August 2026
Registration is open for all August 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.
 
Summer Reading:
Adult Program
(ages 18 & up):
Sign up and log books to earn chances to win $20 gift cards to Boom Boom Mex Mex, The Clerk's House, Crazy Daisies, E.A.T., and Green Hills– All located right here in the Town of Onondaga! The more you read, the more chances you have to win!
Teen Program
(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!
Kids Program
(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 a National Geographic Dinosaur Egg Activity Kit!
 
 Get started online at
www.oflibrary.org/summer-reading
OR download the READsquared app so you can log your reading while on the go!
 
Summer is sponsored by
the Friends of OFL & Gannon's Ice Cream
For Adults:
Dancercise
Date/Time: Thursday, 8/13 & 8/27 at 11am
Presenter: Certified Zumba instructor Sue Mirra
Location: Community Room
Geared towards active older adults, this class combines rhythmic muscle toning, dance moves, and stretching. It’s designed to improve your core, your balance and your cardiovascular endurance.​
Sponsored by the Friends of OFL.
For seniors | REGISTRATION REQUIRED for each session.
Portrait Of Senior Woman Stretching In A Yoga Class At A Studio
Functional Yoga
Date/Time: Thursday, 8/20 at 10am
Presenter: Chelsea No, Certified Yoga Instructor
Location: Community Room
Join us for an accessible, beginner-friendly yoga program designed to improve physical and emotional well-being. Participants will learn the basics of yoga and will be given the opportunity to explore yoga's many benefits. Sponsored by the Friends of OFL.
For adults | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Book Clubs:

          Bride by Ali Hazelwood
Meet Cute
Monday, 8/3 at 7pm
Fireplace Seating
Registration Requested
 

         Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka
Thrilling Reads
Monday, 8/17 at 7pm
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, 8/21,
1:30pm-3:30pm
Community Room
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
 
For Tweens & Teens:
DIY: Dino Terrarium
Date/Time: Monday, 8/10 at 6pm
Presenter: OFL's Teen Librarian
Location: Community Room
Join OFL's Teen Librarian in making a mini dinosaur terrarium! Use moss, rocks, dino figures and more to make your own world in a jar. 
For ages 12-18 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Art with the Everson
Date/Time: Thursday, 8/13 at 2pm
Presenter: Everson Museum of Art
Location: Community Room
Get ready to dig into creativity! In celebration of this year’s summer reading theme, Unearth a Story!, teen explorers are invited to join us for a guided crafting adventure.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of OFL.
For ages 12-18 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
STEM Friday
Date/Time: Friday, 8/14 at 3pm
Presenter: OFL's Teen Librarian
Location: Community Room
Join OFL's Teen Librarian for a STEM experiment! We will work through a different science exercise each month. 
This month, let's make cyanotype nature photos.
For ages 9-13 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Library Volunteers: For teens in grades 7-12
Teen Volunteer Meet-Up
Date/Time: Monday, 8/3 at 6pm
Presenter: OFL's Teen Librarian
Location: Community Room
Want to volunteer at the library this summer? Join other teens in your community to make a positive impact at OFL. Volunteers help set up displays in the Teen Space, plan and host events, and help care for our Teen collection
For teens ages 12-18 | No registration necessary
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.
Jurassic Adventure
Date/Time: Tuesday, 8/4 at 2pm
Presenter: Callahan Entertainment
Location: Community Room
Get ready to travel back in time and join us for a truly Jurassic Adventure! We’re transforming our Community Room into a prehistoric playground filled with themed games and hands-on activities! And there will be a very special visit from a live baby dinosaur and its expert trainer, offering you a rare chance to see a "real" raptor up close! ​
Sponsored by the Friends of OFL.
For kids ages 4-10 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Pokémon Trading Card Game
Date/Time: Wednesday, 8/19 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
DROP-IN Fun for All Ages:
 
Dinosaur Egg Mystery
Scavenger Hunt
Monday, 7/6 - Monday, 8/31, All Day
For all ages! | DROP-IN
 
 
Rock Painting with
Rosco the Rock Snake
Fridays, 7/10-8/21, All Day
For all ages! | DROP-IN
For the Littles:

Family Storytime
Wednesday, 8/5 at 10am
REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Family Play &
Caregiver Meetups
Fridays, 10:00-11:30am
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.
Temporary Hours:
August 1st through Labor Day
 
Monday: 9:00am-8:30pm
Tuesday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am-8:30pm
Thursday: 9:00am-8:30pm
Friday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-2:00pm
Sunday: Closed

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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