Fall Programs 2016 - Liverpool Public Library

FALL PROGRAMS
All programs are free and open to the public unless noted.
Programs are subject to change. For some, Liverpool Central
School District (LCSD) residents can register first. For more
information call 457-0310 or visit our website at LPL.org to view
our calendar, download a pdf of this program guide or register
for programs.
Star Trek 50th Anniversary
Celebration
Saturday, Sept 10 • 10am–4pm
Carman Community Room
Trekkies of all ages experience out of this world fun including
a scavenger hunt, a trivia contest, crafts & more! Len Sharp will
present “Science vs. Science Fiction” a discussion on light speed,
warp speed, wormholes, phasers and more. Come as your favorite
starfleet member or other-worldly being for a chance to win a prize
(no masks or weapons). Schedule of events at LPL.org.
Minecraft for Parents and Grandparents*
Thur, Sept 8 or Wed, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14
7pm • Sargent Meeting Room
Does your child or grandchild love Minecraft? Want to
know what all the hubbub is about? Does Minecraft
really teach? Sessions will be identical. *Registration
is required.
Saving the Beauty: Overwintering Annuals
and Tender Perennials
Black Holes and Gravitational Waves
Thursday, Sept 22 • 7pm • Carman Community Room
For the first time, scientists have detected gravitational waves,
ripples in space and time hypothesized by physicist Albert
Einstein a century ago. This landmark discovery opens a new
window for studying the cosmos. Presented by Damian G. Allis,
Ph.D., Director of CNY Observers (www.cnyo.org).
OHA Liverpool GhostWalk – Lakeside Views II*
Friday, Sept 23, 30; Sat, Sept 24, Oct 1 • Starts at library
The Onondaga Historical Assoc. returns to the village famous for
salt brine and willow baskets to tell ghostly tales. *Cost is $15,
reservations are suggested. *Call OHA at 428-1864 to register.
Visit CNYhistory.org for times and more info.
Annual Used Book Sale
Down Under – Sept 24 & 25
See the back page for more details.
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Senior Adults Learning Together*
Engage your mind and body in this threesession series offered for individuals 60+.
*Registration is required for each.
Saturday, Sept 24 • 10am
Clark’s Reservation State Park
Meet at the Overlook for a hike along the lake and rim trails
Saturday, Oct 22 • 10am • Carman Community Room
The Art Experience by the Everson Museum of Art
Saturday, Nov 5 • 10am • Skä•Noñh
Docent-led tour of Skä•Noñh
Thursday, Sept 8 • 7pm • Carman Community Room
AARP Smart Driver Course*
Rise & Shine
How Money Works: Pay Yourself First*
Driver safety program for adults 50+. This is a two-day, six-hour
course (3 hrs/day). You must attend both days for insurance
reduction. AARP members $20, non-members $25. *Registration
is required and begins Sept 6 for LCSD residents, Sept 19 for all.
Learn to overwinter annuals and how to grow fall stem cuttings
of favorite annuals indoors until the warm weather returns.
Presented by Gardenwise of CNY.
Wednesday, Sept 14 • 9am • Carman Community Room
Monday, Sept 26 & Wednesday, Sept 28
Noon-3pm • Carman Community Room
Think you don’t make enough money to save some of it? It’s not
what you earn, it’s what you keep! *Registration required.
Cosponsored by the Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce.
OASIS Step-By-Step Acrylic Painting Class*
The Flavor of India*
Join a supportive and enthusiastic group of painters and paint
a dynamic landscape featuring the sky. Simple guided steps will
help you learn the basics. Paints and brushes will be available for
the first class, and we will review the supply list at that time.
OASIS courses are open to adults 50+. *To register call
464-6555. There is a fee for this class.
Thursday, Sept 15 • 6:30pm
Carman Community Room
Discover the food, culture and geography
of India with the South Asia Center
at Syracuse University. Learn basic ingredients
and techniques for Indian cooking. Become
enlightened about the diversity that stretches across
the subcontinent. *Registration is required.
Bonsai Club of CNY Show
Saturday, Sept 17 • 10am-5pm
Sunday, Sept 18 • Noon-4pm
Carman Community Room
Tuesdays, Sept 27; Oct 4, 11, 18, 25; Nov 1
9:30am • Carman Community Room
Chess For All Ages*
Tuesday, Oct 4 • 7-9pm • Sargent Meeting Room
Learn the history and fundamentals of this 1500
year-old game of skill. Presented by Anton Ninno,
President of Syracuse Chess. All ages are
welcome, but children should be accompanied
by an adult. *Registration is required.
