Location: Children’s Area

Join Miss Margaret for music, movement, and books.

Tech Help is available at Central Library! If you need help with emails, digital job applications, resumes, or cell phone assistance, please visit us during the following times:

• Mondays 9 - 12 & 12 - 3 p.m.
  

• Tuesdays 9 - 12 p.m.
  

• Wednesday 9 - 12 & 12 - 3 p.m.
  

• Thursdays 2 - 5 p.m.
  

• Fridays 12 - 3 p.m.

For additional tech help, please schedule an appointment with Ms. Trudi, 315-435-1900.

Liverpool Library invites you to read to one of our four-legged friends from Paws of CNY.  These dogs are sweet, gentle dogs who would love to have some friends come and read to them. Stop by the Children's Room to sign up to read or just to say hi. Don't worry if you are shy about reading, these dogs will love any story you want to tell them!

Tech Help is available at Central Library! If you need help with emails, digital job applications, resumes, or cell phone assistance, please visit us during the following times:

• Mondays 9 - 12 & 12 - 3 p.m.
  

• Tuesdays 9 - 12 p.m.
  

• Wednesday 9 - 12 & 12 - 3 p.m.
  

• Thursdays 2 - 5 p.m.
  

• Fridays 12 - 3 p.m.

For additional tech help, please schedule an appointment with Ms. Trudi, 315-435-1900.

Community Room

Mondays, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 10-11am - Registration opens one week in advance of each session.

All Together Now-- stories, songs and play for babies and caregivers! Each week we will explore books, music and more based on themes of friendship, community helpers, science, expanding our world, working and playing together and KINDNESS! Age appropriate toys and activities will also be available.

For babies (0-24 months) and their parents/caregivers.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED-Registration opens one week in advance of each session. Register at the library calendar.

Event Type(s): Kids, Story Time

Age Group(s): Kids, Babies

Presenter: Miss Jill

(315) 492-1727

info@oflibrary.org

Location: Onondaga Lake Park

Audience: Birth - 5; Children 5 - 12; Families

Join Miss Amanda for story time at Onondaga Lake Park! We will be near the playground and shuffle board games.

Location: Manlius Library - Manlius Village Amphitheater

Join Miss Windy for Jigglebugs outdoors at the Manlius Amphitheater for some music and movement fun. Appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers, however, all ages are welcome.  All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. 

*In case of inclement weather, Jigglebugs will move indoors into the Story Time Room.*

Event Type(s): Education, Music

Age Group(s): Kids

Windy Cardarelli

wcardarelli@manliuslibrary.org

Birth to 18 months

This lively story time helps babies experience sounds and the structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Enjoy lap and bouncing rhymes, short books and songs. Plan on a 20 minute program with time for baby and caregiver socialization afterwards.

No registration required.

Event Type(s): Kids, Story Time

The world of reading comes alive with this fun and educational program that will bring you face-to- face with exciting zoo animals. Get hands-on with the zoo’s one-of- a-kind animal artifacts, ask a professional zoo educator your animal questions, and learn how you can make a difference to wildlife. Don’t miss Zoo to You this summer!

Age Group:

Children , 3rd-6th Grade , K-3rd Grade , Under 5

Practice your English speaking, listening, vocabulary and grammar with others in a relaxed and fun environment. Weekly classes meet on Zoom.

Participants will be emailed each week's activities ahead of time to prepare for class.

To register, please call (315)435-1835 or email athorna@onlib.org

Tech Help is available at Central Library! If you need help with emails, digital job applications, resumes, or cell phone assistance, please visit us during the following times:

• Mondays 9 - 12 & 12 - 3 p.m.
  

• Tuesdays 9 - 12 p.m.
  

• Wednesday 9 - 12 & 12 - 3 p.m.
  

• Thursdays 2 - 5 p.m.
  

• Fridays 12 - 3 p.m.

For additional tech help, please schedule an appointment with Ms. Trudi, 315-435-1900.

Free GED Classes at Beauchamp! They run from 9AM to 12 PM, Monday through Wednesday. We are near a bus line and food pantry. Contact (315) 435-4115 or GED@scsd.us for more information.

Volunteers from LiteracyCNY will be offering free computer help in the studio, no appointment needed!

Get help with:

• Navigating your laptop, tablet, or smartphone

• Moving, copying, and organizing files and folders

• Connecting to wireless networks

• Staying connected with friends and family

• Signing up for government benefits

• Creating and using e-mail accounts and working with attachments

• Finding and applying for jobs

• Writing resumes and Cover Letters

• Word processing on MS Word and Google Docs

For device troubleshooting and help on other topics, please make a 1-on-1 appointment with one of LPL's tech help experts.

Location: Carman Community Room

Join Miss Amanda for yoga stretches and story time! It's a great way to teach toddlers to have improved attention and social skills. It also helps their motor performance, flexibility and can reduce stress! It'll be fun and relaxing all in one. A yoga mat or blanket is suggested for your comfort, but there will be chairs for those who cannot sit on the floor.

Community Room

Join the Solvay Library for storytime!

Fayetteville Free Library Greenspace

Families! Join the Fayetteville Library for stories, songs, rhymes and fun!

Storytimes are a wonderful place for children to socialize, acquire language and prereading skills, and develop an early interest in books and stories.

Set up your little one for success by making storytime a regular part of their routine!

We will meet outside in our Greenspace, weather permitting.

Please check the calendar the morning of to find out if we will be inside or outside. We will update the calendar to let you know by 9:30am.

Registration is not required.

Location: Story Time Room

Continue to support your toddler’s language and social development. Children ages 0 - 3 and their favorite adult are invited to share stories, rhymes, songs and more that continue to promote early literacy and learning.

