300 Orchard StreetFayetteville, NY 13066

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PERMIT NO. 60 FFLNEWS SEPT

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A Q U A R T E R L Y P U B L I C A T I O N O F T H E F A Y E T T E V I L L E F R E E L I B R A R Y

WEEKEND CONCERT SERIES:John FerraraA unique concert featuring the Spanish & Latin American guitar stylings of John Ferrara.Sunday, Sept 15 2-3PM

Lake Effect WindsThis local wind quartet will perform music of Jacques Ibert, Malcolm Arnold, Neopolitan songs, and additional works.Sunday, Oct 27 2-3pm

LIBRARY HOURSMonday-Thursday: 9AM–9PMFriday, Saturday: 10AM–5PMSunday: 1PM–5PM

Check the Library Calendar at

www.fflib.org/events for program scheduling and modified hours.

300 Orchard StreetFayetteville, NY 13066315-637-6374

Holiday Closings: Labor Day (Sat 8/31-Mon 9/2), Columbus Day (Mon 10/14), and Thanksgiving (Thurs 11/28 & Fri 11/29) Early Closings: Veteran’s Day (Mon 11/11 at 5 PM), Thanksgiving Eve (Wed 11/27 at 3 PM)

Teen Halloween ParTy!

*Free slice of pizza! *Escape Room games! *Video games *Scary movies *Candy,

snacks, and drinks for sale in our Cafe *Pumpkin decorating courtesy of Our Farm!

Sponsored by Our Farm!

Family Halloween Party!Sat, October 19 11AM-12:30PM

Come in costume and enjoy themed stories, songs, crafts, and indoor trick-or-treat stations. Take

photos with the Snow Princesses!

BOOK CLUBS

LEGO Robotics Challenge!

Explore robotics using LEGO WeDo kits. Grades

3-5. Please register.

Monday, Sept 30 @ 1PM

Mon, Sept 30: Secret Life of Pets 2 @ 10AMMon, Nov 11: Frozen Sing-A-Long @ 1PM

Concert: Mika Sajnog & Lucien Hale

Enjoy vocal duets from recent FM musical theater standouts in our Greenspace! Held inside if poor weather.

Thurs, Sept 19 6:30-7:30PM

Fire Prevention Week Celebration!Saturday, Oct 5 | 10:30AM

Meet a firefighter from the Fayetteville Fire Department & learn about fire safety with

demonstrations on their smoke truck! Geared to elementary schoolers.

Saturday Storytime: Where’s the Macaroni?

Melissa Gardiner & FriendsFeaturing Melissa Gardiner on jazz trombone and vocals, Andrew Carrol on keys, and Keenan LeBlanc on drums.Saturday, Nov 16 2-3pm

Montuno BlueThis Latin jazz quartet based in CNY will perform Latin jazz standards and original compositions.Sunday, Oct 6 2-3pm

Saturday, Nov 3010AM - 2PM

Sunday, Dec 11PM - 3PM

Shop small this holiday season! Our book sales feature a huge selection of books, movies & more for all ages in our well-organized basement. Find

unique gifts while supporting the FFL!

Stories with Mother Earth

led by volunteer Tanya Atwood-Adams

Well-Read Wednesdays Book Club- Weds @ 2PMSept 11: The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna by Juliet GramesOct 9: As Bright as Heaven by Susan MeissnerNov 13: The Leavers by Lisa Ko

Meet the Author Book Club - Mondays @ 6:30PMSept 16: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele RichardsonOct 7: Keeping Lucy by T. GreenwoodNov 18: The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See

Harry Potter Interactive Movies!In partnership with Manlius Library. Space is limited; please register.

Order of the Phoenix: Friday, Sept 27 at Manlius Library, 6PM

Half-Blood Prince: Friday, Nov 15 at Fayetteville Free Library, 6PM

FAYETTEVILLE FREE LIBRARY - FALL 2019 SPECIAL EVENTS

Join us for a special storytime with Miss Nikki from Manlius Day School, who recently published a fantastic

children’s book, Where’s the Macaroni?

