May 1, 2014
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.
May 5-30
Swamp Snappers Photography Exhibit
From the Great Swamp Conservancy, the Swamp Snappers Camera Club will show the best of their members’ photography in the Oneida Library’s Meeting Room from May 5 through May 30.
May 6
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.
May 6
Breast Cancer Awareness
Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Toni McEniry, outreach specialist for ARISE, will be available to provide information and references for those concerned about breast cancer.
May 6
After School Crafts: Paper, Paint and Petals
Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Youth librarian Michele Ryan teaches elementary-school students the tricky craft of making blooming flowers out of paper and painting them imaginatively. Supplies are provided.
May 7
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.
May 7
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.
May 7
The Pinterest Class
Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Michele Ryan introduces Pinterest, the ultimate online pinboard, and shows how to sign up and post your own scrapbook for sharing.
May 8
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.
May 10
My Father in the 463rd Bomber Group
Saturday at 2 p.m.
Rob Kinsella tells in words and pictures the amazing story of his father, George R. Kinsella, when in May 1944 Germans shot his bomber down over Slovenia. He survived to be taken up by Marshall Tito’s partisans and, after many close calls, he was eventually rescued by British forces.
May 12 and 13
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.
May 13
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.
May 14
Painting with Pastels
Wednesday at 9 a.m.
Artist Carol Cotten takes her students outdoors “en plein aire” to scenic local sites to learn the techniques of painting pastels directly from nature. The four-session class meets Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m., May 14, 21, 28 and June 4. The class is free, but pre-registration is required. Students should sign up at the Oneida Library desk and at that time may order pastel painting materials at cost.
May 14
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.
May 14
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.
May 14
Lower Energy, Lower Costs
Wednesday at 2 p.m.
David Muth of Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency gives no-cost, energy-conservation tips to cut home electricity and fuel consumption. Participants get a free set of energy-efficient light bulbs. Pre-registration at the Oneida Library desk required.
May 15
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.
May 20
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.
May 21
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.
May 21
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.
May 22
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.
May 26
Memorial Day
Monday
Oneida Public Library will be closed in honor of Memorial Day. The library will be open as usual on Tuesday, May 27, at 9 a.m.
May 27
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.
May 27
After School Science: The Big Bloom
Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Professor Jen Herzog offers elementary- and middle-school students an inside look at the botanical complexity of spring flowers.
May 28
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.
May 28
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.
May 29
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.