FAIRMOUNT– The Fairmount Community Library, located at 406 Chapel Drive in Syracuse is promoting innovative children’s programs throughout the month of October, including a special arts program in partnership with the Everson Museum. To register for library programs, please visit the library calendar at www.fairmountlibrary.org.
Tuesday, October 5 at 9:30 am Storytime at Shove Park Join Miss Karen at Shove Park for a fun, interactive musical storytime. Children will participate in songs, finger play, felt board activities, stories, and crafts. This storytime is geared towards children Birth to 5 years old. Registration is required. Register by visiting our website at www.fairmountlibrary.org.
Thursday, October 7 at 9:30 am Music is Magic at Shove Park Children ages Birth to 5 years old will enjoy instruments, dancing, bubbles, and fun with a parachute. Come and enjoy the benefits of introducing music and movement at such an early age. Registration is required. Register by visiting our website at www.fairmountlibrary.org.
Friday, October 8 at 11:00 am Bagels and Biographies Book Club Our Book Club Bagels and Bios is back! We’ll be discussing The Matriarch by Susan Page at the FCL. This biography is about Barbara Bush. We look forward to having you join us at the library for bagels and a great discussion.  Register by visiting our website at www.fairmountlibrary.org.
Tuesday, October 12 at 9:30 am Storytime at Shove Park Join Miss Karen at Shove Park for a fun, interactive musical storytime. Children will participate in songs, finger play, felt board activities, stories, and crafts. This storytime is geared towards children Birth to 5 years old. Registration is required. Register by visiting our website at www.fairmountlibrary.org.
Wednesday, October 13 at 10:00 am Preschool Learning in the Park Join Miss Patience at Shove Park where we’ll learn all about pumpkins! Children will also participate in other fall themed hands-on activities. Space is limited and registration is required. Register by visiting our website at www.fairmountlibrary.org.
Thursday, October 14 at 10:00 am Kids Fire Safety Program We’re joining our friends from the Maxwell Memorial Library for this great fire safety program at the Fairmount Fire Station. This educational program includes a class presentation and walk through of the fire dept. We’ll also have a special storytime and all kids will receive a gift bag. A group picture will be taken in front of one of the fire trucks. Don’t miss out on the fun! Registration is required to attend. Register by visiting our website at www.fairmountlibrary.org.
Monday, October 18 through November 10 FCL Kids Autumn Book Club Join our FCL Kids Autumn Book Club and make friends with other young readers. We’ll be reading Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library. This program will include questions and activities sent to club members every Monday including October 18th and 25th and November 1st and 8th. Responses can be emailed or dropped off at the library and shared in the children’s area. We’ll have prizes and certificates for all club members. Children can read the book independently or with an adult. Please plan to pick up your copy of the book at the Fairmount Community Library after October 12th. You must register for this book club by visiting our website at www.fairmountlibrary.org.
Monday, October 18 at 10:00 am Messy Monday with Miss Karen Join Miss Karen for outdoor sensory play at Shove Park. Kids 2 – 7 years of age will participate in fall themed play that ignites their five senses. This fun program includes a storytime, time for kids to explore sensory bins, and a special sensory craft. Registration is required. Register by visiting our website at www.fairmountlibrary.org.
Tuesday, October 19 at 9:30 am Storytime at Shove Park Join Miss Karen at Shove Park for a fun, interactive musical storytime. Children will participate in songs, finger play, felt board activities, stories, and crafts. This storytime is geared towards children Birth to 5 years old. Registration is required. Register by visiting our website at www.fairmountlibrary.org.
Thursday, October 21 at 9:30 am Music is Magic at Shove Park Children ages Birth to 5 years old will enjoy instruments, dancing, bubbles, and fun with a parachute. Come and enjoy the benefits of introducing music and movement at such an early age. Registration is required. Register by visiting our website at www.fairmountlibrary.org.
Sunday, October 24 at 2:00 pm Art with the Everson Back by popular demand we are offering a Sunday art program with the Everson Museum. Enjoy a storytime with an art educator and follow a guided art lesson with materials provided by the library in your take home kit. Space is limited. Advance registration is required. All registrants will receive a link to the program prior to class. Register by visiting our website at www.fairmountlibrary.org.
Monday, October 25 at 10:00 am Messy Monday with Miss Karen Join Miss Karen for outdoor sensory play at Shove Park. Kids 2 – 7 years of age will participate in fall themed play that ignites their five senses. This fun program includes a storytime, time for kids to explore sensory bins, and a special sensory craft. Registration is required. Register by visiting our website at www.fairmountlibrary.org.
Tuesday, October 26 at 9:30 am Preschool Storytime and Halloween Parade at Shove Park All little goblins and ghouls are welcome to join us at our traditional Preschool Storytime and Halloween Parade at Shove Park. Come dressed in costume and have a spooktacular time with all of your favorite FCL friends. We will be passing out non-candy treats to our trick-or-treaters. Registration is required. Register by visiting our website at www.fairmountlibrary.org.
Wednesday, October 27 4:00 to 5:00 pm Family Spanish Class at the FCL Join Miss Patience at Shove Park for this fun, fall themed beginner Spanish lesson. Children, ages 4 – 9 years old, will learn numbers, colors, greetings, feelings, and fall themed vocabulary through repetition, songs and storytelling. Each child will receive a mini pumpkin to take home and decorate. Space is limited and registration is required. Register by visiting our website at www.fairmountlibrary.org.
Thursday, October 28 at 9:30 am Music is Magic at Shove Park Children ages Birth to 5 years old will enjoy instruments, dancing, bubbles, and fun with a parachute. Come and enjoy the benefits of introducing music and movement at such an early age. Registration is required. Register by visiting our website at www.fairmountlibrary.org.
The Fairmount Community Library’s mission is to connect our community through information sharing, fostering communication and enhancing lifelong learning. Visit the FCL website at www.fairmountlibrary.org for more information.
If you would like to learn more about the library and programming please contact Denise Headd, Director of Community Relations at 315-345-1369.