Event Type(s): Story Time, Education

Age Group(s): Kids, All Ages

Group Meeting Room C

Practice English speaking skills in a conversation group. The emphasis is on comfort communicating in English. Register to receive the link. This class is being offered as both a virtual and an in-person experience.

Register at the library event calendar by selecting the date: https://onlibdewitt.evanced.info/signup/Calendar

Sara Jo Brandt

(315) 446-3578

sbrandt@CLDandJ.org

Join Ms. Nicole for a themed story time with movement, music, and of course, some good stories.

Event Type(s): Story Time

Age Group(s): Preschoolers, Kids

Nicole Wright

nwright@nopl.org

Children's Programming Room

Ages 0-5 

This fun, informal story time combines stories with play time. Enjoy stories, discover wonderful toys, and meet new friends.

No registration required. 

Event Type(s): Kids, Story Time

Join Ms. Laura for fun stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and songs.

Location: Community Room

Join the Manlius Library for a free English class for ESOL speakers at the library.

All summer, Ms. Nicole will be providing instruction for kids and teens on a variety of basic computer skills and information literacy skills. Kids and teens will learn the basics of using a word processor, conducting a basic internet search, and how to use some of the many databases available through the library.

Event Type(s): Summer Reading Event

Age Group(s): Kids, Tweens, Teens

Nicole Wright

nwright@nopl.org

Hive Makerspace

Please be sure you can be contacted through the email and number you provided upon registration. Register at the library calendar page by selecting the date you want to register for here: https://onlibdewitt.evanced.info/signup/Calendar

Get in-person help with your laptop, tablet, smartphone, or eReader. Make an appointment with one of our tech staff to help you troubleshoot device problems or to learn more about how to get the most out of your devices. Be sure to tell us what kind of device you need help with in advance and what kind of issues you’re having.

While our library staff are not IT professionals, we have a wealth of practical IT skills and are happy to provide computer training and advice within the scope of our knowledge.

This session is held by a LitCNY volunteer. No Hive equipment training can be given at this session.

Event Type(s): Technology

Age Group(s): Adults, Seniors

Presenter: LitCNY Volunteer

hive@cldandj.org

Hive Makerspace

Please be sure you can be contacted through the email and number you provided upon registration. Register at the library calendar page by selecting the date you want to register for here: https://onlibdewitt.evanced.info/signup/Calendar

Get in-person help with your laptop, tablet, smartphone, or eReader. Make an appointment with one of our tech staff to help you troubleshoot device problems or to learn more about how to get the most out of your devices. Be sure to tell us what kind of device you need help with in advance and what kind of issues you’re having.

While our library staff are not IT professionals, we have a wealth of practical IT skills and are happy to provide computer training and advice within the scope of our knowledge.

This session is held by a LitCNY volunteer. No Hive equipment training can be given at this session.

Event Type(s): Technology

Age Group(s): Adults, Seniors

Presenter: LitCNY Volunteer

hive@cldandj.org

Hive Makerspace

Please be sure you can be contacted through the email and number you provided upon registration. Register at the library calendar page by selecting the date you want to register for here: https://onlibdewitt.evanced.info/signup/Calendar

Get in-person help with your laptop, tablet, smartphone, or eReader. Make an appointment with one of our tech staff to help you troubleshoot device problems or to learn more about how to get the most out of your devices. Be sure to tell us what kind of device you need help with in advance and what kind of issues you’re having.

While our library staff are not IT professionals, we have a wealth of practical IT skills and are happy to provide computer training and advice within the scope of our knowledge.

This session is held by a LitCNY volunteer. No Hive equipment training can be given at this session.

Event Type(s): Technology

Age Group(s): Adults, Seniors

Presenter: LitCNY Volunteer

hive@cldandj.org

Tech Help is available at Central Library! If you need help with emails, digital job applications, resumes, or cell phone assistance, please visit us during the following times:

• Mondays 9 - 12 & 12 - 3 p.m.
  

• Tuesdays 9 - 12 p.m.
  

• Wednesday 9 - 12
  

• Thursdays 2 - 5 p.m.
  

• Fridays 12 - 3 p.m.

For additional tech help, please schedule an appointment with Ms. Trudi, 315-435-1900.

Free GED Classes at Beauchamp! They run from 9AM to 12 PM, Monday through Wednesday. We are near a bus line and food pantry. Contact (315) 435-4115 or GED@scsd.us for more information.

Library Hall

Bond with your baby during this program featuring nursery rhymes, books, movement and fingerplays, followed by play and social interaction. For babies up to 18 months.

Cleaning: We use egg shakers, bells and scarves during story time. These items are cleaned with soap and warm water between uses. Hand sanitizer is also available in our story time room and throughout the library.

Event Type(s): Story Time

Age Group(s): Toddlers, Kids

Presenter: Mary Beth Schwartzwalder

Mary Beth Schwartzwalder

(315) 685-5135

marybeth@skanlibrary.org

Friends Community Room

Children (0-5 yrs), you're invited to join Miss Kristin upstairs for some fun with picture books, music, action rhymes and crafts. Bring your favorite adult and your imagination! Registration appreciated with child's name.

Event Type(s): Children's

Age Group(s): Ages 0-5

Register on the Marcellus Free Library’s calendar below

Community Room AB

Is your little one moving and grooving? First Steps: Toddler Storytime is all about wiggling and playing! Join us for a variety of action-oriented books, songs, rhymes, and more! 
Please note: The activities in this storytime are designed for children who have aged out of Baby Storytime, up to 3 years. However, siblings of any age are welcome to join. 

Event Type(s): Kids, Story Time

Age Group(s): Kids

Location: Community Room

Join the Manlius Library for a free English class for ESOL speakers at the library.

Join Miss Sarah for a storytime filled with picture books and songs. Designed for young children and their caregivers.

