{"id":77072,"date":"2017-01-22T14:26:11","date_gmt":"2017-01-22T19:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=77072"},"modified":"2017-01-20T23:30:21","modified_gmt":"2017-01-21T04:30:21","slug":"oneida-public-library-february-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=77072","title":{"rendered":"Oneida Public Library February events"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Oneida<\/a>
Oneida Public Library<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

February 1\u2014March 4, 2017<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

February 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tech Help<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday<\/span>, 9:00-11:00 a.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

February 1<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Family Story Hour: Chinese New Year\u2019s Party<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday<\/span> at 6:30 p.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Preschoolers and early elementary-school students, along with parents and guardians, can welcome in the Year of the Rooster in the traditional Chinese calendar with games, stories and foods.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 2<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ready To Read<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday<\/span> at 10 a.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Preschool children and their parents or guardians can enjoy an early-literacy program of stories, songs, crafts and activities with Megan Gillander.<\/p>\n

February 6<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tax Help for Seniors<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday<\/span>, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2019s return with them. Tax Help at the OPL continues Monday<\/span> and Wednesday<\/span> mornings through April 12<\/span>.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 7<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ready To Read<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday<\/span> at 10:00 a.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Preschool children with their parents or guardians will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program led by Megan Gillander.<\/p>\n

February 8<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tax Help for Seniors<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday<\/span>, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2019s return with them. Tax Help at the OPL continues Monday<\/span> and Wednesday<\/span> mornings through April 12<\/span>.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 8<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tech Help<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday<\/span>, 9:00-11:00 a.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 8<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Senior Alert: Beware Identity Theft<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday<\/span> at 9:30 a.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jean Ryan of the N.Y.S. Attorney General\u2019s office will discuss for seniors the risk and prevention of \u201cIdentity Theft: Protecting Yourself from America\u2019s Fastest Growing Crime.\u201d Space is limited so those who are interested should sign up at the library circulation desk.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 8<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

After-school Science: Coding Hearts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday<\/span> at 4:30 p.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Elementary-school students can make a big impression on someone special by applying computer-coding techniques to the creation of a valentine.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 8<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Family Story Hour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday<\/span> at 6:30 p.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

OPL\u2019s Youth Services Coordinator Megan Gillander hosts an 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\u2019s imaginations and stimulate their language skills.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 9<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ready To Read<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday<\/span> at 10 a.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Preschool children and their parents or guardians can enjoy an early-literacy program of stories, songs, crafts and activities with Megan Gillander.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 10<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Open Source Software Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday<\/span> at 3:30 p.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ron Enos, a retired IT specialist, will introduce Open Source software and show how the free operating system Linux can offer advantages over Microsoft Windows.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 11<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Family Super Saturday<\/span>: Into the Wild Blue Yonder<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday<\/span> at 11:00 a.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Families with children 2-years old up to 8 are invited to join OPL\u2019s Megan Gillander in welcoming special guest Christian Sanchez of the U.S. Air Force, who will tell about his life as a soldier and read from \u201cThe World according to Humphrey.\u201d Kids will learn military time and make clothespin airplanes.<\/p>\n

February 13<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tax Help for Seniors<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday<\/span>, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2019s return with them. Tax Help at the OPL continues Monday<\/span> and Wednesday<\/span> mornings through April 12<\/span>.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 14<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ready To Read<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday<\/span> at 10:00 a.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Preschool children with their parents or guardians will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program led by Megan Gillander.<\/p>\n

February 15<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tax Help for Seniors<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday<\/span>, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2019s return with them. Tax Help at the OPL continues Monday<\/span> and Wednesday<\/span> mornings through April 12<\/span>.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 15<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tech Help<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday<\/span>, 9:00-11:00 a.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 15<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pushing the Limits Book Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday<\/span> at 6:00 p.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

In the second session of Pushing the Limits, Prof. Jen Herzog guides the discussion on Jean Auel\u2019s neolithic fantasy\u00a0The Land of the Painted Caves\u00a0<\/em>and on the human striving to \u201cgather, archive and transmit knowledge.\u201d Registration required.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 15<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Family Story Hour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday<\/span> at 6:30 p.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

