Oneida Public Library releases March calendar of events
March 1—March 31, 2018
March 5
Tax Help for Seniors
Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
IRS certified volunteers under the auspices of Cornell Co-operative Extension will provide free tax help and electronic filing to seniors on a first-come, first-served basis. Seniors should bring all their pertinent tax documents and last year’s return with them. Tax Help at the OPL continues Monday and Wednesday mornings through April 16.
March 6
Ready To Read: Music and Motion
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Newborns to 4 year-olds and their parents or guardians will enjoy songs, rhymes, coordinated movements and just plain fun, all of which will help stimulate the children’s language skills.
March 6
Oneida Library Election
Tuesday, 12:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Registered voters in Oneida Public Library’s Special District are eligible to vote for candidates for the three open seats on the OPL Board of Trustees and vote on the board’s proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2018-19. For details, see The OPL Connection online at www.midyorklib.org/oneida.
March 7
Tax Help for Seniors
Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
IRS certified volunteers under the auspices of Cornell Co-operative Extension will provide free tax help and electronic filing to seniors on a first-come, first-served basis. Seniors should bring all their pertinent tax documents and last year’s return with them. Tax Help at the OPL continues Monday and Wednesday mornings through April 16.
March 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.
March 7
Teen Tech Week Celebration
Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
Teens can turn their cell phones into microscopes with the help of the techno-wizard, Peter Gillander, known in everyday life as an Oneida High School technology teacher.
March 7
Kids’ Book Club
Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
Beginning March 7 and continuing weekly at the same time, young people in second– through fifth-grades can come to the OPL to discuss books with Megan Gillander and play games. For March the selection is Kate DiCamillo’s “Because of Winn Dixie.” Parents can sign their children up at the OPL Desk and order copies of the book.
March 8
Ready To Read
Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
OPL’s Megan Gillander offers children 2 to 5 years of age and their parents or guardians the pleasure of stories, songs and activities to help strengthen the children’s language skills.
March 10
Family Super Saturday: All Things Irish Party
Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
In preparation for St. Patrick’s Day, OPL Youth Services Coordinator Megan Gillander invites children and parents to a party of Irish songs, stories, games and crafts.
March 10
For Teens: Foundations in Personal Finance, Session 3
Saturday at 12:00 p.m.
Registered ninth through twelfth graders continue finance expert Dave Ramsey’s mini-course on budgeting, savings, careers and taxes through videos and free personal student workbooks.
March 12
Tax Help for Seniors
Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
IRS certified volunteers under the auspices of Cornell Co-operative Extension will provide free tax help and electronic filing to seniors on a first-come, first-served basis. Seniors should bring all their pertinent tax documents and last year’s return with them. Tax Help at the OPL continues Monday and Wednesday mornings through April 16.
March 12
Monday Movie Matinee: “Goodbye, Christopher Robin”
Monday at 1:00 p.m.
On the second and fourth Monday afternoons this month, enjoy watching the latest release of a five-star film on DVD, while sipping tea or coffee and tasting some light confections. For March 12, the 2017 British film “Goodbye, Christopher Robin” dramatically presents the story of A. A. Milne, author of the Winnie-the-Pooh books, and his family. It features Domhill Gleeson, Margot Robbie and Kelly MacDonald.
March 13
Ready To Read: Music and Motion
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Newborns to 4 year-olds and their parents or guardians will enjoy songs, rhymes, coordinated movements and just plain fun, all of which will help stimulate the children’s language skills.
March 14
Tax Help for Seniors
Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
IRS certified volunteers under the auspices of Cornell Co-operative Extension will provide free tax help and electronic filing to seniors on a first-come, first-served basis. Seniors should bring all their pertinent tax documents and last year’s return with them. Tax Help at the OPL continues Monday and Wednesday mornings through April 16.
March 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.
March 14
Kids’ Book Club
Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
Young readers in second– through fifth-grades can come to the OPL to discuss books with Megan Gillander and play games. March’s selection is Kate DiCamillo’s “Because of Winn Dixie.” Parents can sign their children up at the OPL Desk and order copies of the book.
