Oneida Public Library released its calendar of events for November.
November 1-December 3, 2016
November 1
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Preschool children with their parents or guardians will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program led by Megan Gillander.
November 1
Photography by Cathy Stolz
Tuesday
Award-winning photographer Cathy Stolz will display in the OPL’s Meeting Room throughout November her sharp and evocative photos of Central New York scenes plus her portraits of exotic zoo animals. Her work is available for sale.
November 2
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.
November 2
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.
November 2
Family Story Hour
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
OPL’s new Youth Services Coordinator Megan Gillander brings to the OPL a new evening story hour for young children two years of age on up to second graders and their parents or guardians, complete with stories, games and fun activities to engage children’s imaginations and stimulate their language skills.
November 3
Ready To Read
Thursday at 10 a.m.
Preschool children and their parents or guardians can enjoy an early-literacy program of stories, songs, crafts and activities with Megan Gillander and their furry friends Peanut and Stuart Little.
November 3
Reception for Cathy Stolz
Thursday from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
The public is invited to view the exhibit of photographs by Cathy Stolz in the OPL’s meeting Room and meet the photographer herself. Refreshments will be served.
November 8
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Preschool children with their parents or guardians will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program led by Megan Gillander.
November 9
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.
November 9
Family Story Hour
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
OPL’s Youth Services Coordinator Megan Gillander brings to the OPL a new evening story hour for young children two years of age on up to second graders and their parents or guardians, complete with stories, games and fun activities to engage children’s imaginations and stimulate their language skills.
November 10
Ready To Read
Thursday at 10 a.m.
Preschool children and their parents or guardians can enjoy an early-literacy program of stories, songs, crafts and activities with Megan Gillander and their furry friends Peanut and Stuart Little.
November 11
Veterans Day
Friday
Oneida Public Library will be closed Friday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day. The library will be open as usual on Saturday, November 12, at 10:00 a.m.
November 16
Family Super Saturday
Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
In this hour-long program for children aged 2 years old on up to early elementary-school students and their parents or guardians, Megan Gillander will connect stories to games to activities with a special theme introduced by a special guest.
November 14 and 15
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.
November 15
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Preschool children with their parents or guardians will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program led by Megan Gillander.
November 16
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.
November 16
Optimizing Your Online Presence: Hoopla!
Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Learn about the new online service Hoopla being offered free of charge by Mid-York Library System to library card holders and practice downloading Ebooks, music and first-rate films.
November 16
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.
November 16
After-school Science
Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
Why does a turkey dinner make you sleepy? Elementary-school students can find out the nutritional and biological consequences of the traditional Thanksgiving dinner in this month’s edition of After-school Science led by Megan Gillander
November 16
Family Story Hour
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
OPL’s Youth Services Coordinator Megan Gillander brings to the OPL a new evening story hour for young children two years of age on up to second graders and their parents or guardians, complete with stories, games and fun activities to engage children’s imaginations and stimulate their language skills.
November 17
Ready To Read
Thursday at 10 a.m.
Preschool children and their parents or guardians can enjoy an early-literacy program of stories, songs, crafts and activities with Megan Gillander and their furry friends Peanut and Stuart Little.
November 22
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Preschool children with their parents or guardians will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program led by Megan Gillander.
November 23
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.
November 23
Family Story Hour
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
OPL’s Youth Services Coordinator Megan Gillander brings to the OPL a new evening story hour for young children two years of age on up to second graders and their parents or guardians, complete with stories, games and fun activities to engage children’s imaginations and stimulate their language skills.
November 24 and 25
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday and Friday
Oneida Public Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25, to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. The library will be open as usual on Saturday, Nov. 26, at 10:00 a.m.
November 29
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Preschool children with their parents or guardians will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program led by Megan Gillander.
November 30
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.
November 30
Family Story Hour
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
OPL’ Youth Services Coordinator Megan Gillander brings to the OPL a new evening story hour for young children two years of age on up to second graders and their parents or guardians, complete with stories, games and fun activities to engage children’s imaginations and stimulate their language skills.
December 1
Ready To Read
Thursday at 10 a.m.
Preschool children and their parents or guardians can enjoy an early-literacy program of stories, songs, crafts and activities with Megan Gillander and their furry friends Peanut and Stuart Little.
December 2
Library Friends’ Holiday 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, for holiday gifts or wintertime reading. The sale is being held in the OPL’s Meeting Room, 220 Broad St., Oneida. All proceeds benefit the OPL.
December 3
Library Friends’ Holiday Book Sale
Saturday,10:00 a.m.-2:00 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, for holiday gifts or wintertime reading. The sale is being held in the OPL’s Meeting Room, 220 Broad St., Oneida. All proceeds benefit the OPL.