Fairmount library June events

FAIRMOUNT — The Fairmount Community Library located at 406 Chapel Drive in Syracuse is excited to begin the summer season! We will be hosting a combination of virtual and outdoor programs, as well as kicking off our Summer Reading Program. Families can register for our programs online by visiting the library calendar at www.fairmountlibrary.org. All program links can be found at fairmountlibrary.org/children, on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/fairmountcommunitylibrarysyracuse, or on our Youtube channel, tinyurl.com/fclvideos. Let the summer fun begin!
Tuesday, June 1 at 9:30 AM Outdoor Storytime at Camillus Park Join us for this special Outdoor Storytime at Camillus Park. Miss Karen will read stories, sing, and use fingerplay to encourage early literacy skills. Registration is required and all families are required to observe social distancing guidelines. In case of bad weather please join us on Facebook Live. We will make every effort to email all participants by 8:30 AM if there is a change due to weather. We know you will enjoy this storytime with your child. We can’t wait for you to join us!
Friday, June 4 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Outdoor Toddler Play Group at Town Hall Join Miss Karen (weather permitting) for this fun toddler playgroup at the Camillus Town Hall. Children and caregivers will socially distance in a group setting and participate in nursery rhyme songs and books. We’ll also have a snack, play games, and kids will receive a take home nursery rhyme activity. Ideal age group is toddlers up to age 5. Please register online at www.fairmountlibrary.org.
Friday, June 4 at 9:00 AM Spanish Lesson with Miss Patience: Ladybugs and Butterflies Join Miss Patience on our Youtube page tinyurl.com/fclvideos as she leads a fun Spanish lesson all about Ladybugs and Butterflies! Summer is coming and this is the perfect time to learn all about our winged friends. Lessons include the alphabet, numbers, colors and greetings taught through rhymes and repetition. You can register for your kit at www.fairmountlibrary.org. Join in the fun!
Tuesday, June 8 at 9:30 AM Outdoor Storytime at Camillus Park Join us for this special Outdoor Storytime at Camillus Park. Miss Karen will read stories, sing, and use fingerplay to encourage early literacy skills. Registration is required and all families are required to observe social distancing guidelines. In case of bad weather please join us on Facebook Live. We will make every effort to email all participants by 8:30 AM if there is a change due to weather. We know you will enjoy this storytime with your child. Please register online at www.fairmountlibrary.org.
Friday, June 11 at 10:00 AM Music is Magic at Town Hall in Camillus Join Miss Karen for this lovely children’s musical event and join in the fun! Registration is required and we are limiting the number of families taking every safe social distancing precaution necessary. We are excited to see you! Register to reserve your spot at www.fairmountlibrary.org.
Tuesday, June 15 at 9:30 AM Outdoor Storytime at Camillus Park Join us for this special Outdoor Storytime at Camillus Park. Miss Karen will read stories, sing, and use fingerplay to encourage early literacy skills. Registration is required and all families are required to observe social distancing guidelines. In case of bad weather please join us on Facebook Live. We will make every effort to email all participants by 8:30 AM if there is a change due to weather. We know you will enjoy this storytime with your child. Please register online at www.fairmountlibrary.org.
Friday, June 18 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Outdoor Toddler Play Group at Town Hall Join Miss Karen (weather permitting) for this fun toddler playgroup at the Camillus Town Hall. Children and caregivers will socially distance in a group setting and participate in nursery rhyme songs and books. We’ll also have a snack, play games, and kids will receive a take home nursery rhyme activity. Ideal age group is toddlers up to age 5. Please register online at www.fairmountlibrary.org.
Friday, June 18 at 9:00 AM Spanish Lesson with Miss Patience: Summer Fun Join Miss Patience on our Youtube page tinyurl.com/fclvideos as she leads a Spanish lesson all about Summer Fun! Lessons include the alphabet, numbers, colors and greetings taught through rhymes and repetition. You can register for your kit at www.fairmountlibrary.org. Join in the fun!
Monday, June 21 The Gruffalo STEM Join Miss Jessica in the FCL Learning Lab at tinyurl.com/fclvideos and complete Gruffalo themed STEM challenges! First, we will recreate the snake’s log pile house by completing a “log” stacking STEM challenge using sticks. During the week of June 28 we will dive deeper into snakes and learn about the world’s longest snake. FCL will also be holding a contest in which Summer Readers will create their own longest snake with the materials provided. Participants snakes will be showcased in the children’s room and the longest snake’s creator will win a Summer Reading Prize! Registration is limited. Register for your kit at www.fairmountlibrary.org.
Monday, June 21 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Summer Reading Kick-Off at Camillus Farmers Market We are kicking off Summer Reading at the Camillus Farmers Market! Come and learn all about our exciting Summer Reading Program and all the prizes we are offering! Stop by our booth and even participate in our Outdoor Storytime at 6:00 pm! We can’t wait to see you.
Tuesday, June 22 at 9:30 AM Outdoor Storytime at Camillus Park Join us for this special Outdoor Storytime at Camillus Park. Miss Karen will read stories, sing, and use fingerplay to encourage early literacy skills. Registration is required and all families are required to observe social distancing guidelines. In case of bad weather please join us on Facebook Live. We will make every effort to email all participants by 8:30 AM if there is a change due to weather. We know you will enjoy this storytime with your child. Register for this program at www.fairmountlibrary.org.
Friday, June 25 at 10:00 AM Summer Reading Kick-Off Story Walk for Preschoolers Miss Karen will host a special Gruffalo Storytime at Camillus Park. This lovely Story Walk will be presented in both English and Spanish. Our FCL table will be there along with Gruffalo snacks, booklets, Summer Reading fliers, stickers, and activities for all who participate! You can also view this special Story Walk on YouTube tinyurl.com/fclvideos as Miss Karen walks and reads The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson.
Monday, June 28 at 6:00 PM Outdoor Storyime at Camillus Farmer’s Market Join us at the Camillus Farmers Market for a fun Outdoor Storytime! Our friends from the Maxwell Memorial Library will also be joining us and sharing information on their Summer Reading program. We will gather safely abiding by social distancing rules. Be sure to stop by our FCL table and learn all about our Summer Reading Program, events, and don’t miss your chance to win prizes! We are excited to be outside again and we can’t wait to see you!
The Fairmount Community Library’s mission is to connect our community through information sharing, fostering communication and enhancing lifelong learning. Visit our website at fairmountlibrary.org for more information.