After 30 minutes of stories and songs there will be 30 minutes of playtime

Event Type(s): Story Time

Age Group(s): Toddlers

Location: NOPL North Syracuse Community Room

Room 218 (Second Floor)

LiteracyCNY's Digital Literacy Volunteer is now available for 45-minute one-on-one tech help appointments! Learn how to use a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone; upload a document to a USB drive; connect to WiFi; create and use an email account; find and apply for jobs; use social media; work with Microsoft Office or Google Suite; and create a resume and cover-letter.

Register at the library’s event page by selecting the date you want to register for here: https://onlibonondagafree.evanced.info/signup/

Event Type(s): Literacy CNY

Age Group(s): Adults

Presenter: LiteracyCNY

(315) 492-1727

info@oflibrary.org

Location: Studio at LPL

1-on-1 Appointment: Daniel is available to help with word processing, spreadsheets, document design, photo-editing, file management, and basic troubleshooting. Please register at the Liverpool Public Library events calendar at https://lpl.org/events/programs-and-events/events-calendar/.

Location: Carman Community Room

Join Miss Amanda for socializing and play for anyone 0-5! The benefits of this time are learning language skills, importance of teamwork and sharing, and growing confidence about making friends. Let's play and experience using social skills that will prepare the children for starting kindergarten!

Learn the basics of using a computer, email, etc. We also do basic smartphone and tablet training too! Classes are by appointment only every Wednesday morning and every other Saturday. Please call us at 315-435-3395 to book your appointment!

Community Room AB

Little ones and their caregivers are invited to join us for songs, rhymes, books, and baby sign language!

The activities in this program are designed for babies up to 18 months, however other ages are welcome to join.

Sing, Learn, Sign: Baby Storytime is an early literacy program designed to introduce your baby to books, language, movement, and music! This lapsit program also provides meaningful one-on-one interaction between you and your little one. Each week we will also introduce and practice a few signs you can use with your baby.

Storytime will be followed by playtime, so caregivers and little ones can socialize.

Event Type(s): Kids, Story Time

Age Group(s): Kids

Location: Story Time Room

Take your preschooler to the next level with Miss Karen's Preschool Story Time! Children ages 2 & 1/2 - 5 are invited to share stories and social experiences that continue to support the development of early literacy/learning skills and help prepare for school-age challenges.

Community Room A

An active Story Time for little ones featuring stories, songs and play. 

Best for babies through age 5.

Please register the name and age of each child attending. Register on the Minoa Library calendar.

Weekly Story Hour for ages 1-5! Read books and create crafts. No registration required.

Story Time is back for the little ones! Join us for stories, songs, games and more with our Children's Librarian Sonja Shepherd. Please register in advance so we can plan for supplies. Parents are asked to stay for the session.

Register on the Tully Library calendar.

Event Type(s): Story Time

Age Group(s): Preschoolers

Presenter: Sonja S

Sonja Shepherd

(315) 696-8606

sonycshep@gmail.com

Community Room

Children ages 0 - 5 and their favorite adult are invited to come for this fun-filled story time.

We will read stories, sing songs, learn nursery rhymes.

Children will have opportunities for various forms of sensory play, 

can play with toys, and socialize with their peers.

Register at the Maxwell calendar.

Preschoolers and early elementary aged children alike will enjoy stories, interactive rhymes and songs, and a craft, based on a different theme each week! For ages 3-7. We will be meeting outside by the garden, weather permitting. Families/groups are requested to bring a beach towel or picnic blanket if possible for a family space, and a few will be available if needed.  

Feel free to pick up a monthly Storytime at Home Kit for coloring pages, a craft, sticker, as well as songs and rhymes to join along with Miss Monica -- or create your own storytime -- from home! Free.

Salina Free Library

For more information, call: 315-454-4524

Community Room

Join us for a special summer storytime where we will explore the amazing work of our community helpers with stories, songs and activities! Special guests will be available for a meet and greet!

Recommended for all ages

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Register at the library’s event calendar.

Event Type(s): Family, Kids, Story Time

Age Group(s): Family, Kids

Presenter: Miss Jill

(315) 492-1727

info@oflibrary.org

Location: Conference Room

Do you need help with your device?  Do you have a question about technology?  Stop in for Open Tech Q&A every Wednesday.

Practice your English speaking, listening, vocabulary and grammar with others in a relaxed and fun environment. Weekly classes meet on Zoom.

Participants will be emailed each week's activities ahead of time to prepare for class.

To register, please call (315)435-1835 or email athorna@onlib.org

Location: Collaborate at LPL

1-on-1 Appointment: Mr. A. is available to help with word processing, spreadsheets, document design, photo-editing, file management, and basic troubleshooting. Please register at the Liverpool Public Library events calendar at https://lpl.org/events/programs-and-events/events-calendar/.

Location: Collaborate at LPL

1-on-1 Appointment: Mr. A. is available to help with word processing, spreadsheets, document design, photo-editing, file management, and basic troubleshooting. Please register at the Liverpool Public Library events calendar at https://lpl.org/events/programs-and-events/events-calendar/.

Location: Manlius Library - Manlius Village Amphitheater

Join Miss Windy and special guests from the Girl Scouts, outdoors at the Village Amphitheater for some stories. 

In case of inclement weather, the program will be moved into the Village Auditorium. 

Registration preferred in assisting communication in change of location due to changing weather conditions, but not required.  Walk-ins welcomed!

Register at the Manlius Library calendar page at: https://onlibmanlius.evanced.info/signup.

Event Type(s): Education

Age Group(s): Kids

Windy Cardarelli

wcardarelli@manliuslibrary.org

Location: Dinosaur Garden

Audience: Birth - 5; Children 5 - 12; Families

Stories & songs for children ages birth through 5.  We suggest bringing a blanket.

