Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 South Salina St., Syracuse, 315.435.3395
MAY ART EXHIBIT:
Children’s Art
This collection consists of a variety of artwork and projects created by children who have attended Craft Club at Beauchamp.
FOR CHILDREN & TEENS:
Learn to Play the Game of Go
Tuesday, May 3
5:15 pm
Go is an easy to learn board game with just a few rules to remember so you can quickly have fun playing. Once you learn the rules though, Go can become intensely challenging and competitive. Think you can out-think your friends? Find out with the game of Go.
Ages 8 & up.
Toddler/Pre-School Storytime and Craft
Wednesday, May 4
9:30 am
Singing, stories, and crafts that are always sure to please your preschooler.
Preschool Dance Party
Wednesday, May 11
9:30 am
Music and rhythm, perfect to get your preschooler moving!
Wii & Game Fun
Fridays, May 6, 13 and 20
3:00 pm
Test your skills on the Nintendo Wii and enjoy an assortment of games. While you’re waiting to play the Wii, enjoy a range of different board games. Ages 5 and up.
Craft Club
Thursdays, May 5, 12 and 26
5:15 pm
Discover new crafting techniques to make fun and unique items with a variety of materials. Ages 5 and up.
Preschool Play & Learn
Wednesdays, May 18 and 25
9:30 am
Kids 0-5 years can come and play with our educational toys and sensory materials as well as make new friends, not to mention enjoy some books!
Tabletop Game Day
Saturday, May 14
2:00 pm
Work together to create a variety of tabletop games and then take turns playing all of the different games! Ages 5 and up.
Family Movie Night
Thursday, May 19
2:00 pm
Enjoy the newly released film The Good Dinosaur. Free popcorn! All ages.
Cooking Up Literacy!
Friday, May 27
2:00 pm
The AWE National Award Winning program Cooking-Up Literacy is back with a brunch themed cooking class! For ges 5-13.
Registration is required.
FOR ADULTS:
Freedman’s Bureau Digital Records Project
Saturday, May 21
11:00 am
Emancipation freed nearly 4 million slaves. The Freedmen’s Bureau was established to help transition them from slavery to citizenship. For the first time in U.S. history, the names of those freed individuals were systematically recorded and preserved for future generations. Join us to learn about the Freedmen’s Bureau digital records project and the basics of getting started searching your own family history.
One-on-One Computer Training
Set up a one-on-one appointment at Beauchamp Library to learn the basics of using a computer, including the Internet & Microsoft Word. Please call the library at 315-435-3395.
HSE Classes @ Beauchamp Library
Mondays-Thursdays, 9:15 am – 12:15 pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 – 7:00 pm
Free study sessions designed to help those who are interested in obtaining their GED.
Must Sign-Up. Contact Pat Booker
Sankofa Piecemakers Quilting Group
Saturdays, May 7, 14 and 21
10:00 am
Beauchamp Branch Library is the home of Sankofa Piecemakers where they meet every Saturday in a friendly supportive atmosphere to learn new quilting techniques and to practice traditional ones.
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Betts Branch Library, 4862 South Salina St., Syracuse, 315.435.1940
MAY ART EXHIBIT:
Angler’s Association of Onondaga
This collection of photographs, contributed by local photographers and sponsored by the Angler’s Association of Onondaga, shows the wildlife of Webster Pond.
FOR CHILDREN:
Celebrate Children’s Book Week
Monday, 2 – Sunday, May 8
All week long get information about reading, summer learning, and fun reading activities.
Drop-In Craft: Book-mark
Tuesday, May 3
3:00 pm
Come join us in the children’s area and make a book-mark.
Join us for a Read Aloud
Wednesday, May 4
3:00 pm
Come join us in the children’s area and listen to stories.
Mother’s Day Craft
Friday, May 6
3:00 pm
Stop into our children’s area and craft the perfect Mother’s Day card.
Visor Craft
Thursday, May 26
3:00 pm
Decorate your own visor to wear over Memorial Day Weekend. Don’t forget to pack it along with the sunscreen, hot dogs, and your Frisbee!
FOR TEENS & TWEENS:
Game Day with Jen
Tuesday, May 24
3:00 pm
Play Wii, board games, and giant Jenga with your friends.
FOR EVERYONE:
Betts Book Sale
Everyday all day
Books 10 for $1.00
DVD’s and CD’s $1.00
Yoga for Everyone
Mondays, May 2, 9, 16 and 23
6:00 pm.
Free one hour class of gentle yoga with Mr. Jay.
Hooks & Needles
Saturdays, May 7, 14 and 21
9:30 am
A time to chat, knit, crochet and share ideas in a casual and friendly environment. All are welcome!
Knitting for Beginners with Maggie
Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18 and 25
6:00 pm
Learn the basics of knitting. Yarn will be provided. Bring your own size 10 knitting needles. Register at the circulation desk or call 435-1940.