An exhibit of bonsai featuring trees of garden,
mountain, jungle and forest varieties. Club
members will answer questions and offer
advice on trimming, watering and potting.
Confused About Medicare?
Dark Directions: The Horror Films
of Craven, Carpenter and Romero#
Election 2016
Mondays • 6:30pm • Carman Community Room
Sept 19: The Serpent & The Rainbow (Craven)
Oct 17: In the Mouth of Madness (Carpenter)
Oct 31: Night of the Living Dead (Romero)
Film viewing and discussion with Syracuse University’s Kendall
Phillips as he takes you on a spine-tingling and thought-provoking
study of some of the darkest minds in horror cinema. Phillips’ book
Dark Directions will be available for purchase and signing.
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Must be 18+ or with a parent/guardian.
Monday, Oct 10 • 1pm • Carman Community Room
Just in time for open enrollment, get all your questions answered. Cosponsored by the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce.
Thursday, Oct 13 • 7pm • Carman Community Room
2016’s presidential election is historic in several ways including
the first woman candidate from a major party. Tom Henry looks at
this election and past elections for some perspective and insight.
High School Performing Arts Preview Event
Thurs, Oct 27 • 6:30pm • Carman Community Room
CNY theater is alive with a multitude of fantastic productions
this fall! Find out what the talented local youth are performing
including some sneak peeks and information about shows such
as Liverpool High School’s Almost Maine.
MOOC: Moons*
Thursdays, Nov 3, 10, 17; Dec 1, 8, 15, 22
6:30-8pm • Sargent Meeting Room
Free seven-week MOOC (Massive Online Open
Course). Explore the rich diversity of the many
moons of our Solar System and the processes that have shaped
them. *Register on our calendar at LPL.org for the discussion
group, then register for the online course at Futurelearn.com
(begins Oct 31) and work at your own pace. Must be 16 or older.
In Recognition of Our Veterans
Thursday, Nov 10 • 3:30-5pm • Carman Community Room
Honor our veterans at this special celebration! There will be a
showing of the Liverpool Legends video Veterans of Post 188 and
a reception where veterans will bring memorabilia and talk about
their experiences. You can also donate to the Gregory J. Harris
Military Courtesy Room. To learn more visit www.gregharrismcr.org.
Local Author and Musician Meet and Greet
Sunday, Nov 13 • Noon-2pm • Carman Community Room
Meet and chat with local musicians as well as children, teen and
adult local authors. Talk one-on-one with musicians and authors
about their experiences and their craft, purchase CDs and books
and have them autographed!
Small Steps: Coming Back to Life
after Loss and Change*
Monday, Nov 14 • 5:30pm • Sargent Meeting Room
At some time in life we all know loss and change. This class will
discuss healing by taking care of yourself through small steps to
refocus your energies and embrace new beginnings. *Registration
required through the Institute for Caregivers, call 435-2362 x4993.
Tale of Three Cities Buried by
Catastrophic Volcanic Eruptions
Monday, Nov 14 • 7pm • Carman Community Room
Akrotiri in 1627 BCE, Pompeii in 79 CE and St. Pierre in 1902 are
forever “frozen” in their historical time which gives us a “snapshot”
into the daily lives of people at the moment of cataclysmic eruption. Presented by Len Sharp, Earth Science educator.
Lunch & Learn: Pluses & Minus of Variable Annuities*
Wednesday, Nov 16 • 11:30am • Carman Community Room
How variable annuity contracts let you accumulate assets on a taxdeferred basis. Bring a bag lunch, beverages and dessert provided.
Cosponsored with the Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce.
FALL CONCERT SERIES
FREE • Sundays • 2pm • Carman Community Room
Presented in partnership with the Liverpool Is The Place
Committee and made possible by a grant secured by
Senator John A. DeFrancisco.
September 11
Original and Traditional
Bluegrass
October 16
Choral Music Sampler
November 20
Psychedelic garage, country and weirdo rock & roll
December 18
Holiday selections on English handbells
Bells
to
Bluegrass
From
The Easy Ramblers
Syracuse Vocal Ensemble
Honky Tonk Hindooz
Belle Aire Bell Choir
Why Would You Pay For Something
When You Can Get It Free?
