Liverpool Public Library May & June 2022 Program Guide
310 Tulip St, Liverpool, NY 13088 315-457-0310 • LPL.org
May & June Programs
*Registration is required. ^If you like this program, check out similar items in the Library of Things! Visit our events calendar at LPL.org to make a reservation.
Business
Career Series: Interviewing*
Tuesday, May 17 • 6 p.m. • Carman
After applying and submitting a resume, the next step is an interview. Join us as we go over what an interview entails and how to look presentable. We will also do “mock” interviewing to get you prepared.
Gaming
Let’s Get Trivial*
Wednesdays, May 4; June 1 7 p.m. • Bull & Bear Roadhouse
Join the masters of information and fun, the LPL staff, at this monthly program designed to make connections and learn facts! Come with friends to make a team or play individually. Prizes for winners! At Bull & Bear, 8201 Oswego Road, Liverpool.
Star Wars Day
Saturday, May 7 • All Day
May the Fourth be with You … on the Seventh! Everything Star Wars goes all day as activities will be spread throughout the LPL, for all ages.
Let’s Play Games!^
Saturday, May 14 • 1:30 p.m. • Carman Drop in to play games, including classics Scrabble, Checkers and Battleship, plus newer favorites such as Giant Jenga and 4 in a Row. If the weather permits, there will be outdoor games in the garden.
Chess Club*^
Mondays, May 16; June 20 6 p.m. • Carman
Join fellow chess players for friendly competition. Community chess leader Mike Miller, a life member of the United Chess Federation, will be present to offer tips and suggestions. For players of all levels.
Adults Who Game^
Tuesdays, May 24; June 28 6 p.m. • Carman
A monthly meeting of adults who enjoy playing video games and tabletop games. The library’s Switch will be hooked up to the large projector and there will be a variety of video, tabletop and card games from which to choose. Feel free to bring your own. 18+.
Cozy Board Game Tea Party*
Keep Calm and Craft On!*^
Meet new friends and celebrate the May weather with a variety of teas and some light snacks. Feel free to bring whatever board games make you feel cozy, though games that take two hours or less are ideal. For newcomers to the hobby, we will be around to teach a selection of rules-light party games.
Celebrate your love of crafting! Show what you’ve been creating and participate in a crafting demonstration or a hands-on project. Check out our crafting program for youth happening at the same time in May!
Saturday, May 28 • 1 p.m. • Carman
Get Creative Hooks and Needles*^
Thursdays, May 5; June 2 10 a.m. Sargent
Do you enjoy knitting, crochet, needle arts or beading? Bring your project and socialize, learn from others and share tips.
Adults with Disabilities Hangout*^
Mondays, May 9; June 13 • 1 p.m. Carman Join us in a sensory-friendly environment for tabletop games, crafts and more.
What’s Cookin’*
Mondays 7 p.m. • Studio @ LPL or ZOOM
Tuesdays, May 31; June 28 7 p.m. • Studio @ LPL
Worldbuilding Workshop for Storytellers* Saturday, June 18 • 2 p.m. • Sargent
This series of workshops will help creators develop rich and engaging settings. Writers, illustrators, game designers and fans of stories can all learn in this journey toward better worldbuilding.
Discover Picasso* Tuesday, June 21 6:30 p.m. • Carman
Discuss the life and artwork of Pablo Picasso and then stay for an instructional art workshop with Erna Eno. Eno will teach participants how to paint Picasso’s famous piece Self-Portrait, and also speak on the style known as Cubism. The class is intended for those 16+. A supply fee of $15 is payable to Eno by cash or check at the program.
Health & Wellness
Nature Connection Wellness* Tuesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 11:15 a.m. • Carman
Create a dish and show it off to like-minded chefs at the library! Theme-specific cookbooks are available at Information @ LPL Desk one month prior. May 16: Choose a Cookbook by Its Cover June 20: Celebrate Summer with Fruit
Wellness coach Gwen McCarroll returns with this feel-good healthy program that combines nature and wellness. Participants will connect with nature through mindfulness using senses and movement. If weather permits, the class may move outside.
Card Making with Renee*
Calling all moms for three hours of rest and relaxation. You will be pampered! Start with Visualscapes and Meditation Pampering led by wellness coach Gwen McCarroll, followed by soothing activities, thoughtful reflection and a special wind-down. A henna tattoo is available for $5. There will be giveaways!
Monday, May 23; Tuesday, June 14 6:30 p.m. • Carman Enjoy card making with instructor Renee Piraino. A $20 supply fee will be due at the class, which allows you to bring home four projects.