Saturday, Nov 16 | 10:30AM

Sat, October 26 6-8PM

Family Movies:

Mon, Sept 9, Oct 7, & Nov 4 @10:30AM *For Pre-K & Up*

TUESDAYS @ 9:30 & 10:30AM:BABIES & TODDLERSFirst Steps: Storytime for ToddlersAn action packed, language building storytime program with crafts, STEM learning and stories. Tuesdays through the Fall @ 9:30AM

Baby Storytime with Signs Join us for rhymes, songs, stories and signs during this language-building program.Tuesdays through the Fall @ 10:30AM

WEDNESDAYS @ 10:30AM: PRESCHOOLERSSign Language Storytime Join us as we introduce children to ASL vocabulary through sharing stories! Weds, Sept 4, Oct 2 & Nov 6 @10:30AM

Preschool Storytime Featuring songs, rhymes, and activities. Recommended for ages 3-6. Weds, Sept 11 & 25, Oct 9, 23, & 30, and Nov 13 & 27 @ 10:30AM

Yoga StorytimeExercise your body and mind with stories, yoga-like poses and breathing exercises for little yogis! Please wear socks.Weds, Sept 18, Oct 16, & Nov 20 @ 10:30AM

THURSDAYS @ 10:30AM: MULTI-AGE PROGRAMS Free to Be: Music & ActingJoin Miss Nikki from Manlius Day School to sing along with live guitar! Thurs, Oct 3 & Nov 7 @ 10:30AM

Library PlaydateJoin us for free play with special toys! Thurs, Sept 12, Oct 10, & Nov 14 @10:30AM

Music & MovementSing and move in this early learning program!Thurs, Sept 19, Oct 17 & Nov 21 @ 10:30AM

Family StorytimeChildren 0- 6: enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, movement activities, and more.Thurs, Sept 5, 26, Oct 24 & Oct 31@ 10:30AM

PROGRAMS FOR BABIES, TODDLERS & PRESCHOOLERS

Join us every Tuesday-Thursday morning!Every Tuesday: Storytimes for toddlers (9:30AM) and babies (10:30AM)Every Wednesday: Early-learning programs for preschoolers (10:30AM)

Every Thursday: Multi-age early-learning programs (10:30AM)

AGES0-6

Pre-k-Gr.5

Join us Wednesday & Thursday Afternoons @ 4:15PM!Every Wednesday: Programs for Grades 3-5Every Thursday: Programs for Pre-K-Grade 2

See below for more details! Visit fflib.org/events to register

PROGRAMS FOR KIDS ENTERING PRE-K-GRADE 5

PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12

Middle & High Schoolers: Join us Tues-Thurs @ 4PM!Every Tuesday: Teen Tuesdays

Every Wednesday: Teen Writer’s Guild Every Thursday: Teen Volunteer Club

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

Grades6-12

LIFESTYLESunset Yoga in the GreenspaceCertified yoga instructor Kelly Sajnog will lead an evening yoga session at the FFL.Wednesday, Sept 18 @ 6PM

Minimalism: Living an Intentional LifeJoin Carrie Luteran, Professional Organizer and owner of Pretty Neat, to learn the benefits of living with less.Thursday, September 26 @ 6:30PM

Stage & Sell Your Home!Presented by Patsy Scala and Lorie White.Tuesday, Oct 1 @ 6:30PM

Uncover Your Cravings Workshop Presented by Meghan Lafferty, certified transformational health and wellness coach.Saturdays, Oct 12 & Nov 9 @ 10AM

Lyme: The Great ImitatorMartha Conan speaks out about her battle with Lyme Disease and her book They didn’t Know: My Personal Journey with Lyme Disease.Wednesday, Nov 6 @ 6PM

CRAFTS, HOBBIES & MOVIESHome Garden ClubTuesday, September 10 @ 10AM

Syracuse Area Beekeepers MeetingWeds, Sept 11, Oct 9, & Nov 13 @ 6PM

FFL Knitting ClubWednesdays, Sept 4 - Nov 27 @ 10AM

Block of the Month - Quilting ClassMonday, Sept 9, Oct 21, Nov 11 @ 6:00pm

Watercolor WorkshopAllen Kosoff will lead this free workshop. Please register.Sunday, Nov 10 @ 2PM

Community Sew-a-ThonJoin community members for a sew-a-thon to make washcloths for CNY Diaper Bank.Saturday, Sept 14 from 10:30AM-4:30PM

Movies at the FFLMon, Sept 9, 23, Oct 21, 28, & Nov 25 @ 6:30PM

Fri, Sept 6, 20, Oct 4, 18, Nov 1 & 14 @ 1PM

LITERATURE & LITERACYSecond Tuesdays Writing GroupGuests: Patrick Snow (September), Mike Podolny (October), and Malkiel Choseed & Donna Stuccio (November).Tuesdays, Sept 10, Oct 8, & Nov 12 @ 6:30PM