Use your Liverpool Public Library Card at LPL.org
Free Consumer Reports
Save $30 a year and get free access
to Consumer Reports online through
LPL.org. Click on the banner or look
under the Research Database tab.
Free Music (and Music Videos)
from Freegal!
Black Friday Sales
We are open on November 25! Look for exciting discounts and
special sales to kick off the shopping season.
Justin Timberlake, Meghan Trainor, Rachel Platten, Sia, Chris
Young and Kidz Bop are just a few of the artists whose songs can
be downloaded for free. Log in through Freegal at LPL.org and
download up to five music tracks every week. You can also sign up
for a weekly reminder.
Potter Fest
Free Digital Magazines From Zinio and Flipster
Saturday, Nov 26 • 11am-4pm • Carman Community Room
Fun for all ages! Check the LPL.org calendar for details.
Holiday Wreath Making*
Wed, Nov 30 • 7pm; Wed, Dec 7 • 1pm
Carman Community Room
Create a wreath from fresh greenery with the pros
from Ballantyne Gardens. A $20 materials fee
(payable at program) includes the frame, greens
and materials for decorating. *Registration required.
Day of Infamy, 75 Years Later
Monday, Dec 12 • 7pm • Carman Community Room
Few events have shocked Americans more than the attack on Pearl
Harbor on Dec 7, 1941. We will look into the attack of and the
theories about Pearl Harbor, and examine the short and long-term
consequences on the U.S. and our collective memory. Presented
by Tom Henry.
Harmonic Collective Encore Performance
Thursday, Dec 29 • 7pm • Carman Community Room
Returning by popular demand! Enjoy a year-end treat by listening
to the mesmerizing sounds of this all-male a capella ensemble from
the CNY area.
Zinio, the ultimate app for magazine lovers, has over 100 popular
free digital magazines for iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac and PC.
Flipster gives you instant access to People, Us Weekly, Fine
Gardening, Rolling Stone and Sunset magazines.
Free Downloadable Books...
The Cloud Library makes downloading books to your eReader
(except Kindles) as easy as an app. OverDrive downloads to
Kindles and other eReaders.
Free Streaming Movies, Audiobooks, Music & More!
With Hoopla, access more than 300,000 movies, music and
eBooks. Users can also view documentaries, foreign films
and fitness videos. All content is available on smartphones,
tablets, PCs and Apple TVs (via Airplay).
Free Language Lessons
With Mango Languages’ Library Edition app you can get free
access to over 60 foreign language courses and 19 English
courses taught in the user’s native language.
Monthly Get-Togethers
Whether you're into music, writing, crafts or gaming...meet others with the same interests, socialize, get to know one
another and simply have FUN!
Words & Music
Songwriter Woodshed
Wednesdays, Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7
6pm • Sargent Meeting Room
A monthly gathering of songwriters offering
encouragement, criticism and a sophisticated “first audience” for songs in progress.
Knitting and Crochet Circle
Sundays, Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13
1-3pm • Sargent Meeting Room
A fun and relaxed environment where people of all skill levels can hang out or share
projects. Please bring your own supplies.
Gaming for Adults with
Special Needs
Mondays, Sept 12, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5
1:30-3pm • Carman Community Room
Fridays, Sept 16 , Oct 21, Nov 25, Dec 16
10:30-Noon • Carman Community Room
Drop-in game time geared for adults with
special needs. Wii games and several board
games will be available, or bring your own
game. Caregivers must remain in the room.
Adult Coloring Book Club
Wed, Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14
11am • Sargent Meeting Room
Adults of all ages can enjoy an hour or two
of stress relief through creative coloring.
Pages and pencils provided.
Card Making & Papercrafts*
Wed, Sept 14 • 12:30pm
Thur, Sept 15 • 6:30pm
Mon, Oct 3 • 6:30pm
Thur, Oct 6 • 12:30pm
Mon, Nov 14 • 12:30pm
Wed, Nov 16 • 6:30pm
Mon, Dec 12 • 12:30pm
Tues, Dec 13 • 6:30pm
Sargent Meeting Room or
Carman Community Room
For a materials fee of $15 a class, make and
take home at least four projects. Adults and
children (ages nine and over, with an adult)
are welcome. *Registration is required. Fee
is payable at class.
