Liverpool Public Library July-August 2021 Program Guide

July & August 2021 Programs

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Visit the LPL StoryWalks!

• Every Thursday, Wegmans Playground and Willow Bay at Onondaga Lake Park.

• All summer at the LPL Dinosaur Garden, with a new story each week.

• StoryWalk pop-ups throughout the Liverpool community during the summer months.

I AM A LIVERPOOL READER *

I pledge to make this a summer of reading!

LET’S READ, LIVERPOOL!

Learn more at LPL.org

July & August Programs

With the warmer weather here, we are offering more in-person programs on the lawn, as well as virtual programming via Zoom and Facebook.

Registration is required for most programs. Visit our events calendar at LPL.org to make a reservation. Check the last page for how to visit the library.

If anyone in your family is experiencing any signs of illness, please do not visit the library in-person. Appointments are no longer needed!

After Dinner Books*

Thursdays • 7 p.m. • ZOOM July 1: The Child Finder by Rene Denfeld Aug. 5: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Books are available at the Information @ LPL Desk a month before the meeting and can be checked out during a library visit or Grab It & Go appointment. *Registration required.

Just Read Garden Party*

Tuesdays, July 6, 20; Aug. 10, 24 • 7 p.m.

Dinosaur Garden

Give yourself the gift of an hour to simply read.

Bring a chair, a blanket and a book. All ages are invited. *Registration required. Prizes may be won!

Weekly Wind Down*

Everybody 13+ is invited to participate in this 30-minutes weekly mindful stress-reduction practice in the garden, led by practitioner Bobbi Schnorr. Bring a yoga mat, blanket or lawn chair.

Wear a mask and be prepared to social distance.

Great for families; 10 to 13 welcome if accompanied by an adult. *Registration required.

Saturday, July 10 • 11 a.m.

Dinosaur Garden

Famil y Even t!

Do you know those painted rocks you spy here and there in our community? Here’s the chance for all ages in the family to create your own.

We’ll supply rocks and paint. You bring your artistic vision. Bring them home or sprinkle around the community. *Registration required.

Mega Chess on the Lawn Saturday, July 10 • 1:30 p.m.

Dinosaur Garden

Tuesdays • 7 p.m. • ZOOM July 20: Growing Mushrooms Aug. 17: Fall Planting and Pest Problems

In the event of inclement weather, we will meet via Zoom. *Registration required.

Thursday Morning Book Klatch*

Thursday, July 22; Aug. 26 • 11 a.m. • ZOOM

Join us to discuss non-fiction and fiction books. Titles for each book club are available on our events calendar at LPL.org. *Registration required.

Armchair Adventures*

Thursdays • 1 p.m.

July 22: Erie Canal Foodways Project with Derrick Pratt • Dinosaur Garden Aug. 26: Sacred Spaces with Tom Henry • ZOOM *Registration required.

Fridays, July 23, 30; Aug. 6 • 9 a.m. • Dinosaur Garden

Community Rocks*

Liverpool Community Gardeners*

Famil y Even t!

Gather on the lawn with chess fans of all ages and abilities. We’ll have a really big set and regular-sized sets on which to play. Mentors are always welcome and appreciated. *Registration required.

Let’s Get Trivial*

Mondays, July 12; Aug. 2 • 7 p.m.

Dinosaur Garden

Join the masters of information and fun, the LPL staff, at this monthly trivia program. Come with a friendly, competitive attitude as well as your pencil and paper. In the event of inclement weather, we will meet via Zoom. *Registration required.

What’s Cookin’*

Mondays • 7 p.m. • Dinosaur Garden July 19: Perfect Picnic; Aug. 16: Nailed It

We’ll move outdoors to the lawn, a perfect spot for the topic of a perfect picnic! In August, participants will try to mimic dishes from famous restaurants, inspired by Netflix’s “Nailed It!” Bring recipe cards. Send your recipes to Cindy.

Hibbert@LPL.org to be included in our quarantine cookbook. *Registration required.

55+ Walking Tours*

Monday, July 26 • 2 p.m.

