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Storytime and Craft

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Fayetteville Free Library
Community Room AB
Join us with a parent/caregiver for a fun themed storytime, followed by a related craft.

This storytime is recommended for preschool aged children, but all ages are welcome! 
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Videogame Free-for-All (Grades 5-8)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fayetteville Free Library
Community Room AB
We'll have Nintendo Switches and several games available. Play for fun or challenge your friends to a tournament with prizes!

Join us every Tuesday at 4 for a different activity for middle schoolers (grades 5-8). For other age groups be sure to check our events calendar! 


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Star Wars Droid Factory (Grades K-4)

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Fayetteville Free Library
Makerspace: Classroom
Design and create your own droid, just in time for May the 4th!

Recommended for grades K-4. 
Registration required. 
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Walking Wednesday

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Fayetteville Free Library
Meet at CANAL LANDING PARK!
Join us for a casual conversation and walking for health along the Feeder Canal.  We will meet at Canal Landing Park, next to Freedom of Espresso for about 45 minutes of walking.  

In the event of inclement weather, we will notify registrants by 7:45am that the program is cancelled.  
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Toddler Storytime

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Fayetteville Free Library
Community Room AB
Is your little one moving and grooving? Toddler Storytime is all about wiggling and playing! Join us for a variety of books, songs, rhymes, and more! 

Please note: The activities in this storytime are designed for children who have aged out of Baby Storytime, up to 3 years old. However, siblings of any age are welcome to join anytime! 
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Baby Storytime & Playtime

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Fayetteville Free Library
Community Room AB
Little ones and their caregivers are invited to join us for songs, rhymes, books, and baby sign language! After storytime we will bring out some toys and families are invited to play and socialize!

The activities in this program are designed for babies up to 18 months, however other ages are welcome to join.

Baby Storytime is a great way to introduce your baby to books, language, movement, and music! Storytime is also a great way to enjoy meaningful one-on-one interaction between you and your little one. Each week we will also introduce and practice some sign language you can use with your baby. Practicing sign language at a young age can help improve your child's language and communication skills.


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Karate Demo for Adults with Developmental Disabilities and Mentors

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Fayetteville Free Library
Community Room AB
Adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their mentors - join us to participate in a free karate introduction and demonstration, led by Rande Lawrence of Lawrence Karate School.

Participants should plan to wear comfortable clothing, and to participate barefoot.

Space is limited; please register. Mentors do not need to register.


Funding for this series provided by CLRC's Catalyst Grant.

Rande Lawrence is a master karate instructor, holding the rank of 10th degree black belt. He has practiced and taught martial arts for more than 55 years in the Syracuse area. His Karate school, Lawrence World Class Karate Dojo, has been in operation in the Syracuse area since 1980.  Master Lawrence’s special talent is making Martial Arts accessible for students of all abilities.


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Preschool STEAM: DIY Mini Droid Robots

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Fayetteville Free Library
Makerspace: Classroom
May the 4th is coming, and these ARE the droids you're looking for... Each participant will get to make a pair of mini droid robots using simple supplies.

Recommended for kids in preschool and kindergarten, siblings also welcome.
Registration is required to ensure we provide enough supplies for everyone.
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Tech Help with LiteracyCNY

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Fayetteville Free Library
Study Room A
LiteracyCNY's Digital Literacy Volunteer is now available for 45-minute one-on-one tech help appointments!

Learn how to use a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone; upload a document to a USB drive; connect to WiFi; create and use an email account; find and apply for jobs; use social media; work with Microsoft Office or Google Suite; and create a resume and cover-letter.

Please register.
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Teen Craft Club - Slime

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Fayetteville Free Library
Teen Lounge
Join us in the teen lounge to do some crafts!

Note: This program is created for and run by teen patrons. For additional programming, please consult our events calendar. 
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Tech Help with LiteracyCNY

7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Fayetteville Free Library
Study Room A
LiteracyCNY's Digital Literacy Volunteer is now available for 45-minute one-on-one tech help appointments!

Learn how to use a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone; upload a document to a USB drive; connect to WiFi; create and use an email account; find and apply for jobs; use social media; work with Microsoft Office or Google Suite; and create a resume and cover-letter.

Please register.
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Family Storytime

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Fayetteville Free Library
Community Room AB
Families! Join us for songs, rhymes, movement, and a story or two!

Storytimes are a wonderful place for children to socialize, acquire language and prereading skills, and develop an early interest in books and stories.

Set up your little one for success by making storytime a regular part of their routine!

Registration is not required.
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Clay Dragon Eyes (Grades 3-6)

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Fayetteville Free Library
Makerspace: Classroom
Use clay to make a magical looking dragon around a colorful glass "eye"!

This program is recommended for children in Grades 3-6. For additional programming, please be sure to check our events calendar. 
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ODESA Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Performance

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Fayetteville Free Library
FFL Greenspace
Join us in our Greenspace for a performance by the ODESA Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of Syracuse. The performance will be held in the Emma Beard room if it is raining.

