Nov. 28-Dec. 31, 2016
Nov. 29
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Preschool children with their parents or guardians will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program led by Megan Gillander.
Nov. 30
Tech Help
Wednesday, 9:00-11:00 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.
Nov. 30
Yoga for Seniors
Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Bill Skinner, a certified Hatha Yoga instructor, conducts a weekly class for seniors wanting to learn safe and beneficial yoga practices. Skinner will adapt postures and breathing exercises to fit the class members’ needs. The class is free.
Nov. 30
Family Story Hour
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
OPL’ Youth Services Coordinator Megan Gillander hosts the evening story hour for young children two years of age on up to second graders and their parents or guardians, complete with stories, games and fun activities to engage children’s imaginations and stimulate their language skills.
Dec. 1
Ready To Read
Thursday at 10 a.m.
Preschool children and their parents or guardians can enjoy an early-literacy program of stories, songs, crafts and activities with Megan Gillander and their furry friends Peanut and Stuart Little.
Dec. 2
Library Friends’ Holiday Book Sale
Friday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Friends of the Oneida Public Library will be offering at bargain prices the best of donated books, from current bestsellers to rare finds, for holiday gifts or wintertime reading. Also on sale will be baked goods made by the Friends. The book sale is being held in the OPL’s Meeting Room, 220 Broad St., Oneida. All proceeds benefit the OPL.
Dec. 3
Library Friends’ Holiday Book Sale
Saturday,10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Friends of the Oneida Public Library will be offering at bargain prices the best of donated books, from current bestsellers to rare finds, for holiday gifts or wintertime reading. The sale is being held in the OPL’s Meeting Room, 220 Broad St., Oneida. All proceeds benefit the OPL.
Dec. 5 and 6
AARP’S Driver Safety Program
Monday and Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
An AARP-trained instructor offers a two-day classroom defensive driver course for potential discounts in care insurance. To register, call Bob Fish at 363-0455.
Dec. 5
Friends of the Library Meeting
Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Friends of the Oneida Public Library will hold their next meeting Dec. 5 to discuss the Holiday Book Sale and make further plans. New members are always welcome.
Dec. 6
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Preschool children with their parents or guardians will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program led by Megan Gillander.
Dec. 7
Library Closed Half Day
Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Oneida Public Library will be closed from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, for staff development. The library will be open at 1:30 p.m. until the usual closing time of 8:00 p.m.
Dec. 7
Yoga for Seniors
Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Bill Skinner, a certified Hatha Yoga instructor, conducts a weekly class for seniors wanting to learn safe and beneficial yoga practices. Skinner will adapt postures and breathing exercises to fit the class members’ needs. The class is free.
Dec. 7
Family Story Hour
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
OPL’s Youth Services Coordinator Megan Gillander hosts the evening story hour for young children two years of age on up to second graders and their parents or guardians, complete with stories, games and fun activities to engage children’s imaginations and stimulate their language skills.
Dec. 8
Ready To Read
Thursday at 10 a.m.
Preschool children and their parents or guardians can enjoy an early-literacy program of stories, songs, crafts and activities with Megan Gillander and their furry friends Peanut and Stuart Little.
Dec. 10
Holiday Family Story Hour Party
Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
OPL’s Youth Coordinator Megan Gillander invites young children and their parents and families to a special Holiday Story Party with holiday songs, activities, games and stories. Special guest Pattina Keniston, an American Sign Language instructor, will teach children and adults some seasonal signs and will interpret “’Twas the Night before Christmas.” And Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to read, mingle and hand out presents hidden in their bag of surprises. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Oneida Library.
Dec. 13
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Preschool children with their parents or guardians will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program led by Megan Gillander.
Dec. 14
Tech Help
Wednesday, 9:00-11:00 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.
Dec. 14
Yoga for Seniors
Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Bill Skinner, a certified Hatha Yoga instructor, conducts a weekly class for seniors wanting to learn safe and beneficial yoga practices. Skinner will adapt postures and breathing exercises to fit the class members’ needs. The class is free.
