September 30
Library Friends’ Fall Book Sale
Friday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Friends of the Oneida Public Library will be offering at bargain prices the best of donated books, from current bestsellers to rare finds. Of special note is a collection of American history books. This year’s Fall Book Sale is being held in the OPL’s Meeting Room, 220 Broad St. in Oneida. All proceeds benefit the OPL.
September 30
Voter Registration Day
Friday , 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Come November 8 potential voters will want to have their voices heard. During the Friends’ Book Sale, the OPL hosts workers from the Madison County Board of Elections who will register new voters on site.
October 1
Library Friends’ Book Sale
Saturday,10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Friends of the Oneida Public Library will be offering at bargain prices the best of donated books, from current bestsellers to rare finds. Of special note is a collection of American history books. This year’s Fall Book Sale is being held in the OPL’s Meeting Room, 220 Broad St. in Oneida. All proceeds benefit the OPL.
October 4
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Children up to 2 years old with their parents or guardians will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program.
October 5
Tech Help
Wednesday, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Volunteer technical advisors will be on hand to help device and laptop users set up, adapt and get the most out of their devices. No appointment is needed.
October 5
Ready To Read
Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Children up to 2 years old with their parents or guardians will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program.
October 5
Yoga for Seniors
Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Bill Skinner, a certified Hatha Yoga instructor, conducts a weekly class for seniors wanting to learn safe and beneficial yoga practices. Skinner will adapt postures and breathing exercises to fit the class members’ needs. The class is free.
October 5
Opus Black String Quartet
Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
The Opus Black String Quartet will perform music ranging from classical to jazz, rock, bluegrass, Celtic and folk. The alternative ensemble features Liz Friedel on first violin, Juliane Price on second violin, Allyson Sklar on viola and Kristen Kopf on cello. The concert is free and open to the public.
October 6
Puppy Dog Tales
Thursday at 10 a.m.
Children aged 3-4 years with their parents or guardians can join their small furry friends for stories, songs, crafts and activities to boost pre-reading skills.
October 10
Columbus Day (observed)
Monday
Oneida Public Library will be closed Monday, October 10, to celebrate Columbus Day. The library will be open as usual onTuesday, October 11, at 9:00 a.m.
October 11
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Children up to 2 years old with their parents or guardians will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program.
October 12
Tech Help
Wednesday, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Volunteer technical advisors will be on hand to help device and laptop users set up, adapt and get the most out of their devices. No appointment is needed.
October 12
Ready To Read
Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Children up to 2 years old with their parents or guardians will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program.
October 12
Yoga for Seniors
Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Bill Skinner, a certified Hatha Yoga instructor, conducts a free weekly class for seniors wanting to learn safe and beneficial yoga practices. Skinner will adapt postures and breathing exercises to fit the class members’ needs.
October 13
Puppy Dog Tales
Thursday at 10 a.m.
Children aged 3-4 years with their parents or guardians can join their small furry friends for stories, songs, crafts and activities to boost pre-reading skills.
October 15
Tom Henry on Contentious Presidential Elections
Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
Historian and lecturer Tom Henry delivers a timely talk on past U.S. presidential elections that were hotly contested by the candidates, the parties and the people.
October 17 and 18
AARP’S Driver Safety Program
Monday and Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
An AARP-trained instructor offers a two-day classroom defensive driver course for potential discounts in care insurance. To register, call Bob Fish at 363-0455.
October 18
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Children up to 2 years old with their parents or guardians will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program.
October 19
Tech Help
Wednesday, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Volunteer technical advisors will be on hand to help device and laptop users set up, adapt and get the most out of their devices. No appointment is needed.
October 19
Ready To Read
Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Children up to 2 years old with their parents or guardians will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program.
October 19
Optimizing Your Online Presence: Gmail
Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.
In this second installment of monthly help using the Internet to the utmost, adults can learn how a simple e-mail account can open up limitless possibilities for creating documents, sharing files and pictures, chatting, scheduling and so much more. It’s all free.
October 20
Puppy Dog Tales
Thursday at 10 a.m.
Children aged 3-4 years with their parents or guardians can join their small furry friends for stories, songs, crafts and activities to boost pre-reading skills.
October 20
Chad Miller and His Fiddle
Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Chad Miller and friends from the Central Chapter of the N.Y.S. Old Tyme Fiddlers’ Association return to the OPL to perform a free Harvest Concert with a generous selection of Scots-Irish, Adirondack and Canadian songs, reels and jigs. Local sweet cider and donuts will be served during intermission. Free admission.
October 25
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Children up to 2 years old with their parents or guardians will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program.
October 25
After-school Science: Spooky Chemical Reactions
Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.
Elementary-school students will get a thrill when they do hands-on experiments that show how “spooky” effects can be created through the simplest chemicals.
October 26
Tech Help
Wednesday, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Volunteer technical advisors will be on hand to help device and laptop users set up, adapt and get the most out of their devices. No appointment is needed.
October 26
Ready To Read
Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Children up to 2 years old with their parents or guardians will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program.
October 27
Preschoolers’ Hallowe’en Party
Thursday at 10 a.m.
Preschoolers and their parents or guardians are invited to a special Hallowe’en Costume Party, with stories, games, candy and more. Dress up and celebrate!