(Oneida, NY – Dec. 2015) The Oneida Public Library has scheduled the following activities from Dec. 31, 2015 through Jan. 31, 2016.
December 31 and January 1, 2016
New Year’s Holiday
Thursday and Friday
Oneida Public Library will be closed New Year’s Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31, and New Year’s Day, Friday, Jan. 1. The library will be open as usual on Saturday, Jan. 1, from10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
January 5
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.
January 6
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.
January 6
Ready To Read
Wednesday 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.
January 7
Puppy Dog Tales
Thursday at 10:00 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.
January 11 and 12
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.
January 12
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.
January 12
Coffee, Cookies and Crayolas
Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
The curious and the artistic can get a taste of the latest publishing craze, coloring books for adults, along with coffee and cookies under the guidance of librarian Michele Ryan. All supplies will be provided.
January 12
OPL Board Meeting
Tuesday at 5 p.m.
The Board of Trustees of Oneida Public Library will hold its next meeting onTuesday, January 12, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. in the library’s local History Room, 220 Broad St., Oneida. The public is invited to attend. The History Room permits barrier-free access to the physically handicapped.
January 13
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.
January 13
Ready To Read
Wednesday 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.
January 14
Puppy Dog Tales
Thursday at 10:00 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.
January 14
Songbirds of the Woods
Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Matt Perry, well-known Upstate ornithologist, presents his popular mixed-media program “Songbirds of the Woods” at Oneida Public Library for both experienced and beginning birders.
January 18
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
Monday
Oneida Public Library will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on Monday, Jan. 18. The library will be open as usual on Tuesday, Jan. 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
January 19
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.
January 20
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.
January 20
Ready To Read
Wednesday 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.
January 21
Puppy Dog Tales
Thursday at 10:00 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.
January 21
Itty Bitty Einsteins
Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Genius starts with curiosity, and parents can give their preschoolers a playful incentive to learn about science by bringing them to a new monthly program run by Elaine Clark for the budding Einsteins of the 21st century.
January 23
To Kill a Mockingbird
Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
Readers and film lovers can get a leg up on the 2016 selection for CNY Reads One Book with a special viewing of the 1963 award-winning film version of Harper Lee’s masterpiece “To Kill a Mockingbird.” The film directed by Robert Mulligan features Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch. Discussion and refreshments will follow the film.
January 26
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.
January 26
After-school Science: Yoga for Kids
Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.
Elementary- and middle-school students can try out yoga not only for relaxation but also as one of the best exercises for the body, as will be explained by an expert in the science behind the ancient form of meditation.
January 27
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.
January 27
Ready To Read
Wednesday 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.
January 28
Puppy Dog Tales
Thursday at 10:00 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.