(Oneida, NY – Sept. 2014) The Oneida Public Library has released the following calendar of events for October.
October 1
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.
October 1
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.
October 2
Ready, Set, Read: Puppy Dog Tales
Thursday at 10 a.m.
Children aged 3-4 will enjoy stories, songs, crafts and reading to their canine guests from Wanderers’ Rest Humane Society.
October 7 and 8
AARP’S Driver Safety Program
Tuesday and Wednesday 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.
October 7
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.
October 7
Our World Remade: World War I, Session 2
Tuesday at 7 p.m.
As the World War I Centennial begins, the OPL hosts a special adult reading and discussion group on the history and literature of the “War To End All Wars” sponsored by the New York Council for the Humanities. Pre-registration is required.
October 8
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.
October 8
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.
October 9
Ready, Set, Read: Puppy Dog Tales
Thursday at 10 a.m.
Children aged 3-4 will enjoy stories, songs, crafts and reading to their canine guests from Wanderers’ Rest Humane Society.
October 11
Book Talk with Lorraine Duvall
Saturday at 11 a.m.
Feminist and Adirondack resident tells of her long quest for equality in the workplace and fulfillment in life as chronicled in her recently published memoir “And I Know Too Much To Pretend.” Copies of her book will be available for purchase and signing by the author.
October 13
Columbus Day (observed)
Monday
Oneida Public Library will be closed Monday, September 1, to celebrate Columbus Day (observed). The library will be open as usual on Tuesday, October 14, at 9 a.m.
October 14
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.
October 14
After School Science: Spooky Science
Tuesday at 4 p.m.
OPL’s Mad Professor, Jen Herzog, brings her bag of tricky experiments to illustrate the science under the special effects for elementary-school students.
October 14
Our World Remade: World War I, Session 3
Tuesday at 7 p.m.
As the World War I Centennial begins, the OPL hosts a special adult reading and discussion group on the history and literature of the “War To End All Wars” sponsored by the New York Council for the Humanities. Pre-registration is required.
October 15
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.
October 15
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.
October 15
How To Succeed in Your College Interview
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Admissions experts Kelly Celianese and Brian Smiley of Bryant & Stratton College will show high-school juniors and seniors and their parents how to make the best impression in the fateful college admissions interview.
October 16
Ready, Set, Read: Puppy Dog Tales
Thursday at 10 a.m.
Children aged 3-4 will enjoy stories, songs, crafts and reading to their canine guests from Wanderers’ Rest Humane Society.
October 21
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.
October 21
Our World Remade: World War I, Session 4
Tuesday at 7 p.m.
As the World War I Centennial begins, the OPL hosts a special adult reading and discussion group on the history and literature of the “War To End All Wars” sponsored by the New York Council for the Humanities. Pre-registration is required.
October 22
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.
October 22
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.
October 23
Ready, Set, Read: Puppy Dog Tales
Thursday at 10 a.m.
Children aged 3-4 will enjoy stories, songs, crafts and reading to their canine guests from Wanderers’ Rest Humane Society.
October 23
Film Showing: Porgy and Bess
Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Part Broadway musical, part opera, George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” is expertly brought to film (1993) by British director Trevor Nunn and sung to perfection by Willard White (Porgy), Cynthia Haymon (Bess) and members of the Glyndebourne Opera company. Free showing on the OPL wide screen. Refreshments served.
October 27 and 28
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.
October 28
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.
October 28
Our World Remade: World War I, Session 5
Tuesday at 7 p.m.
As the World War I Centennial begins, the OPL hosts a special adult reading and discussion group on the history and literature of the “War To End All Wars” sponsored by the New York Council for the Humanities. Pre-registration is required.
October 29
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.
October 29
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.
October 30
Preschoolers’ Hallowe’en Party
Thursday at 10 a.m.
As a special treat for preschoolers, the OPL brings the Good Witch Elaine Clark to host the Bell, Book and Candy Hallowe’en Party, at which children can dress up in their costumes, share a spooky story and hunt for hidden treasure.