Liverpool Public Library Program Guide May 2021

May 2021 Programs

Spring Showers Bring...

Programs Back to the Dinosaur Garden!

310 Tulip St, Liverpool NY 13088 • 315-457-0310 • LPL.org

May Programs

While the majority of our in-person events are still on hold due to the pandemic, we are offering virtual programming via Zoom and Facebook. Some programs will also be held in-person on the lawn.

Reservations are 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. Appointments are no longer needed!

Let’s Get Trivial*

Monday, May 3 • 7 p.m. • ZOOM

Join the masters of information and fun, the LPL staff, at this monthly trivia program designed to chase away the blues. The program will be held over Zoom. Come with a friendly, competitive attitude as well as your pencil and paper. *Registration required.

Star Wars Days: May the Fourth Be with You and Revenge of the Fifth Tuesday, May 4 and Wednesday, May 5 • All Day

MONTHLY LPL BOOK CLUBS

We still can’t meet in person, but we can meet on Zoom! Books are available for checkout one month before each meeting. Stop by the library or call 315-457-0310 to make an appointment for Grab It & Go. New members are always welcome. *Registration required.

After Dinner Books*

Thursday, May 6 • 7 p.m. • ZOOM

This month’s book is Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts.

Thursday Morning Book Klatch* Thursday, May 27 • 11 a.m. • ZOOM

This month’s book is The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See.

Celebrate all things Star Wars with activities, books, movies and more. Visit our LibGuide to plan your fun. https://lpl.libguides.com/StarWarsDay.

Books and Beyond*

Private Life and the Principles of Justice: The Wives of Frederick Douglass*

Talk about a non-fiction book and its deeper impact on the world. This month’s title is Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People by Mahzarin R. Banaji. *Registration required

Monday, May 10 • 7 p.m. • ZOOM

Learn about the two wives of Black abolitionist and statesman Frederick Douglass. Le Moyne College professor Leigh Fought will explore Douglass’ time with first wife Anna Murray, a free African-American woman who helped Douglass escape slavery and raised his family, and Helen Pitts, a White woman he met in widowhood, and how they upheld their strong principles of justice. *Registration required.

W(h)ine about It: A Support Group* Tuesday, May 11 • 8 p.m. • ZOOM

Life certainly has taken its twists and turns the past year, from remote learning to working from home. Grab your favorite glass, fill it, and be ready to share tales … or just listen as we Zoom to let it all (or some of it) out. *Registration required.

Historic Oswego Street Walking Tour* Thursday, May 13 • 6 p.m.

Village of Liverpool

Walk along Oswego Street in the village to learn about its historic 19th and 20th century homes. The tour will follow COVID-19 protocols. Wear a mask; keep six feet between groups. The walk is about two miles. In the case of inclement weather, the tour will be rescheduled for fall. Please meet in front of the library on Second Street. *Registration required.

What’s Cookin’: Pie*

Monday, May 17 • 7 p.m. • ZOOM

Dessert, main dish or appetizer. Sweet or savory. This month we will make pie. Related cookbooks will be available at the Information @ LPL Desk or via a Grab It & Go appointment. Send your recipes to Cindy.Hibbert@LPL.org to be included in our quarantine cookbook. *Registration required.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention*

Tuesdays and Fridays, May 18 to July 9 • 11 a.m. • ZOOM

Tai Chi is the ancient practice that combines slow movement with deep breathing. This program will help those with arthritis, but it is open for all adults. Improve strength, balance, posture, mind, body and spirit. *Registration required.

Liverpool Community Gardeners Present: Composting Tuesday, May 18 • 7 p.m. • ZOOM

Join the Liverpool Community Gardeners for a monthly session to help you learn. This month, the group will discuss composting. *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 at LPL.org.

Thursday, May 27 • 7 p.m. • ZOOM

The Struggle for Respect: LGBTQ Students & Schools* Thursday, May 20 • 7 p.m. • ZOOM

Schools are entrusted with the duty of nurturing new generations. For LGBTQ students, however, they are often a source of repression and violence. Richard Price, associate professor of political science at Weber State University, will discuss ways schools justified this mistreatment of LGBTQ children and how students have fought back to gradually change the school environment. *Registration required.

