NOPL's SUMMER EVENTS CALENDAR

NOPL’s SUMMER EVENTS CALENDAR JULY THRU AUGUST MOVIE SHOWINGS FOR ALL AGES Films are subject to change depending on Cicero Farmers Market release dates. Film descriptions and runtimes are available on our online events calendar TUESDAYS|June-Sept|3-7 pm|CC at nopl.org/events. Purchase fresh produce and local goods every week. Held on the grounds of the Family Movie: A Dog’s Purpose NOPL Cicero library. THU|Jun 29|2-4 pm|NS|Rated PG Book & Bake Sale: Teen Fundraiser Family Movie: SAT|July 1|10 am-5 pm | NS The LEGO Batman Movie Hosted by the Teen Advisory Board. All proceeds will benefi t future teen projects SAT|Jul 1|1-3 pm|CC|Rated PG and programs at the library. THU|Jul 13|2-4 pm|NS|Rated PG Pups ‘n Pages Friday Films: Rise and Fall of the TUE |July 11| 10:30-11:30 am | CC Third Reich (Not Rated) (2-part showing) SAT |July 15| 11 am-12 pm | CC FRI|Jul 7 & Jul 14|9:30-11:30 am|NS TUE |July 25| 10:30-11:30 am | CC TUE |Aug 8 | 10:30-11:30 am | CC Teen Movie: Fantastic Beasts and SAT |Aug 19| 11am-12 pm | CC Where to Find Them TUE |Aug 22| 10:30-11:30 am | CC EVERYONE SAT|Jul 8|1-4 pm|CC|Rated PG-13 Come read to a dog, or just enjoy some four- PROGRAM legged company and furry relaxation. AUDIENCE: Friday Films: March of the Penguins FRI|Jul 21|9:30-11:30 am|NS|Rated G nALL AGES / FAMILY LibraryFarm Mid-Season Garden Shindig! nBABIES, TODDLERS Family Movie: Power Rangers SAT|July 8|9-11am | CC AND PRESCHOOL THU|Jul 27|2-4 pm|NS|Rated PG-13 Come out to the garden, pick weeds, drink nKIDS lemonade, eat cookies, and meet the plotters. nTWEENS Friday Films: Oceans FRI|Jul 28|9:30-11:30 am|NS|Rated G Eclipse Day nTEENS MON|Aug 21|1-3:30 pm| NS nADULTS Friday Films: Arctic Tale We have special glasses you can wear to watch nSENIORS FRI|Aug 4|9:30-11:30 am|NS|Rated G the solar eclipse, plus we’ll have games & snacks! vRegistration Required Family Movie: Beauty and the Beast LOCATION THU|Aug 10|2-4 pm|NS|Rated PG NOPL at ABBREVIATIONS: Brewerton BR Brewerton Friday Films: When We Were Kings CC Cicero FRI|Aug 11|9:30-11:30 am|NS|Rated PG NS North Syracuse Use your library card to borrow a fishing rod! Friday Films: Wings of LifeUse your library card to borrow a fishing rod! FRI|Aug 18|9:30-11:30 am|NS|Rated G Extra hooks and bobbers are provided with each rod. Extra hooks and bobbers are provided with each rod. Friday Films: Monkey Kingdom Instructions on casting a fishing rod are included, along with Instructionisn foornm actiasotinn ogn alo cfiaslh fiinshgi nrgo sdp oatrse. included, along with FRI|Aug 25|9:30-11:30 am|NS|Ratedinform aGtion on loLearncal fish inmoreg spot sat. Wormnopl.org/fis can be purc hshingased at bait shops and gas stations. Worms can be purchased at bait shops and gas stations. Poles may be borrowed for up to two weeks. Poles may be borrowed for up to two weeks. PAGE 2 All events subject to change, please review NOPL’s Events CalendarEve ronlineyone ato vnopl.orger the aforge the of most 16 mup-to-dateust pos sinformation.ess a valid NYS Freshwater To register for an event sign up at the library, by phone,Eve rory oonlinene oF vatiseh rnopl.orgi nthg eL iaceg throughen soef. M16 ouro rme eventsu instf oprom calendarsasetisosn a c. avna libde NfoYuSn Fdr easth wwwatwe.rd ec.ny.gov, Fishing Liceonr sine.q Muiroer ea ti ntfhoer mlibartiaoryn. can be found at www.dec.ny.gov, or inquire at the library.