Ukulele Workshop
for Beginners
Sat, Sept 24, Oct 15, Nov 12, Dec 10
1-2pm • Sargent Meeting Room
Learn to play songs on your
ukulele! Musician Pat Doherty
will teach participants to play 1-3
songs per session. Participants
must be at least 12 years old
and bring their own instruments.
Designed for beginners. Participants are encouraged to attend
multiple sessions in preparation
for a spring concert.
Interested in Joining a Chess Club?
Writers Ring*
Mon, Sept 26, Oct 24, Nov 28, Dec 26
6pm • Sargent Meeting Room
An informal writing support group.
Members present their written work and
share their experiences, ideas and
suggestions. New writers always welcome.
*Registration required.
University Hospital
HealthLink*
Mondays, Sept 26, Oct 24, Nov 28
Thursday, Dec 8 • 6pm
Carman Community Room
Free quality health-related lectures by
SUNY Upstate Medical University.
*Call 464-8668 to register.
Habitat
Gardening
in CNY
Sundays • 2pm
Carman Community Room
Visit hgcny.org for more info.
Oct 2: Tree Committees in
Your Town: a panel discussion
Nov 6: Hometown Habitat
Catherine Zimmerman’s latest
documentary
Nov 27: Book club discussion of Doug
Tallamy’s Bringing Nature Home
We are looking into starting a chess club at the library. If you are interested, please fill out an interest
form at the library or online at LPL.org and we will contact you when we get more details. You can also
register to come to our chess program on Tuesday, Oct 4 at 7pm.
Lend a helping hand this holiday season. . .
Gregory J. Harris Military Courtesy Room Donations • Nov 1-10
Single serving, individually wrapped food or personal items. A list of items will be
available in the library, on our website LPL.org or at www.gregharrismcr.org.
Interreligious Consortium Food Drive • Nov 11-20
A list of food items will be available online or in the library.
Christmas Bureau Toy Drive • Nov 21-Dec 8
Job Assistance Available
One-on-one job resource assistance is
now available at the library! Receive personalized help with job searching, resume
writing, interviewing and more. Appointments are available during the day Monday
through Friday and on Tuesday evenings.
Please call 457-0310 x132 for more info or
to register.
Mitten Tree • December 1-18
Art in the
CNY Diaper Bank • Year-round
SEPTEMBER
Native People by Oscar Manjarres
Drop off new unwrapped toys for newborns to teens.
Place new or handmade mittens, gloves, hats
and scarves under one of the two holiday trees.
They will be distributed to local charities.
The library is now a diaper donation site for the CNY Diaper
Bank, a non-profit organization that works to provide diapers
to local families in need through a network of partner agencies.
Disposable diapers of all sizes, in new or already opened
packages can be dropped off any time the library is open.
The donation box will be located either next to the Security Desk or in the Children’s Room.
Lobby.......
OCTOBER
TBA
NOVEMBER
Art & Soul Watercolor Group
DECEMBER
Acrylics by Monica Ritz-Martinangelo
MOVIES & FILMS
Carman Community Room • Free • Popcorn & Drinks
Foreign & Independent Films • Monday evenings
New Movie Releases • Tues afternoons & Thurs evenings
Tuesday movie closed-captioned
Movies Based on Books • Friday afternoons
Stardust Fri, Sept 9
3:30pm
Busco Novio Para Mi Mujer
Mon, Sept 12
6:30pm
Starring Claire Danes, Charlie Cox, Robert DeNiro. Based on the
book by Neil Gaiman. Fantasy/PG-13/127 minutes
Paco is so fed up with his nagging and nitpicking wife Dana that he
comes up with an ingenious plan to end the unhappy union.
Comedy/PG-13/92 minutes (in Spanish w/subtitles)
The MeddlerTues, Sept 27
Thur, Sept 29
1:30pm
6:30pm
An aging widow follows her daughter to Los Angeles in hopes
of starting a new life. Starring Susan Sarandon, Rose Byrne,
J. K. Simmon. Drama/PG-13/100 minutes
Genuis
Fri, Oct 7
3:30pm A stirring drama about the complex friendship and transformative
professional relationship between editor Maxwell Perkins (who
discovered F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway) and Thomas
Wolfe. Based on the book Max Perkins: Editor of Genius by A. Scott
Berg. Starring Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman, Jude Law. Rated PG-13
104 Minutes
While We’re Young
Mon, Oct 106:30pm
Cornelia and Josh get their lives turned upside down when a young
couple enters their lives. Comedy/R/97 minutes
The Huntsman: Winter’s War
Tues, Oct 18
Thur, Oct 20
1:30pm
6:30pm
The war between rival queen sisters Ravenna and Freya escalates.
