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January 2012

January 14
Oneida’s Third Rail
Saturday at 1 p.m.
Railroad expert John Taibi provides a show and tell about the fabled Utica-to-Syracuse Third Rail that helped make Oneida a hub of rapid transit between 1907 and 1930.

January 16
Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday (observed)
Monday
Oneida Public Library will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 20 and 27
Music and Motion
Fridays at 11 a.m.
New Day! Sarah Davies Hasegawa brings to the Oneida Library her magical mix of songs and stories for preschool children and their parents or guardians.

January 21
The Children’s Crusade: The 8th Air Force
in World War II
Saturday at 11 a.m.
Historian Cheryl Pula presents in words and images the history of the young U.S. airmen who flew B-17 bombers in the war against Germany. She will also sign copies of her new book “The Children’s Crusade.”

January 23 and 24
AARP’S Driver Safety Program
Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A classroom defensive driver course for those over 50 years of age. To register, call Harold Mellen at 363-8357.

January 24, 25 and 26
Computer Basics Workshop
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m.
Fritz Meeusen returns to Oneida Library with another edition of his introduction to computers, using Mid-York Library System’s 16 laptops. Class limited to 16. Pre-registration required.

January 25
The Smartphone Workshop
Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
Got a new smartphone? Let Fritz Meeusen show you all its functions, whether for business or pleasure, and what apps are best for you.

February 2012

February 1—April 11
Senior Tax Help
Tuesdays and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Seniors can get free tax-filing help and direct electronic filing of their tax forms from IRS-certified volunteers from RSVP of Madison County. Senior Tax Help is available Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Oneida Library from February 1 to April 11.

February 3,10, 17 and 24
Music and Motion
Fridays at 11 a.m.
Sarah Davies Hasegawa brings to the Oneida Library her magical mix of songs and stories for preschool children and their parents or guardians.

February 7
Winter Wonders: Snowflakes
Tuesday at 4 p.m.
School children can find out how snowflakes form, why no two are alike and more.

February 8
Wednesday Art Club
Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m.
New participants are welcome to come and share tips and ideas with kindred local artists.

February 9
Rethinking Your Kitchen
Thursday at 7 p.m.
Is your kitchen out of step with your lifestyle? Designer Mark Mutz of Kitchen Concepts will show you how to increase space, maximize efficiency and improve layouts in your kitchen.

February 13 and 14
AARP’S Driver Safety Program
Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A classroom defensive driver course for those over 50 years of age. To register, call Harold Mellen at 363-8357.

February 15
Yoga Workshop
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
A professional YMCA instructor will introduce the safe and beneficial practice of yoga to those interested in trying out this ancient form of meditation. First in the three-part series Find Your Verb at the Library, presented by the Tri-Valley YMCA of Oneida.

February 16
Windows 7 Overview
Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Fritz Meeusen from the technology department of the Mid-York Library System gives help to those perplexed by Windows 7 on finding important functions, personalizing and adding or removing programs and devices.

February 20
Presidents’ Day (observed)
Monday
Oneida Public Library will be closed in honor of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. It will be opened as usual on Tuesday, February 21, at 9 p.m.

February 21
Movie Matinee: “Dolphin Tale”
Tuesday at 12 noon
For winter break, schoolchildren can stop by the library for a free showing of the recent hit “Dolphin Tale” on the library’s wide screen and enjoy some free popcorn too.

February 22
Digital Photos
Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Want to know more about your digital camera and handling digital photos? Let Fritz Meeusen show you the ins and outs of digital photography and saving and sending photos.

February 22
Tai Chi Workshop
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Become one with the Force. A professional YMCA instructor will introduce the ancient Chinese exercise of tai chi to those interested in trying out a new pleasurable exercise. Second in the three-part series Find Your Verb at the Library, presented by the Tri-Valley YMCA of Oneida.

February 23
Wii Winter Games: “Disney Universe”
Thursday at 12 noon
For winter break, schoolchildren can stop by the library to play the new Wii game “Disney Universe,” in which participants choose their own characters, battle enemies and solve dangerous puzzles.

February 28
Candidates Night
Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Candidates running for election to the Oneida Library Board of Trustees will be available at the library for voters’ questions, while members of the Board of Trustees will be present to answer questions about the proposed library operating budget for the next fiscal year, starting July 1. The library election with the budget vote falls on Tuesday, March 6, from 12 noon until 9 p.m.

February 29
Zumba Workshop
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
A professional YMCA instructor will introduce novices to the fun and rewarding exercise of zumba. Last in the three-part series Find Your Verb at the Library, presented by the Tri-Valley YMCA of Oneida.

March 2012

March 6
OPL Election and Budget Vote
Tuesday from 12 noon to 9 p.m.
Registered voters in the Oneida Public Library Special District, which is co-extensive with the Oneida City School District, may vote for candidates for the two open seatsd on the Board of Trustees and for the proposed library tax levy for FY 2012-13.

Updated 11 January 2012

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