Program presented by NOPL Brewerton Library in partnership with Program presenNteewd bYoy rNk OSPtaLt Be rDeewpearrttomn eLnibt roafr yE ninv iproanrtmnernsthailp C wonitshervation New York State Department of Environmental Conservation BABIES, FOR ALL AGES TODDLERS & FAMILY WITH KIDS EVENTS PRESCHOOLERS Working Parents Meet-Up n The Dirtmeister presents Story Time & Playgroup nv SAT|Jul 1 & 15|10am-12 pm|CC Inventing a Better World MONDAYS| Jul-Aug 14|10:30 am| BR SAT|Aug 5 & 19|10am-12 pm|CC nnnnv For ages 2+. We read books, sing, and have a Come meet other parents with babies FRI|Jul 21|2-3 pm| NS simple craft with playtime to follow. and young children, socialize and get Award-winning author and science connected with the library. Coffee celebrity Steve “The Dirtmeister” Storytime with Miss Sarah nv and toys provided. Connect with our Tomecek presents a high-energy WEDNESDAYS| Jul-Aug 16|10 am| NS show that takes a wild and wacky group online through this meet-up’s For ages 0-3. Enjoy stories, songs and fi nger- look at inventions that changed the Facebook Group page. plays, centered around a new theme every course of human history. week with playtime to follow. Zoo To You nnnv WED | Jul 5 |6:30-7:15 pm| BR Build a Magical World Toddler Storytime n MON | Jul 10 |2-3 pm| NS nnnv WEDNESDAYS| Jul-Aug 16|10 am| CC WED | Jul 12 |2-2:45 pm| BR MON|Jul 24|2-2:45 pm| NS For ages 2-3. Younger and older children TUE | Jul 25 |2-3 pm| CC Magician Ron Cain takes you on an are welcome. Every story time includes a Zoo to You is back! The world of read- imaginary trip to places like Wonder- unique mix of books, music, movement and ing comes alive with this fun and edu- land, Neverland, Hogwarts and Oz. hands-on activities. cational program that will bring you face-to-face with exciting zoo animals. Barrel of Fun Productions’ Preschool Storytime nn WEDNESDAYS| Jul-Aug 16|11am| CC Conserve Our World nnnv Family Fun Night- For ages 3-5. Younger siblings and guests MON|Jul 31|2-3 pm| NS are welcome. Every story time includes a Legos & Games nnnn Catfi sh Charlie shares his concerns unique mix of books, music, movement, and TUE|Jul 11|6:30-7:30 pm| NS about conservation through comedy, hands-on activities. TUE|Aug 15|6:30-7:30 pm| NS music, and puppets. This entertaining Play with Legos at the library! We’ll and funny show includes songs and lots of audience participation! Playgroup nn also have Operation, Jenga, and THURSDAYS| Jul-Aug|10 am| BR several other fun games! This is time for babies, preschoolers and their Peppa Pig Storytime nn grownup to play and get to know each other. Little Critter Storytime gg TUE|Aug 8|6:30-7 pm| NS There are no structured activities, just play - NOPL at TUE|Jul 18|6:30-7 pm| NS Drop in for a fun-fi lled story time an important part of early literacy. Brewerton Drop in for a fun-fi lled story time with with a Peppa Pig theme! We’ll a Little Critter theme! We’ll read books read books and do a craft of v and do a Little Critter craft. Peppa Pig and friends. Storytime with Miss Sarah nn THURSDAYS| Jul-Aug 17|11 am| NS Rockin’ Fun with v For ages 3-5. Read books, sing songs, make Jeff the Magic Man nnn crafts, and learn something new. We’ll have Jim McCarthy nn THURS|Aug 17|2-3 pm| NS a new theme every week. THU|July 20|2-2:45 pm|BR North Syracuse’s Summer Reading Join Jim McCarthy as he performs fi nale! Celebrate your hard work with nnv songs about popular children’s books. this amazing show. Enjoy cookies and Daycare Storytime lemonade, and get your very own FRIDAYS| Jul-Aug 18|10 am| NS balloon creation! This is a special story time just for daycare providers! No story times July 14 or Aug 11.