Join Miss Raena for Thursday morning storytime to enjoy stories, songs, and fun!

Event Type(s): Story Time

Age Group(s): Kids, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join the Jordan Bramley Library for story hour every Thursday this summer at 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children’s Area

For pre-walkers and crawlers, join Miss Margaret for music, rhymes, fingerplays, movement, and a short book, followed by free-play time with toys. Older siblings welcome.

Children's Programming Room

Ages 0-5 

This fun, informal story time combines stories with play time. Enjoy stories, discover wonderful toys, and meet new friends.

No registration required. 

Event Type(s): Kids, Story Time

Location: Story Time Room

Join Miss Windy for Lil Explorers.  Follow your toddler or preschooler as they discover through several sensory exploration stations. As your child's first teacher, enjoy learning together. All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers.

Event Type(s): Education

Age Group(s): Kids

Windy Cardarelli

wcardarelli@manliuslibrary.org

For the month of August, join Ms. Nicole for a bonus story time and get ready to sing along to story-related songs.

Event Type(s): Story Time

Age Group(s): Preschoolers, Kids

Nicole Wright

nwright@nopl.org

Austin Park (& at the library during inclement weather)

Grab a blanket or lawn chair and join us for story time at Austin Park (near the Jordan Street parking lot) as we celebrate the outdoors, sing songs, and pop bubbles. 

For ages 18 months - 5 years and their caregivers. 

Story Time will move inside at the library during inclement weather.

Event Type(s): Story Time, Summer Reading Event

Age Group(s): Preschoolers, Toddlers

Mary Beth Schwartzwalder

(315) 685-5135

marybeth@skanlibrary.org

Fayetteville Free Library Greenspace

Families! Join the Fayetteville Library for stories, songs, rhymes and fun!

Storytimes are a wonderful place for children to socialize, acquire language and prereading skills, and develop an early interest in books and stories.

Set up your little one for success by making storytime a regular part of their routine!

We will meet outside in our Greenspace, weather permitting.

Please check the calendar the morning of to find out if we will be inside or outside. We will update the calendar to let you know by 9:30am.

Registration is not required.

Location: KidSpace

Join Miss Lauren in KidSpace on Thursdays at 10:30 for storytime. No registration required.

Community Room

Join us for a special summer storytime where we will explore the amazing work of our community helpers with stories, songs and activities! Special guests will be available for a meet and greet!

Recommended for all ages

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Register at the library’s event calendar.

Event Type(s): Family, Kids, Story Time

Age Group(s): Family, Kids

Presenter: Miss Jill

(315) 492-1727

info@oflibrary.org

Story time with Preschoolers, hosted by Miss Leslie. New stories every week.

Tech Help is available at Central Library! If you need help with emails, digital job applications, resumes, or cell phone assistance, please visit us during the following times:

• Mondays 9 - 12 & 12 - 3 p.m.
  

• Tuesdays 9 - 12 p.m.
  

• Wednesday 9 - 12 & 12 - 3 p.m.
  

• Thursdays 2 - 5 p.m.
  

• Fridays 12 - 3 p.m.

For additional tech help, please schedule an appointment with Ms. Trudi, 315-435-1900.

Study Room B

LiteracyCNY's Digital Literacy Volunteer is now available for 45-minute one-on-one tech help appointments!

Learn how to use a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone; upload a document to a USB drive; connect to WiFi; create and use an email account; find and apply for jobs; use social media; work with Microsoft Office or Google Suite; and create a resume and cover-letter.

Please register at the library’s event page by selecting the date you would like to register for here: https://onlibffl.evanced.info/signup/

Got questions about your laptop, tablet or phone?

Librarian Julia will help as many people as possible with their tech, whether it be Android, Apple, Windows, or Mac.  The room cannot hold more than 6 people comfortably. There is not sign up - as it is "drop-in"! - but we ask that you wait outside the room if it is full.

Location: Children’s Area

Join Miss Margaret for music, movement, and books.

Location: Studio at LPL

1-on-1 Appointment: Daniel is available to help with word processing, spreadsheets, document design, photo-editing, file management, and basic troubleshooting. Please register at the Liverpool Public Library events calendar at https://lpl.org/events/programs-and-events/events-calendar/.

Liverpool Library invites you to read to one of our four-legged friends from Paws of CNY.  These dogs are sweet, gentle dogs who would love to have some friends come and read to them. Stop by the Children's Room to sign up to read or just to say hi. Don't worry if you are shy about reading, these dogs will love any story you want to tell them!

Tech Help is available at Central Library! If you need help with emails, digital job applications, resumes, or cell phone assistance, please visit us during the following times:

• Mondays 9 - 12 & 12 - 3 p.m.
  

• Tuesdays 9 - 12 p.m.
  

• Wednesday 9 - 12 & 12 - 3 p.m.
  

• Thursdays 2 - 5 p.m.
  

• Fridays 12 - 3 p.m.

For additional tech help, please schedule an appointment with Ms. Trudi, 315-435-1900.

Free GED Classes at Beauchamp! They run from 9AM to 12 PM, Monday through Wednesday. We are near a bus line and food pantry. Contact (315) 435-4115 or GED@scsd.us for more information.

Community Room

Mondays, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 10-11am - Registration opens one week in advance of each session.

All Together Now-- stories, songs and play for babies and caregivers! Each week we will explore books, music and more based on themes of friendship, community helpers, science, expanding our world, working and playing together and KINDNESS! Age appropriate toys and activities will also be available.

For babies (0-24 months) and their parents/caregivers.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED-Registration opens one week in advance of each session. Register at the library calendar.

