(Oneida, NY – Sept. 2015) The following events are scheduled at the Oneida Public Library from Oct. 1 through Nov. 7.
October 1
Puppy Dog Tales
Thursday at 10 a.m.
Children aged 3-4 years can join Librarian Michele Ryan and their small furry friends from Wanderers’ Rest Humane Society for stories, songs, crafts and activities to boost pre-reading skills.
October 1
Civil Rights Film: Freedom Riders
Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
The OPL hosts the showing of the documentary film “Freedom Riders,” which chronicles the white and black anti-discrimination activists riding on a bus into the Deep South in 1961 to protest racial segregation. The film and the discussion led by Tom Bennett are part of a Madison County series of programs on America’s civil rights struggle developed by the National Abolition Hall of Fame and sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
October 6
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Children up to 2 years old will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program led by Youth Librarian Michele Ryan.
October 7
Tech Help
Wednesday from 9:00 to 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.
October 7
Ready To Read
Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Children up to 2 years old will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program led by Youth Librarian Michele Ryan.
October 8
Puppy Dog Tales
Thursday at 10 a.m.
Children aged 3-4 years can join Librarian Michele Ryan and their small furry friends from Wanderers’ Rest Humane Society for stories, songs, crafts and activities to boost pre-reading skills.
October 8
Civil Rights Film: The Loving Story
Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
The OPL hosts the showing of the documentary film “The Loving Story,” the heart-wrenching documentary about an interracial couple in the segregated South who fought a long battle to remain together. The film will be accompanied by a discussion led by Max Smith. The program is part of a Madison County series on America’s civil rights struggle developed by the National Abolition Hall of Fame and sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
October 10
Five Forgotten Presidents
Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Historian Tom Henry returns to the OPL to address in a free five-session seminar the careers of five “forgotten” presidents who deserve to be remembered, for better or for worse. This week he takes on the man from Kinderhook, Martin Van Buren.
October 12
Columbus Day
Monday
Oneida Public Library will be closed Monday, October 12, to celebrate Columbus Day. The library will be open as usual on Tuesday, October 13, at 9 a.m.
October 13
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Children up to 2 years old will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program led by Youth Librarian Michele Ryan.
October 14
Tech Help
Wednesday from 9:00 to 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.
October 14
Ready To Read
Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Children up to 2 years old will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program led by Youth Librarian Michele Ryan.
October 15
Puppy Dog Tales
Thursday at 10 a.m.
Children aged 3-4 years can join Librarian Michele Ryan and their small furry friends from Wanderers’ Rest Humane Society for stories, songs, crafts and activities to boost pre-reading skills.
October 15
Civil Rights Film: Slavery by Another Name
Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
The OPL hosts the showing of the documentary film “Slavery by Another Name,” which follows the fates of African-American men in the post-bellum South who were arrested for petty crimes and forced into indentured labor because they could not afford to pay fines. The film will be accompanied by a discussion led by Kimberly Williams of Hamilton College. The program is part of a Madison County series on America’s civil rights struggle developed by the National Abolition Hall of Fame and sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
October 15
Pajama Story Hour
Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Elaine Clark offers children 5 to 8 years old and their parents stories and fun activities geared to help boost reading skills.
October 17
Five Forgotten Presidents
Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Historian Tom Henry in a free five-session seminar addresses the careers of five “forgotten” presidents who may well deserve to be remembered. In this session, Henry discusses the much-despised Millard Fillmore, the clever lawyer from Buffalo.
October 20
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Children up to 2 years old will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program led by Youth Librarian Michele Ryan.
October 20
After-school Science: Beware Household Chemicals
Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.
Elementary- and middle-school students can find out what dangers lie in common household cleansers and learn through hands-on experiments safe and cheap alternatives.
October 21
Tech Help
Wednesday from 9:00 to 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.
October 21
Pen, Ink and Watercolors Workshop
Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
Artist Jack Cotten will guide intermediate-level art students in a free adult workshop dedicated to learning the mixed media of pen, ink and watercolor wash on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in four weekly sessions, Oct. 21 to Nov. 11. Class size is limited, so pre-registration at the Oneida Library circulation desk or by phone at 363-3050 is required.
October 21
Ready To Read
Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Children up to 2 years old will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program led by Youth Librarian Michele Ryan.
October 22
Puppy Dog Tales
Thursday at 10 a.m.
Children aged 3-4 years can join Librarian Michele Ryan and their small furry friends from Wanderers’ Rest Humane Society for stories, songs, crafts and activities to boost pre-reading skills.
October 24
Five Forgotten Presidents
Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Historian Tom Henry in a free five-session seminar addresses the careers of five “forgotten” presidents who may well deserve to be remembered. In this session, Henry discusses Franklin Pierce and the intractable problem of slavery.
October 19 and 20
AARP’S Driver Safety Program
Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
An AARP trained instructor offers a two-day drivers’ safety class for potential discounts in car insurance. To register, call Bob Fish at 363-0455.
October 27
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Children up to 2 years old will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program led by Youth Librarian Michele Ryan.
October 28
Tech Help
Wednesday from 9:00 to 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.
October 28
Ready To Read
Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Children up to 2 years old will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program led by Youth Librarian Michele Ryan.
October 29
Puppy Dog Tales
Thursday at 10 a.m.
Children aged 3-4 years can join Librarian Michele Ryan and their small furry friends from Wanderers’ Rest Humane Society for stories, songs, crafts and activities to boost pre-reading skills.
October 31
Five Forgotten Presidents
Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Historian Tom Henry in a free five-session seminar addresses the careers of five “forgotten” presidents who may well deserve to be remembered. In this session, Henry discusses Chester A. Arthur, the accidental president created by the Republican machine of Utica’s evil genius, Roscoe Conkling.
November 3
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Children up to 2 years old will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program led by Youth Librarian Michele Ryan.
November 4
Tech Help
Wednesday from 9:00 to 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 4
Ready To Read
Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Children up to 2 years old will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program led by Youth Librarian Michele Ryan.
November 5
Puppy Dog Tales
Thursday at 10 a.m.
Children aged 3-4 years can join Librarian Michele Ryan and their small furry friends from Wanderers’ Rest Humane Society for stories, songs, crafts and activities to boost pre-reading skills.
November 5
Rites of Passage Then and Now among the Iroquois
Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
For today’s teenagers and interested adults, historian and journalist Doug George-Kanentiio will discuss the traditional “rites of passage” that Iroquois Indian youth had to endure in order to become full-fledged adults and how some of these rites are being revived by the Mohawks of today.
November 7
Five Forgotten Presidents
Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
In the free seminar’s final session, historian Tom Henry addresses the under-appreciated administration (1889-93) of Benjamin Harrison, who met his nemesis in the tariff issue and high government spending.