All events subject to change, please review NOPL’s events calendar online at nopl.org for the most up-to-date information. To register for an event sign up at the library, by phone, or online at nopl.org through our events calendar. PAGE 3 Jeff the Magic Man Tom Sieling Sings! nv & Summer Reading Kickoff nn TUE|Jul 18|11am-12 pm|CC MON|Jun 26|2-3 pm| BR Local musician Tim Sieling presents an interactive Jeff the Magic Man will perform magic tricks and show that includes fun and humorous kids songs, make balloon art for each child. Children may sign up storytelling, and cool facts about area animals. for summer reading while they wait for their balloon. Lego Building Contest nnnv Summer Reading Kickoff nnn WED|Jul 19|2-3:30 pm| NS MON|Jun 26|2-4 pm| NS Enter the North Syracuse Library’s Lego Building Sign up for the summer reading program! Enjoy an contest! Work by yourself or in a group. There ice cream treat and play some games! will be several prizes including Best Storybook Legos, Best Lego Towers and Judge’s Favorite nnnv Lego Creation. Gravitational Bull TUE| Jun 27|11 am-12pm| CC Gravitational Bull is a comedy and juggling ex- Shark Week Celebration n travaganza presented by father and son duo Dave TUE|Jul 25|6:30-7:30 pm| NS and Kyle Fultz. Come for the laughs, stay for the Come to the library to celebrate Shark Week! We tricks! Suitable for all ages. will read stories about these amazing creatures then create some fun shark crafts!

Princess & Pirate Party nn v TUE| Jun 27|6:30-7:30 pm|NS Tween Time-Pizza and Gamesn Dress as a princess, prince, pirate, or even a knight! WED|Jul 26|1-3 pm| NS We will listen to stories and make several crafts Enjoy some pizza for lunch then play fun games KIDS including a crown and pirate hat! with your friends! We will have Legos, Twister, life size Jenga and more! Ages 8-12. PROGRAM Birdhouse Decorating nnv AUDIENCE: v WED|Jul 5|2-3 pm| NS Balloon Show nn nALL AGES / FAMILY For children ages 5-12. Decorate a birdhouse THU|Jul 27|2-2:45 pm| BR nBABIES, TODDLERS for your backyard! With kid’s comedy, storytelling, balloon puppetry, AND PRESCHOOL and a whimsical personality, Jeff the Magic Man nn will perform a one of a kind show. nKIDS Shopkins Party FRI|Jul 7|2-3 pm| NS nTWEENS v Bring your Shopkins to the library for a party! Comic Artist Matt Magill nn nTEENS Trade your duplicates and make new friends. SAT|Jul 29|2-2:45 pm| BR nADULTS OhJeez Comics artist will build a monster with help from the audience! One lucky child will v nSENIORS Puppet Show: Rumplestiltzkin n win the monster to take home. TUE|Jul 11|11am-12 pm| CC vRegistration Required Nancy Sander of Puppets with Pizazz presents a nv comedy version of the classic fairy tale. Q&A to Moreland the Magician LOCATION TUE|Aug 1|11am-12 pm| CC ABBREVIATIONS: follow the show. Local performer Moreland the Magician performs BR Brewerton his brand new “Build a Better World” comedy CC Cicero Tween Time- Tech Hour n magic show. Great for all ages. NS North Syracuse WED|Jul 12|2-3 pm|NS Drop in for some fun hands on projects! Use our Solar Eclipse Storytime gg Read books and win Viewmasters to explore virtual reality, create your TUE|Aug 1|6:30-7 pm| NS prizes! Sign up for own voice speaking character using Voki, make an Learn what an eclipse is, build a Sun, Earth and NOPL’s Kids Summer online comic using Pixton and more! Ages 8-12. Moon model, and perform a science experiment! Reading Program at the library or online nopl.org/SRP

