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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 |
at 2pm & 3pm 45-minute appointments |
Wednesday, 12/10
at 11am, 12pm & 1pm |
Monday, 12/1 at 7pm Fireplace Seating |
Saturdays, 11/15 & 12/13, 11am-1pm Fireplace Seating No registration necessary |
Saturday, 12/20 at 2pm Fireplace Seating |
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History Roundtable: Anniversary EditionDate/Time: Tuesday, 12/9, 6:00-7:30pm
Presenter: Community Volunteer- Local retired history professor
Location: Fireplace Seating & Cafe AreaJoin OFL's History Roundtable as they celebrate their two year anniversary! Reflect on past books, topics, and historical insights; catch up with fellow history enthusiasts; and look forward to another two years of lively and thought-provoking discussions!
Refreshments will be provided, courtesy of the Friends of Onondaga Free Library.
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New York Times Bestselling Author
In Julia Spencer-Fleming's return to the Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne mystery series, a peaceful Christmas in Millers Kill is destroyed when a white supremacist attack on a parade thrusts the newly retired Police Chief Russ and Reverend Clare back into a world of murder and militias. This conspiracy soon connects with other disparate investigations: Officer Hadley Knox's growing panic over the disappearance of her former partner, Kevin Flynn, who took leave from the Syracuse PD; novice lawyer Joy Zhào's secret pursuit of an alt-right threat; and Forest Ranger Paul Terrance's search for his missing uncle amid rumors of dangerous men in the mountains. As the December days shorten, these five individuals discover their suspicions are linked by a single thread, pulling them toward the forbidding High Peaks of the Adirondacks where they must quickly unwind a murderous plot.
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Cursed Daughtersby Oyinkan Braithwaite When Ebun gives birth to her daughter, Eniiyi, on the day they bury her cousin Monife, there is no denying the startling resemblance between the child and the dead woman. So begins the belief, fostered and fanned by the entire family, that Eniiyi is the actual reincarnation of Monife, fated to follow in her footsteps in all ways, including that tragic end. There is also the matter of a family curse which has been handed down from generation to generation, breaking hearts and causing three generations of abandoned Falodun women to live under the same roof. When Eniiyi falls in love with the handsome boy she saves from drowning, she can no longer run from her family’s history.
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The Ivory City by Emily Bain MurphyThe St. Louis World's Fair, 1904: A miniature city of palaces and pavilions that becomes a backdrop for romance, betrayal--and murder. Cousins Grace and Lillie have been best friends since birth, despite Grace's vastly inferior social status ever since her mother married for love instead of wealth. When Lillie invites Grace to the biggest event of the century--the legendary World's Fair, also known as The Ivory City--Grace hopes her fortunes might be about to change. But when a member of their party is brutally killed at the fair, and suspicion falls on Lillie's brother Oliver, Grace must prove Oliver's innocence before her beloved cousins' family is ruined forever. Along the way, she'll discover that the city's wealthy elite--including Oliver's handsome but irritable friend Theodore--aren't quite who they appear to be. And amidst the glitz, glamor, and magic of the Ivory City lurks a danger that just may claim her life.
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Palaver by Bryan WashingtonBryan Washington's highly acclaimed novel, Palaver, a finalist for the National Book Award and named a must-read by numerous outlets, is a life-affirming story of family, reconciliation, and the search for home, following a son in Tokyo who is estranged from his mother in Houston due to her favoritism toward his homophobic brother. The plot centers on the mother's uninvited arrival at her son's doorstep after a decade, leading to immediate tension, but as they navigate new relationships—the mother with a local bistro owner and the son with a bar patron—and share meals and conversations, they begin to bridge their gap, grappling with past memories spanning Houston, Jamaica, and Japan to determine if they can ultimately find a home in one another.
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How does one of the greatest storytellers of our time write her own life? The long-awaited memoir from Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid’s Tale and The Testaments and one of our most lauded and influential cultural figures, unfolds her story. As we travel with her along the course of her life, more and more is revealed about her writing, the connections between real life and art, and the workings of one of our greatest imaginations. |
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Don't Stop: Why We (Still) Love Fleetwood Mac's Rumours by Alan Light Alan Light, author of The Holy or the Broken and former editor-in-chief of Vibe, celebrates Fleetwood Mac's iconic 1977 album, Rumours, unraveling the record's enduring appeal, story, and mythology. Recounting the album's genesis following the 1975 addition of Lindsey Buckingham and his girlfriend, Stevie Nicks, Light explores why, nearly five decades later, Rumours remains uniquely relevant, topping sales and streaming charts and attracting young listeners. He delves into the album's cultural transformation from a pop phenomenon into a touchstone, investigating its continued presence in contemporary culture, from TV shows to TikTok, through in-depth interviews with inspired current artists and new fans. Ultimately, Don't Stop offers an insightful, kaleidoscopic view of a landmark work, celebrating its groundbreaking sound, diverse voices, and the intense romantic turmoil that fueled its creation.
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The People vs. the Golden State Killer by Thien HoThe first official, behind-the-scenes account by Sacramento District Attorney Thien Ho of his experience as the lead prosecutor who successfully captured and prosecuted serial predator Joseph DeAngelo, known by multiple monikers including the Golden State Killer. The book details how Ho led an elite task force in utilizing the newly developed technique of investigative genetic genealogy to link the former policeman to numerous cold cases stretching back nearly fifty years. Unlike previous narratives that focused largely on DeAngelo and his crimes, Ho's account reveals hundreds of new facts, shares the real-life story of the dedicated law enforcement team, and offers the unprecedented, authorized perspective of three survivors. The book also weaves in Ho's personal journey, from escaping communist Vietnam as a child to his rise in law enforcement to become one of the few Asian American district attorneys in the country.
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Nightmare Obscura: A Dream Engineer's Guide Through the Sleeping Mind by Michelle CarrLeading sleep expert and dream researcher, Michelle Carr, reveals the latest science behind the dreaming brain and why we have nightmares-offering key insights into how harnessing dreams can improve your sleep and health. To most, dreams are things that slip away when you reemerge into the waking world, their remnants jumbled up and only half recalled. At their best, they are populated by pleasant recollections and surreal experiences. But at their worst, they can be traumatizing and prevent us from receiving the necessary benefits of sleep. So why do we dream at all? What makes a person prone to nightmares? How do our bodies interface with our brains when we're not awake? And how can we harness our sleeping minds to improve our waking lives?
In Nightmare Obscura, Carr unlocks the science behind the sleeping body, exploring the relationship between dreams and mental health, with a deep dive into the neuroscience behind some of the most interesting aspects of dreaming: nightmares, lucid dreams, and the cutting-edge field of dream engineering.
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Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Wednesday 12/24 - CLOSED Thursday 12/25 - CLOSED |
New Year's Eve & New Year's Day
Wednesday, 12/31 - Close at 5pm;
Thursday, 12/25 - CLOSED |
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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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