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 total number of children attending. Register here |
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Fall Prevention Series
10:15 Thursdays May 7 - June 18 |
NOTE: Start time is 10:15 am
Ages: Adults Join our popular 7-week Fall Prevention Program led by Occupational Therapists. Presented by the Center for Aging Resources and Enrichment at Lemoyne in partnership with Onondaga County. |
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Chair Yoga: Register Weekly
1:30 Tuesdays June 9 - July 14 |
Ages 18+ Sign up EACH week. 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 |
Good Life-Good Death
Special Evening Session 6:30 Wednesday, May 20 Ages 18+
Join us for a continuing discussion about how to support you and/or your loved one through the end of life. It's a complex topic, but one we're all going to face. Led by End-of-Life Doula Suzanne Talarico. Register here |
Book Club
6:30 Wednesday, May 20 Ages 18+
All are welcome to discuss this month's book: "Magnolia Palace" by Fiona Davis. No registration required. |
Adult Crafting Series:
Nail Art Craft: Mason Jar 6:30 Thursday, May 21 Ages 18+
Instructor Cheryl Beebe takes us through the steps to build a nail art Mason jar craft. Join us for an evening of fun and crafting. Registration is required. Register the total number of people attending. Register here |
Senior Social Hour
2:00 Tuesday, May 26 Ages 55+
Join us for the library's Senior Social Hour with board games on hand. Or sit and enjoy the company. Registration is encouraged, and you'll receive a handy email reminder. Register here |
Senior Social Hour
2:00 Tuesday, June 9 Ages 55+
Join us for the library's Senior Social Hour with board games on hand. Or sit and enjoy the company. Registration is encouraged, and you'll receive a handy email reminder. Register here |
Music with Donna B
11:00 Friday, June 12 Ages: Babies - age 6
Join us for music and lively fun with Music with Donna B. Register, and you'll receive a handy email reminder. Register here |
Summer Reading Program Registration opens June 15
Events: June 30 - August 6 GENERAL REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 15.
Events for children for our Summer Reading Program run June 30 - August 6. See our Summer Program page (available June 1) for specific event information and registrations. NEW THIS YEAR: report your reading time online! The adult program bookmarks will be available beginning July 1, returned by August 28. Register for Summer Reading here |
Book Club
6:30 Wednesday, June 17 Ages 18+
All are welcome to discuss this month's book: "Atmosphere" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. No registration required. |
Adult Crafting Series:
Colorful Cloth Bowls 6:30 Thursday, June 18 Ages 18+
Join us for a fun crafting evening. Instructor Alyssa Cardi will take us step-by-step through making a colorful fabric bowl. Space is limited, and registration is required. Register here |
Senior Social Hour
2:00 Tuesday, June 23 Ages 55+
Join us for the library's Senior Social Hour with board games on hand. Or sit and enjoy the company. Registration is encouraged, and you'll receive a handy email reminder. Register here |
Utica Zoo and
Summer Reading Kickoff 6:30 Tuesday, June 30 Ages 3 and up
The Utica Zoo brings a few small creatures for us to learn about as we celebrate the beginning of Summer Reading 2026. Get ready to meet some interesting animals and sign up for Summer Reading! Register the total number of children attending, and you'll receive a handy email reminder. Register here |
Unearth the Mystery:
Conservationists to You 11:00 Tuesday, July 7 *No live animals at this presentation.*
Ages: 5-11 What can skin and bones tell us about one curious animal? Become a Paleoartist and see if you can figure out what mystery animal we're learning more about. And we’ll learn about the danger these animals face and how you can make a difference. Presented by the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Register the total number of children attending, and you ‘ll receive a handy email reminder. Register here |
Music with Donna B
11:00 Friday, July 10 Ages babies-6
Join us for music and interactive fun with Music with Donna B. Registration is encouraged, and you'll receive a handy email reminder. Register the total number of children attending. Register here |
Senior Social Hour
2:00 Tuesday, July 14 Ages 55+
Join us for the library's Senior Social Hour with board games on hand. Or sit and enjoy the company. Registration is encouraged, and you'll receive a handy email reminder. Register here |
Jeff the Magic Man:
Dino Tails & Tales 6:30 Tuesday, July 14 Ages 4 and up:
Join Jeff the Magic Man for "Tails and Tales: A Prehistoric Magic Show." Register the number of children attending, and you'll receive a handy email reminder. Register here |
Book Club
6:30 Wednesday, July 15 Ages 18+
All are welcome to discuss this month's book: "Housemaid" by Freida McFadden. No registration required. |
Junk Journaling
Teen Program 6:30 Thursday, July 16 Ages: Teens
Details coming soon |
Special Story Time:
Visit with a Police Officer 10:30 Wednesday, July 22 Ages: birth-6
Manlius Police Office Katlyn Cook joins us for a special Story Time. Registration encouraged if you'd like to receive a handy email reminder. Register the total number of children attending. Register here |
The MOST*:
Rock & Fossil Lab 6:30 Wednesday, July 22 Ages 6 and up
Dig down with a MOST science educator as we explore the history of our planet! Get hands-on with rocks and fossils from the MOST collection, explore our geologic past, and complete the session with a special fossil-themed craft. Register the total number of children attending, and you'll receive a handy email reminder. Register here |
Kids Paper Craft with Cheryl Teal
11:00 Friday, July 24 Kids' paper craft with Cheryl Teal.
Registration required due to space limitations. Register the total number of children attending. Register here |
Senior Social Hour
2:00 Tuesday, July 28 Ages 55+
Join us for the library's Senior Social Hour with board games on hand. Or sit and enjoy the company. Registration is encouraged, and you'll receive a handy email reminder. Register here |
Checkers the Inventor:
Dinosaur Discovery 6:30 Wednesday, July 29 Ages 4 and up
Join Checkers the Inventor for Dinosaur Discovery. This fast-paced, highly interactive program is designed to keep children engaged from start to finish. It blends humor, audience participation, along with age-appropriate science concepts and recommended dinosaur titles. Registration is encouraged, and you'll receive a handy email reminder. Register the total number of children attending. Register here |
Birds of Prey with Kindred Kingdoms:
Whose Feet Are These? 1:00 Thursday, August 6 Ages: 4 and up
Note: This program will feature 3 birds of prey, which we will not be allowed to touch. Guess whose feet these are and how they match their lifestyle. Kindred Kingdoms Wildlife Rehab Center brings a guessing game to the library, along with three birds of prey for us to watch and learn about. Register the total number of children attending, and you'll receive a handy email reminder. Register here |