All events subject to change, please review NOPL’s Events Calendar online at nopl.org for the most up-to-date information. PAGE 4 To register for an event sign up at the library, by phone, or online at nopl.org through our events calendar. Tween Time-Building Dayn Tween Time-No Bake WED|Aug 2|2-3 pm| NS Cooking Partynv SUMMER PROGRAM Build with marshmallows, pretzels, straws WED|Aug 16|2-3 pm| NS and more! All materials will be provid- Registration Required. We will make SERIES FOR KIDS ed. Take home what you make! For ages Snowball Cookies, Pizza Dip and 8-12 only. Smore’s Pops! For ages 8-12. Maker Club (Age 7+) nnnv THURSDAYS|3:30-5 pm| CC Eclipse Drop-In Program g All are welcome to this year-round program MON|Aug 7|1-3 pm| BR Build a Better Bubble nnv designed to encourage creativity and explora- MON|Aug 21|1-4 pm| BR THU|Aug 17|2-2:45 pm| BR tion with simple materials from crafts to electron- Learn what an eclipse is, learn how to Presented by the Bubble Man Doug ics. See our online event calendar for weekly safely look at it, and build a Sun, Earth Rougeux. Giant bubbles three feet in program topics. Note: children under 10 must and Moon model. Watch the partial diameter, bubble tubes twelve feet long, be accompanied by an adult. eclipse on Aug 21. and even the bubble cube, will entertain kids of all ages. SPARK nnn The MoST: Eureka! Discover, TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS|3-5 pm| NS Understand, Build nnv Cards for the Golisano Come into the Discovery Den for a fun time of MON |Aug 7|2-3 pm| NS Children’s Hospital nnn science, math, engineering, and art. Projects are TUE |Aug 8|11am-12 pm| CC FRI|Aug 18|2-3 pm| NS updated weekly. No scheduled programs July WED |Aug 9|2-2:45 pm| BR This is the last day to bring your dona- 13 or August 10. We will build some common machines tions for the Golisano Children’s Hospital using simplified parts and find out how and the Humane Society. We will make Lego Club Junior (Age 5-7) nv people get energy from the wind, sun, cards for the children at the Golisano TUESDAYS|Jun 27-Aug 29|2-3 pm| BR water, and the world around us. Children’s Hospital. Lego Club nnnv (Age 8-14) TUESDAYS|Jun 27-Aug 29|4-5pm| BR v Book Bingo Party nn Come explore your creative side with Legos! MON|Aug 14|6:30-7:30 pm| CC We have thousands of pieces of all shapes and TUE|Aug 15|11am-12pm| CC sizes, including more than 200 minifigures. We’ll have lots of brand-new books to give away as prizes. Parents, we’ll even LibraryFarm Nature Camp nv have some prizes for you! FRIDAYS|Jul 7-Aug 11 |10-11am| CC Activities will include geocaching, wilderness survival, food literacy, birds, worms, and much more. Participants are encouraged to garden, explore, learn, and journal. Journal provided.

Kids’ Book Club (Age 7-11) nnv TUESDAYS|Jul 19, Aug 2 & 16 |2-3 pm| BR DONATE We’ll read Magic Tree House Midnight on the Moon, the non-fiction companion Space, and NOPL at North Syracuse is making other books about the solar system to get ready the world a better place by helping for the eclipses in August. the Humane Society and Golisano Children’s Hospital with donations. Coding for Kids nnv From June 26 to August 18 we will TUESDAYS|Aug 1-22 |11am-1 pm| NS be accepting donations such as dog Join our Microsoft instructor for a fun-filled series and cat food, baby wipes, Crayola to introduce kids to computer coding! crayons, Play-Doh, gift cards and more. Learn more and view a full list of recommended items at nopl.org/community.

