August 1-September 1, 2014
August 1
The Little Red Wagon
Friday at 10 am
Educator Elaine Clark presents a four-session weekly program on Fridays at 10 a.m., August 1-22, for preschoolers, kindergartners and their parents or guardians for stories, activities and educational games that will bolster the children’s pre-reading skills.
August 4
Merry-Go-Round Youth Theatre’s “Alice in Wonderland”
Monday at 11 a.m.
Merry-Go-Round Youth Theatre has adapted Lewis Carroll’s classic “Alice in Wonderland” into a fast-paced, up-to-date comedy performed by engaging young actors. They perform at the Oneida Library as part of its Summer Reading Program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Oneida Library. Admission is free.
August 6
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.
August 7
WOPL Presents!
Thursday at 7 p.m.
Oneida Public Library’s Children’s Summer Theater presents “WOPL Presents,” a recreation of three old-time radio shows performed by children under the direction of Tom Lemery. Children also do the sound effects, under the direction of Kayli Wilson. The three shows are “Superman: The Baby from Krypton,” “Bippy and Ed” and “Jack Armstrong, The All-American Boy.” Free admission.
August 8
The Little Red Wagon
Friday at 10 am
Educator Elaine Clark presents a program for preschoolers, kindergartners and their parents or guardians for stories, activities and educational games that will bolster the children’s pre-reading skills.
August 11
Art Exhibit: “Pastels en Pleine Aire”
Monday, August 11, to Friday, Sept. 5
Students in last spring’s art workshop taught by Carol Cotten display their work directly inspired by nature.
August 13
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.
August 13
Lower Energy, Lower Costs
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
David Muth of Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency gives energy-conservation tips to cut home electricity and heating fuel consumption. Participants get a free set of energy-efficient light bulbs. Pre-registration at the Oneida Librarty desk.
August 15
The Little Red Wagon
Friday at 10 am
Educator Elaine Clark presents a program for preschoolers, kindergartners and their parents or guardians for stories, activities and educational games that will bolster the children’s pre-reading skills.
August 18-22
First Lego League
Monday-Friday at 9:30 a.m.
Personnel from the Air Force Lab in Rome bring the materials and know-how to instruct young people how to build robots out of Legos and program them to do tasks in this week-long workshop, part of the national STEM program the First Lego League. Pre-registration at the Oneida Library is required.
August 20
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.
August 22
The Little Red Wagon
Friday at 10 am
Educator Elaine Clark presents a program for preschoolers, kindergartners and their parents or guardians for stories, activities and educational games that will bolster the children’s pre-reading skills.
August 25 and 26
AARP’s Drivers Safety Class
Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The AARP offers its Drivers Safety Class to licensed drivers for potential discounts in car insurance. To register, call Bob Fish at 363-0455.
August 27
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.
September 1
Labor Day
Monday
Oneida Public Library will be closed to celebrate Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1. The library will be open as usual on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 9 a.m.