet-Up
Friday, 10/16,
1:30pm-3:30pm
Community Room
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
 
For Tweens & Teens:

Paper Squishy Workshop
Saturday, 10/3 at 2pm
Teen Space
For ages 12-18 | No registration necessary

Soot Sprites
Monday, 10/26 at 6pm
Teen Space
For ages 12-18 | No registration necessary
 
Library Volunteers: For teens in grades 7-12
Teen Volunteer Meetup
Date/Time: Monday, 10/19 at 6pm
Presenter: OFL's Teen Librarian
Location: Community Room
Do you want to volunteer at the library? Join other teens in your community to make a positive impact at OFL. Volunteers will help set up book displays, plan and host library events, and help care for our Teen collection! This group can help teens fulfill required volunteer service hours and prepare for future college and career opportunities.
For teens ages 12-18 | No registration necessary
All interested are encouraged to fill out the Info Form.
Learn about OFL's teen volunteer program
and fill out the volunteer form at www.oflibrary.org/volunteer
 
For Kids & Families: Per OFL Policy, children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Pokémon Trading Card Game
Date/Time: Wednesday, 10/14 at 6pm
Presenter: OFL Staff
Location: Community Room
Enjoy a fun game of strategy and partnership while battling new friends with Pokémon cards.  All skill levels are welcome!  
For ages 7-12 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
For the Littles:

ASL Storytime
Wednesday, 10/21 at 10am
Community Room
Presented by Aurora of CNY Inc., with support from the Literacy Coalition of Onondaga County 
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
 

Music with Donna B
Friday, 10/30 at 10:30am
Community Room
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Sponsored by the Friends of OFL.

Family Storytime
Wednesdays, 10/7, 10/14 & 10/28
at 10am
Community Room
No registration necessary
Limited space | Door opens at 9:55am

Family Play &
Caregiver Meetups
Fridays, 10:00-11:30am
Play & Learn Room
No registration necessary
 
Need reading recommendations?
Visit the Reading Recommendations page on our website to see what our book clubs are currently reading, for monthly new releases for all ages and award winners. The library also subscribes to the following premium resources to help you find your next great read.
 
NextReads
e-Newsletters
Get reading recommendations sent directly to your inbox! 
 Pick from a variety of customized reading lists focused on different genres and topics for all ages!
 
NoveList Plus
Find reviews, hundreds of theme-oriented book lists for readers at all grade levels, award-winning and recommended titles, read-alikes, book reviews and much more.
BookBrowse
An online magazine for book lovers - including reviews, "behind the book" backstories, author interviews, reading guides and much more.
Library Closing:



Onondaga Free Library
4840 West Seneca Tpk
Syracuse, NY 13215
315-492-1727info@oflibrary.org
www.oflibrary.org

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 Saturday in June through Labor Day
Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm
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