All events subject to change, please review NOPL’s events calendar online at nopl.org for the most up-to-date information. To register for an event sign up at the library, by phone, or online at nopl.org through our events calendar. PAGE 5 Sidewalk Chalk Art nnv Henna Tattoos for Teens nv MON|Jun 26 |3-5 pm| NS THU|Jul 6|2-3 pm| NS FRI|Jul 7 |1-2 pm| BR Want to get a temporary henna tattoo for the Summer Reading Kick Off!! Show off your artistic summer? Join us as SK Henna will be here to apply talent to make the sidewalk beautiful. Chalk will be some beautiful tattoos! provided. Prize for best entrant. Weather permitting. Teen Cupcake Wars! nv Experience the Starship Enterprise n MON|Jul 10 |2-3 pm| CC THU|Jun 22|4-5 pm| NS Compete against your friends to see who can We will get a tour of the Enterprise via Skype! decorate the best and most original cupcakes!

Young Writers (Grades 6-12) nnv Teen Lego Build: Mindstorms nv THURSDAYS starting June 29|6-7:30 pm | CC THU|Jul 13 |2-3 pm| BR FRI|Jun 30|3-4 pm | NS Come check out Lego Mindstorms and learn about SAT|Jul 29|3-4 pm | NS robotics – see what you can create! TUE|Aug 29|3-4 pm | NS We will talk about and share our writing, work with Wii Gaming: Just Dance n concepts, support each other and generate ideas! FRI|Jul 14 |1-3 pm| NS Light refreshment served. It’s time for a dance off! Come challenge your Young Writers Showcase|Aug 14|2-4pm|CC friends and find out who has the best moves.

Let’s Make Mug Cakes! nv Teen Advisory Board Meeting n FRI|Jun 30 |4-5 pm| NS SAT|Jul 15 |1-3 pm| NS TEEN THU|Jul 6 |4-5 pm| BR Join us for our monthly TAB meeting! Hang out, enjoy MON|Jul 17 |4-5 pm| CC some food, and share program ideas! PROGRAM FRI|Jul 20 |6-7 pm| NS AUDIENCE: Surprise your parents! Bring home dessert tonight. Showing: Star Trek Continues n nALL AGES / FAMILY Learn to make delicious cakes, in a mug! Borrow or WED|Jul 19 |5-6 pm| NS bring your own mug. WEDNESDAYS|Jul 26-Aug 30|4-5 pm| NS nBABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOL Come watch the webseries Star Trek Continues, which Harry Potter Fan Made Filmsn picks-up where the original Star Trek left off, continuing nKIDS MON| Jul 3|6-7 pm| NS it’s five-year mission. Popcorn provided. nTWEENS FRI| Jul 7|4-5 pm| CC nTEENS Come see the prequels that fans have made, includ- Teen Book Discussion n ing Severus Snape and the Marauders. Free popcorn FRI|Jul 21 |2-3 pm|BR ADULTS n and some Potter giveaways! Bring a friend or just meet with other teens to discuss nSENIORS books we have read this summer. vRegistration Required Teen Movie: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them nn Teen Craft: DIY Desk Organizer nv LOCATION SAT|Jul 8|1-4 pm|CC|Rated PG-13 MON|Jul 24 |2-3 pm| CC ABBREVIATIONS: Learn to make a personalized desk organizer using BR Brewerton recycled cereal boxes and washi tape in a variety Teen Tie Dye Fun! nv CC Cicero of colors and patterns! MON|Jul 3|2-3 pm| CC NS North Syracuse FRI|Jul 28|2-3 pm| NS v FRI|Aug 11|2-3 pm| BR TCGPlayer (Age 14+) n Read books and win FRI|Jul 28 |3:30-5 pm|NS prizes! Sign up for Please bring something lightly colored of your own that you want to dye! It can be a shirt, socks, any- FRI|Aug 25|1-2:30 pm|NS NOPL’s Teen Summer thing! We will set up outside, weather permitting. All trading card game players are welcome. Reading Program Supplies available for play and training. at the library or online nopl.org/SRP

All events subject to change, please review NOPL’s Events Calendar online at nopl.org for the most up-to-date information. PAGE 6 To register for an event sign up at the library, by phone, or online at nopl.org through our events calendar. Teen Game Day n Make a Statement, Make A Button n SAT|Jul 29 |12-2 pm| BR TUE|Aug 8|2-3 pm|NS Come in and enjoy a day of video games and Use our button maker to show your enthusiasm with board games with friends. a personalized, self-made button.