Historic Downtown Walking Tour

Meet at St. Paul’s Cathedral at the corner of Montgomery and East Fayette for a tour of historic buildings in downtown Syracuse. The walk will cover approximately 12 blocks. *Registration required.

Monday, Aug. 16 • 10 a.m.

Clark’s Reservation State Park

Join us for a guided nature hike at Clark’s Reservation, 6105 E. Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville, to discover why this special place is a botanist’s paradise. Note the early time to beat the heat. *Registration required.

Keep Calm and Craft On!*

Tuesday, July 27; Aug. 31 • 7:30 p.m.

Dinosaur Garden

Celebrate crafting and create! Show off what you’ve been working on, take in our demonstration and take part in our monthly challenge. *Registration required.

Books and Beyond* Thursdays • 7 p.m.

Talk about a non-fiction book and its deeper impact on the world. *Registration required.

July 29 • Dinosaur Garden: They Called Us Enemy by George Takei, as well as essays related to Asian discrimination.

Aug. 26 • ZOOM: One Person, No Vote: How Voter Suppression Is Destroying Our Democracy by Carol Anderson

Foam Dart Fandom Fest*

Saturday, July 31 • 2 p.m. • Johnson Park

Bring your own foam darts for a contact-free, capture-the-flag style game. NOTE: Only bright colored equipment will be permitted. If you’re less competitive, you can take down villains and target practice on your own. Meet in the Dinosaur Garden and walk with us to Johnson Park. *Registration required.

Notary Services Available!

Notary services are available again in the LPL. Visit the events calendar at LPL.org for a listing of available dates and times. *Registration required.

Chronic Pain Self Management

Wednesdays, Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25; Sept. 1, 8 • ZOOM

The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program is a six-session, peer-led program for adults 18+. The program enhances a person’s ability to manage their health, chronic pain and maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

Morning Yoga*

Thursday, Aug. 5, 12, 19 • 9 a.m.

Dinosaur Garden

Bridgette Maney of Samadhi Yoga leads a 30-minute beginning yoga session on the lawn. Bring a yoga mat or towel. Ages 15+. *Registration required.

All American Dinosaur Show* Thursday, Aug. 5 • 6:30 p.m.

Johnson Park

Famil y Even t!

Mike Straka takes us through the life of a field paleontologist with scientific exploration highlighting the world of dinosaurs! Learn about fossils, see a Triceratops skull, hear about Straka’s work in the field and more! *Registration required.

LPL Open Air Market*

Tuesday, Aug. 17 • 6 p.m. • Dinosaur Garden Celebrate summer and community with local craftspeople and food vendors on the lawn. A list of participants will be available on our website page for the event as it nears.

Tie Dye on the Lawn*

Monday, Aug. 23 • 1 to 3 p.m.

Dinosaur Garden

Famil y Even t!

Bring one white cotton item to be tie dyed, and we’ll help with preparation and guide you through the process. Be sure to wear old clothing. *Registration required.

Tie Dye Fashion Show* Wednesday, Aug. 25 • 1 p.m.

Dinosaur Garden

Famil y Even t!

Walk the red carpet on the lawn to show off what you made on Tie Dye Monday! *Registration required.

We’re following new CDC, state and county mask wearing and social distancing guidance. See the new policy on the back page.

Tech Help with Mr. G

Friday, July 9; Saturday, July 24, 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 6, 20; Saturday, Aug. 14, 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. • Collaborate @ LPL

If you’re having trouble with technology, our Mr. G is back offering help in the LPL. *Registration required at LPL.org.

Children Crazy 8s Math Club*

Thursdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug. 5, 12, 19 10 a.m. K to 2nd; 11:15 a.m. 3rd to 5th Dinosaur Garden Kids can have a blast on the lawn with the Crazy 8s Math Club. Learn by building, making music, running and jumping … even making a mess. Activities include Glow-in-the-Dark Geometry, Bouncy Dice Explosion and Pirate Treasure Hunt. You’ll even get to take home cool stuff. *Registration required.