Just for Moms*
Saturday, May 7 • 9 a.m. • Carman
For All Ages: Mini Art Masterpieces
Pick Up Starting May 2; Will be on display throughout June
Become a Mini Art Master with the LPL! Our Masterpiece Kits will include an easel, paint brush, paint container and six different paint colors! Return your masterpiece and the enclosed title card to the Information @ LPL or Children’s Room desk by Friday, May 27, so we can display your art in the library during June.
For All Ages: Storytelling with Vanessa Johnson: The Soft Whispers of Ancestors* Thursday, June 16 • 6:30 p.m. • Carman
Teller of tales Vanessa Johnson will help recognize the holiday of Juneteenth with a program that shares traditional tales from Africa, African-American culture and the African Diaspora. Johnson’s stories of Social Justice will represent the voices of the enslaved and abolitionists who fought against slavery. The Soft Whispers of Ancestors is designed for those 8+.
Health & Wellness
Orthodox Iconography and History Tour of St. Sophia’s Greek Church*
Tuesday, May 10 • 1 p.m. • Sargent
The Rev. David Smith, pastor at St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church, will lead a virtual tour of the church’s recently completed renovation project. The presentation will highlight vivid and spiritual artwork, including a discussion of Orthodox iconography.
NAMI Syracuse: In Our Own Voice*
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Syracuse is an advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of all persons affected by mental illness through outreach, education and community collaboration. The non-profit NAMI group presents In Our Own Voice, a discussion to help combat the stigma of mental illness that will offer coping strategies for those with mental health conditions. In conjunction with this program, NAMI will have an art display in the lobby in May.
Caregiver Wellness* Fridays, May 27; June 24 1 p.m. • Carman
Caregiving is a labor of love, but it can get overwhelming. Wellness coach Gwen McCarroll leads a class designed to relieve stress for caregivers through music, visualization and relaxation techniques.
History & Genealogy
Planning with the End in Mind Session 7: You Don’t Want Your Parents’ Stuff, Your Kids Don’t Want Yours* Monday, May 9 • 7 p.m. • Sargent Mr. G will talk about dealing with stuff that gathers over a lifetime, stuff we don’t have room for, stuff our kids won’t want. After all, you really can’t take it with you.
Thursday, May 19 • 2 p.m. Carman and ZOOM
Local History Scavenger Hunt*
Thursday, May 19 • 6 p.m.
Create a team or work on your own using a provided list of clues to identify and locate landmarks around the Village of Liverpool. Be the first to all the locations and return to the library, and you’ll win a prize! Meet in the Carman Community Room for instructions. You must have a phone/camera for photos of the landmarks. If participating as a team, please register each individual and use the team name in the last name field.
55+*
Mondays • 2 p.m.
May 23: Discover Baltimore Woods presentation by Executive Director Whitney Lash-Marshall. Meet in the Carman Community Room June 20: Historic Walking Tour of Baldwinsville, including Paper Mill Island, Lock 24, National Historic Register District. Meet at Lock 24
Tech Help via Appointment If you’re having trouble with technology, Mr. G is offering individual help many days of the week in the LPL. There’s also a new addition to our computer help staff lineup: Tech Help with Daniel. Visit LPL.org/events to make an appointment.
In the Community Volunteer Days: Meals on Wheels* Wednesday, May 18 • 11 a.m.
Join with other library patrons to give back to the community. Meet at Meals on Wheels, 413 Church St., N. Syracuse, to create meals for Memorial Day.
Book Bike Pop Up at LITP Concert Series Monday, June 6 6 p.m. • Johnson Park
Visit the LPL2Go Book Bike and Cart and chat with a staffer at the Liverpool Is The Place concert series across Second Street from the library. The cart will be stocked with a selection of books that can be checked out. Bring your card or sign up for one!
FolksMarch
Saturday, June 11 • 9 a.m. Sunday, June 12 • 1 p.m. • Carman
FolksMarch is a non-competitive walking program conducted monthly at various locations in Central New York. You can join a group for a 5-K (3.1 mile) walk from the LPL both days. Walk as far into the route as you’d like. Find more info about FolksMarch at FolksMarch.wordpress.com.
*Registration required ^Check out coordinating items from the Library of Things!
Music & Entertainment Star Wars (A New Hope)*
Saturday, May 7 • 1:30 p.m. • Carman
Enjoy the screening of A New Hope, the 1977 release that was the first of the initial Star Wars trilogy. When you register, please put all members of your group under one name. Running time: 121 minutes. PG.
