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October 2026 |
Welcome to our monthly newsletter featuring programs for adults at
Salina Library. |
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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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Get ready to fill your passport!
Not a passport to other countries, but to all of the libraries in Onondaga County.
Introducing OCPL: The Passport. This initiative has two goals: explore all of the public libraries in Onondaga County and collect their unique trading cards.
Visit any OCPL library to pick up your passport tracker and to get that library’s passport sticker and trading card featuring fun facts. Then, visit as many OCPL libraries as you can to receive more stickers and trading cards! Be on the lookout for bonus trading cards at outreach events. Collect 30 library stickers to earn a prize.
OCPL: The Passport Learn. Explore. Collect.
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Quilts by Mary Kay Dwyer |
Throughout October |
Quilter Mary Kay Dwyer will be displaying her work in Salina Library throughout the month of October. A retired customer service supervisor who now has time to devote to hobbies, Ms. Dwyer enjoys spending time quilting. She has been making quilts since high school, when a neighbor taught her to make her first quilt entirely by hand. She still uses the Singer sewing machine that her grandparents gave her when she was 13, and she recently purchased a long arm machine to complete the quilting process. Stop by to view her colorful collection. |
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Trivia Night |
Friday, October 9 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 could 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 only from 6:00 pm until 8:30 pm.
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Book Sale |
Saturday, October 17 at 10:00 am | The Friends of Salina Library book sale will be happening from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Books, audiobooks, magazines, DVDs, CDs, and more! The $5 bag sale is 1:00 - 2:00 pm.
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Fill-a-Bag Book Sale |
October 19 -21 | The Friends of Salina Library book sale continues with a bag sale! Monday 10-8 fill a bag for $3, Tuesday 10-8 $1, Wednesday 10-12 $1. Bargains galore!
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Tech Help by Appointment |
Tuesdays at 10:30 am, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm | Fridays at 10:30 am, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm |
Wednesdays at 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm |
Do you need help getting around your laptop, phone, or tablet? Would you like to set up an email account? Do you want to read an eBook? Tech help appointments with a librarian are now available. Appointments last up to 1 hour. Advance registration is required.
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Just Mend It! with Nichole |
Tuesday, October 27 at 6:00 pm | Want to learn how to fix your clothing? Button fell off, hole in your shirt seam, pants need a hem, hoodie or draw strings fell out? We’ve got you covered. Bring in your clothing and learn how to mend it yourself.
If needed, a sewing machine will be available and you’ll be taught how to use it. This is a 1-on-1 lesson. For adults 18+. Registration is required; please provide a brief description of what repair is needed to ensure we have the correct tools and sewing notions.
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Let's Eat |
Tuesday, October 6 at 6:00 pm | Share in the joy of cooking and baking! Participants bring in a Hallowen dish then taste everyone’s offerings and discuss recipes and flavors. For adults 18+. Please register.
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Community Bingo |
Monday, October 12 at 1:00 pm | Socialize and have fun playing bingo! Bring a new item under $5 for the prize table; it can be anything from a decorative item to a practical one. Use your imagination! For adults 18+. Please register.
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Learn to Embroider |
Monday, October 12 at 6:00 pm |
Learn to embroider throughout the year, adding stitches with each class. At the end of the year you’ll have completed 12 different felt ornaments and learned many stitches! This month you’ll make a pumpkin. All supplies are provided. Did you miss a month? Pick up the pattern at the front desk. For adults 18+. Registration is required.
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Crow Party |
Tuesday, October 13 at 6:00 pm |
Dress in black; you can even wear feathers or a mask! Bring shiny trinkets like jewelry bits, coins, keys, or stones, etc. for trade and crafting. Make an origami crow and decorate a trinket jar. Enjoy snacks and a raven mocktail. There’s even a raffle! For adults 18+. Registration is required.
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Salina Writers Group |
Wednesday, October 14 at 6:30 pm | Hone your writing skills, whether you write fiction, nonfiction, or poetry. Facilitated by Debbie Stack, local author, editor, and TV scriptwriter. Get feedback and share questions and ideas. For adults 18+. Please register.
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Create |
Tuesday, October 20 at 6:00 pm | Create a faux ghost pepper plant! For adults 18+. Registration is required.