The MOST Presents Tale of Tails*

Thursday, July 1 • 6:30 p.m. • Dinosaur Garden Our friends from the downtown Museum of Science and Technology will help you make the most out of this live science demonstration about how animals are classified. Rain date is July 8. *Registration required.

Choose Your Own Adventure* Friday, July 2, 23 • 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 10 • 1 p.m.

Dinosaur Garden

Looking for something to read, or just need something new? Children, tweens and families can get together for this information and recommendation session. Librarians will be there with suggestions and free books to give away. *Registration required.

Liverpool Explorers*

Tuesdays • 10 a.m. • Dinosaur Garden

Children 4 to 8 are invited to explore their world through reading topics as we start with a book then do related activities. *Registration required.

July 6: Civics and Our Government July 13: Animals July 20: Arts and Artists July 27: Inventions and Inventors Aug. 3: Dinosaurs Aug. 10: Sports and the Olympics Aug. 17: Detectives and Explorers

Story Time in the Garden

Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28; Aug. 4, 11, 18 10 a.m. • Dinosaur Garden Join Miss Alison for an outdoor story time for ages 0-5 and their families. If you can’t make it, watch on Facebook and YouTube later.

Money Mammals*

Wednesdays • 11:15 a.m. • Dinosaur Garden July 7, 14, 21, 29; Aug. 4, 11, 18 Children 5 to 12 can gather on the lawn to find creative ways to learn about money. *Registration required.

Kids Cook*

Wednesdays • ZOOM July 7 • 6 p.m.; Aug. 11 • 1:30 p.m.

Kids 5 to 12 can explore their love of cooking with two recipes over Zoom. You’ll receive an ingredients list and the recipe descriptions by email. No nuts or meats, but dairy that can be substituted. Please have adults present to supervise use of knives and oven or toaster oven. *Registration required.

Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood? Story Time*

Mondays, July 12, 19, 26; Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 10 a.m. • Dinosaur Garden

Come to the Dinosaur Garden to hear stories from some of the people in our neighborhood!

We will have guests who will read to us and then talk about what they do in the community. We’ll follow it up with fun activities. Please register each child and bring a blanket to sit on.

Storytelling Camp*

Monday through Friday • July 12-16 • 1 p.m.

Dinosaur Garden

Storytelling coach and reading specialist Mary Rys will share ideas, tips and resources to help children select poetry, fairy tales, fables … perform live or by recording! *Registration required.

Mad Scientists*

Tuesdays • Dinosaur Garden July 13; Aug. 3 • 6 p.m.

July 20; Aug. 17 • 1:30 p.m.

Explore your inner scientist! Predict, observe, gather data on the lawn for a group experiment. *Registration required.

Nature Club*

Thursday, July 15 • 6:30 p.m.

Friday, July 23 • 10 a.m.

Thursday, Aug. 12 • 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 13 10 a.m.

Dinosaur Garden

Kids 2 to 12 can join Ms. Jo and Ms. Carrie on the lawn to investigate a different topic each month.

July 15, 23: Rocks & Minerals; Aug. 12, 13: Oceans, Ponds & Lakes. *Registration required.

Reading Rainbow

Friday, July 23 • 2:30 p.m.

Dinosaur Garden

We’re committed to having a diverse collection of books and materials available for patrons. Stop by the garden to browse some of the many children’s books we offer that feature diverse characters. We challenge you to step out of your comfort zone and explore our Reading Rainbow.

Yes Day with Help Me Grow Onondaga* Saturday, July 31 • 9:30 a.m.

Dinosaur Garden

Help Me Grow Onondaga and the LPL are teaming up to provide a garden full of activities for children ages 3-5. Join us as we read Yes Day!

by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and then engage in the various activities designed to stimulate the five areas of development. But be warned...it is Yes Day so if your child wants to try one of the activities, you have to say yes! *Please register each child individually.

Celebrate Your Favorite Books!

Celebration events will take place in the Dinosaur Garden. *Registration required for all events.

Magic Tree House Celebration*

Dinosaur Stomp*

Climb into the Magic Tree house with us on the lawn to talk about Dinosaurs Before Dark. There will be giveaways of MTH books.

