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Arduino: Wizard of Oz Fortune TellerDates/Time: 4-part series: Tuesdays, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 & 10/28, 6-8pm.Presenter: OFL's Digital Services & Technology Librarian
Location: Community RoomLearn how to design, build, and deploy a Wizard of Oz-themed fortune teller machine using the Arduino Uno single board computer. Working in pairs, we will explore fundamental electronic and computer science concepts to assemble and code your fortune teller. For teens (ages 10+) and adults | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
-registering for the first session will register you for all sessions.
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Murder Most Foul: Dastardly Deeds That Will Chill Your SoulDate/Time: Wednesday, 10/15, 6:00-7:30pm
Presenter: Living historian Sue Greenhagen of Historic Oakwood Cemetery Preservation Association
Location: Community RoomJoin us for strangely interesting stories of murders culled from local history, all involving some permanent residents of Oakwood Cemetery. Austin K. Hoyt will be our guest speaker for the evening. Mr. Hoyt has been a resident of Syracuse since 1863 and was an undertaker in the city for over 30 years! Who better to share these dastardly deeds of mayhem?! Mr. Hoyt still resides in the city (of the dead) as a permanent resident of Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse!
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Stop the BleedDate/Time: Monday, 10/20, 6:30-8:00pm
Presenter: Trauma Department Staff at Upstate University HospitalLocation: Community RoomStop the Bleed is a nationwide campaign to empower individuals to act quickly and save lives. No matter how rapid the arrival of professional emergency responders, bystanders will always be first on the scene. A person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five minutes. This can be useful in many situations including car accidents, camping injuries or any activity in which there is potential for injury and bleeding. Empower yourself and learn how taking simple steps might save a life!
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Ghost Hunting with Syracuse ParanormalDate/Time: Thursday, 10/23, 6:00-7:30pm
Presenter: Syracuse Paranormal
Location: Community Room
Are you curious about the paranormal world? Have questions about how paranormal investigations work? Interested in seeing how investigation equipment works and what it's used for? Join us as Syracuse Paranormal provides a unique presentation that will include information about the team and some of their most intriguing past investigations.
Audience members will have the chance to ask questions of the team as well as try out some of the investigation equipment.
For teens (ages 16+) & adults | Registration requested
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Healthy Cooking on a Budget with Syracuse Vegan Living ProgramDate/Time: Thursday, 10/30, 6:00-7:30pm
Presenter: Syracuse Vegan Living Program
Location: Community RoomA hands-on cooking demonstration- Learn how to create delicious and nutritious meals using simple, affordable ingredients. Whether you're looking to explore vegan cooking or you simply want to expand your kitchen skills, this program will show you how easy it is to prepare meals that are both healthy and budget-friendly. Attendees will leave with recipes, practical tips, and newfound confidence in the kitchen. For adults | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Monday, 10/6 at 7pm Fireplace Seating |
Tuesdays, 10/14 & 10/21, 6:00-7:30pm |
Saturday, 10/18 at 2pm Fireplace Seating |
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Wednesdays, 10/8 & 10/22
at 11am, 12pm & 1pm |
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Thursdays, 2:00-3:30pm No registration required |
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Junior Library VolunteersDate/Time: Monday, 10/20 at 6pm
Presenter: OFL's Teen Librarian
Location: Room 222
Do you want to volunteer at the library? Join other teens in your community to make a positive impact at OFL. Volunteers will help set up book displays, plan and host library events, and help care for our Teen collection!
Visit www.oflibrary.org/events-calendar for finalized meeting dates/times.
This group can help teens fulfill required volunteer service hours and prepare for future college and career opportunities.
For teens in ages 12-17 | No registration necessary
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Teen Space InktoberDates/Time: All month of October | DROP-IN
Presenter: OFL's Teen Librarian
Location: Teen SpaceCelebrate "INKtober" all month long in the Teen Space! Keep up with new drawing prompts everyday to fill your sketch book! What is Inktober? Inktober is a month-long art challenge focused on improving skill and developing positive drawing habits. Every day for the month of October participants worldwide create a drawing and post it online. Share your creations with us on Facebook & Instagram: @OnondagaFreeLib
#INKtober #INKtober2025 #INKtoberatOFL For ages 12-17 | DROP-IN- No registration necessary
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Edgar Allan Poe(try) Workshop- Teen PoetryDate/Time: Thursday, 10/9 at 3:30pm
Presenter: OFL's Teen Librarian
Location: Community RoomLove spooky stories and dark poetry? Come explore the chilling world of Edgar Allan Poe! We'll read some of his best works like "The Raven" and "The Tell-Tale Heart" and then get creative. You'll get a chance to write your own scary stories or creepy poems in his unique style. All supplies and guidance are provided—no experience needed!
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Murdle Mystery NightDate/Time: Monday, 10/27 at 6:00pm
Presenter: OFL's Teen Librarian
Location: Community RoomAre you a fan of puzzles and mysteries? Join us for a fun session of solving murder mystery logic puzzles from the bestselling Murdle books by G.T. Karber. We'll provide the puzzles, you provide the detective skills. It's the perfect challenge for anyone who loves a good mystery. For ages 12-17 | Registration requested
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Pokémon Trading Card GameDate/Time: Monday, 10/6 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 |
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Mini Pumpkin & Gourd ColoringDates/Time: Thursday, 10/30 & Friday 10/31, All Day Event
Presenter: OFL's Children's Librarian
Location: Children's AreaStop in during the library's open hours starting Thursday, October 30th and/or Friday October 31st to color some mini pumpkins and gourds in the Children's Non-Fiction area! We will have a selection of acrylic paint markers, and an assortment of small gourds for you to create a myriad of tiny festive gourds to bring home a celebrate Spooky Season. For families of all ages! | No registration required - DROP-IN
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Music with Donna BDate/Time: Wednesday, 10/22, 10:30-11:00am
Presenter: Donna Butterfield
Location: Community RoomGet ready to move, shake, and play! Join us for an special interactive musical storytime with Donna B. that will be filled with bubbles, stickers, and lots of fun.
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Family StorytimeDates/Time: Wednesdays, 10/8, 10/15 & 10/29 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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Baby Book ClubDate/Time: Friday, 10/17, 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 October will be Mister Kitty is Lost by Greg Pizzoli For babies thru Pre-K | No registration required
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Onondaga Hill Fire Dept. Open HouseDate/Time: Saturday, 10/4, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Presenter: OFL Librarians
Location: OFFSITE at Onondaga Hill Fire Department - 4831 Velasko Rd, Syracuse, NY 13215October is Fire Prevention Month and what better way to celebrate than with your local neighborhood firefighters- Join us at OHDF’s annual open house! Firehouse and apparatus tours, meet OHFD's firefighters and watch live demonstrations. For families of all ages! | No registration required
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Indigenous Peoples' Day Festival Date/Time: Sunday, 10/12, 11am-5pm
Presenter: Onondaga Nation, We of Italian and Syracuse Heritage in CNY & Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation/Syracuse Peace Council
Location: OFFSITE at Onondaga Nation Fieldhouse- 3370 Route 11ACome enjoy traditional Haudenosaunee song and dance at the 3rd Indigenous Peoples’ Day Festival on Onondaga land!
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Fall Fest
Sunday, 10/7, 10am-3pm |
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Indigenous People's Day
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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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