OPL\u2019s Youth Services Coordinator Megan Gillander hosts an 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\u2019s imaginations and stimulate their language skills.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 16<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ready To Read<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday<\/span> at 10 a.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Preschool children and their parents or guardians can enjoy an early-literacy program of stories, songs, crafts and activities with Megan Gillander.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 20<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Presidents\u2019 Day (observed)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Oneida Public Library will be closed Monday, February 20<\/span>, in honor of Presidents\u2019 Day. The library will be open as usual on Tuesday, February 21<\/span>, at 9:00 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 21<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Winter Break Program: Farewell Party for Humphrey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday<\/span> at 10:00 a.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

To close the Oneida schools\u2019 One District One Book community read with a bang, the OPL invites preschoolers and early elementary-school students, their parents and guardians to a farewell party for “The World according to Humphrey.”<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 21<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Winter Break Program: Circuits Are a Snap<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday<\/span> at 1:00 p.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Third to fifth graders can learn the scoop about circuits using Snap Circuits Jr. STEM kits and, with them, make a fan blow or music play.<\/p>\n

February 22<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tax Help for Seniors<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday<\/span>, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2019s return with them. Tax Help at the OPL continues Monday<\/span> and Wednesday<\/span> mornings through April 12<\/span>.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 22<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tech Help<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday<\/span>, 9:00-11:00 a.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 22<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Winter Break Program: Teen Coffee House<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday<\/span> at 5:00 p.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ninth to twelfth graders explore the OPL stacks in search of Book Faces to \u201cbecome someone else\u201d and then share their findings over coffee or a beverage.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 22<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Family Story Hour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday<\/span> at 6:30 p.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

OPL\u2019s Youth Services Coordinator Megan Gillander hosts an 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\u2019s imaginations and stimulate their language skills.<\/p>\n

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February 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ready To Read<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday at 10 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Preschool children and their parents or guardians can enjoy an early-literacy program of stories, songs, crafts and activities with Megan Gillander.<\/p>\n

February 23 and 24<\/strong><\/p>\n

Winter Break Program: Coding for Kids<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday and Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sixth to Twelfth Graders will explore the world of coding and program a photo booth, music, even a Star Wars game.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 24<\/strong><\/p>\n

Winter Break Special: The Utica Zoomobile<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday at 11:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

All ages will enjoy seeing and learning about the special animals brought from the Utica Zoo and how they adapt to changing environments.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 27<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tax Help for Seniors<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2019s return with them. Tax Help at the OPL continues Monday and Wednesday mornings through April 12.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 28<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ready To Read<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Preschool children with their parents or guardians will enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplay, crafts and stories in an early-literacy program led by Megan Gillander.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

February 28<\/strong><\/p>\n

OPL Board Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Board of Trustees of Oneida Public Library will hold its next regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. in the library\u2019s Local History Room, 220 Broad St., Oneida. The public is invited to attend. The History Room permits barrier-free access to the physically handicapped.<\/p>\n

February 28<\/strong><\/p>\n

Board Candidates and Budget Hearing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oneida Public Library Board of Trustees invites the public to the library\u2019s Meeting Room to meet the candidates for election to the Board\u2019s two open seats as well as to discuss the library\u2019s proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2017-2018. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, March 7, at the OPL from 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m<\/p>\n

March 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tax Help for Seniors<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2019s return with them. Tax Help at the OPL continues Monday and Wednesday mornings through April 12.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

March 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tech Help<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 9:00-11:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

March 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Family Story Hour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

OPL\u2019s Youth Services Coordinator Megan Gillander hosts an 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\u2019s imaginations and stimulate their language skills.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

March 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ready To Read<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday at 10 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Preschool children and their parents or guardians can enjoy an early-literacy program of stories, songs, crafts and activities with Megan Gillander.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

March 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Family Super Saturday: Young People\u2019s Cooking Class<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday at 11:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Families with children 2-years old up to 8 are invited to participate in a cooking class conducted by the master chef of Napoleon\u2019s Caf\u00e9 in Oneida. All materials and equipment will be provided. For further information, contact Megan Gillander at 363-3050.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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