Movies at the Library: West Side Story* Thursday, May 12 • 1 p.m. • Carman
Enjoy the 2021 adaptation of the 1957 classic musical that explored forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks. Running time: 156 minutes. PG-13.
Movie Matinee: Death on the Nile* Thursday, June 23 • 1 p.m. • Carman
Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot’s Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a terrifying search for a murderer when a picture-perfect couple’s idyllic honeymoon is cut short. Running time: 127 minutes. PG-13.
Nature & Science
Climbing the Adirondack High Peaks* Monday, May 2 • 7 p.m. • Carman
Hiking enthusiast Jason Gouger talks about the High Peaks and other mountain trails he has conquered. Gouger will share how he overcame the challenges to reach his goals. Learn about gear, training exercises and safety tips for your own adventure.
Syracuse Rose Society Rose Fair Sunday, May 15 • 11 a.m. • Carman
Members of the Syracuse Rose Society bring exhibits of their gorgeous roses, and will be available to discuss a variety of rose topics, including planting methods, pruning, fertilizing and other helpful tips.
New @ LPL
The Reading Brain: The Science and How to Help Your Child* Monday, May 2 • 6:30 p.m. • Sargent or Carman
Reading League Director of Community Education and Engagement Kelli Johnson will lead this session for parents and caregivers. Learn about the science of the reading brain and tips for reinforcing skills taught with your child. Focuses on pre-K - 2, but applicable to all ages.
Introducing the LPL2Go Mobile Tech Van
Having trouble staying connected? Feeling like a non-techie in a techie world? The LPL2Go Mobile Tech Van is for all of you.
We’ll be bringing WiFi and a whole world of new devices to the community. Look for Cricut, gaming equipment, coding equipment, printers and scanners, and more! Coming to a pop-up location near you!
Look for our calendar of pop-up events at lpl.org/van.
Summer Kickoff @ LPL
Stay tuned for additional June events to be announced! Visit lpl.org/events for the latest updates. Let’s Read, Liverpool! Oceans of Possibility Saturday, June 25; Monday, June 27 10 a.m. • Dinosaur Garden
The possibilities are endless when you pledge to read this summer at the Liverpool Public Library. We kick off this year’s Summer Reading Program with a celebration and sign-up session for all ages! Enjoy fun activities and giveaways, while learning more about summer programs for adults, teens and children. Can’t make it to the library? Sign up at LPL.org!
Book Clubs @ LPL Books are available at the Information @ LPL Desk a month before the meeting. New members are always welcome! *Registration required.
After Dinner Books Thursdays • 7 p.m. • Carman (with virtual option) May 5: The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict June 2: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
Books are available at the Information @ LPL Desk a month before the meeting. To attend virtually, please email laurel.griffith@lpl.org.
Books and Beyond* Thursdays • 7 p.m. • Carman or ZOOM
Discuss a non-fiction book and its deeper impact on the world. Books are available at the Information @ LPL Desk.
Hope by Jane Goodall
May 26: Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel June 30: The Book of
Positive Shelf Talk*
Thursday Morning Book Klatch*
Saturdays • 10 a.m. Sargent or ZOOM
Thursdays • 11 a.m. Carman or ZOOM
May 26: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman Books are available at Information @ LPL Desk a month before the meeting. There will be no meeting in June. To attend virtually, please email elizabeth.siegel@lpl.org.
Better your life through books! Together the group will strive for a path of behaviors and attitudes that add happiness, creativity, inspiration, self-awareness and well-being. May 14: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do: Take Back Your Power, Embrace Change, Face Your Fears and Train Your Brain for Happiness and Success by Amy Morin June 25: Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
Children, Tween & Teen Book Clubs Tween Book Club*
Wednesdays, May 4; June 1 5 p.m. • Studio @ LPL or ZOOM
Join us before Tween Scene to discuss the month’s book and then participate in fun activities. Pick up the book the first Wednesday of the month before. If the weather is nice, plan to go outside by the pavilion. May 4: Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices June 1: Belly Up by Stuart Gibbs
Comics and Crafts Book Club* Tuesdays, May 24; June 28 4:30 p.m. • Studio @ LPL
A new graphic novel book club for 2nd to 5th graders. Pick up the books at the Children’s Room, starting the second Monday of the month.
Teen Book Talk
Saturdays, May 14; June 4 1 p.m. • Studio @ LPL
A monthly meetup for book lovers to discuss what you’re reading or share suggestions. New teen books will be on display, ready for checkout, and the librarian can also give recommendations of other books you might enjoy.
