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Thursday, November 10 at 7pm | ONLINE via Zoom
Join the Strathmore Speakers Series for an evening with historian Dennis Connors, as he recounts the twisted tale, stretching over three centuries, of how our community treasured, remembered, and ultimately lost a unique link to its past: the Onondaga Arsenal. |
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Book Clubs This month's selection: The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamaliebook and audiobook are available on Libby. This month's selection: The Love of My Life by Rosie Walshebook and audiobook are available on Libby.
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Board Game Café Thursdays, 6-8pm | Room 223 (2nd floor) Join our new tabletop gaming group. Learn new games, play the classics and bring your favorites. Discover new games that would make great holiday gifts: Azul, Tsuro, Catan, Red Rising, Just One, Dixit and The Isle of Cats. Program led by Library Volunteer. |
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Tech Help Appointments
Literacy CNY: Wednesdays, 10am-1pm Three 45-minute appointments starting on the hour LiteracyCNY's Digital Literacy Volunteer is now available for tech help appointments! Learn how to use a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone; upload a document to a USB drive; connect to WiFi; create and use an email account; find and apply for jobs; use social media; work with Microsoft Office or Google Suite; and create a resume and cover-letter. 1-on-1 Techtorials Mondays at 10:30am & 2pm and Thursdays at 10:30am 45-minute appointments Looking for tech support for your computer, laptop or mobile device? Need assistance setting up your Windows PC or Macbook? Or would you like to learn how to use one of the library's many digital services, such as Overdrive/Libby, Hoopla, Ancestry or Testing & Education Resource Center? Then our one-on-one techtorials are for you! |
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Do you want to volunteer at the library? Join our team of emerging teen leaders. Make a positive impact in your community working with peers on projects for the library. Volunteers help plan library events, create book displays and write book reviews, and complete community service projects.This group can help teens fulfill required volunteer service hours and prepare for future college and career opportunities. For students in grades 7-12. All participants are encouraged to complete a JLV application to stay up-to-date on additional volunteer opportunities. |
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Dungeons & Dragons Join one of the library's TEEN Dungeons & Dragons Clubs - We have 2 great teen led campaigns that typically meet Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons. New and experienced players welcome! |
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Homeschooler Meetups
Wednesdays, Nov. 9 & 23, 2:30-4:00pm | Teen Space
Join our new peer-led teen homeschooler meetup at the library. Teens in this program play games, craft and share their interests with their peers - activities vary each month. Looking for new members to share ideas and be part of this new adventure! Led by Teen Volunteer |
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Interested in writing or reading fan fiction? This group is for you! Meet new friends as we read, write, create and discuss fan fiction from every genre and every fandom. |
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Cr-AFTER School Art Tuesday, Nov. 8, 4:00-4:45pm | Community Room Looking for something fun and creative to do after school? Join Miss Jill for this afternoon art program. This month we will combine nature and art to make leaf collages, people and animals. All materials will be provided, just bring your imagination and creativity! |
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Learn~Explore~Create Tuesday, Nov. 22, 4:00-4:45pm | Community Room Are you interested in science, technology, engineering and/or math? If so, you should join Miss Jill for this STEM program! This month we will read the hilarious book Those Darn Squirrels by Adam Rubin, then take on STEM challenges based on events in the book. |
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Weekly Storytimes TODDLER: Walkers, ages 1-3
Wednesdays, Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 30 at 10:30am Preschool: Ages 4-5 Thursdays, Nov. 3, 10, 17 & Dec. 1 at 10:30am
Join us for fun, themed stories and activities that promote early literacy and get your child Ready to Read. Registration for storytimes opens Monday at 9am each week. |
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*NEW* Baby Meet & Play Mondays, Nov. 7, 14, 21 & 28, 10am-Noon | Storytime Room Babies and their caregivers are invite to a casual session of socialization and PLAY! Drop in to meet other caregivers and play with your baby. Age appropriate toys will be available and Miss Jill will stop in for a quick story and song! For babies (0-24 months) and their parents/caregivers. No registration necessary. |
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Abstract Art by Ernest Colella Exhibit: November 1-30 | 2nd floor Café Area Ernest V Colella is a self-taught abstract artist who began acrylics and materials art 2.5 years ago, as the COVID years created the space and time for discovery. Studies used were YouTube for technique, history and anecdotal coaching, and of course, library resources. A few self-imposed trips to NYC museums was much like going to a music concert; to see and feel the art of Pollock and Picasso up close and personal. Perhaps the most catapulting advice was by surreal stellar set designer artist, Shona Health, "I always think of what is the wrongest color to use." |
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Festival of Trees November 19 - December 10th
Our favorite holiday fundraiser is here, and this year, there are 20 beautiful trees to raffle off! Join us in celebrating the joy of the holidays! Display & Raffle: Visit the library to see the beautiful display in person. Purchase your raffle tickets at the front desk. Raffle tickets: $1 each or 6 for $5. Take a chance at winning your favorites and support the library at the same time! Raffle Drawings: December 12th
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Friends of OFL Meeting
Wednesday, November 2 at 7pm | Community Room
Friends meet to plan community based activities and organize fundraising projects. Open to all current Friends members and anyone interested in becoming a Friend. Monthly Meetings: 1st Wednesday of each month at 7pm |
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Meeting Wednesday, November 16 at 6pm | Community Room Public is welcome and encouraged to attend. OFL Board of Trustees Meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6pm in the library's community room. Click here for more information about OFL's Board of Trustees. |
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Veterans Day
Closed Friday, November 11th |
Thanksgiving
Closed at 5pm Wednesday, November 23rd Closed Thursday, November 24th & Friday, November 25th |
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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
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