April 1
Senior Tax Help
Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Seniors can get free tax-filing help and direct electronic filing of their tax forms from IRS-certified volunteers. Senior Tax Help is available Tuesday andThursday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Oneida Library until April 15.
April 1
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10 a.m.
This is an early-literacy program of songs, play, crafts and stories that will help children from birth through two years old to develop pre-reading skills.
April 1
After School Crafts: Wild Watercolors
Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Youth librarian Michele Ryan teaches the basics and the possibilities of watercolor art.
April 2
Tech Help
Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m.
Volunteer tech advisors will be on hand to help users set up and adapt their devices, from iPads to tablets to smart phones. No appointment is needed.
April 2
Ready To Read
Wednesday at 10 a.m.
This is an early-literacy program of songs, play, crafts and stories that will help children from birth through two years old to develop pre-reading skills.
April 3
Senior Tax Help
Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Seniors can get free tax-filing help and direct electronic filing of their tax forms from IRS-certified volunteers. Senior Tax Help is available Tuesday andThursday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Oneida Library until April 15.
April 3
Ready, Set, Read
Thursday at 10 a.m.
This early-literacy story hour includes songs, crafts and games designed to help children aged 3 to 5 years develop essential pre-reading skills.
April 5
Friends’ Spring Book Sale
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friends of the Oneida Public Library offer at bargain prices gently used donated books, DVDs and other materials to benefit the library.
April 8
Senior Tax Help
Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Seniors can get free tax-filing help and direct electronic filing of their tax forms from IRS-certified volunteers. Senior Tax Help is available Tuesday andThursday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Oneida Library until April 15.
April 8
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10 a.m.
This is an early-literacy program of songs, play, crafts and stories that will help children from birth through two years old to develop pre-reading skills.
April 9
Tech Help
Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m.
Volunteer tech advisors will be on hand to help users set up and adapt their devices, from iPads to tablets to smart phones. No appointment is needed.
April 9
Ready To Read
Wednesday at 10 a.m.
This is an early-literacy program of songs, play, crafts and stories that will help children from birth through two years old to develop pre-reading skills.
April 9
Wednesday Art Club
Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Local artists meet to share ideas and painting tips. Interested people are always welcome.
April 10
Senior Tax Help
Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Seniors can get free tax-filing help and direct electronic filing of their tax forms from IRS-certified volunteers. The last day of Senior Tax Help is Tuesday, April 15.
April 10
Ready, Set, Read
Thursday at 10 a.m.
This early-literacy story hour includes songs, crafts and games designed to help children aged 3 to 5 years develop essential pre-reading skills.
April 14-19
OPL’s Amnesty Week
Monday through Saturday
As part of Oneida Public Library’s 90th anniversary celebration and in keeping with National Library Week, the OPL will forgive all overdue fines on OPL’s books and materials that are returned this week, whether they were borrowed 10 months or 10 years ago. The amnesty applies only to materials owned by the OPL.
April 14 and 15
AARP’S Driver Safety Program
Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A classroom defensive driver course for those over 50 years of age. To register, call Bob Fish at 363-0455.
April 15
Senior Tax Help
Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Today is the last day seniors can get free tax-filing help and direct electronic filing of their tax forms for the year 2013 from IRS-certified volunteers.
April 15
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10 a.m.
This is an early-literacy program of songs, play, crafts and stories that will help children from birth through two years old to develop pre-reading skills.
April 15
Bento Boxes
Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Young teens on break can learn how to put together a tasty Bento Box, a Japanese tradition something like a lunchbox but far more attractive inside and out. Edibles will be supplied.
April 16
Tech Help
Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m.
Volunteer tech advisors will be on hand to help users set up and adapt their devices, from iPads to tablets to smart phones. No appointment is needed.
April 16
Ready To Read
Wednesday at 10 a.m.
This is an early-literacy program of songs, play, crafts and stories that will help children from birth through two years old to develop pre-reading skills.
April 16
Google Cloud Workshop
Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Information technology specialist Katie McCauley from Mid-York Library System introduces the Google Suite, an advanced web-based storage and office suite using “Google Drive” via the “cloud.”
April 17
Ready, Set, Read
Thursday at 10 a.m.
This early-literacy story hour includes songs, crafts and games designed to help children aged 3 to 5 years develop essential pre-reading skills.
April 17
Legopalooza
Thursday at 2 p.m.
Students can take a big spring break with Legopalooza, a program involving thousands of pieces of Legos, engineering genius and competitive fun.
April 22
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10 a.m.
This is an early-literacy program of songs, play, crafts and stories that will help children from birth through two years old to develop pre-reading skills.
April 22
After School Science: Water, Water Everywhere
Tuesday at 4 p.m.
For Earth Day, the Mad Professor, Jen Herzog, focuses on earth’s most abundant element, water, with hands-on experiments in aquatic biology for the enlightenment of elementary and middle-school students.
April 23
Tech Help
Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m.
Volunteer tech advisors will be on hand to help users set up and adapt their devices, from iPads to tablets to smart phones. No appointment is needed.
April 23
Ready To Read
Wednesday at 10 a.m.
This is an early-literacy program of songs, play, crafts and stories that will help children from birth through two years old to develop pre-reading skills.
April 23
Book Talk: ‘Utica Beer’
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Local author Daniel Shumway presents his new book, “Utica Beer,” a chronicle of Utica’s heyday as a brewery center up to the present. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and author’s signing.
April 24
Ready, Set, Read
Thursday at 10 a.m.
This early-literacy story hour includes songs, crafts and games designed to help children aged 3 to 5 years develop essential pre-reading skills.
April 26
Oneida, the Historical Railroad Hub
Saturday at 2 p.m.
As part of its 90th Anniversary serving Oneida, the OPL brings in railroad historian John Taibi to present in words and pictures the remarkable history of Oneida as a railroad hub and transfer point in the 19th and early 20th centuries. From Oneida Railway trollies to the New York, Ontario & Western Railway to the New York Central, Taibi will chronicle the rise and fall of Oneida’s glory as a center of railroad transportation.
April 26
Old Clay Stone Band
Saturday at 7 p.m.
To celebrate its 90th Anniversary, Oneida Library hosts a free after-hours concert by Old Clay Stone, a local band specializing in country, bluegrass and classic rock. Old Clay Stone features David Taylor on 12-string guitar and vocals; Frank Cook on banjo, guitar and vocals; Pat Mercer on mandolin and guitar; Jim Corpin on percussion; and Suzi Taylor on bass.
April 27
OPL’s 90th Anniversary Party
Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m.
Oneida Public Library celebrates its 90th Anniversary of service to greater Oneida with a birthday bash open to the public of all ages. Included in the festivities will be children’s entertainment, cake and punch, a Mayoral Proclamation and opportunities for all to share their experiences at the library over the years.
April 29
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10 a.m.
This is an early-literacy program of songs, play, crafts and stories that will help children from birth through two years old to develop pre-reading skills.
April 30
Tech Help
Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m.
Volunteer tech advisors will be on hand to help users set up and adapt their devices, from iPads to tablets to smart phones. No appointment is needed.
April 30
Ready To Read
Wednesday at 10 a.m.
This is an early-literacy program of songs, play, crafts and stories that will help children from birth through two years old to develop pre-reading skills.