May 2 to May 13
Open Minds Art Exhibition
As part of May as Mental Awareness Month, clients of the Oneida Clinic of Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) will be displaying their artwork in Oneida Library’s Meeting Room, 220 Broad St. The art showcases the creativity and expression of individuals overcoming mental barriers and celebrates their resiliency.
May 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.
May 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 equipment. No appointment is needed.
May 4
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.
May 5
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.
May 5
Introduction to ‘True Crime,’ An Adult Reading and Discussion Series
Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Oneida Public Library is hosting an adult-enrichment seminar called “In Cold Blood: True Crime, an American Genre,” a five-session non-fiction reading and discussion series sponsored by the New York Council for the Humanities. Over five weekly sessions (May 12-June 9), the group will read and discuss selections from “True Crime, An American Anthology” and Truman Capote’s “In Cold Blood.” The May 5 session introduces the seminar, and copies of the texts will be distributed. The group is limited to 15 people. Pre-registration at the library check-out desk is required.
May 9 and 10
AARP’S Driver Safety Program
Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
An AARP trained instructor offers a six-hour drivers’ safety class for potential discounts in car insurance. To register, call Bob Fish at 315-363-0455.
May 10
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.
May 10
Coffee, Cookies and Crayolas
Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
Adults looking for a relaxing, satisfying pastime can sample coloring books for adults, along with coffee and cookies. All supplies will be provided.
May 10
After-school Art: Gift for Grandma
Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.
Elementary-school children can create personal gifts and cards for their grandmothers. All materials supplied.
May 11
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 equipment. No appointment is needed.
May 11
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.
May 11
After-school Science: Pop up Grocery Tour
Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
Educators from Eat Smart NY at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County will show students how to be smart supermarket shoppers, saving money and making healthier food choices. They will offer delicious samples of healthful snacks.
May 12
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.
May 17
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.
May 17
The Utica Peregrine Falcon Experience
Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Matt Perry, environmentalist and nature writer, will present in words and pictures the story of the first successful nest of peregrine falcons in Oneida County and their complex lives as urban dwelling raptors.
May 18
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 equipment. No appointment is needed.
May 18
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.
May 19
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.
May 23
After-school Science: Pop up Grocery Tour, Part II
Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
In a second round, educators from Eat Smart NY at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County will show students how to be smart supermarket shoppers, saving money and making healthier food choices. They will offer delicious samples of healthful snacks.
May 24
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.
May 25
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 equipment. No appointment is needed.
May 25
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.
May 26
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.
May 30
Memorial Day
Monday
Oneida Public Library will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. The library will be open as usual on Tuesday, May 31, at 9:00 a.m.
May 31
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.
June 1
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 equipment. No appointment is needed.
June 1
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.
June 2
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.