Summer fun is in store at Salina Library

SALINA — Take a look at Salina Library’s fun and free events for adults, kids and teens during the month of July:

Activities for adults

Adult Summer Library Program

July through Aug. 9

Pick up a packet at the library during regular hours. You’ll earn raffle tickets by borrowing books, movies, and music in the library or online. More tickets can be earned by completing activities. There are weekly prizes and grand prizes.

One-on-One Technology Help

10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesdays

Do you need help getting around your laptop or tablet? Would you like to set up an email account? Do you want to download an e-book? Need help searching for and applying for jobs? One-on-one technology help appointments are now available. Appointments last up to 1 hour. Registration is required. Masks are required. This program is supported with federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to the New York State Library by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Mah Jongg Club

12 p.m. Tuesdays

Players of all experience levels are welcome to join. We play by National Mah Jongg League rules.

Fika

3 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

Take a cue from the Swedes and enjoy Fika at Salina Library. Make time to pause and refresh, to socialize and energize. Bring a friend or chat with someone new.

Crochet Class: Shell Heart Necklace

6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 5

Crochet a summery necklace. Bring an F hook. Registration is required.

Concertina Books with Suzanne Masters

6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 6

Create a visual storyline and the words will come later. An easy way to create your own story. Registration is required.

Salina Trail Walkers: Wizard of Oz Memorial Oak Grove

9 a.m. Saturday, July 9; rain date July 23

Park at the North Syracuse Junior High School lot on the right near the ball field. Look for the car with the blue flag. Bring bug spray. The walk is about ½ mile.

Monday Mysteries

3 p.m. Monday, July 11

Join us as we discuss “A Murder of Magpies” by Judith Flanders.

Cornhole

6 p.m. Monday, July 11; rain date July 25

Meet up for an evening of playing cornhole, a popular bean bag toss game. For adults of all skill levels.

Air Fryer Basics

6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12

Have you wondered what air frying is all about? Learn to make quick, simple meals and snacks with an air fryer.

1-On-1 Crochet Help

3 p.m. Mondays, July 18 and 25

Get individual help with your crochet project or with learning to crochet. Registration is required.

Page Turners Book Club

6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 26

We’re reading “One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot” by Marianne Cronin. In person or Google Meet is available if requested.

Create!

6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19

Seashell Sun Catcher: Create a fun summer sun catcher for your window. Registration is required.

Activities for kids and families

2022 Summer Reading Program: Oceans of Possibilities

July through August 7

Kids in grades PK-5 and teens in grades 6-12 can have weekly opportunities to win prizes and join in fun activities!

Visit salinalibny10.readsquared.com for more information and to register.

Fun for All Story Time

11 a.m. Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27

Weekly story time for ages 3-6 with stories, rhymes, and songs. For added fun, pick up a monthly Story Time kit, with activities to match our weekly themes. We will be meeting outside, weather permitting. Families/groups are requested to bring a beach towel or picnic blanket.

Captain Jack

2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7

Meet Captain Jack and learn to talk like a pirate — ARRR! Captain Jack, aka Rick Martinez, has published several children’s books and will share his stories and answer pirate questions. For children entering preschool through grade 5 and their families. We will meet outside, weather permitting. Please bring a beach towel or picnic blanket.

Oceans of Possibilities with the MOST

2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14

Join the MOST in exploring marine habitats and species. Discover the diversity of ocean life and the effects of climate change on animal ecosystems through hands-on samples and live science demonstrations with a MOST Science Educator.

Cap’n Dave’s Magic Treasure Hunt

2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21

Ahoy, mateys! Cap’n Dave has misplaced his library card he’ll need your help – and a bit of magic, to find it! Join David Moreland, aka “The Great and Powerful Dave” for this show packed with magic, mystery, comedy, puppets and audience participation. Targeted toward ages 4-10 but all are welcome.

Build a Mini Terrarium

2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28

Create a mini living world in a jar. Rain date is Friday, July 29.

Activities for teens

Underwater Seascape Journal Cover

2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 5

Learn to sew while making a felt Underwater Seascape Journal. This is a virtual event, with a take home kit component. Pick up the kit before July 5 to be prepared to craft along. Can’t attend on July 5? Follow the link in the kit to access the free online workshop anytime during the month of July. Register for the Zoom link on our events calendar.

Create a Choose Your Own Adventure Game

2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12

Be an author and game maker. Create a story with multiple possible paths and endings and we’ll help you make it a playable game in Twinery. Registration is required.