March 15
Ready To Read
Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
OPL’s Megan Gillander offers children 2 to 5 years of age and their parents or guardians the pleasure of stories, songs and activities to help strengthen the children’s language skills.
March 15
Book Talk: Norm Dann on Peter Smith
Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
Historian Dr. Norman Dann will present his new biography entitled Peter Smith of Peterboro: Furs, Land, and Anguish. Peter, father of Gerrit Smith, created the family’s fabulous wealth through fur trading and land speculation, but ended up an eccentric, disturbed old man. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing.
March 19
Tax Help for Seniors
Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
IRS certified volunteers under the auspices of Cornell Co-operative Extension will provide free tax help and electronic filing to seniors on a first-come, first-served basis. Seniors should bring all their pertinent tax documents and last year’s return with them. Tax Help at the OPL continues Monday and Wednesday mornings through April 16.
March 20
Ready To Read: Music and Motion
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Newborns to 4 year-olds and their parents or guardians will enjoy songs, rhymes, coordinated movements and just plain fun, all of which will help stimulate the children’s language skills.
March 21
Tax Help for Seniors
Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
IRS certified volunteers under the auspices of Cornell Co-operative Extension will provide free tax help and electronic filing to seniors on a first-come, first-served basis. Seniors should bring all their pertinent tax documents and last year’s return with them. Tax Help at the OPL continues Monday and Wednesday mornings through April 16.
March 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.
March 21
Kids’ Book Club
Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
Young readers in second– through fifth-grades can come to the OPL to discuss books with Megan Gillander and play games. March’s selection is Kate DiCamillo’s “Because of Winn Dixie.” Parents can sign their children up at the OPL Desk and order copies of the book.
March 22
Ready To Read
Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
OPL’s Megan Gillander offers children 2 to 5 years of age and their parents or guardians the pleasure of stories, songs and activities to help strengthen the children’s language skills.
March 22
Pushing the Limits Book Club
Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
Prof. Jen Herzog, a biology instructor at Herkimer County Community College, conducts a discussion for adults on John S. Marr’s novel “The Eleventh Plague.” She will also explore the human microbiome and the potential for bioterrorism. Copies of the book are available to pre-registrants.
March 26
Tax Help for Seniors
Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
IRS certified volunteers under the auspices of Cornell Co-operative Extension will provide free tax help and electronic filing to seniors on a first-come, first-served basis. Seniors should bring all their pertinent tax documents and last year’s return with them. Tax Help at the OPL continues Monday and Wednesday mornings through April 16.
March 26
Monday Movie Matinee: “Victoria and Abdul”
Monday at 1:00 p.m.
Enjoy watching the latest release of a five-star film on DVD, while sipping tea or coffee and tasting some light confections. For March 26, the 2017 costume drama “Victoria and Abdul” stars Judi Dench as the queen and introduces Ali Fazal as Abdul.
March 27
Ready To Read: Music and Motion
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Newborns to 4 year-olds and their parents or guardians will enjoy songs, rhymes, coordinated movements and just plain fun, all of which will help stimulate the children’s language skills.
March 28
Tax Help for Seniors
Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
IRS certified volunteers under the auspices of Cornell Co-operative Extension will provide free tax help and electronic filing to seniors on a first-come, first-served basis. Seniors should bring all their pertinent tax documents and last year’s return with them. Tax Help at the OPL continues Monday and Wednesday mornings through April 16.
March 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.
March 28
Kids’ Book Club
Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
Young readers in second– through fifth-grades can come to the OPL to discuss books with Megan Gillander and play games. March’s selection is Kate DiCamillo’s “Because of Winn Dixie.” Parents can sign their children up at the OPL Desk and order copies of the book.
March 28
Amadan: Songs of Drinking and Blackguarding
Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
The band Amadan (Irish for “Fool’s Errand”) welcomes spring at the OPL with lively Irish songs and music for get-togethers. Featured are Mike Carroll on flute and bones, Bill Fahy on guitar and banjo and Mike Hoke on fiddle. Concert is free.
March 29
Ready To Read
Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
OPL’s Megan Gillander offers children 2 to 5 years of age and their parents or guardians the pleasure of stories, songs and activities to help strengthen the children’s language skills.