Starring Charlize Theron, Emily Blunt, Chris Hemsworth.
Adventure/PG-13/114 minutes
Now You See Me 2
Tues, Nov 15
Thur, Nov 17
1:30pm
6:30pm
The Four Horsemen resurface for a comeback performance.
Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Daniel
Radcliffe, Michael Caine. Adventure/PG-13/129 minutes
Love & Friendship
Fri, Nov 18
3:30pm
BOOK CLUBS
New members are always welcome.
Books are available for checkout one
month before each meeting. Please
ask at the Circulation Desk for the
special copies that have been
set aside for the Book Club.
Thursday Morning
Book Klatch
Thursdays • 11am-Noon
Sargent Meeting Room
(No meeting in December)
September 22
Sea Wolf
by Jack London
October 27
The Immortal Life of
Henrietta Lacks
by Rebecca Skloot
November 17
Go Set a Watchman by
Harper Lee
After Dinner
Books
Thursdays • 7pm
Carman Community
Room or Sargent
Meeting Room
September 1
The Guest Room
by Chris Bohjalian
October 6
The Secret Chord
by Geraldine Brooks
November 3
The Wright Brothers
by David McCullough
December 1
Orphan Train
by Christina Baker Kline
On Display in the Library
Syracuse’s 2016-2017 performing arts season and the Rosamond
Gifford Lecture Series information, surprising titles from the Banned
Books list, horror films, 2016 and other historic elections, historical
fiction, and of course, holiday materials will all be at your fingertips
on the library displays this fall.
Lady Susan Vernon is determined to be a matchmaker for her
daughter and herself too. Based on Jane Austen’s novella Lady
Susan. Starring Kate Beckinsale. Romance/PG/92 minutes
ARMCHAIR TRAVELER
Coming Home
Travel the world through this series of 50-minute videos and presentations. Gather at 1pm for coffee, cookies and conversation.
The presentation starts promptly at 1:30pm.
Mon, Nov 21
6:30pm
A former political prisoner tries to help his wife regain her memory
and rediscover their love for each other. (In Chinese with English
subtitles) Drama/PG-13/109 minutes
Me Before You
Fri, Dec 9
Ghostbusters
Tues, Dec 13
Thur, Dec 15
3:30pm
A girl in a small town forms an unlikely bond with a recentlyparalyzed man she’s taking care of. Based on Jojo Moyes’ book.
Starring Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin. Romance/PG-13/110 minutes
1:30pm
6:30pm
Ghostbusters makes its long-awaited return. Starring Melissa
McCarthy, Kristen Wiig. Comedy/PG-13/105 minutes
The Mermaid
Mon, Dec 19
6:30pm
A mermaid is sent to assassinate a developer who threatens the
ecosystem but ends up falling in love with him. (In Mandarin with
English subtitles) Fantasy/R/94minutes
Occasionally we need to substitute titles. Check our online
calendar at LPL.org to confirm the title and time.
Thursdays • 1-2:30pm • Carman Community Room
September 29
Art Trails of the Riviera
October 27 • Buenos Aires
November 17
Tonga, Fiji and New Caledonia
December 22 • European Christmas
New Club for Lovers of Film!
Stop by the Information Desk beginning September 15 to
register and to pick up your official film club booklet full of fun
film-related programs, challenges to broaden your film
experience and instructions on how to earn tickets for prizes.
Computers and Free Classes...
Mr G. Presents...
Keith Gatling, our techie librarian, gives out the latest hints, tips
and tricks.
iPad School
iPad School*
Tuesdays, Sept 6, 13, 20, 27
7pm • Sargent Meeting Room
4-week class. *iPad and registration
is required.
