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Shamrock SaleDates/Time: Friday, 3/13 & Saturday, 3/14, 10:00am-4:30pm *WHILE SUPPLIES LAST*Location: Friends Corner at OFLIn celebration of St. Patrick's Day and the start of spring, the Friends of OFL are selling shamrocks and other spring plants. - Price: $5 per plant
- Forms of payment accepted: cash or check
During the sale, the Friends will also be selling raffle tickets for chances to win $25 gift cards to BeeKind & Price Chopper as well as a handcrafted wooden cutting board donated by local woodworker Jerry Holbrook! Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.
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Mind the Gap Trivia
Monday, 3/30 No registration necessary Registration requested |
For ages 5-18 No registration necessary |
Retro Museum NightWednesday, 4/1, 6:00-7:30pmA community-driven "show-and-tell" night! For all ages! No registration necessary |
Retro CrafternoonThursday, 4/2, 2:30-4:00pmIntroduce your kiddos to all the fun summer camp crafts you did as a kid, including Boondoggle, bead lizards, perler beads and more! For all ages | No registration necessary |
Friday, 4/3 at 1:30pm For all ages, 5+ |
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This comprehensive training on fall prevention is designed to equip seniors and caregivers with essential skills and knowledge. Learn practical strategies to enhance safety, well-being and gain confidence. |
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Why Ellis Island: The Evolution & Its ImpactDate/Time: Saturday, 3/21 at 11am
Presenter: Dennis Heaphy of Ellis Island Reenactment
Location: Community RoomRenowned historian Dennis Heaphy returns to OFL to share stories about the transformative history of Ellis Island, tracing its journey to becoming the busiest immigrant inspection station in the United States—and ultimately, a national symbol of the American Dream.
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CNY Soldiers for Freedom: Black, Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Comrades in ArmsDate/Time: Saturday, 3/28, 2:00-3:30pm
Presenter: CNY History Players
Location: Community RoomThis moving play reveals the untold stories of a local Union regiment where men of vastly different faiths and backgrounds found unity in a shared struggle for freedom and the future of the United States. Featuring period-accurate songs and anthems. Ideal for both history enthusiasts and lovers of music alike. For ages 14+ & adults | Registration requested
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Monday, 3/2 at 7pm Fireplace Seating |
Saturday, 3/21 at 2pm Fireplace Seating |
Saturdays,
3/21 & 4/18, 11am-1pm Fireplace Seating No registration necessary |
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Online submissions: Friday, 1/23 - Sunday, 3/15 at 7pm
Make your predictions 8 specified categories and you could win a $25 Marcus Theaters gift card. 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. Winner must pick up prize at OFL. |
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Craft NightDate/Time: Monday, 3/9, 6-7pm
Presenter: OFL's Teen Librarian
Location: Teen SpaceCome craft with OFL's Teen Librarian! Drop in for a guided craft or create your own artwork using a variety of craft supplies.
This month, make paper succulents. For ages 12-18 | No registration necessary
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STEM FridayDate/Time: Friday, 3/13, 3:30-4:30pm
Presenter: OFL's Teen Librarian
Location: Community RoomJoin OFL's Teen Librarian for a STEM experiment! We will work through a different science exercise each month.
This month, make a Rain Cloud in a Jar.
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Spring Seed BombsDate/Time: Wednesday, 3/11 at 11:30am
Presenter: OFL's Children's Librarian
Location: Community RoomCelebrate the beginning of Spring by making seed bombs from recycled paper. Learn about seeds and how they germinate while making this simple craft. You will leave with your seed bomb ready to dry overnight, and instructions for how to help your seeds get started, so you can watch them grow. For children ages 2-10 | No registration necessary
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Pokémon Trading Card GameDate/Time: *NEW DAY* WEDNESDAY, 3/18 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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Family StorytimeDates/Time: Wednesdays, 3/4, 3/18 & 3/25 at 10am
Presenter: OFL Children's Librarian
Location: Community Room
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 babies, toddlers & preschoolers | No registration necessary  Once a month during Family Play & Caregiver Meetup, Miss Hannah hosts a Baby Book Club, similar to our Family Storytime but wrapped up in a baby-appropriate timeframe or 15-30 minutes. This month, we will be reading Your Forest by Jon Klassen on Friday, 3/13 at 10:30am. |
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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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