ODESA Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of Syracuse has been in existence for over 60 years and provides a program that promotes pride in their national heritage through song and dance. Currently, ODESA consists of 55 dancers in designated groups from 5 to 25 years of age. The dancers enjoy performing and entertaining throughout the region at various festivals, museums, libraries, colleges, and The Great New York State Fair.

This program is made possible by the CNY Arts Grants for Regional Arts and Culture Engagement (GRACE) Program, funded by a Special Legislative Initiative by the New York State Senate in 2023.
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English Conversation Group

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Fayetteville Free Library
Community Room AB
Are you looking to improve your English speaking skills? Join Amy Thorna at our weekly class on Friday mornings to practice conversational English in a small group. Drop-ins are welcome - registration not required.
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Notary Appt: 15 min

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Fayetteville Free Library
Study Room A
Due to overwhelming demand, FFL notary services are now available by appointment only. Call (315) 637-6374 to register.

At your appointment, a professional, state-licensed notary will meet with you to help certify signatures on your documents.

In order to have a document notarized, you must bring the following:
  • All the people who will sign the document (involved parties)
  • A valid, government issued photo ID for each person
  • The document without any signatures
Your notary will verify your identities, witness the signing of the document, and notarize when complete.

Please reserve a 30 min slot if you have multiple documents or more involved documents.

Please arrive promptly. Late arrivals may be subject to rescheduling.

We cannot notarize wills.
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Notary Appt: 30 min

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Fayetteville Free Library
Study Room A
Due to overwhelming demand, FFL notary services are now available by appointment only. Call (315) 637-6374 to register.

At your appointment, a professional, state-licensed notary will meet with you to help certify signatures on your documents.

In order to have a document notarized, you must bring the following:
  • All the people who will sign the document (involved parties)
  • A valid, government issued photo ID for each person
  • The document without any signatures
Your notary will verify your identities, witness the signing of the document, and notarize when complete.

Please reserve a 30 min slot if you have multiple documents or more involved documents.

Please arrive promptly. Late arrivals may be subject to rescheduling.

We cannot notarize wills.
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Friday Matinee: Mean Girls

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Fayetteville Free Library
Community Room AB

Mean Girls is a 2024 American teen musical comedy film directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. from a screenplay by Tina Fey. It is based on the stage musical of the same name, which in turn was inspired by the 2004 film of the same name, both written by Fey, and based on the 2002 book Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman. It stars Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auliʻi Cravalho, and Christopher Briney. Fey and Tim Meadows reprise their roles from the original film.


PG-13

Trailer

Closed Captioning will be on.

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Advocates & FFL- Meet and Greet

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Fayetteville Free Library
Emma Beard Room
Conversation group
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Adult Take & Make Kits

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fayetteville Free Library
Hey Adults!  There is another crafting opportunity each month, the Take & Make!  The Take & Make doesn't require registration.  Take & Makes become available on the first Saturday of the month and available while supplies last.   The supply bags will include the instructions and craft supplies and can be picked up on the front porch of the library.  

Contact me if you have any questions!  Maija
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Kids Take & Make Kits

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fayetteville Free Library
Try out a fun, hands-on activity every week! Grab a pre-packaged supply kit from our front porch during curbside hours (or gather the supplies yourself) and follow along with our instructional video at home!

New kits are released the first Saturday of each month* and are available while supplies last.
Find all of our Take & Make instructional videos on our YouTube channel.

*Check our web site to confirm dates.
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Play & Learn Storytime Kits

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fayetteville Free Library
Try out fun, hands-on activities related to a different storytime theme every week! These kits contain supplies for a hands-on craft and multiple learning activities, as well as early literacy info and tips for parents.
Great for toddlers and preschoolers! 

Grab a kit from our front porch during curbside hours - no registration required!
New kits are released the first Saturday of each month and are available while supplies last.

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The Real Lincoln Highway

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fayetteville Free Library
Community Room AB
Photographer Stephen Parker will share images and stories from his travels on the real Lincoln Highway
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Notary Appt: 15 min

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Fayetteville Free Library
Study Room A
FFL notary services are now available by appointment only. Call (315) 637-6374 to register.

At your appointment, a professional, state-licensed notary will meet with you to help certify signatures on your documents.

In order to have a document notarized, you must bring the following:
  • All the people who will sign the document (involved parties)
  • A valid, government issued photo ID for each person
  • The document without any signatures
Your notary will verify your identities, witness the signing of the document, and notarize when complete.

Please reserve a 30 min slot if you have multiple documents or more involved documents.

Please arrive promplty. Late arrivals may be subject to rescheduling.

We cannot notarize wills.

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Red Cross Blood Drive

1:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Fayetteville Free Library
Community Room AB
Help save lives - donate blood!

Summer is a critical time to donate!

Register for the drive here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=FFL 
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