Walking with your GPS Smartphone
Saturday, Oct 8 • 1pm • Sargent Meeting Room
If you have a smartphone, then chances are that it probably is
capable of being used as a GPS device...and a much more
reliable one than regular GPS. Join us for a lesson on how to use
your smartphone, with Google Maps, as a GPS device as we take
a walking tour through Liverpool. Raindate is Oct 22.
Custom Gifts Via the Internet
Tuesday, Nov 1 • 7pm • Sargent Meeting Room
How to get custom and unique gifts thru the Internet.
If you’re having a problem with technology...
Mr. G is available for drop-in help from 1-4pm. He can handle a lot
of things, including Windows 10!
Sat, Sep 3
Fri, Sep 9
Fri, Sep 16
Sat, Sep 24
Fri, Sep 30
Fri, Oct 7
Sat, Oct 15
Fri, Oct 21
Fri, Oct 28
Fri, Nov 11
Fri, Nov 18
Fri, Dec 2
Fri, Dec 9
Sat, Dec 17
Fri, Dec 23
Fri, Dec 30
If you need more help, you can request a one-hour session for
Kindle, Apple and Android devices, including eReaders, laptops or
phones. Appointments are required and are available Monday to
Friday from 10am-5pm, and some evenings. Call 457-0310 x140.
Bring your device to the appointment.
Free Beginner Computer Tutorials
Need help learning how to use a computer? Call 457-0310 x150 to
schedule a date and time for a free individual lesson.
Basic Computer Skills – Using a mouse, keyboard, menus and basic
text editing.
Basic Internet – How to browse the Internet with search engines.
Basic Email – How to set up free email accounts and send,
retrieve and reply to email messages.
Free Online Computer Classes
Look under Computers and Computing on LPL.org
Webucator
Free online self-paced courses on Web Development, Microsoft,
Adobe, Java and more – completely free with your library card and
the voucher code that you can get on our website LPL.org.
LearningExpress Library
Learn the basics of a computer, from searching the Internet to
using popular programs for word processing, creating spreadsheets
and databases, implementing design, understanding
operating systems and more.
Lynda.com
Millions of people pay $25 month to subscribe
to lynda.com, but if you sign in at LPL.org with
your library card and PIN, it’s free! From SharePoint
to Excel to Adobe Creative Cloud, Java
programming or web development, you can
complete a full course or just get answers to
specific questions you have while you’re using the software.
TEENS
Everyone in grades 7-12 is invited to these teen-only
programs. All are free, some require registration. For more
info visit LPL.org/teen-services or our Teen Facebook.
Teen Geeks Tabletop Games
Wednesdays, Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7 • 6-8pm • Teen Room
This is an informal program where teens can hang out, play tabletop games and eat snacks. Each meeting will be a little different
from the last.
Anime Night
Wednesdays, Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14
6-8pm • Carman Community Room
A social event for teens to watch and
discuss anime. Every month a different
anime will be played on the library’s large
HD projector screen. Activities change
each month and may include drawing
contests, trivia, games and prizes.
Refreshments will be served. Cosplay
is welcomed, but costumes must be
deemed appropriate by library staff.
Teen Geeks Video Games
Wednesdays, Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 21
6-8pm • Carman Community Room
Games will be played on the large screen and on a smaller display.
Hang out, play games and eat snacks. Each meeting will be a little
different from the last.
Teen 8 Bit Perler Design*
Perler beads are tiny cylinder shaped beads
that are used to create designs on peg
boards and then fused together by using an iron. Examples will
be displayed but teens are encouraged to be creative.
*Registration required.
Wednesday, Sept 28 • 6-8pm • Carman Community Room
Learn how to make retro 8 bit perler designs.
Wednesday, Nov 23 • 6-8pm • Carman Community Room
Get prepared for the holidays with these holiday-themed designs.
Teen Baking and Trivia: Pancakes*
Wednesdays, Oct 26, Dec 28 • 6-8pm
Carman Community Room
Learn how to make awesome pancakes and then
eat them. Groups will compete to see who can
make the most delicious looking pancake dish.
Afterwards, challenge your friends to a night of
trivia! *Registration required.
Just for Tweens Ages 9-12!
Tween Techtorials*
Tuesdays, Sept 13, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 13
5:30-6:30pm • Sargent Meeting Room
Come learn about the latest technology. New technology each
month. *Registration required.
Tween Cooking*
Monday, Oct 10 • 3:30-4:30pm • Carman Community Room
Just in time for the holidays, try delicious recipes to take home.