Children Let’s Create Story Art with Liverpool Art Center*^
Tuesdays, May 3; June 7 • 5 p.m. Liverpool Art Center
Children ages 6-11 can enjoy an evening at Liverpool Art Center’s new Youth Art Studio, 305 Vine St. Suite 7, Liverpool, to create “story art.” Participants will receive an hour of art instruction for all levels of painting and drawing. No skills are required to join.
Preschool Story Time* Wednesdays, May 4, 11; Thursdays, May 5, 12 10 a.m. • Carman
Join us for stories and songs for children ages 2 to 5. Attendance limited, please make one reservation per family. Wednesday Story Time will also be live-streamed to YouTube. Please bring a blanket for social distancing.
PAWS to Read*
Saturdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28; June 4, 11, 18, 25 10 a.m. • Children’s Room Sign the list to read to one of our fourlegged friends from PAWS of CNY, Inc. The dogs are kind and gentle, and enjoy visits from family members as well as getting read to by the children.
Sensory Bins for Toddlers*
Tuesdays, May 10, 24; June 7, 21 10 a.m. • Dinosaur Garden
Bring your 18-month to 3-year-old to share an experience that helps explore the senses. A bin will be packed with different textures, colors and shapes for your child to explore. Limited seating. Rain location is the Carman Community Room.
The MOST presents Treasures in the Rough*
Saturday, May 21 • 1 p.m. • Carman
If you’re fascinated by rocks and minerals, join us as educators from The MOST teach us about the three major types of rocks and how scientists diagnose and classify them. View rock, mineral and gem samples up close. Earth is one of the four rocky planets!
Nature Club*
Thursdays 6:30 p.m • Dinosaur Garden
Join Ms. Jo in the Dinosaur Garden to explore nature with hands-on activities. Dress for the weather. If it’s raining, the meeting will be in the LPL Underground Garage. Bring a chair. May 26: Metamorphosis June 23: Fascinating Fungi
Let’s Create! Unpredictable Art*^
Tuesday, May 31 • 7 p.m. • Carman Children 3+ can get messy with this art project while their adults attend Keep Calm and Craft On!
Story Time in the Garden
Wednesdays, June 8, 15, 22, 29 10 a.m. • Dinosaur Garden
An outdoor story time for children up to 5 and families. Stay to play afterward. Check our events calendar at 9 a.m. that day to find out about rain locations or canceled sessions.
Scholastic Spring Chess Tournament*
Saturday, June 11 • 1 p.m. • Carman Players 5 to 18 are invited to participate in their own age group, with every player facing an opponent every round. We’re hoping for enough players to break into three groups: 18 and under, 12 and under, and 6 and under.
*Registration required ^If you like this program, check out similar items in the Library of Things!
Summer @ LPL Visit lpl.org/events for the latest updates and additional events!
Books, Balls and Blocks*
Tuesday, June 28 • 10 a.m. • Carman LPL teams with Help Me Grow Onondaga to discuss with parents the five stages of development in children. We’ll share fun, low-cost activities you can share with your child at home to encourage development from birth to kindergarten. Please complete questionnaire at LPL.org/events first, and register your children only.
Summer STEAM Club*
Tuesday, June 28 • 2:30 p.m. Dinosaur Garden
Learn about science, technology, engineering, art and math through hands-on outdoor activities. For children 5-and-over and families. Please register children only.
Summer Maker Club
Wednesday, June 29 • 2:30 p.m. Dinosaur Garden
Join us weekly for fun DIY projects, starting June 29 with a Fourth of July theme.
Crazy 8s Math Club*
Thursday, June 30 9:30 a.m. • Dinosaur Garden
Join this totally different math club for kindergarten through fifth-grade students. You’ll build stuff, run, jump, make music and a mess. This session starts a weekly series. It’s best to plan to attend as many of the events as possible. Please register each student for each event separately.
Tweens Tween Scene!*
Tween End-of-Year Book Club Celebration
Tweens ages 10 to 12 (or grades 6-8) can join us for games, crafts and activities related to the theme of the week.
Celebrate a good season of book discussions! Share your thoughts on this year’s books, and some snacks!
Wednesdays, May 4, 11; June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 6 p.m. • Studio @ LPL
Teens
Teen Anime Night
Wednesdays, May 11; June 1 6 p.m. • Carman
Watch different anime on the library’s large HD projector screen each month! Cosplay is welcome, but costumes must be deemed appropriate.
