May 2013

May 22
The Sketchbook, Part III
Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Artist Carol Cotten takes her workshop students outdoors to local scenic areas for sketching from direct observation, adding in this intermediate class the elements of shading and color. Class meets Wednesdays at 1 p.m., May 22 to June 12. Waiting list only.

May 27
Memorial Day
Monday
Oneida Public Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

June 2013

June 3, 10, 17 and 24
Music and Motion
Mondays at 10 a.m.

Sarah Davies Hasegawa brings to the OPL songs, stories, learning activities and more for pre-school children and parents.

June 5
Can a Community Supplemental
Needs Trust Work for You?
Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Are you disabled? On SSDI or SSI? Need healthcare coverage but can’t get Medicaid? Nancy Klossner of the Resource Center for Independent Living and Brian Barnard, a disability rights advocate, explain how a “pooled” trust can legally “spend down” your income on your rent/mortgage, utilities, food, etc., so you become eligible for Medicaid.

June 6
Puppy Dog Tales
Thursday at 4 p.m.

Join some therapy dogs from Wanderers’ Rest and listen to a reading by Hank Leo, Jr., of his new children’s book “In Your Hands.”

June 6
Gettysburg: Central New Yorkers Hold the Line
Thursday at 7 p.m.
Historian, teacher and Oasis Senior Living Instructor Tom Henry follows Union troops from Cortland, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga and Oswego counties through the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863, in this free illustrated talk.

June 10 and 11
AARP’s Drivers Safety Class
Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The AARP offers its Drivers Safety Class to licensed drivers 50 years and older for potential discounts in car insurance. To register, call Bob Fish at 363-0455.

June 11
After School Science: Bugs in the Garden
Tuesday at 4 p.m.

Prof. Jen Herzog prowls the OPL garden for signs of insect life and unveils their secrets for inquiring elementary-school students.

June 13
Book Talk with John Ready
Thursday at 7 p.m.

U.S. Army Maj. John Ready presents his first book, “Does My Suicide Vest Make Me Look Fat?”—a memoir of his year on duty in war-torn Iraq, 2003-04. Copies of the recently published book will be on sale for signing by the author.

July 2
The Oneida Flute Trio
Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Local flutists Eileen Goodell, Cindy Legwaila and Pat Yeman perform popular and classical works in a free concert at the OPL.

Updated 22 May 2013

Regular Programming

Ready To Read
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
10:00 a.m.
This is an early literacy program of rhymes, songs, fingerplay and stories that will help children from birth through two years old to develop pre-reading skills.

Ready, Set, Read
Thursdays
10:00 a.m.
This early literacy story hour includes songs, rhymes and activities designed to help children aged 3 to 5 years develop essential pre-reading skills.