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In-person submissions: Friday, 1/23- Saturday, 3/14 at 5pm Online submissions: Friday, 1/23 - Sunday, 3/15 at 7pm
Make your predictions on the following 8 categories and you could win a $25 Movie Tavern gift card. 2 ways to enter: - ONLINE: Starting Friday, 1/23, CLICK HERE to fill out the entry form online. Deadline for online submissions is Sunday, 3/15 at 7pm. Any forms submitted after the deadline will not be valid.
IN-PERSON: Starting Friday, 1/23, pick up an entry form at the library. Return paper forms to library staff at the front desk by Saturday, 3/4 at 5pm.
Winner must pick up prize at Onondaga Free Library (4840 West Seneca Tpk., Syracuse, NY 13215) |
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Mah Jongg Meet-UpDays/Time: 1st & 3rd Friday each month, 1-3pm
Presenter: OFL Staff
Location: Café AreaThis group is for people who want to make friends, have fun, and play this classic tile game. It’s for all levels — beginners through expert! We ask that advanced players be willing to help out novices as needed. Join us and have a good time while playing this age-old game. Library provides 2 sets of Mah Jongg tiles. Participants are welcome to bring their of sets as well. *Play by American Mah Jongg rules. For adults | No registration necessary
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Needlework CraftsDates/Time: Thursdays, 2:00-3:30pm
Presenter: Community Volunteer
Location: Fireplace SeatingAre you looking for the opportunity to socialize or meet new friends? Join us each week to do all types of needlework, including crocheting, knitting, cross stitch and more. Feel free to come and go as you please. Come out and enjoy an afternoon with us. Led by community volunteer Tina Festa. Recommended for adults and teens | No registration necessary
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Onondaga County Clerk Info SessionDate/Time: Monday, 1/26, 2-4pm
Presenter: Onondaga County Clerk's Office
Location: Foyer / LobbyDrop in to meet with representatives from the Onondaga County Clerk's office. Learn about the many services offered by the County Clerk, how to navigate County services, how to look out for deed fraud, how to access County records, and more. On-site notary services will be available. Veterans may also sign up for the County's Discount Favor Card Program. For adults | No registration required (DROP-IN)
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Monday, 1/5 at 7pm Fireplace Seating |
Saturday, 1/17 at 2pm Fireplace Seating |
Saturday, 1/24, 11am-1pm Fireplace Seating No registration necessary |
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History RoundtableDates/Time: 2-part series: Tuesday, 1/13 & 1/20, 6:00-7:30pm
Presenter: Community Volunteer- Local retired history professor
Location: Room 222If you are passionate about history, curious about what trends and forces shaped our past, or simply want to learn more about the human enterprise, where it's been, and where it might be going, then this group is for you! audiobook and ebook are available through the Libby app. Presented by local retired history professor.
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Android Phones for BeginnersDate/Time: Friday, 1/9, 2:00-3:30pm
Presenter: LiteracyCNY
Location: Community RoomJoin LitercyCNY's Mark Larabee for an introductory look at the Android operating system. In this one session class, you'll learn all about the essential features of Android phones and tablets, including touch-screen gestures, accessing the internet, changing settings, installing apps, and much more. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own Android smartphones or tablets.
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Google Photos: Basics & BeyondDate/Time: Friday, 1/16, 2:00-3:30pm
Presenter: OFL's Digital Services & Technology Librarian
Location: Community Room
Join OFL's Digital Services & Technology Librarian for an in-depth look at Google's photo storage, editing, and sharing platform, Google Photos. Learn how to add, edit, share and organize photos, create slideshows, sync with other photo apps like Apple's Photos app, and much more!
Patrons are encouraged to bring their own laptops or mobile devices with the Google Photos app installed. Please note that a Google account IS required to use Google Photos.
For adults | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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at 2pm & 3pm 45-minute appointments |
Wednesday, 1/14 & 1/28
at 11am, 12pm & 1pm |
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Anime/Manga ClubDate/Time: Friday, 1/2 at 3:30pm
Presenter: OFL's Teen Librarian
Location: Teen SpaceInterested in Anime or Manga? Come watch a favorite with your librarians, talk about favorite characters, eat a snack, and enjoy an activity at our casual hang-out. For ages 12-17 | No registration necessary
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Teen Craft NightDate/Time: Monday, 1/12, 5:00-7:00pm
Presenter: OFL's Teen Librarian
Location: Teen SpaceCome craft with OFL's Teen Librarian! Drop in for a guided craft, January being tea-light jars, or create your own artwork using a variety of craft supplies. For ages 12-18 | No registration necessary
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M.O.S.T. Robotics Challenge Science FairDate/Time: Saturday, 1/31, 9am-12pm
Presenter: OFL Librarians & The M.O.S.TOver a total of 6 weeks, with the guidance of OFL's Librarians, a group of teens designed, built and tested a prototype device that can help humans observe or explore space. Come check out their finished project and cheer them on at the M.O.S.T.'s Robotics Challenge Science Fair finale! All are welcome! DROP-IN - No registration necessary! This event is free with your admission to the M.O.S.T.
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Pokémon Trading Card GameDate/Time: Monday, 1/5 at 6:00pm
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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Baby Book ClubDate/Time: Friday, 1/9, 10:30- 11:00am
Presenter: OFL's Children's Librarian
Location: Play & Learn RoomJoin our Baby Book Club! We will have several copies of the book of the month. 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. Our book in January will be Moo, Baa, La La La by Sandra Boynton. For babies thru Pre-K | No registration required
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Family StorytimeDates/Time: Wednesdays, 1/14, 1/21 & 1/28 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 1 hour 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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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/19 - 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 Saturday in June through Labor Day Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm
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