Teen Tabletop Games^
Wednesdays, May 4; June 8 6 p.m. • Sargent
Bring your own game to share or try the many tabletop games put out by the library!
Teen LGBTQIA+ Club Saturdays, May 14; June 4 2:30 p.m. • Studio @ LPL
A monthly meeting of LGBTQIA+ teens to celebrate who they are together. Your adult is encouraged to drop you off at the door.
Wednesday, June 29 • 5 p.m. • Dinosaur Garden
Teen Video Game Night^
Wednesdays, May 18; June 15 6 p.m. • Carman
The library’s Switch will be set up to play Smash Ultimate on the large HD projector screen. Other games and consoles are available to play, or you can bring your own.
Teen Card Game Night^
Wednesdays, May 25; June 22 6 p.m. • Sargent Learn or play trading card games such as Pokémon, YuGiOh and Magic. New and experienced players welcome. Some premade decks will be available, but you can bring your own.
Teen Summer Volunteer Orientation*
Monday, June 13 • 4 p.m. • Sargent
Teens looking to get involved at the LPL this summer should attend this orientation session, where you will learn about volunteer opportunities and how to sign up for them. This event is for current and future teen volunteers only.
Teen Craft Night Wednesday, June 29 6 p.m. • Sargent
A make-what-you-want crafting night. Various materials will be provided by the library, including perler beads, duct tape and papercraft supplies.
Homeschooling The Reading Brain: The Science and How to Homeschool STEAM Help Your Child while Homeschooling* and STEAM ++ Club Tuesday, May 24 • 1:30 p.m. • Carman for Tweens* Reading League Director of Community Education and Engagement Kelli Johnson will lead this session for parents and caregivers. Learn about the science of the reading brain and tips for reinforcing skills taught to your child. Focuses on pre-K - 2, but applicable to all ages.
Homeschool Hangout and Homeschool Hangout for Tweens* Tuesdays, May 3; June 7 1:30 p.m. • Carman and Studio @ LPL
Hang out with fellow homeschool families and students for games, crafts and more. *Please register for the Family or Tweens hangout, which run at the same time.
Homeschooling 101 for Parents*
Monday, May 9; June 13 • 7 p.m. • Sargent or ZOOM
Presentations and participant reaction on a variety of homeschooling topics to help parents acquire insight, resources and confidence.
Tuesdays, May 10; June 14 1:30 p.m. • Carman and Studio @ LPL
Homeschool students can learn about science, technology, engineering, art and math through hands-on activities and experiments at their own level.
Homeschool Chess Club*
Tuesday, May 17 • 1:30 p.m. • Sargent
Join fellow chess players to challenge each other, or learn the game. Casual, for players of all levels. Game materials provided.
Homeschool Game Time!*^
Tuesday, May 17 • 1:30 p.m. • Carman
Homeschool parents, come and share educational games that have helped your children learn. Homeschool Game Time! provides space and time to share games with other families.
Digital Navigators Program Now at the LPL Drop In Tech Help with Digital Navigators* Wednesdays, 11 am. May 4, 11, 18, 15; June 1, 8, 16, 22, 29 Studio @ LPL
Meet with a volunteer from LiteracyCNY to help you navigate the online world of completing applications and forms for benefits on government websites, polishing your resume, finding community resources and answering computer questions that you may have been hesitant to ask. A laptop will be available.
Visit LPL! LPL Visit: No Appointment Needed! Grab It & Go: Garage Holds Pick Up: Learn more at LPL.org. LPL COVID Procedures: For the latest procedures, visit lpl.org/explore/visit-lpl/covid-procedures LPL will continue to service our community by: • Continuing curbside service for patrons who prefer or cannot enter the library • Maintaining capacity limits, monitored through our occupancy counter • Providing the option to attend events and programs virtually Go to LPL.org or call 315-457-0310 to learn more.
Budget Vote 2022-23 Tuesday, May 17, 2022 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
From musical instruments and park passes to one-on-one tech support, the LPL offers more than just books! Learn more about what our budget provides at lpl.org/budget. A Public Hearing about the budget will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 in the Liverpool Public Library’s Carman Community Room. Three Trustee seats will also be up for election.
Notary and passport services are available at the LPL. For notary services, visit the events calendar at LPL.org to make an appointment. For passport services, visit lpl.org/explore/services/passport-applications *Please note appointments are required for both of these services.
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Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed on Sundays during the summer months.
Board Meetings:
Board meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 4 and June 8 in the Carman Community Room.