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Friends of OFL Book Sale! |
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Arduino: Wizard of Oz Fortune Teller Dates/Time: 4-part series: Tuesdays, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 & 10/28, 6-8pm.Presenter: OFL's Digital Services & Technology Librarian
Location: Community Room
Learn 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 at 6pm
Presenter: Living historian Sue Greenhagen of Historic Oakwood Cemetery Preservation AssociationLocation: 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: Upstate University Hospital
Location: 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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DancersizeDates/Time: 4-part series: Thursdays, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 & 11/13, Noon - 1pmPresenter: Certified Zumba instructor Sue Mirra
Location: Community Room
Join us for an afternoon of Dancersize! Geared for the active older adult, class combines rhythmic muscle toning, dance moves, and stretching. It’s designed to improve your core, your balance, and your cardiovascular endurance—and it’s fun! Participants are encouraged to wear sneakers, and to bring water and a hand towel.SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF OFL.For seniors | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
-registering for the first session registers you for all sessions.
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Ghost Hunting with Syracuse ParanormalDate/Time: Thursday, 10/23 at 6pm
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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Kitchen Remodeling 101: The Remodeling Process from Start to FinishDate/Time: Saturday, 10/25 at 2pm
Presenter: Spoca Kitchen and Bath
Location: Community RoomYou've decided you need or want to remodel your kitchen. But do you know what’s involved? How to get started? What it will cost? How long it will take? Where to get advice? If you’d like to learn what to expect when you take on a kitchen remodeling project, join Spoca Kitchen and Bath for an informative overview of the entire kitchen remodeling process from design inspiration to completed installation.
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Healthy Cooking on a BudgetDate/Time: Thursday, 10/30 at 6pm
Presenter: Syracuse Vegan Living Program
Location: Community Room
Join us for an exciting, 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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Speak Her Name by Dr. Mary JumbelicDate/Time: Wednesday, 10/8 at 6pm
Presenter: Mary Jumbelic, M.D.
Location: Community RoomFormer Onondaga County Medical Examiner Dr. Mary Jumbelic shares powerful stories from a life in true crime in her new book, Speak Her Name. Using forensics, she gives a voice to women lost to violent crimes, ensuring their stories are not forgotten. |
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Secret Syracuse by Linda LowenDate/Time: Thursday, 10/16 at 6:30pm
Presenter: Linda Lowen
Location: Community RoomHave you ever wondered what's hidden just below the surface of Syracuse? Secret Syracuse, Lowen's second book, is a curious blend of guidebook, history, and whimsy that reveals the hidden terrain and fascinating stories of even the most ordinary neighborhoods. It's filled with things you never knew about the city—and after reading, will never forget.Autographed copies of Lowen's books will be available for purchase at this event: - Secret Syracuse: $27
- 100 Things to Do in Syracuse: $17
Accepted forms of payment: cash, check, Venmo, PayPal and credit card.
Visit www.lindalowen.com for more information about Lowen and her writings. |
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Crafts with Friends
Thursdays, 9:30-10:30am No registration necessary |
Needlework Crafts Thursdays, 2:00-3:30pm No registration necessary |
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Wednesdays, 10/8 & 10/22
at 11am, 12pm & 1pm |
Monday, 10/6 at 7pm Fireplace Seating |
Tuesdays, 10/14 & 10/21, 6:00-7:30pm Room 222 |
Saturday, 10/18 at 2pm Fireplace Seating |
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New York Times Bestselling Author
In 1866 New Orleans, formerly enslaved siblings Coleman and June are separated, only to embark on perilous, individual journeys through the Mexican desert to reunite and seize the freedom they were promised. |
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The Austen Affair by Madeline BellWhen an electrical accident sends two feuding co-stars in a Jane Austen film adaptation back in time to Jane Austen's era, Tess and Hugh need to ad-lib their way through the Regency period in order to make it back home, and hopefully not screw up history along the way.
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Booker Prize winning author
When Sonia and Sunny meet again by chance on an overnight train, their rekindled connection propels them through a journey shaped by family expectations, artistic disillusionment and personal upheaval as they seek meaning, love and belonging across continents and generations. |
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#1 New York Times Bestselling Author
Covering conventional and complementary approaches, including Mobilization Exercise Analgesia Treatment, foam rolling, acupuncture, trigger point injections, and vital “prehabilitation” before any operation, a bestselling doctor and neurosurgeon helps you reclaim your life from chronic pain and unlock a future of lasting relief. |
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Indigenous People's Day
Closed Monday, October 13th |
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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 Sunday in June through Labor Day Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm
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