*Registration opens Sept 26 for LCSD residents, Oct 3 for all.
Tween Craft Day
Friday, Dec 9 • 2-3pm • Sargent Meeting Room
Drop in and get creative with DIY wear-ables and art.
Kid’s Programs
Drop In Crafts
Monday, Sept 26, Oct 10
Tuesday, Nov 8; Thursday, Dec 8
9:30am-8:30pm • Children’s Room
Enjoy fun and easy seasonal crafts.
All materials provided.
Drop In for LEGOs
September is National
Library Card Month
Kids at least 5 years old will receive a special
gift when they sign up for their first library
card and be entered in a drawing for a gift
basket. Must be with a parent or guardian
with photo ID.
Drop In Family Games
Saturdays, Sept 17; Oct 8, 29;
Nov 19; Dec 10 • 1-3pm
Children’s Room • Ages 5-12
Come in and play fun board games. Parents
& caregivers welcome. Duplos available for
younger children.
Drop In Parent/Child Stay and Play
Wednesdays, Sept 21, 28; Oct 5, 19,
26; Nov 2, 9, 16, 30; Dec 7, 14
10-11am • Carman Community Room
Ages 1-5 years
Explore our giant playroom and meet other
families. No registration, but space is limited
to 35 children & caregivers.
Discovery Club
Wednesdays, Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 16,
Dec 14 • 4:15-5pm
Sargent Meeting Room • Ages 7-12
Explore fun science facts and awesome
experiments for curious science seekers.
Paws to Read
Sat, Sept 24, Oct 15
Fri, Nov 11; Sat, Dec 17
10-11:30am
Children’s Room
Drop in and have your kids
read to the very friendly
dogs of Paws of CNY, Inc.
Homeschoolers
Homeschool Steam Club*
Wed, Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7
2:30-3:30pm
Carman Community Room • Ages 5-12
Learn about science, technology, engineering, art and math through hands-on activities
and experiments. Parents & siblings welcome. *LCSD registration begins Aug 29,
Sept 5 for all.
Homeschool Book Club*
Wed, Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14
1:30-3pm • Sargent Meeting Room
Ages 7 & up
Get together with other homeschoolers and
discuss the book of the month. *LCSD
registration begins Aug 29, Sept 5 for all.
Wednesdays, Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 30,
Dec 28 • 3-8pm • Children’s Room
We supply the LEGOs, you supply
the creativity. Duplos available
for the younger children.
Join the Rubber Band:
A Musical Craft Program
Family Fort Building
Thursday, Oct 27 • 10:15am
Tuesday, Dec 13 • 7pm
Carman Community Room or Children’s
Room • Ages 2-5/caregiver
At this special story time we’ll share stories
and build our own forts to read in. Bring a
flashlight and your favorite cozy story or pick
one out here. Building materials provided.
Winter Scavenger Hunt
Dec 21-31 • All Day • Children’s Room
Ages 3-12 w/parent or caregiver
Search for winter clues and earn a prize.
Monday, Oct 10 • 10-11am
Carman Community Room • Ages 5-12
Storytimes
Masquerade!
Pajama Storytime*
Come dressed up and we’ll paint your face,
take your picture, decorate masks, eat treats,
drink concoctions and go on a treasure hunt.
Put on your pajamas, bring your favorite
stuffed toys and join us for songs, stories and
rhymes suitable for nighttime.
*Registration starts Aug 22 for LCSD residents,
Aug 29 for all.
Make an instrument (kazoo, zither, banjo,
drum or your own invention) and join the
Rubber Band for an awesome concert!
Saturday, Oct 15
2-4pm
Carman Community Room
Music Together Demo Class*
Monday, Oct 24 • 10:15-11am
Sargent Meeting Room • Ages 6 & under
Music Together pioneered the concept of a
research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum. Have
fun singing and sharing music. *Registration
starts Oct 3.
Family Movie
Friday, Nov 11; Tuesday, Dec 27
1pm • Carman Community Room
Enjoy an exciting family movie with free
popcorn and drinks. Movie TBA.
Potter Fest
Saturday, Nov 26 • 11am-4pm
Carman Community Room
For Potter fans of all ages! Create potions,
enjoy a sorting ceremony, a trivia contest,
wand making, photo ops, crafts and more.