Visit our lawn for some prehistoric fun! We’ll read Dinosaur Stomp by Paul Strickland and then stomp around and participate in dino-riffic activities.

Friday, July 16 • 2:30 p.m. • Dinosaur Garden

Monday, Aug. 2 • 1 p.m. • Dinosaur Garden

Nevermoor Celebration*

Mo Willems Fan Club*

Calling all fans of Nevermoor! Receive your Wundrous Welcome on our lawn as we celebrate Morrigan Crow, Jupiter North, Hawthorne Swift and other characters from Jessica Townsend’s thrilling series, Nevermoor. Choose your knack, play games, trivia and more!

Do you love Elephant & Piggie? The Pigeon? Unlimited Squirrels? Knuffle Bunny? Join us to celebrate all the characters by Mo Willems! We will have games and activities on the lawn based on his many books.

Thursday, July 22 • 3 p.m. • Dinosaur Garden

Dav Pilkey Celebration*

Monday, July 26 • 1 p.m. • Dinosaur Garden

Do you love Dog Man? Captain Underpants? Mighty Robot or Dogbreath?

If you answered yes to any of those, then you should join us for our celebration of all things Pilkey! We’ll have activities and games based on your favorite Pilkey characters on the lawn, and maybe we’ll even have some Dav Pilkey books to give away!

I Survived Celebration!*

Saturday, July 31 • 11 a.m. • Dinosaur Garden

You’re enthralled by Lauren Tarshis’ book series, I Survived, which captures some of history’s most thrilling and terrifying events. But can you survive LPL’s celebration of this series?!? Using your wits (and I Survived knowledge), you will unlock the code to safety.

Tuesday, Aug. 3 • 1 p.m. • Dinosaur Garden

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Fan Club* Friday, Aug. 13 • 2 p.m. • Dinosaur Garden

In the fashion of Mr. Lemoncello, we’ll solve some puzzle-packed library mysteries out on the lawn. Based on the series by Chris Grabenstein.

Ranger’s Apprentice Fan Club*

Monday, Aug. 16 • 1 p.m. • Dinosaur Garden

Join fellow fans of the brave Araluen cast of characters from John Flannigan’s Rangers Apprentice book series. The lawn will be perfect to follow a battle map, choose an apprenticeship and other fandom activities.

Wings of Fire Fan Club*

Saturday, Aug. 21 • 1 p.m. • Dinosaur Garden

Join us on the lawn to share tales and adventures about the prophecy, your favorite dragon, Clay, Tsunami, Glory, Sunny and Starflight.

Maker Clubs

We’ll get you started with materials, you supply the creativity! *Registration required for all events.

Maker Club: American Girl*

Maker Club: Eric Carle*

Maker Club: Rainbow Fairies*

Children 5 to 12 can create fun accessories for American Girl dolls.

Children 5 to 12 and families can gather on the lawn to create fun Eric Carle-inspired crafts.

We will have Rainbow Fairies-inspired crafts on the lawn!

Friday, July 2 • 10 a.m. • Dinosaur Garden

Maker Club: Fairy Tales*

Thursday, July 8 • 1 p.m. • Dinosaur Garden

Children 5 to 12 can create fun crafts centering on fairy tales.

Monday, July 19 • 10 a.m. • Dinosaur Garden

Maker Club: Lois Ehlert*

Maker Club: Superheroes*

Celebrate with Lois Ehlert inspired crafts.

Join us on the lawn to make you own superhero gear and action figures!

Tuesday, July 27, 1 p.m. Dinosaur Garden

Maker Club: Unicorns*

Maker Club: Dinosaurs*

Children 5 to 12 can create fun unicorn crafts.

Join us as we make some fun dinosaur crafts!

Friday, July 16 • 10 a.m. • Dinosaur Garden

Monday, Aug. 9 • 1 p.m. • Dinosaur Garden

Saturday, Aug. 21 • 10 a.m. • Dinosaur Garden

Wednesday, Aug. 4 • 1 p.m. • Dinosaur Garden

Homeschooling Homeschooling 101 for Parents*

Mondays • 7 p.m.

