Monday, September 11
Mystery Book Club
1:30 – 2:30 PM in the Martha Lollis Media Room
This month, we are reading A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson.
Tuesday, September 12
Fiber Arts Club
1:30 – 3:00 PM in the Martha Lollis Media Room
Calling all knitters, crocheters, needle pointers, and other fiber artists! Spend an afternoon working on your latest creation in a social and comfortable setting. Come for only a part of the 90-minutes or stay the whole time! Please note this is not an instructional workshop, but a patron-led gathering to give crafters a place to socialize. Crafters supply their own materials and projects for club meetings.
Thursday, September 14
Afternoon Movie: Love Again (2023) – PG 13
1:15 PM in the Community Room
“Coping with the loss of her fiancé, Mira Ray sends a series of romantic texts to his old cellphone number, not realizing it was reassigned to journalist Rob Burns. Rob becomes captivated by the honesty of her words in the beautifully constructed texts. When he’s assigned to write a profile of superstar Celine Dion, he enlists her help to figure out how to meet Mira in person — and win her heart.” Starring Celine Dion, Sam Heughan, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
Wednesday, September 13
Medicare Basics
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM in the Friends Community Room
Whether you are new to Medicare or are interested in learning what’s new in the coming year, this session will help answer your questions so that you can make the right decisions with your health insurance. This program is in collaboration with the Onondaga County Dept. of Adult and Long-Term Care Services.
Register for a Reminder.
Saturday, September 16
Technology Made Easy: All About Google
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM in the Martha Lollis Media Room
In a small class with trained IT instructors, you will learn how to (1) navigate the internet using the Google browser; and (2) create and use a Gmail account.
This program is in collaboration with LiteracyCNY.
Register Online. Seating Limited.
Thursday, September 21
September Book Box
Pick-up between Sept. 21 and Sept. 30
This month’s theme is “Read the Book; Watch the Movie.” Each box contains a surprise book, its movie adaptation, and fun swag.
Register Online.
Thursday, September 21
Author Talk: Evolution of Country Music with Michael Streissguth
5:30 – 6:30 PM in the Friends Community Room
Local author and Le Moyne professor Michael Streissguth will discuss his newest novel, Highways and Heartaches: How Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, and Children of the New South Saved the Soul of Country Music (Hachette Books, 2023).
Registration Recommended.
Tuesday, September 26
Romance Book Club
5:30 – 6:30 PM in the Local History Section
This month, we are reading Kit McBride Gets a Wife by Amy Barry.
Wednesday, September 27
CrafterNoon for Adults: Paint-by-Numbers
1:30 – 2:30 PM in the Friends Community Room
Come enjoy a relaxing hour of painting at the library! Listen to calm music and chat with friends while you create a beautiful nature scene to take home. Every participant will receive a free paint-by-number kit. This program is made possible by the Friends of Marcellus Free Library.
Register Online. Seating Limited.
Saturday, September 30
Beekeeper Talk: A Lecture and Honey Tasting
12:30 – 1:30 PM in the Friends Community Room
Local Master Beekeeper and educator Bill Kaufman will discuss what it means to be a beekeeper and provide tips on how you can pursue beekeeping as a hobby. The talk will end with a honey tasting. All who attend will have a chance to win free products from Its All Better, paid for by the Library.
Register Online. Seating Limited.
Saturday, October 7
Garden Talk: Winterizing Your Garden
12:30 – 1:30 PM in the Friends Community Room
Learn how to “put your garden to bed” for the winter: prepare your property and protect your soil from winter cold and spring rains, ensure optimal nutrition, and soil tilth for great gardening the rest of the year.
Register Online.