Come in costume (no weapons and masks)
and receive a raffle ticket to win fabulous
prizes.
Homeschool Craft & Storytime
Tues, Sept 27, Oct 25, Nov 29, Dec 27
Noon-1pm • Ages 4-8
Sargent Meeting Room
Entertaining stories and colorful crafts
for homeschool students & their families.
Homeschool Hangout
Wednesdays, Sept 7, Oct 5,
Nov 2, Dec 7 • 6-6:30pm
Children’s Room • Ages birth-6 w/caregiver
Sing Along Friends Storytime*
Carman Community Room • 10:15-11am
Ages 2-5 w/caregiver
Drop in for songs, puppets, stories, games
and rhymes; stay and play after.
Mondays, Sept 19, 26; Oct 3, 17
Thursdays, Sept 22, 29; Oct 6, 13, 20
*Registration opens Sept 6 for LCSD
residents, Sept 12 for all.
Mondays, Oct 31; Nov 7, 14, 21, 28; Dec 5
Thursdays, Nov 3, 10, 17; Dec 1, 8
*Registration opens Oct 17 for LCSD
residents, Oct 24 for all.
Lapsit Storytime* Sargent Meeting Room • 10:15-10:45am
Ages birth-2 years w/caregiver
Songs, stories and rhymes for your little ones.
Tuesdays, Sept 20, 27; Oct 4, 11, 18
*Registration opens Sept 6 for LCSD
residents, Sept 12 for all.
Tuesdays, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Dec 6
*Registration opens Oct 17 for LCSD
residents, Oct 24 for all.
Drop In Craft & Storytime
Tuesdays, Sept 20, 27; Oct 4, 11,18, 25;
Nov 1, 15, 22, 29; Dec 6,13 • 4:15-5pm
Sargent Meeting Room • Ages 4-8
Tuesdays, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6
1-3pm • Carman Community Room
Entertaining stories & fun, easy crafts for
children & their families.
Homeschool Chess Club
Fridays, Sept 23, 30; Oct 7, 14, 21, 28;
Nov 4, 18; Dec 2, 9, 16 • 10:15-10:45am
Carman Community Room or Sargent
Meeting Room • Ages 5 & under
Get together to watch movies, play games
and more.
Tuedays, Oct 25, Nov 29, Dec 27
1-2:30pm • Sargent Meeting Room
Homeschool students of all ages can learn
to play chess or just play each other.
Drop In Family Storytime
Join us for exciting stories, songs and
activities for children with their families.
Liverpool Public Library
310 Tulip St
Liverpool, NY 13088
Our big book sale is Sept 24 & 25
and it will once again be in our
underground garage.
To get ready for the sale, we are closing the donation drop-off in
the garage on Sept 1 for one month. We will reopen Oct 1.
We have a year’s worth of donated and withdrawn books, CDs, DVDs and
more at the same great prices as before. More than 80,000 items,
including a collectible books section. All proceeds benefit the library.
Liverpool Public Library
310 Tulip St, Liverpool, NY 13088
LPL.org • 315-457-0310
Hours:
Monday–Thursday....................9am-9pm
Friday........................................9am-6pm
Saturday.................................10am-5pm
Sundays................................. Noon-5pm
Registration and Information:
By Phone...........................315-457-0310
Website.......................................LPL.org
In Person..................... Information Desk
Board of Trustees:
Timothy Dodge........................President
Mark Spadafore................ Vice President
Joseph Spado ..........................Secretary
Kay Budmen
Molly English-Bowers
John Hluchyj
Don MacLaughlin
Glenna Wisniewski.....................Director
Board Meetings:
First Wed of every month at 6:30pm
Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7
Saturday, Sept 24 • 9am-5pm
Sunday, Sept 25 • 11am-3pm (Bag Sale)
Liverpool Public Library’s underground garage
FREE ADMISSION
TWO WAYS TO GET IN EARLY:
Early Shopper/Dealer • $20 ($15 advance sale) Friday, Sept 23 • 6-8pm
Shop the night before; avoid the crowd. Tickets are available at the library starting Sept 1
until 6pm closing on Friday. Price does not include cost of books.
Early Bird Saturday • Sept 24 • 8-9am • $10
Get a one-hour head start. Price does not include cost of books.
Visit LPL.org for book prices, coupon and more info.