Poetry Cafe @ Betts
Saturday, May 7
2:00 pm
Celebrate poetry with us! Come and recite your original or favorite poems aloud. Since so much of poetry is about the rhythm and the phrasing of the words. Special Guest Poet, Wendy Gonyea.
Meditation for Beginners
Saturday, May 14
1:00 pm
The 45 minutes meditation workshop will include instruction in simple meditation techniques, including breath, posture, and basic principles of awareness. Please register in advance.
FOR ADULTS:
Betts Book Discussion
Tuesday, May 17
10:00 am
Things That Matter: Three Decades of Passions, Pastimes and Politics by Charles Krauthammer.
Things That Matter will present Charles Krauthammer’s penetrating and surprising reflections on everything from embryo research to entitlement reform, from Halley’s Comet to border collies, from Christopher Columbus to Martin Luther King, from drone warfare to American decline. Krauthammer has for decades dazzled readers with his keen insight into politics and government. Now, the best of Krauthammer’s intelligence, erudition and wit are collected in this one volume.
Home Ownership Orientation Program
Saturday, May 21
2:00 pm
Are you thinking about buying a home? Struggling to make your monthly mortgage payment or behind on your property taxes? Do you need repairs and improvements to make your home more livable, safe, and energy efficient? Find the answers to these questions at the free, 45-minute Home Ownership Orientation! This program is presented by Home Headquarters.
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Robert P. Kinchen Central Library, The Galleries of Syracuse, 447 South Salina St., Syracuse, 315.435.1900
FOR ADULTS:
English Language Conversation Class
Thursdays, May 5, 12, 19 and 26
1:15-3:00 pm
Practice informal conversational skills, grammar and vocabulary with other English language learners.
To register, call (315) 435-1835.
Page Turners!
Tuesday, May 10
5:30-6:30 pm
Central Library’s book club for adults is led by Linda Kandel. We will be discussing Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. A children’s classic revisited. As adults we will experience the adventures of Alice falling into a very strange world.
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Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, 315.435.5326
MAY ART EXHIBIT:
The Bradford Art Guild
The Bradford Art Guild will be exhibiting artwork ranging from traditional to abstract compositions created in watercolor, pastels and mixed media. Interpretations of various subjects from colorful flowers to still lives will be on display.
FOR EVERYONE:
Porter School Music Concert @ Hazard
Thursday, May 19
5:00 pm
Hear wonderful music performed live by students from Porter Elementary School Band, and Porter Orchestra, along with students from Frazer School’s Frazer Strings, who have received Excellent or Outstanding ratings as soloists at the New York State School Music Association Solo and Ensemble Festival. Light refreshments provided. For all ages.
FOR CHILDREN:
Stories and More
Thursdays, May 5 and 12
4:30-6:30 pm
This month we’ll be celebrating Cinco de Mayo and exploring the possibilities of robots with great books, crafts, and activities!
May 5 – Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by making your own piñata! Fill your piñata with treats and use it to have fun with your friends. All materials supplied.
May 12 – If you can dream it, you can build it! Let your imagination run wild as we play with fun, robotic Cubelets!
Toddler Storytime
Mondays, May 2, 9, 16 and 23
10:30 am
Toddlers and caregivers alike can enjoy this sensory storytime with Ms. Shauna exploring books through singing, dancing, playing, and just a touch of silliness! For ages birth – 4 years and their parents and caregivers.
Paws and Books
Saturdays, May 7 and 21
10:30 – 11:30 am
Enjoy reading a story to Cooper, a trained, lovable dog certified as a Canine Good Citizen.
For ages 6 – 12.
FOR TEENS & ADULTS:
Computers for Beginners
Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18 and 25
10:00 am
One-on-one instruction on Internet searching, word processing, e-mail and more is available by appointment. Please call 435-5326.
Book a Librarian
Help with eBooks, laptops, Word, Excel, iPads™, iPods™, MP3 players and more. For an appointment call 435-5326.
High School Equivalency Classes
Hazard Library and The Newland Center have partnered to provide High School Equivalency (HSE) instruction at the library. Call Linda at 471-1446 and ask to schedule a time for tutoring at Hazard Branch.
FOR ADULTS:
Savvy Speakers Toastmasters
Fridays, May 6 and 20
10:00 – 11:30 am
Do you feel anxious about speaking in public? Toastmasters can help you polish your skills and gain confidence.
Needle Work Creators
Saturdays, May 7, 14 and 21
2:00-4:00 pm
Join Hazard’s needlework creators for knitting, crocheting and needlepoint. Beginners and advanced needle workers are welcome. Bring your own supplies and share needlework knowledge with your peers
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Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St., Syracuse, 315.435.3797
FOR ALL AGES:
Westside Talent Show
Auditions
Wednesday, May 4
4:00-6:00 pm – Mundy Library
Talent Show
Saturday, May 14
2:00 pm – Delaware School Auditorium, 900 S. Geddes St.