Dec. 14
After-school Science
Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
Elementary-school students can build their own catapults and learn how they work in this month’s edition of After-school Science led by Megan Gillander.
Dec. 14
Family Story Hour
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
OPL’s Youth Services Coordinator Megan Gillander hosts the evening story hour for young children two years of age on up to second graders and their parents or guardians, complete with stories, games and fun activities to engage children’s imaginations and stimulate their language skills.
Dec. 14
The McCarthy Family Holiday Concert
Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Raise your spirits in a free concert with the McCarthy Family, which blends folk, popular and holiday music with three-part harmonies and an Irish flair. Jim McCarthy plays guitar; his wife Deidre plays harp, concertina and tin whistle; and their son Shane plays guitar and mandolin.
Dec. 15
Ready To Read
Thursday at 10 a.m.
Preschool children and their parents or guardians can enjoy an early-literacy program of stories, songs, crafts and activities with Megan Gillander and their furry friends Peanut and Stuart Little.
Dec. 15
OPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
The Oneida Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting in the library’s Local History Room, 220 Broad St. The meeting is open to the public and is handicapped accessible.
Dec. 16
Book Talk: J. P. L. Hatcher on “Oneida (Community) Limited”
Friday at 2:00 p.m.
John P. L. Hatcher will present his recently published book, “Oneida (Community) Limited: A Goodly Heritage Gone Wrong,” his insider’s history of the rise and catastrophic failure of the flatware company due to “insufficient management, poor judgement, and extravagance.”
Dec. 20
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Preschool children with their parents or guardians will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program led by Megan Gillander.
Dec. 21
Tech Help
Wednesday, 9:00-11:00 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.
Dec. 21
The Polar Express Party
Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
The holiday edition of the OPL’s Family Story Hour celebrates with a dramatic telling of The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg, followed by refreshments and a showing of the film The Polar Express.
Dec. 22
Ready To Read
Thursday at 10 a.m.
Preschool children and their parents or guardians can enjoy an early-literacy program of stories, songs, crafts and activities with Megan Gillander and their furry friends Peanut and Stuart Little.
Dec. 23, 24 and 26
Christmas Holiday
Friday, Saturday and Monday
Oneida Public Library will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, Saturday, Dec. 24, and Monday, Dec. 26, to celebrate Christmas. The library will be open as usual on Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 9:00 a.m.
Dec. 27
Tech Help
Wednesday, 9:00-11:00 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.
Dec. 27
Ready To Read
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Preschool children with their parents or guardians will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program led by Megan Gillander.
Dec. 27
Movie: Roald Dahl’s “Matilda”
Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.
Young students on holiday break can enjoy their vacation with popcorn and a showing on the OPL’s wide screen of “Matilda,” the 1996 comedy about the young genius who gets her revenge based on Roald Dahl’s story.
Dec. 28
Family Story Hour
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
OPL’s Youth Services Coordinator Megan Gillander hosts the evening story hour for young children two years of age on up to second graders and their parents or guardians, complete with stories, games and fun activities to engage children’s imaginations and stimulate their language skills.
Dec. 29
Ready To Read
Thursday at 10 a.m.
Preschool children and their parents or guardians can enjoy an early-literacy program of stories, songs, crafts and activities with Megan Gillander and their furry friends Peanut and Stuart Little.
Dec. 29
Movie: Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
Young students on holiday break can enjoy their vacation with popcorn and a showing on the OPL’s wide screen of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” the 2005 film version starring Johnny Depp as Willie Wonka and based on Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book.
Dec. 29
Movie: Roald Dahl’s “The BFG”
Friday at 11:00 a.m.
Young students on holiday break can enjoy their vacation with popcorn and a showing on the OPL’s wide screen of “The BFG,” the 2016 film directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Roald Dahl’s 1980 children’s book.
Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve
Saturday
Oneida Public Library will be closed on Saturday, December 31, to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The library will be open as usual the following Monday, January 2, 2017, at 9:00 a.m.