Event Type(s): Kids, Story Time

Age Group(s): Kids, Babies

Presenter: Miss Jill

(315) 492-1727

info@oflibrary.org

Main Room

Let us help with your tech questions: computers and mobile devices, downloading e-content from the library's catalog, using Google Drive and social media platforms! Bring your device and drop in during a Tech Help session to get started! Appointments are also available, please give us a call at 315-685-5135 or email andrea@skanlibrary.org to schedule.

Event Type(s): Computer Instruction

Age Group(s): Adults, Seniors

Presenter: Andrea Snyder

Andrea Snyder

(315) 685-5135

andrea@skanlibrary.org

Location: Onondaga Lake Park

Audience: Birth - 5; Children 5 - 12; Families

Join Miss Amanda for story time at Onondaga Lake Park! We will be near the playground and shuffle board games.

Location: Manlius Library - Manlius Village Amphitheater

Join Miss Windy for Jigglebugs outdoors at the Manlius Amphitheater for some music and movement fun. Appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers, however, all ages are welcome.  All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. 

*In case of inclement weather, Jigglebugs will move indoors into the Story Time Room.*

Event Type(s): Education, Music

Age Group(s): Kids

Windy Cardarelli

wcardarelli@manliuslibrary.org

Birth to 18 months

This lively story time helps babies experience sounds and the structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Enjoy lap and bouncing rhymes, short books and songs. Plan on a 20 minute program with time for baby and caregiver socialization afterwards.

No registration required.

Event Type(s): Kids, Story Time

Location: Collaborate at LPL

1-on-1 Appointment: Mr. A. is available to help with word processing, spreadsheets, document design, photo-editing, file management, and basic troubleshooting. Please register at the Liverpool Public Library events calendar at https://lpl.org/events/programs-and-events/events-calendar/.

Practice your English speaking, listening, vocabulary and grammar with others in a relaxed and fun environment. Weekly classes meet on Zoom.

Participants will be emailed each week's activities ahead of time to prepare for class.

To register, please call (315)435-1835 or email athorna@onlib.org

Tech Help is available at Central Library! If you need help with emails, digital job applications, resumes, or cell phone assistance, please visit us during the following times:

• Mondays 9 - 12 & 12 - 3 p.m.
  

• Tuesdays 9 - 12 p.m.
  

• Wednesday 9 - 12 & 12 - 3 p.m.
  

• Thursdays 2 - 5 p.m.
  

• Fridays 12 - 3 p.m.

For additional tech help, please schedule an appointment with Ms. Trudi, 315-435-1900.

Free GED Classes at Beauchamp! They run from 9AM to 12 PM, Monday through Wednesday. We are near a bus line and food pantry. Contact (315) 435-4115 or GED@scsd.us for more information.

Volunteers from LiteracyCNY will be offering free computer help in the studio, no appointment needed!

Get help with:

• Navigating your laptop, tablet, or smartphone

• Moving, copying, and organizing files and folders

• Connecting to wireless networks

• Staying connected with friends and family

• Signing up for government benefits

• Creating and using e-mail accounts and working with attachments

• Finding and applying for jobs

• Writing resumes and Cover Letters

• Word processing on MS Word and Google Docs

For device troubleshooting and help on other topics, please make a 1-on-1 appointment with one of LPL's tech help experts.

Tutoring Room

LiteracyCNY's Digital Literacy Volunteer is now available for 45-minute one-on-one tech help appointments! Learn how to use a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone; upload a document to a USB drive; connect to WiFi; create and use an email account; find and apply for jobs; use social media; work with Microsoft Office or Google Suite; and create a resume and cover-letter.

Register at the Marcellus Library events page by selecting the date you want to register for, here: https://mflib.evanced.info/signup

Event Type(s): Adult, Seniors

Presenter: LiteracyCNY

Thomas Pettitt

tpettitt@onlib.org

Community Room

Join the Solvay Library for storytime!

Fayetteville Free Library Greenspace

Families! Join the Fayetteville Library for stories, songs, rhymes and fun!

Storytimes are a wonderful place for children to socialize, acquire language and prereading skills, and develop an early interest in books and stories.

Set up your little one for success by making storytime a regular part of their routine!

We will meet outside in our Greenspace, weather permitting.

Please check the calendar the morning of to find out if we will be inside or outside. We will update the calendar to let you know by 9:30am.

Registration is not required.

Location: Story Time Room

Continue to support your toddler’s language and social development. Children ages 0 - 3 and their favorite adult are invited to share stories, rhymes, songs and more that continue to promote early literacy and learning.

Event Type(s): Story Time, Education

Age Group(s): Kids, All Ages

Join Ms. Nicole for a themed story time with movement, music, and of course, some good stories.

Event Type(s): Story Time

Age Group(s): Preschoolers, Kids

Nicole Wright

nwright@nopl.org

Group Meeting Room C

Practice English speaking skills in a conversation group. The emphasis is on comfort communicating in English. Register to receive the link. This class is being offered as both a virtual and an in-person experience.

Register at the library event calendar by selecting the date: https://onlibdewitt.evanced.info/signup/Calendar

Sara Jo Brandt

(315) 446-3578

sbrandt@CLDandJ.org

Children's Programming Room

Ages 0-5 

This fun, informal story time combines stories with play time. Enjoy stories, discover wonderful toys, and meet new friends.

No registration required. 

Event Type(s): Kids, Story Time

Join Ms. Laura for fun stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and songs.

All summer, Ms. Nicole will be providing instruction for kids and teens on a variety of basic computer skills and information literacy skills. Kids and teens will learn the basics of using a word processor, conducting a basic internet search, and how to use some of the many databases available through the library.

Event Type(s): Summer Reading Event

Age Group(s): Kids, Tweens, Teens

Nicole Wright

nwright@nopl.org

Location: Community Room

Join the Manlius Library for a free English class for ESOL speakers at the library.

