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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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Fall Prevention: Stay Steady, Stay SafeDate/Time: Wednesday, 8/13, 1:00-2:30pm
Presenter: Center for Aging Resources and Enrichment (CARE)
Location: Community RoomMore than 1/4 of Americans aged 65+ experience a fall each year. In addition, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries within this population, significantly impacting quality of life and independence. This vital program is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to reduce your risk of falling
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Wednesday, 8/13 at 11am, 12pm & 1pm |
Monday, 8/4 at 7pm Fireplace Seating |
Saturday, 8/9 at 10:30am Fireplace Seating |
Tuesday, 8/12, 6:00-7:30pm Community Room |
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Thursdays, 2:00-3:30pm No registration required |
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Character PuppetsDate/Time: Friday, 8/1, 2:30-4:00pm
Presenter: OFL's Teen Librarian
Location: Community RoomBring a character to life through puppetry. Create your own puppet based on a favorite book character, an animal, a fantastical creature, or even an original character from your imagination. For ages 12-17 | Registration requested |
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Sharpie Tie-DyeDate/Time: Tuesday, 8/5, 3:00- 4:30pm
Presenter: OFL's Teen Librarian
Location: Library GardenDraw fun and colorful designs with Sharpies to create a unique piece of clothing or accessory. Bring your own cloth item (shirt, bag, etc.) to tie-dye or dye a bandana from the library.
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Bad Art NightDate/Time: Monday, 8/11, 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 required
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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 Dates/Time: Friday, 8/15 at 3pm
Location: Library Garden Celebrate the end of our summer community art project, Rosco the Rock Snake, with a meet and greet with an actual snake. You're invited to meet Miss Hannah's bullsnake, Mimikyu. You can even get snake kisses on your hand! For families of all ages! | No registration necessary
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Pokémon Trading Card GameDate/Time: Monday, 8/4 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 StorytimeDates/Time: Wednesdays, 8/6 & 8/13 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; registration closes 12 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, 8/8, 10:30- 11:00am
Presenter: OFL's Children's Librarian
Location: 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 August's book being Dragon's First Taco by Adam Rubin. 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 in a baby-appropriate chunk of time of just a half an hour. For babies thru Pre-K | No registration required
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August 30 - September 1: CLOSED for LABOR 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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Finale: Meet & Greet with Mimikyu the Bullsnake