Palace Poetry GroupGuest Discussion Leaders: Omanii Abdullah (September), Barbara Crooker (October), and Steven Brace & Eileen Rose (November).Thursdays, Sept 5, Oct 3, & Nov 7 @ 7PM

Palace Poetry Open Mic & WorkshopSaturday, September 14 @ 1-3PM

Meet-the-Author Book ClubJoin us one Mon/month at 6:30 PM at as we discuss a popular book and then videochat live with the author on our big screen!September 16: Kim Michele Richardson, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek October 7: T. Greenwood, Keeping Lucy November 18: Lisa See, The Island of Sea Women

WEDNESDAYS @ 4:15PM: GRADES 3-5STEAM ClubJoin us for fun activities focused on Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts!Weds, Sept 4, Oct 2, & Nov 6 @ 4:15PM

Kids Create Flex your creative muscles in this art-focused program.Weds, Sept 11, Oct 16, & Nov 13 @ 4:15PM

Mystery SolversSolve clues and riddles, and unlock a series of locks to solve the mystery!Weds, Sept 18, Oct 30, & Nov 20 @ 4:15PM

Young Naturalists Explore local ecology with certified teachers from the Izaak Walton League!Weds, Sept 25 & Oct 23 @ 4:15PM

THURSDAYS @ 4:15PM: PRE-K-GRADE 2Lego Free BuildThurs, Sept 5, Oct 3, & Nov 7 @ 4:15PM

STEAM Club Jr.Join us for fun activities focused on Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts!Thurs, Sept 12, Oct 10, & Nov 14 @ 4:15PM

Kids Create Jr.Little artists will get creative and explore different mediums and projects.Thurs, Sept 19, Oct 17 & Nov 21 @ 4:15PM

Early Readers Book Club (Gr. K-2)Graduated from storytime? Join us at Early Readers Book Club! We’ll introduce and discuss an awesome book, then enjoy a themed craft or activity.Thurs, Sept 26 & Oct 24 @ 4:15PM

ART PROGRAMSFine Arts Fun Drawing & PaintingKids ages 5-12 will complete a piece of art each week to take home. Please bring an art smock. $60 per 6-week session.Session 1: Thursdays, Sept 19-Oct 24 1-2PM

Session 2: Thursdays, Oct 31-Dec 12 1-2PM

Children’s Art Class: Meet the MastersStudents in grades K-6: learn about historic Master Artists and copy a masterpiece while learning color theory and history! $10 each or $40 for the 4-part series.Session 1: Sun, October 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2-3PM

Session 2: Sun, Nov 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2-3PM

Eco Kids Art Class (Ages 5-12)Learn about deforestation while creating recycled paper crafts in this 6-part series! $60.Mon, Sept 23, 30, Oct 7, 21, 28, & Nov 4 4:15-5PM

TEEN TUESDAYS: 4PMEscape RoomTuesday, Sept 3 & Nov 26 @ 4PM

Coding a GameTuesday, September 10 @ 4PM

Tortilla Taste TestTuesday, September 17 @ 4PM

Paint ChallengeTuesday, September 24 @ 4PM

Haunted Board GamesTuesday, October 1 @ 4PM

Candy SushiTuesday, October 8 @ 4PM

DIY Halloween MaskTuesday, October 15 @ 4PM

Ghost in a JarTuesday, October 22 @ 4PM

Glow in the Dark SlimeTuesday, October 29 @ 4PM

Coloring PartyTuesday, November 5 @ 4PM

Art with the EversonTuesday, November 12 @ 4PM

Bristle Bot BattlesTuesday, November 19 @ 4PM

TEEN SPECIAL EVENTSTeen Halloween PartyFree slice of pizza, escape room, video games, scary movies, snacks for sale, and pumpkin carving contest!Saturday, October 26 6-8PM

Harry Potter Interactive MoviesVisit fflib.org for more info. Please register.Fri, Sept 27 & Nov 15 6-8PM

Teen Movie NightsWeds, Sept 25, Oct 30 & Nov 27 @ 6PM

STEAM for Homeschoolers: TeenMon, Sept 23, Oct 28 & Nov 25 @ 11AM

TEEN CLUBSTeen Advisory BoardEat food, discuss library issues and ideas.Weds, Sept 11, Oct 9, & Nov 13 @ 5:30PM

Teen Writer’s GuildEvery Wednesday @ 4PM

Teen Volunteer ClubEvery Thursday @ 4PM