Hive Makerspace

Please be sure you can be contacted through the email and number you provided upon registration. Register at the library calendar page by selecting the date you want to register for here: https://onlibdewitt.evanced.info/signup/Calendar

Get in-person help with your laptop, tablet, smartphone, or eReader. Make an appointment with one of our tech staff to help you troubleshoot device problems or to learn more about how to get the most out of your devices. Be sure to tell us what kind of device you need help with in advance and what kind of issues you’re having.

While our library staff are not IT professionals, we have a wealth of practical IT skills and are happy to provide computer training and advice within the scope of our knowledge.

This session is held by a LitCNY volunteer. No Hive equipment training can be given at this session.

Event Type(s): Technology

Age Group(s): Adults, Seniors

Presenter: LitCNY Volunteer

hive@cldandj.org

Hive Makerspace

Please be sure you can be contacted through the email and number you provided upon registration. Register at the library calendar page by selecting the date you want to register for here: https://onlibdewitt.evanced.info/signup/Calendar

Get in-person help with your laptop, tablet, smartphone, or eReader. Make an appointment with one of our tech staff to help you troubleshoot device problems or to learn more about how to get the most out of your devices. Be sure to tell us what kind of device you need help with in advance and what kind of issues you’re having.

While our library staff are not IT professionals, we have a wealth of practical IT skills and are happy to provide computer training and advice within the scope of our knowledge.

This session is held by a LitCNY volunteer. No Hive equipment training can be given at this session.

Event Type(s): Technology

Age Group(s): Adults, Seniors

Presenter: LitCNY Volunteer

hive@cldandj.org

Hive Makerspace

Please be sure you can be contacted through the email and number you provided upon registration. Register at the library calendar page by selecting the date you want to register for here: https://onlibdewitt.evanced.info/signup/Calendar

Get in-person help with your laptop, tablet, smartphone, or eReader. Make an appointment with one of our tech staff to help you troubleshoot device problems or to learn more about how to get the most out of your devices. Be sure to tell us what kind of device you need help with in advance and what kind of issues you’re having.

While our library staff are not IT professionals, we have a wealth of practical IT skills and are happy to provide computer training and advice within the scope of our knowledge.

This session is held by a LitCNY volunteer. No Hive equipment training can be given at this session.

Event Type(s): Technology

Age Group(s): Adults, Seniors

Presenter: LitCNY Volunteer

hive@cldandj.org

Free GED Classes at Beauchamp! They run from 9AM to 12 PM, Monday through Wednesday. We are near a bus line and food pantry. Contact (315) 435-4115 or GED@scsd.us for more information.

Tech Help is available at Central Library! If you need help with emails, digital job applications, resumes, or cell phone assistance, please visit us during the following times:

• Mondays 9 - 12 & 12 - 3 p.m.
  

• Tuesdays 9 - 12 p.m.
  

• Wednesday 9 - 12 & 12 - 3 p.m.
  

• Thursdays 2 - 5 p.m.
  

• Fridays 12 - 3 p.m.

For additional tech help, please schedule an appointment with Ms. Trudi, 315-435-1900.

Library Hall

Bond with your baby during this program featuring nursery rhymes, books, movement and fingerplays, followed by play and social interaction. For babies up to 18 months.

Cleaning: We use egg shakers, bells and scarves during story time. These items are cleaned with soap and warm water between uses. Hand sanitizer is also available in our story time room and throughout the library.

Event Type(s): Story Time

Age Group(s): Toddlers, Kids

Presenter: Mary Beth Schwartzwalder

Mary Beth Schwartzwalder

(315) 685-5135

marybeth@skanlibrary.org

Location: Community Room

Join the Manlius Library for a free English class for ESOL speakers at the library.

Join Miss Sarah for a storytime filled with picture books and songs. Designed for young children and their caregivers.

After 30 minutes of stories and songs there will be 30 minutes of playtime

Event Type(s): Story Time

Age Group(s): Toddlers

Location: NOPL North Syracuse Community Room

Location: Carman Community Room

Join Miss Amanda for socializing and play for anyone 0-5! The benefits of this time are learning language skills, importance of teamwork and sharing, and growing confidence about making friends. Let's play and experience using social skills that will prepare the children for starting kindergarten!

Learn the basics of using a computer, email, etc. We also do basic smartphone and tablet training too! Classes are by appointment only every Wednesday morning and every other Saturday. Please call us at 315-435-3395 to book your appointment!

Room 218 (Second Floor)

LiteracyCNY's Digital Literacy Volunteer is now available for 45-minute one-on-one tech help appointments! Learn how to use a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone; upload a document to a USB drive; connect to WiFi; create and use an email account; find and apply for jobs; use social media; work with Microsoft Office or Google Suite; and create a resume and cover-letter.

Register at the library’s event page by selecting the date you want to register for here: https://onlibonondagafree.evanced.info/signup/

Event Type(s): Literacy CNY

Age Group(s): Adults

Presenter: LiteracyCNY

(315) 492-1727

info@oflibrary.org

Location: Studio at LPL

1-on-1 Appointment: Daniel is available to help with word processing, spreadsheets, document design, photo-editing, file management, and basic troubleshooting. Please register at the Liverpool Public Library events calendar at https://lpl.org/events/programs-and-events/events-calendar/.

Weekly Story Hour for ages 1-5! Read books and create crafts. No registration required.

Story Time is back for the little ones! Join us for stories, songs, games and more with our Children's Librarian Sonja Shepherd. Please register in advance so we can plan for supplies. Parents are asked to stay for the session.

Register on the Tully Library calendar.

Event Type(s): Story Time

Age Group(s): Preschoolers

Presenter: Sonja S

Sonja Shepherd

(315) 696-8606

sonycshep@gmail.com

Community Room A

An active Story Time for little ones featuring stories, songs and play. 