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AI: What's This All About? |
Tuesday, October 27 at 3:30 pm | Want to learn what AI is, the pros and cons of using it, how to use it, and how not to use it? Come and learn the basics about Artificial Intelligence. For adults 18+. Registration is required.
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Dance Party |
Friday, October 30 at 11:00 am | Dance for an hour with your friends, or sit and enjoy the music and the company! For adults 18+ with disabilities, along with a mentor or family member. Please register everyone in your group, including mentors and family members.
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Neurodiversity Meetup |
Monday, October 26 at 6:30 pm |
Neurodivergent adults can meet new people in our quiet room with low lighting; there are even bean bag chairs for comfy lounging. Bring a snack and a drink and wear a shirt or hoodie to talk about. If you like, you can bring along a person who helps ease any anxiety. For adults 18+. Please register.
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Wednesday Meetup |
Wednesdays at 10:30 am | Enjoy the company of friends. Activities include mini trivia, gaming, coloring, crafting, and puzzles, or you can relax and chat on our comfy couch. Participants can get a coffee or tea for the discounted price of $1.35! For adults 50+. Sign up to save your spot.
10/7: Autumn Bookmarks 10/14: Wooden Leaves 10/21: Fabric Pumpkins 10/28: Woven Moon |
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Read This Book! |
Throughout October | Pick up a copy of our monthly book choice then let us know your opinion when you return it. October’s book is The Radiant Dark by Alexandra Oliva. For adults 18+.
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Thursday Night Manga and Graphic Novel Club |
Thursday, October 1 at 7:00 pm |
Club members get to read a new manga/graphic novel every month then discuss it with the group. It’s a chance to read new books and get into a new genre or series, or even re-read a favorite! You may also chat about other manga and graphic novels you’ve been reading. This month we’re talking about Pumpkin Heads by Rainbow Rowell. For adults 18+. Please register.
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Monday Mysteries |
Monday, October 5 at 4:00 pm | A mystery lovers’ meet up! This month our gritty choice is Death at the Sanatorium by Ragnar Jonasson; our cozy choice is One Poison Pie by Lynn Cahoon. For adults 18+. Sign up to save your spot.
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On the Same Page: Dee's Diner |
Saturday, October 17 at 10:30 am | What are you reading? Meet with other book lovers at Dee's Diner to discuss what we've all read lately. Learn about new books and enjoy a tasty treat, too! For adults 18+. Please register.
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Tiny Book Club |
Monday, October 19 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. We’re reading Cardiff, by the Sea by Joyce Carol Oates. For adults 18+. Please register.
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Page Turners Book Club |
Tuesday, October 27 at 6:30 pm | Take part in our monthly discussion; new members are welcome! In October we’re reading The Secret War of Julia Child by Diana R. Chambers. For adults 18+. Sign up to save your spot or use the Zoom link on our website events page.
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True Tales Nonfiction Book Discussion |
Wednesday, October 28 at 6:00 pm | Add your voice to our lively and engaging discussions of nonfiction books. This month we’re reading History Matters by David McCullough. For adults 18+. Sign up to save your spot.
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Crochet Pattern |
Begins Thursday, October 1 | Crochet a bat! Pick up the pattern any time the library is open.
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Embroidery Pattern |
Begins Thursday, October 1 | Embroider a pumpkin! Pick up the pattern any time the library is open.
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Craft Kit for Adults |
Begins Thursday, October 1 | Make a mini wand! Pick up a kit any time the library is open, while supplies last. Limit 1 per patron. For adults 18+.
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Craft Kit for Adults for Adults with Disabilities
| Begins Thursday, October 1 | Make a witch's broomstick! 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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Board & Card Games |
Monday, October 26 at 3:00 pm | Play Rummikub, Dominoes, Cribbage, Backgammon, Traditional Mahjong, and more! Bring your own games or play one of ours. For adults 18+. Please register.
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Mah Jongg |
Tuesdays 12:00 - 3:00 pm | Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:45 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.
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Mah Jongg |
Fridays 12:00 - 3:00 pm | Are you an experienced player? Join us for weekly play. National Mah Jongg League rules. Not a tournament. For adults 18+. Please register.
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Friends of Salina Library |
Monday, October 5 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+.
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Salina Library Board Meeting |
Monday, October 19 at 7:00 pm | Regular meeting. Open to the public.
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