Pumpkin with Two Brown Leaves on the Sides
November Events for Adults

November Closings:
 Tuesday, November 11
Wednesday, November 26, closing at 5:00 pm
Thursday, November 27
Friday, November 28
 
 Hours:
Mon-Thu: 10-8
Fri: 10-5
Sat: 10-2
  • Services include Browsing and Check Out, Holds Pick Up, Printing, Faxing, Copying, Public WiFi, and Computer Use.
  • Curbside Pickup is available.

Also, check out our digital library, with virtual programs and digital resources available 24/7 at www.salinalibrary.org!

If you have any questions please call the library at 315-454-4524 or e-mail info@salinalibrary.org
 
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For Adults

Events
Tech Help by Appointment
Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM and Wednesdays at 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Do you need help getting around your laptop or tablet? Would you like to set up an email account? Do you want to download an eBook? Need help searching for and applying for jobs? Tech help appointments are now available. Appointments last up to 1 hour. Registration is required. 
 
Trivia Night
Friday, November 14, doors open at 6:00 pm
It's trivia night and your team might win a prize! Teams can be up to 4 people, and if you don't have a team you can join one. Please bring something for the potluck table; we'll provide the mocktails. You might even win a door prize! For adults 18+. Registration is required. The library is closed from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm then will be open to adults from 6:00 pm until 8:30 pm.
 
Art Exhibit
Throughout November
Local artist Paul Pearce creates art as therapy for dealing with the trauma he suffered as an officer serving in Vietnam. View his thought-provoking photography throughout the month of November. 
 
Friendsgiving
Monday, November 24 at 6:00 pm
Celebrate with friends and neighbors at this community dinner table. Salina Library will provide the turkey; you bring the sides. For adults 18+. Registration is required and there is a sign-up sheet for sides when you register.
 
Programs
Wreath Making
Thursday, November 6 at 6:00 pm
Use provided items to create a holiday wreath for the annual contest. Bring items from home that you’d like to add. Complete your wreath here or return it finished to the library by Monday, December 1st to be entered in the contest. Wreaths will be displayed in the library throughout the month of December. Winner of the contest will get a $25 Tops gift card provided by the Friends of Salina Library. For adults 18+. Registration is required.
 
Crafts for Seniors
Friday, November 7 at 11:00 am
Craft and chat with other seniors! We’re making decorative gift boxes. For adults 50+. Registration is required.
 
Community Bingo
Monday, November 10 at 12:00 pm
Socialize and have fun playing bingo! Bring a new item under $5 for the prize table; it can be anything from a candy bar to a bar of soap. Use your imagination! You are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks, or there are some for sale at the library. For adults 18+. Please register.
 
Pantry Cooking
Monday, November 10 at 6:00 pm
Learn how easy it is to make a healthy dinner out of items commonly found in our pantry, then taste the result. For adults 18+. Please register.
 
Salina Writers Group
Wednesday, November 12 at 6:30 pm
Hone your writing skills. Facilitated by Debbie Stack, local author, editor, and TV scriptwriter. Get feedback and share questions and ideas. For adults 18+. Please register.
 
Onondaga County Clerk's Office Open Hours
Monday, November 17 at 11:00 am
The Onondaga County Clerk’s Office will have open hours to answer your questions from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
 
Create
Tuesday, November 18 at 6:00 pm
Create 3D ornaments. For adults 18+. Registration is required.
 
Meetups
Senior Social Club
Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Enjoy the conversation as you create! Bring your own coloring supplies or use ours, bring your knit or crochet project, or work on our puzzle that can be rolled up and worked on again the next week. Don’t like to craft? Just hang out and make friends. For adults 50+. Please register.
 
Games & Puzzles
Mah Jongg 
Tuesdays at 12:00 pm
Want to learn mah jongg? Already know how to play? Join us for weekly play. National Mah Jongg League rules. Not a tournament. For adults 18+. Please register.
 