55+: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body* Monday, May 24 • 2 p.m. • ZOOM

For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and body are connected. Science can now provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age.

Learn about diet and nutrition, cognitive activity and social engagement, and hands-on tools for anyone looking to age as well as possible. *Registration required.

Intro to Wine Tasting*

Monday, May 24 • 7 p.m. • ZOOM

Learn about the terms that might confuse or even frighten you when they’re tossed around by wine enthusiasts … vintners … sommeliers. Hear about tannins, tasting notes, minerality, fruit forward, acidity and more.

You’ll also hear about Finger Lake wineries. You must be 21 or over to participate in this event presented by the Finger Lakes Wine Country Tourism Marketing Association, Inc. *Registration required.

Keep Calm and Craft On!*

Tuesday, May 25 • 7 p.m. • ZOOM

Celebrate crafting and create! Show off what you’ve been working on, take in our demonstration and take part in our monthly challenge. All sorts of crafts welcome. Looking for ideas to get started? Check out LPL’s Creativebug database www.creativebug.com/lib/lpl. *Registration required.

Armchair Adventures: National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum* Thursday, May 27 • 1 p.m. • ZOOM

Take this online virtual visit to the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum, which is located in the Madison County town of Peterboro. Discover its mission and watch two important videos. *Registration required.

Children

Tech Help with Mr. G Saturday, May 1, 22; Friday, May 14, 28, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., noon to 1 p.m., 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Collaborate @ LPL

Mother’s Day Card Activity Packs* Monday, May 3 • All Day

Kids can wow the special caregiver in their lives with a special Mother’s Day craft by picking up our Activity Pack during our open hours or with a Grab It & Go appointment. While supplies last. *Registration required.

Little Learners Activity Packs* Tuesday, May 4 • All Day

Geared toward ages 0-5, packs include simple crafts, skill-building activities, daily learning ideas and book suggestions. Call 315-457-0310 to set up Grab It & Go. Available while supplies last.

Sing Along Friends Story Time* Thursdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27 10 a.m. • ZOOM

Children ages 2 to 5 and siblings can join Ms. Laurel and Zeke for songs, puppets, stories and rhymes. If you can’t attend the live Zoom, watch afterward on our LPL YouTube channel. *Registration required. Take note Ms. Laurel fans - May 27 is her final story time!

Nature Club*

Thursday, May 6 6:30 p.m. • Dinosaur Garden

Kids 2 to 12 can join Ms. Jo and Ms. Carrie to investigate a different topic each month. This month learn about pollinators, our friends the bees, from Master Gardener Melanie Henson. *Registration required. Rain date Thursday, May 20.

Family Story Break* Friday, May 7, 14, 21 10 a.m. • ONLINE

Enjoy a quick 10-minute story break with music and movement for children birth to 5 and their families. Watch a new one every Friday on Facebook or YouTube. *Registration required.

Tweens

Tween Coding Club Level 2* Thursdays • May 6, 13, 20, 27 4 p.m. • ZOOM

Add to what you learned in TCC Level 1, programming with JavaScript. Experiment with loops, animations and conditional. For ages 10 to 12, but flexible. *Registration required

Tween Coding Club Level 3* Tuesdays • May 4, 11, 18, 25 4 p.m. • ZOOM Build upon Level 2 knowledge with a focus on interactivity. Learn algorithms and user input to create projects for pop art, emoji games and weather apps. For ages 10-12, but flexible for interest and ability. *Registration required.

Tween Scene*

Wednesdays • May 5, 12, 19, 26 6 p.m. • Dinosaur Garden

May is the month that we bring the Tween Scene back outside! Ages 10 to 12 (or grades 6-8) can join us on the garden lawn for socially-distanced games, crafts and activities. Bring a blanket or chair, wear a mask and be ready for fun. Note that the library is closed during this event, so no restrooms are available. *Registration required because we’ll move to the garage or Zoom if forced by weather.

Tween Book Club*

Book Buddies Book Club*

Tuesday, May 25 6:30 p.m. • ZOOM

Saturday, May 8 10 a.m. • Dinosaur Garden

Kids ages 4 to 7 and a buddy can hang out for fun outside on the Dinosaur Garden lawn and discuss this month’s book, Mother Bruce by Ryan Higgins. Bring a blanket to socially distance and a mask to wear. Pick up craft supplies at the library.

