Programs & Events
Busy Bees Story Time
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An active Story Time for little ones featuring stories, songs, and play. Registration is encouraged, you'll receive a handy email reminder. Register the name of each child attending. Register here
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Summer Reading Program Events
July 7 - August 14 |
There are summer reading programs for:
-Kids entering Kindergarten through 12th grade -Babies through children entering Pre-4 -Adults SEE OUR SUMMER PROGRAM TAB |
Board Games & Social Group
1:00 Tuesday, July 22 Ages 18+
Join us for fun board games and great conversation. We have Scrabble and several other games on hand. Each table decides what they'd like to play. No registration required. |
Special Story Time: a Manlius Police Officer Visits
10:30 Wednesday, July 23 Ages: birth-6
Back by popular demand ... Officer Cook from the Town of Manlius Police Department joins us for Story Time. Officer Cook grew up in Minoa, and it's always fun when she stops by the library. Registration is encouraged, and you'll receive a handy email reminder. Register the name of each child attending. Register here |
Colorful Punch Art
11:00 Friday, July 25 Ages 4-12
It's colorful and easy! Punch out brightly colored papers to make a fun summer picture. Presented by Cheryl Teal of Cheryl's Craft Creations. Registration Required. Register here |
Zoo-to-You
6:00 Monday, July 28 Ages 3 and up
Explore connections between art, animals, and nature. Learn how art can be a form of enrichment for both people and animals that fosters creativity and well-being. In this hands-on session, we’ll delve into nature journaling, discover how the Rosamond Gifford Zoo uses art to enrich the lives of animals, emphasize the importance of conservation, and inspire a deeper appreciation for the wildlife around us. No live animals will be present. Registration encouraged, and you'll receive a handy email reminder. Register here |
Beginning Drawing
6:30 Wednesday, July 30 Ages 8 - 12
Discover how much fun you can have drawing. Join us for this relaxed beginners' drawing program led by self-described "Advanced Doodler" John Korkue. All supplies included. Registration required Register here |
How to Write a Scary Story
6:30 Monday & Wednesday, August 4 & 6 Ages 8-12
Learn how to write a scary story in this 2-part series (August 4 and August 6) taught by 10-year old Kyla Kopko. You’ll learn how to create characters and storyline. Kyla likes writing ghost stories and has won an award for her writing. She’ll share strategies for writing something interesting while having fun doing it. Space is limited. Register here for both sessions. Please only register if you can attend both 45-minute sessions, August 4 and August 6 at 6:30pm. Register here |
Peaceful Kids Yoga
11:00 Tuesday, August 5 Ages 6-10
Join Ms. Dimon from Infusion Yoga at Minoa's Spill the Tea for a fun and engaging children’s yoga class. The class will focus on mindfulness, breathing techniques, and yoga postures in a child-friendly manner. Please bring a yoga mat or a towel. Registration is required. Register the name of each child attending. Register here |
The MOST: Color Lab
1:00 Monday, August 11 Ages 5-12
Join the MOST as we play with prisms, learn about lasers, and more in this live science demonstration! Discover the basics of the light spectrum, color theory, and how our eyes detect color — perfect for children in grades K-6. Register, and you'll receive a handy email reminder. Register here |
Science Heroes and Summer Finale
6:30 Thursday, August 14 Ages 6-12
Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art. We will also have our final prize drawing! (Winner will be notified by phone if not in attendance.) Registration is Required. Space limited. Please register the name of each child attending. Register here |
Book Club
6:30 Wednesday, August 20 Ages 18+
All are welcome to discuss this month's book: "All the Colors of the Dark" by Chris Whitaker. No registration required. |
Chair Yoga
1:30 Tuesdays September 9 - October 14 Ages 18+
Sign up EACH week. Have you always wanted to try yoga but had concerns about getting up and down from the floor? Join us for Chair Yoga. The class will be seated and focus on stretching, breathing, and gentle muscle-strengthening exercises. The certified yoga teacher can adapt the movements to particular mobility concerns you may have. Registration is required due to space limitations. Please register weekly. Register here |
Music Series: Trombone Quartet
1:00 Saturday, September 27 More Information to come.
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