Best for babies through age 5.

Please register the name and age of each child attending. Register on the Minoa Library calendar.

Location: Story Time Room

Take your preschooler to the next level with Miss Karen's Preschool Story Time! Children ages 2 & 1/2 - 5 are invited to share stories and social experiences that continue to support the development of early literacy/learning skills and help prepare for school-age challenges.

Preschoolers and early elementary aged children alike will enjoy stories, interactive rhymes and songs, and a craft, based on a different theme each week! For ages 3-7. We will be meeting outside by the garden, weather permitting. Families/groups are requested to bring a beach towel or picnic blanket if possible for a family space, and a few will be available if needed.  

Feel free to pick up a monthly Storytime at Home Kit for coloring pages, a craft, sticker, as well as songs and rhymes to join along with Miss Monica -- or create your own storytime -- from home! Free.

Salina Free Library

For more information, call: 315-454-4524

Practice your English speaking, listening, vocabulary and grammar with others in a relaxed and fun environment. Weekly classes meet on Zoom.

Participants will be emailed each week's activities ahead of time to prepare for class.

To register, please call (315)435-1835 or email athorna@onlib.org

Location: Collaborate at LPL

1-on-1 Appointment: Mr. A. is available to help with word processing, spreadsheets, document design, photo-editing, file management, and basic troubleshooting. Please register at the Liverpool Public Library events calendar at https://lpl.org/events/programs-and-events/events-calendar/.

Location: Collaborate at LPL

1-on-1 Appointment: Mr. A. is available to help with word processing, spreadsheets, document design, photo-editing, file management, and basic troubleshooting. Please register at the Liverpool Public Library events calendar at https://lpl.org/events/programs-and-events/events-calendar/.

Location: Manlius Village Amphitheater - Village Auditorium (in the case of inclement weather)

Join us outdoors after Miss Windy's Family Story Time at the Village Amphitheater for Twirling in the Twilight with our friends from the YMCA. All ages encouraged to attend this music and movement program. Bring your dancing shoes! 

In case of inclement weather, the programs will be moved into the Village Auditorium. 

Registration preferred in assisting communication in change of location due to changing weather conditions, but not required.  Walk-ins welcomed!

Register at the Manlius Library calendar page at: https://onlibmanlius.evanced.info/signup.

Event Type(s): Education

Age Group(s): Kids

Windy Cardarelli

wcardarelli@manliuslibrary.org

Location: Dinosaur Garden

Audience: Birth - 5; Children 5 - 12; Families

Stories & songs for children ages birth through 5.  We suggest bringing a blanket.

Join Miss Raena for Thursday morning storytime to enjoy stories, songs, and fun!

Event Type(s): Story Time

Age Group(s): Kids, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Fayetteville Free Library Greenspace

Families! Join the Fayetteville Library for stories, songs, rhymes and fun!

Storytimes are a wonderful place for children to socialize, acquire language and prereading skills, and develop an early interest in books and stories.

Set up your little one for success by making storytime a regular part of their routine!

We will meet outside in our Greenspace, weather permitting.

Please check the calendar the morning of to find out if we will be inside or outside. We will update the calendar to let you know by 9:30am.

Registration is not required.

Austin Park (& at the library during inclement weather)

Grab a blanket or lawn chair and join us for story time at Austin Park (near the Jordan Street parking lot) as we celebrate the outdoors, sing songs, and pop bubbles. 

For ages 18 months - 5 years and their caregivers. 

Story Time will move inside at the library during inclement weather.

Event Type(s): Story Time, Summer Reading Event

Age Group(s): Preschoolers, Toddlers

Mary Beth Schwartzwalder

(315) 685-5135

marybeth@skanlibrary.org

Location: KidSpace

Join Miss Lauren in KidSpace on Thursdays at 10:30 for storytime. No registration required.

Location: Story Time Room

Join Miss Windy for Lil Explorers.  Follow your toddler or preschooler as they discover through several sensory exploration stations. As your child's first teacher, enjoy learning together. All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers.

Event Type(s): Education

Age Group(s): Kids

Windy Cardarelli

wcardarelli@manliuslibrary.org

Children's Programming Room

Ages 0-5 

This fun, informal story time combines stories with play time. Enjoy stories, discover wonderful toys, and meet new friends.

No registration required. 

Event Type(s): Kids, Story Time

For the month of August, join Ms. Nicole for a bonus story time and get ready to sing along to story-related songs.

Event Type(s): Story Time

Age Group(s): Preschoolers, Kids

Nicole Wright

nwright@nopl.org

Join the Jordan Bramley Library for story hour every Thursday this summer at 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children’s Area

For pre-walkers and crawlers, join Miss Margaret for music, rhymes, fingerplays, movement, and a short book, followed by free-play time with toys. Older siblings welcome.

Story time with Preschoolers, hosted by Miss Leslie. New stories every week.

Tech Help is available at Central Library! If you need help with emails, digital job applications, resumes, or cell phone assistance, please visit us during the following times:

• Mondays 9 - 12 & 12 - 3 p.m.
  

• Tuesdays 9 - 12 p.m.
  

• Wednesday 9 - 12 & 12 - 3 p.m.
  

• Thursdays 2 - 5 p.m.
  

• Fridays 12 - 3 p.m.

For additional tech help, please schedule an appointment with Ms. Trudi, 315-435-1900.

Location: Children’s Area

Join Miss Margaret for music, movement, and books.

Liverpool Library invites you to read to one of our four-legged friends from Paws of CNY.  These dogs are sweet, gentle dogs who would love to have some friends come and read to them. Stop by the Children's Room to sign up to read or just to say hi. Don't worry if you are shy about reading, these dogs will love any story you want to tell them!