You will be notified if weather is bad. *Register each child separately, but adults need not register.

Teen

Create a Fairy Garden*

If you’re having trouble with technology, our Mr. G is back offering help in the LPL. You must make an appointment. Due to social distancing guidelines, only one patron is permitted per one-hour time. *Registration required at LPL.org.

Twees & n Too! s

Saturday, May 8 2 p.m. • Dinosaur Garden

Children, teens and families are invited to create a fairy garden in this all-ages outdoors event. Wear a mask; we’ll practice social distancing. Materials will be supplied. *Register as an individual or family.

Discuss the monthly book with others ages 10 and up. Books are available at the Children’s Desk during our open hours, with a Grab It & Go appointment, or digitally via Hoopla or Overdrive with your library card on our website. *Registration required.

Homeschooling Homeschool Hangout* Tuesday, May 4 • 1:30 p.m.

Dinosaur Garden

Meet at the LPL Dinosaur Garden lawn and enjoy crafts and games with friends and family members in a socially distanced atmosphere. Bring a blanket to set up your own “home space” at least six feet from others. *Registration required for each person attending.

Homeschool STEAM Club * Tuesday, May 11 1:30 p.m. • Dinosaur Garden

Meet at the LPL Dinosaur Garden lawn to learn about science, technology, engineering, art and math. Families should bring blankets and masks and be prepared to socially distance. *Registration required for each person attending.

Homeschooling 101 for Parents* Monday, May 17 7 p.m. • ZOOM

Presentations and participant reaction on a variety of homeschooling topics to help parents acquire insight, resources and confidence. This month’s topic is how to construct a four-year high school plan, transcript templates, and more. *Registration required.

Teens

Teen Anime Night* Wednesday, May 5 6 p.m. • ZOOM

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.

Teen Game Night Wednesday, May 12 6 p.m. • ONLINE

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

ALL AGES! 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

Visit the Library!

We have two ways to visit the library or pick up your holds: LPL Express Visits and Grab It & Go: LPL Garage Holds Pick Up. Social distancing and masks are required for both services. Check our website at LPL.org or call 315-457-0310 for more information.

LPL Express Visit: No Appointment Needed!

Thanks to our new density counter, we’ve adopted new guidelines for visiting the LPL. There’s no need to make an appointment first. Density counters at each door will let patrons know if they can enter or not. They may be found on our website at: https://lpl.org/about-lpl/about-us/liverpool-public-library-occupancy-preview/ What remains the same?

Social distancing and mask-wearing are still required. Some main room and Children’s Room services are still limited.

How long can I stay?

There are still limits to the capacity allowed in both rooms. We ask that you keep your drop-in visit short, possibly to 30 minutes for browsing, so more of our community can enjoy our library. Computer use time will be limited to a single one-hour session per patron each day.

What happens if the density counter says the library is full?

Patrons will be asked to wait to enter the library until visiting space becomes available.

Grab It & Go: LPL Garage Holds Pick Up

Pick up your holds in our underground garage without going into the library. Once your holds become available you will be notified by email, text or phone. Please call the library at 315-457-0310 to make an appointment.

Liverpool Public Library Hours

Good News!

Monday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

As of April 26, library materials are no longer being quarantined.

You’ll see them off your account sooner, and materials returned will get on our shelves faster.

Liverpool Public Library 310 Tulip St, Liverpool, NY 13088 LPL.org • 315-457-0310

Registration and Information:

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Board Meetings:

Budget Vote 2021-2022 Tuesday, May 18, 2021 0% 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Former Wetzel Road Elementary gymnasium at 4246 Wetzel Road, Liverpool, NY.

Tax Impact

A Public Hearing about the budget will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 5 in the Liverpool Public Library’s Carman Community Room.

Board of Trustees:

Kay Budmen ............................ President Don MacLaughlin........ Vice President Mary Schapley.........................Secretary Denise Baker Ashley Gouger Yvette Hewitt John Hluchyj Glenna Wisniewski....................Director

Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. However, the next board meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 5, following the Public Hearing for the 2021-2022 budget vote.

The Public Hearing and meeting will be streamed on the Liverpool Public Library YouTube Channel.