Mundy Library is sponsoring a talent show together with our Westside neighbors La Liga: The Spanish Action League, the Near Westside Peacemaking Project and Huntington Family Center. Children and teens ages 5-20 are invited to audition solo or in a group. All kinds of talents welcome: singing, dancing, hula- hooping, poetry, basketball tricks, etc. On performance Saturday, cash prizes will be awarded to winners in several categories. Refreshments provided for all.
FOR CHILDREN:
Little Muses – Time to Dance, Read, Play and Giggle!
Tuesdays, May 3, 24 and 31
10:00 am
Children and their caregivers are invited to a very special type of storytime. Using cutting-edge research in early literacy, children will practice the skills they need for school success. We will sing, dance, read, write, and most of all, have FUN! Babies, toddlers, pre-k are all welcome. For ages 0-5.
Saturday Storytime – Early Learning for the Busy Family
Saturdays, May 7, 14 and 21
10:30 am
Don’t let your weekend fly by without a couple of fun stories! Join us Saturday mornings for some singing, dancing and reading! For ages 0-5.
Tails to Tell
Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18, and 25
3:30 pm
with Chloe, Brutus, Patches or Madison
Read a story to one of our lovable, trained canine friends. For ages 5-12.
Edible Experiments – Fizzing Lemonade!
Wednesday, May 18
4:00 pm
Mix an acid with a base and make your own carbonation! Learn some science while making a delicious fizzing drink perfect for the warm months. For ages 5-12.
After-School Maker Club
Thursday, May 5
3:00 pm
Tuesday, May 17 and 31
3:00 pm
This month is aMAYzing for crafts! First, come in after school and make a Mother’s Day card for that special person in your life. Next, we will be making flower garlands, and at the end of the month, we will be making kites that you can fly all summer long! For ages 5-12.
FOR TEENS:
May the Fourth Be with You
Wednesday, May 4
2:30 – 4:30 pm
A long time ago, in a library far, far away, patrons were given the chance to create their own Star Wars Text Crawl. It could be shared with everyone, and there was much rejoicing throughout the community. The librarian was excited to show many other fun, interactive games to the teens, including Ewok Village and Galactic Spy. For ages 10 – 18.
Teen Tech and Advisory Board
Wednesdays, May 11, 18 and 25
3:30 pm
Join us on Wednesdays to help create activities and programs that you would enjoy. We’ll discuss technology, reading, and more. This is an informal group for teens that live in the community. Snacks will be provided.
For ages 12-18.
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Saturdays, May 7, 14 and 21
10:30 am
Yu-Gi-Oh!™ Trading Card Game players are invited to join this informal group of game enthusiasts. New players are welcome. For all ages.
FOR TEENS & ADULTS:
OnPoint for College
Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18 and 25
5:00 – 7:00 pm with Brian Greene
Fridays, May 7, 14 and 21
3:00 – 5:00 pm with Al Turner
Advisors from OnPoint for College will be available to offer one-on-one counseling to anyone interested in college and career conversations – from filling out the college application to job interviewing. Walk-ins are welcome.
FOR ADULTS:
Typing Fundamentals
Fridays, May 6, 13 and 20
10:30 am
Are you looking to improve your typing skills? Join Miss Maggie as she features Lynda.com’s Typing Fundamentals video course. Each chapter focuses on different keys and techniques, with practice tests and more! No previous experience required! Please register at the Welcome Desk.
African American Genealogy – Freedman’s Bureau Records and Family Search
Saturday, May 7
11:00 am
Emancipation freed nearly 4 million people from enslavement, and The Freedmen’s Bureau was established to help people transition from slavery to citizenship. For the first time in U.S. history, the names of these newly freed people were recorded and preserved for future generations. Join us to learn about the Freedmen’s Bureau digital records project and the basics of getting started searching your own family history!
Book-A-Librarian
Tuesday – Friday
10:30 am or 2:30 pm
Need help finding your next great job? Trying to figure out that new laptop or tablet? Schedule a one-on-one session with Miss Maggie for help with job searching, resume review and technology basics. Call 435-3797 to schedule your appointment.
TASC™ High School Equivalency Study Class
May – June
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays,
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
New York State has retired the GED and implemented an alternative high school equivalency exam called Test Assessing Secondary Completion™, or TASC™. Those interested in enrolling in Mundy’s free study class should contact Case Manager / Bilingual Case Manager Javier Garcia, of the West Literacy Zone, at 435-6000 x2124. Walk-ins also welcome.