 
Mah Jongg & Siamese Mah Jongg
Wednesdays at 3 pm or 5:30 pm
Are you an experienced player? Join us for weekly play. National Mah Jongg League rules. Not a tournament. Optional Siamese, Royale, or Imperial. For adults 18+. Please register.
 
 
Party Games
Monday, November 3 at 6:30 pm
Play party games aimed at larger groups. Different games every month! For adults 18+. Registration is required.
 
Card Games
Thursday, November 13 at 2:00 pm
Play Pitch, Hearts, Cribbage, Gin Rummy, or any card game you enjoy. For adults 18+. Please register.
 
Board Games
Monday, November 24 at 3:00 pm
Play Scrabble, Qwirkle, Rummikub, and more. For adults 18+. Please register.
 
Dungeons & Dragons
Saturday, November 8 at 10:30 am
Saturday, November 22 at 10:30 am
New or experienced players can join in on this Dungeons & Dragons adventure. Create your own character or use a pre-made character. Use your own books and dice or borrow from the library. Bring a notebook and pencil and your drink/snacks. For adults 18+. Registration is required.
 
Book Clubs
Cabin : off-the-grid adventures with a clueless craftsman by Patrick Hutchison
Read This Book!
Throughout November
Pick up a copy of our monthly book choice then let us know your opinion when you return it. November's book is Cabin by Patrick Hutchison. For adults 18+.
The sunset years of Agnes Sharp by Leonie Swann
Monday Mysteries
Monday, November 3 at 4:00 pm
A mystery lovers' meet up!. This month we're discussing The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp by Leonie Swann. For adults 18+. Please register.
 
 
On the Same Page: Aurora's Cafe
Saturday, November 15 at 10:30 am
What are you reading? Meet with other book lovers at Aurora's Cafe in Northern Lights to discuss what you've liked, or haven't liked, lately.  Learn about new books and enjoy a tasty treat, too. For adults 18+.  Please register.  
 
Recitatif : a story by Toni Morrison
Tiny Book Club
Monday, November 17 at 5:00 pm
Don't have a lot of time to read in your schedule? Join the tiny book club! All books are less than 200 pages and include fiction and nonfiction. This month we're reading Recitatif by Toni Morrison. For adults 18+.  Please register. 
 
Democracy awakening : notes on the state of America by Heather Cox Richardson
True Tales Nonfiction Book Discussion
Wednesday, November 19 at 6:00 pm
Add your voice to our lively and engaging discussions of nonfiction books. Members democratically choose books for the year that are either topics or specific titles. We cover a wide variety of subjects from food history, aging, author biographies, suffrage, and so much more. In November, we're discussing Democracy Awakening by Heather Cox Richardson. For adults 18+. Please register.
 
Christmas at the Cupcake Cafâe : a novel by Jenny Colgan
Page Turners Book Club
Tuesday, November 25 at 6:30 pm
Take part in our monthly discussion; new members are welcome! In November, we're reading Christmas at the Cupcake Cafe by Jenny Colgan. Please register or use the Zoom link on our website events page. For adults 18+.
 
Meetings
Friends of Salina Library
Monday, November 3 at 7:00 pm
Help support the library by joining our Friends group. Manage the book sale and create raffles. Volunteer for events. Ask for an application at the front desk. For adults 18+.
Salina Library Board Meeting
Monday, November 17 at 7:00 pm
Regular Monthly Board meeting. Open to the public.
Giveaways
Crochet Pattern
Begins Saturday, November 1
Crochet a pumpkin pie tissue holder. Pick up the pattern any time the library is open.
 
Craft Kit for Adults
Begins Saturday, November 1
Make leafy tealights! Pick up a kit any time the library is open, while supplies last. Limit 1 per patron. For adults 18+.
 
Craft Kit for Adults with Disabilities
Begins Saturday, November 1
Make a hanging pumpkin! Pick up a kit any time the library is open, while supplies last. For adults 18+ with disabilities. Limit 1 per patron or 10 per group.


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100 Belmont St
Mattydale, New York 13211
(315) 454-4524

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