Location: Studio at LPL

1-on-1 Appointment: Daniel is available to help with word processing, spreadsheets, document design, photo-editing, file management, and basic troubleshooting. Please register at the Liverpool Public Library events calendar at https://lpl.org/events/programs-and-events/events-calendar/.

Tech Help is available at Central Library! If you need help with emails, digital job applications, resumes, or cell phone assistance, please visit us during the following times:

• Mondays 9 - 12 & 12 - 3 p.m.
  

• Tuesdays 9 - 12 p.m.
  

• Wednesday 9 - 12 & 12 - 3 p.m.
  

• Thursdays 2 - 5 p.m.
  

• Fridays 12 - 3 p.m.

For additional tech help, please schedule an appointment with Ms. Trudi, 315-435-1900.

Free GED Classes at Beauchamp! They run from 9AM to 12 PM, Monday through Wednesday. We are near a bus line and food pantry. Contact (315) 435-4115 or GED@scsd.us for more information.

Main Room

Let us help with your tech questions: computers and mobile devices, downloading e-content from the library's catalog, using Google Drive and social media platforms! Bring your device and drop in during a Tech Help session to get started! Appointments are also available, please give us a call at 315-685-5135 or email andrea@skanlibrary.org to schedule.

Event Type(s): Computer Instruction

Age Group(s): Adults, Seniors

Presenter: Andrea Snyder

Andrea Snyder

(315) 685-5135

andrea@skanlibrary.org

Community Room

Mondays, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 10-11am - Registration opens one week in advance of each session.

All Together Now-- stories, songs and play for babies and caregivers! Each week we will explore books, music and more based on themes of friendship, community helpers, science, expanding our world, working and playing together and KINDNESS! Age appropriate toys and activities will also be available.

For babies (0-24 months) and their parents/caregivers.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED-Registration opens one week in advance of each session. Register at the library calendar.

Event Type(s): Kids, Story Time

Age Group(s): Kids, Babies

Presenter: Miss Jill

(315) 492-1727

info@oflibrary.org

Birth to 18 months

This lively story time helps babies experience sounds and the structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Enjoy lap and bouncing rhymes, short books and songs. Plan on a 20 minute program with time for baby and caregiver socialization afterwards.

No registration required.

Event Type(s): Kids, Story Time

Location: Manlius Library - Manlius Village Amphitheater

Join Miss Windy for Jigglebugs outdoors at the Manlius Amphitheater for some music and movement fun. Appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers, however, all ages are welcome.  All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. 

*In case of inclement weather, Jigglebugs will move indoors into the Story Time Room.*

Event Type(s): Education, Music

Age Group(s): Kids

Windy Cardarelli

wcardarelli@manliuslibrary.org

Location: Onondaga Lake Park

Audience: Birth - 5; Children 5 - 12; Families

Join Miss Amanda for story time at Onondaga Lake Park! We will be near the playground and shuffle board games.

Location: Onondaga Lake Park

Audience: Birth - 5; Children 5 - 12; Families

Join Miss Amanda for story time at Onondaga Lake Park! We will be near the playground and shuffle board games.

Practice your English speaking, listening, vocabulary and grammar with others in a relaxed and fun environment. Weekly classes meet on Zoom.

Participants will be emailed each week's activities ahead of time to prepare for class.

To register, please call (315)435-1835 or email athorna@onlib.org

Free GED Classes at Beauchamp! They run from 9AM to 12 PM, Monday through Wednesday. We are near a bus line and food pantry. Contact (315) 435-4115 or GED@scsd.us for more information.

Tech Help is available at Central Library! If you need help with emails, digital job applications, resumes, or cell phone assistance, please visit us during the following times:

• Mondays 9 - 12 & 12 - 3 p.m.
  

• Tuesdays 9 - 12 p.m.
  

• Wednesday 9 - 12 & 12 - 3 p.m.
  

• Thursdays 2 - 5 p.m.
  

• Fridays 12 - 3 p.m.

For additional tech help, please schedule an appointment with Ms. Trudi, 315-435-1900.

Location: Carman Community Room

Join Miss Amanda for yoga stretches and story time! It's a great way to teach toddlers to have improved attention and social skills. It also helps their motor performance, flexibility and can reduce stress! It'll be fun and relaxing all in one. A yoga mat or blanket is suggested for your comfort, but there will be chairs for those who cannot sit on the floor.

Volunteers from LiteracyCNY will be offering free computer help in the studio, no appointment needed!

Get help with:

• Navigating your laptop, tablet, or smartphone

• Moving, copying, and organizing files and folders

• Connecting to wireless networks

• Staying connected with friends and family

• Signing up for government benefits

• Creating and using e-mail accounts and working with attachments

• Finding and applying for jobs

• Writing resumes and Cover Letters

• Word processing on MS Word and Google Docs

For device troubleshooting and help on other topics, please make a 1-on-1 appointment with one of LPL's tech help experts.

Community Room

Join the Solvay Library for storytime!

Children's Programming Room

Ages 0-5 

This fun, informal story time combines stories with play time. Enjoy stories, discover wonderful toys, and meet new friends.

No registration required. 

Event Type(s): Kids, Story Time

Join Ms. Nicole for a themed story time with movement, music, and of course, some good stories.

Event Type(s): Story Time

Age Group(s): Preschoolers, Kids

Nicole Wright

nwright@nopl.org

Group Meeting Room C

Practice English speaking skills in a conversation group. The emphasis is on comfort communicating in English. Register to receive the link. This class is being offered as both a virtual and an in-person experience.

Register at the library event calendar by selecting the date: https://onlibdewitt.evanced.info/signup/Calendar

Sara Jo Brandt

(315) 446-3578