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Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse, 315.435.5442
FOR CHILDREN:
Read, Sing, Play Storytime
Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18 and 25
10:00 am
Children’s storytimes at Paine are full of fun learning activities that engage your children in the 5 early literacy practices so necessary for school readiness. Children listen and interact with stories, sing songs, rhyme, play learning games and sometimes complete a craft or other activity.
Best for ages 2-5.
Evening Storytime
Monday, May 9
6:30 pm
Guests to this pajama-friendly storytime will listen to books, participate in songs, fingerplays and rhymes, all while developing early literacy skills. Feel free to bring a blanket, pillow and/or stuffed animal and settle down for a restful time. Suitable for children age 2-5 with a parent or caregiver.
Miniature Birdhouse Decorating
Monday, May 23
6:00 pm
This popular program comes to Paine Branch once again to offer the opportunity for children to create simple robots with pre-programmed robotic cubes and Lego building blocks. This program is for children ages 6-12
FOR TEENS:
Teen Advisory Board
Monday, May 2
6:00–7:00 pm
Be a part of the TAB (Teen Advisory Board)! We want to hear from you! What books would you like at the library? Programs? Volunteer opportunities? Being part of the Teen Advisory Board looks great on a high school transcript! Yes, we will have snacks. Ideas and friends are welcome. Sign up with Deanna at dmcgregor@onlib.org
Mother’s Day Cards and Gift
Saturday, May 7
2:00 – 3:30 pm
Come make a beautiful card and a thoughtful gift your mom/grandmother will be sure to love! All supplies provided. Sign up with Deanna at dmcgregor@onlib.org
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Petit Branch Library, 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse, 315.435.3636
MAY ART EXHIBIT:
Poster Project
The Poster Project brings together local poets and Syracuse University artists to create an annual series of poetry posters for the poster panels of downtown Syracuse. Each poster features an illustrated poem about downtown, the city, or nearby countryside. The annual release of the poster series in April culminates nearly a year of work. Now see the artwork gathered at Petit! www.posterproject.org
FOR ADULTS:
Book Discussion Group
Thursday, May 19
6:30 pm
The Petit Branch Book Discussion Group will discuss Someone by Alice McDermott. New members are always welcome and no registration required. For more information call 435-3636.
Relationships to Food: Reading and Discussion Series
Saturday, May 21
10:00 am
Food Inc.: How Industrial Food Is Making Us Sicker, Fatter, and Poorer—And What You Can Do About It by Karl Weber
The series centers on the ways we understand and interact with food in our lives. We will read texts over the course of the discussion series which will explore our relationships with food from the biological and social to the ethical and ecological. Registration required.
Qigong: Longevity and Spiritual Awareness
Monday, May 23
6:00 pm
Qigong is a mind, body & spirit integrative exercise. There are many different kinds of qigong practices (taiji form movements are one kind of qigong exercise). General benefits of regular practice are to maintain and restore health, achieve quality longevity, and realize spiritual awareness. Medical research has reported that qigong practices reduce pain and stress while improving immune function, sleep quality, flexibility, strength, and balance. Qigong can be practiced anywhere, by people of all ages and physical abilities. Come and experience this vital exercise! Debra Lee Gertz is a licensed acupuncturist and will teach quigong.
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White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse, 315.435.3519
MAY ART EXHIBIT:
Travel Photography of Burma (Myanmar) by Erich Stapelfeldt
Photography from Erich Stapelfeldt’s travels to Burma (Myanmar) will be displayed.
FOR CHILDREN:
Storytime
Tuesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
10:00 am
These special storytimes are full of reading, singing, dancing, and all kinds of fun! Kids ages 1-5 can learn and laugh with a fun story each Tuesday morning. Each week, the stories and activities will have a special theme. Families and daycare groups are welcome, too! Just contact Katie to set up a special story time session for nearly any date and time.
Board Game Remix
Friday, May 27
2:00 pm
You’ve played the games at the library; now it’s time for you to put your own spin on a game. Kids and teens will take out the old standard games and make new ones, with new rules, new pieces, new boards, and anything else they want to try. We will also have supplies for making totally new board games, card games, and more.
FOR ALL AGES:
Beginning Yoga
Saturdays, May 7, 14 and 21
10:00 am
Wednesday, May 18
4:00 pm
These beginner’s yoga classes, hosted at the library, will teach the basics of yoga breathing, stretching, and meditation. People of all ages are welcome to join, though kids must be accompanied by an adult. No experience necessary to join. Please bring your own yoga mat or small blanket and remember to wear loose clothing.
FOR ADULTS:
African American Genealogy – Freedman’s Bureau Records and Family Search
Saturday, May 14
3:00 pm
Emancipation freed nearly 4 million people from enslavement, and The Freedmen’s Bureau was established to help people transition from slavery to citizenship. For the first time in U.S. history, the names of these newly freed people were recorded and preserved for future generations. Join us to learn about the Freedmen’s Bureau digital records project and the basics of getting started searching your own family history!