Giant Jenga n Games On A Roll nv MON|Jul 31|2-3 pm|CC THU|Aug 10|11 am-1 pm|NS Bring some friends and play a giant sized An awesome gaming experience in a 32 ft. rig version of the game Jenga! with multiple gaming systems, huge HDTVs, digital surround sound, and a laser & LED show. 3Doodler Pens nv WED|Aug 2|5-6 pm|NS Cupcake Art for Teens nv “Draw” in 3D as the melted plastic that comes out of FRI|Aug 18|2-3 pm|BR thes pens hardens. Eight pens available at one time. Make some delicious cupcakes into works of art! Choose your favorite book, movie, or game as Teen Lego Build Contest n inspiration and decorate away!

THU|Aug 3|2-3 pm|BR Bring a friend and compete to see who can make Stop Motion Filming For Teens nv the most daring designs out of Legos! FRI|Aug 18|5:30-7 pm|NS The Mobile Maker Lab comes with all the necessary Teen Crafts: DIY Locker Magnets n props and equipment. Bring appropriate items from home to personalize your movie. FRI|Aug 4|1-2 pm|BR

Make your own magnets to decorate your school locker or refrigerator! TAB End of Summer Reading: Alice in Wonderland Tea Party! nv Learning to Code nv SAT|Aug 19|1-3 pm|NS An Alice in Wonderland inspired Tea Party! MON|Aug 7|2-3 pm|CC There will be snacks, drinks, games, and more. See what you can create with code and chat Come dressed as your favorite character. with other teens who love to code.

THU|Aug 10 & 24| 6:30-8 pm|NS Lawyers in the Library nn The Military History Lecture Series is organized WED|Jul 5 & 19| 6-7:30 pm|NS by the Society for the Preservation of Military ADULTS WED|Aug 2 & 16| 6-7:30 pm|NS History (SPMH). PROGRAM The Volunteer Lawyers Project of Onondaga AUDIENCE: County will be on hand to answer your legal North Syracuse Trolleys nn questions on custody issues, eviction, finance nALL AGES / FAMILY MON|Jul 24| 6:30-7:30 pm|NS concerns, and more. Learn more about the trolley cars that BABIES, TODDLERS n shaped North Syracuse. AND PRESCHOOL Stamping With Shock nnnv nKIDS THU|Jul 6 & 20|1-3 pm|BR|Cost $5 North Syracuse Nonfiction Book nTWEENS We will make projects ranging from greeting Discussion Group nn cards to artistic decor using a variety of differ- WED|Jul 26| 6-7:30 pm|NS nTEENS ent products and techniques. WED|Aug 23| 6-7:30 pm|NS nADULTS Join us to discuss books related to current nSENIORS NS Book Discussion Group nn and historical events and social issues. MON|Jul 10| 6:30-8 pm|NS vRegistration Required MON|Aug 7| 6:30-8 pm|NS The group will be discussing They May Not BR Book Discussion Group nn LOCATION TUE|Aug 29| 6:30-8 pm|BR Mean To, But They Do in July and two books ABBREVIATIONS: We will discuss the book Storyteller by Jodi in August: Can’t We Talk About Something BR Brewerton Picoult. Everyone is welcome; light refresh- CC Cicero More Pleasant and Wool. ments are served. NS North Syracuse

Adult Summer Reading Prize Programs are available at all NOPL locations. Visit your local NOPL for details.

All events subject to change, please review NOPL’s Events Calendar online at nopl.org for the most up-to-date information. PAGE 8 To register for an event sign up at the library, by phone, or online at nopl.org through our events calendar.