July 19 • ZOOM; Aug. 9 • Dinosaur Garden & ZOOM

Teens

Teen Anime Night*

Wednesdays, July 7; Aug. 4 • 6 p.m. • Online

Presentations and participant reaction on a variety of homeschooling topics to help parents acquire insight, resources and confidence. *Registration required.

July 19: Current online resources and curriculums being used by homeschoolers. Aug. 9: How to write the Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP).

This is a social event for teens to watch and discuss anime. Attendees will vote on which anime to watch and be able to suggest new anime to add to the list for next time. *Registration required.

Tweens

Teens can hang out as well as play video games together online. The event uses Discord to chat and set up games.

Teen Game Night

Wednesdays, July 14; Aug. 11 • 6 p.m. • Online

Teen Saturday Smash (Ultimate)

Create with Code*

Tuesdays • ZOOM July 6; Aug. 10 • 6 p.m.; July 27 • 4 p.m.; Aug. 24 • 1:30 p.m.

Students use Vidcode to create their own games and simulations! We’ll program with Javascript and experiment with filters, loops, animations and more! Ideal for ages 10 – 13, but flexible based on interest and ability level. All levels of coding experience welcome. *Registration required.

Tween Scene*

Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11, 18 6 p.m. • Dinosaur Garden

We’re back in person at the library! Ages 10 to 12 (or grades 6-8) can join us on the lawn for games, crafts and activities. Bring a blanket or chair and be ready for fun. Note that the library is closed during this event, so restrooms are unavailable. *Registration required.

Saturdays, July 24; Aug. 14 1 p.m. • Dinosaur Garden

Teen Nintendo Switch Ultimate fans can hang out on the lawn to game. Bring your own controller if you can; we’ll have some if not. Free books for all attendees, and one randomly drawn winner will receive a teen gaming prize!

Teen Trivia

Thursdays, July 29; Aug. 26 1 p.m. • Dinosaur Garden

Join us on the lawn to test your knowledge of teen pop culture! Categories include books, movies and shows, video games, memes and a mystery category. Come as a team or play as an individual.

Nintendo Switch Players!

Visit the library’s island in Animal Crossing New Horizons! Add us: SW-0311-4100-1855 and join our Discord server. Discord link: https://discord.gg/MpDZr96

Pledge in the Parks!

We’re taking our LPL2Go Community Engagement Van or Book Bike Cart out to you to make it as easy as possible to sign this summer’s Let’s Read, Liverpool! pledge. There will be books to check out and you can sign up for a library card. Be sure to visit us at: • Good Dog Park Onondaga Lake Park Tuesday, July 6, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

• Sunflower Park, 217 Sunflower Drive Monday, July 12, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Near Wegmans Playground in Onondaga Lake Park Tuesday, July 13, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

• Wemesfelder Town Park, 6883 Larkin St Monday, July 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Willow Bay in Onondaga Lake Park Tuesday, July 20, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

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Kay Budmen Mary Schapley Denise Baker Ashley Gouger Yvette Hewitt John Hluchyj Glenna Wisniewski.Director

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LPL Updated Mask Policy

Under the guidance of the CDC, NYS Governor, and County Legislature, the Liverpool Public Library will adopt the new CDC guidance on mask use and social distancing at this time. Unvaccinated individuals, under both CDC and state guidance, must wear masks within our facilities.

Although mask wearing for vaccinated people is not required, we encourage everyone inside our library to wear a mask out of consideration for all our library visitors.

We appreciate our visitors’ responsible and respectful cooperation with this revised policy, as some of our library visitors have not had access to the vaccine, are not yet fully vaccinated or have a compromised health issue.

During this time, LPL will continue to service all our community members, no matter their vaccination status, by: • Continuing curbside service for patrons who prefer or cannot enter the library • Maintaining capacity limits, monitored through our occupancy counter • Continuing to provide virtual events and programs • Providing outdoor programs where possible

Board Meetings:

Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.