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Community Library
www.CLDandJ.org Patrons are encouraged to register for library
events, programs and workshops.
INSIDE THIS GUIDE To sign up for Community Library programs,
call 315-446-3578, visit www.CLDandJ.org, or
Featured Programs 3 stop by the Information Desk in our Lobby.
Book Discussions | ESOL 4 Sometimes events beyond our control result
in date changes or event cancellations. We
Teen Events 5 apologize in advance for any inconvenience.
The Library will attempt to notify registered
Halloween Activities 6 patrons who supply contact information
(phone number or e-mail) of program changes
Storytimes 7 as they may occur.
Children’s Programs 8
Age Guidelines for Children’s Programs:
Afterschool Activities 8 Our librarians plan a variety of activities for
children of all ages. Each event is carefully
designed with a particular age group in mind.
Please observe age requirements listed.
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Publicity Notice:
The CLD&J regularly submits our events and programs
to online community calendars at: CNYArts.org, Syra-
cuse.com, LocalSyr & Eagle News Online. Listings and
articles are also submitted regularly to the print edition
of the Eagle Bulletin. These publications reserve the right
to publish the information we provide.
Library Hours Board of Trustees Community Library
of DeWitt & Jamesville
Monday - Thursday Max Ruckdeschel
President 5110 Jamesville Road
10:00 am - 9:00 pm DeWitt, NY 13078
Douglas Arena
Vice President
Fridays & Saturdays 315-446-3578
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Jaimee Ashe www.CLDandJ.org
Treasurer
Sundays Barbara MacDonald
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Secretary
________________________ Ping Cong
Melinda Dermody ________________________
The Library is closed: Jill Enright
Saturday, Sept. 4, Silvia Macor Newsletter/Event Guide Editor:
Sunday, Sept. 5 Anthony Marrone Brian Abbott
& Monday Sept. 6 Cathryn McVearry
for Labor Day Lisa Moore
& James Trevvett
Thursday, November 25 Robin Young
for Thanksgiving
The Library closes at 5:00pm on Charles Diede
Wednesday, November 24. Executive Director
Featured Programs 3
Thursday, Sept. 23 @ 7:00pm
Learn more about the events leading up to the Battles
of Saratoga and the turning point of the American Revo-
lutionary War. Presented by author, historian, and librar-
ian Cheryl Pula. Premiering on the Library’s Facebook
page on September 23 at 7:00pm.
No Registration Necessary.
Saturday, Oct 23 @ 2:00pm
For Grades 5—12.
Learn Japanese and practice your skills by writing your
name and words that describe you in hiragana and ka-
takana. Taught by Teen Volunteer Sergianni Jennings in
the Library’s Community Room.
Registration Required.
Wednesday, Nov 10 @ 6:30pm
For All Ages. Hosted via Zoom.
Test your family’s knowledge of trivia with Miss Kara
and Miss Jenny! Questions will be related to movies,
books, television, and more! Family groups may consist
of six members or less. Please list the names of all team
members when registering. Registration Required.
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Pickup your At-Home Kit on
Sunday, Nov. 28 @ 1:00pm-5:00pm
Hygge is the Danish term for all things comforting, re-
laxing, and cozy. Couldn’t we all use a little more of this
in our lives? Register for this kit that will provide supplies
that can be used to create your own Hygge at home.
Kits will be ready for pickup on Nov. 28 from 1:00pm to
5:00pm. Registration Required. For Ages 16 & up.
Sign up for all our programs online at www.CLDandJ.org or call 315-446-3578.
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Book Discussions
A Different Sort of Mystery
Monday, October 4 @ 2:00pm
Read The Grown-Up Wednesday, Sept 15 @ 6:30pm
by Gillian Flynn Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
In this Edgar-award winning homage to classic ghost sto- What happens when a struggling writer turns to crime and
ries, a woman struggles to survive by perpetrating harm- gets mixed up in a real life murder?
less frauds, but soon discovers some ghosts may be real.
Wednesday, Oct 20 @ 6:30pm
Monday, November 8 @ 2:00pm Empire of Pain: the Secret History of the Sackler Dyn-
Read The Perfect Nanny asty by Patrick Radden Keefe
by Leila Slimani A portrait of three generations of the Sackler family
whose fortune was built by Valium and OxyContin.
A French couple search for the perfect nanny for their two
young children. Wednesday, Nov 17 @ 6:30pm
Libertie by Kaitlyn Greenridge
Monday, December 6 @ 2:00pm An unforgettable story of one young Black girl’s attempt to
Read My Sister, the Serial Killer find a place where she can be herself, set in Reconstruc-
by Oyinkan Braithwaite tion-era Brooklyn.
How far will one woman go to protect her sister?
Virtual English Conversation
ONLINE English Conversation Group English to Speakers of Other Languages
Tuesdays | 11:00am - 12:30pm Classes
via Zoom The Library hosts English to Speakers of Other Lan-
The Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville is guages (ESOL) classes in partnership with OCM BO-
hosting informal English Conversation Classes for CES. Classes are held during the school year on
those who wish to practice their English speaking and Mondays & Wednesdays from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
listening skills. Each session is centered around a Prospective students are encouraged to attend a
specific topic question that is emailed out the day be- class and speak to the instructor about enrollment.
fore the class (example: "Bring your favorite family For further information, call 315-453-4684.
photo to show the group. Why is it special to you?). Note: There are no classes on holidays or school
Each student gets an opportunity to share their re- closings.
sponse to the topic question and converse about it as
a group. Afterward, practice and discuss some key ESL/Adult Literacy & Language
vocabulary and/or English idioms. Let's practice to- Thanks to a grant facilitated by the Rotary of DeWitt,
gether! we are expanding our special collection with print &
Registration Required. media resources for learning English as a Second
To sign up, email Librarian Kara Conley at: Language and titles for improved literacy. Located on
kconley@cldandj.org the main level in our browsing area.
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For Grades Teen Advisory Board
Wednesdays, Oct 13, Nov 10 & Dec 8 at 6:00pm
6 to 12 For Grades 6 to 12. In the Community Room
Volunteer at the Library and help us to create programs you and your
friends would like to attend. We’ll follow up our discussion with playing a
game or doing a craft project. Refreshments will be served.
Registration Required.
Teen Gaming Teen Murder Mystery
Wednesdays, The Drowned Lady of
October 13 thru Onondaga Lake
December 15 Friday, October 15 at 6:30pm
@ 3:30pm For Grades 7 to 12.
Via Zoom A graduate student discovers a body
For Grades 6 to 12. floating in Onondaga Lake. Who was
Join us each week to unwind with she? And how did her body come to
be there? The investigation will lead Japanese Language &
your friends and play some games.
We’ll play games through online ser- to a pool of suspects connected to Lettering for Teens
vices, including Among Us, Jackbox, The Patio restaurant and the Salt City Saturday, October 23 at
Board Game Arena, apartments. 2:00pm
Tabletopia, Kahoot, and more! For Grades 5 to 12.
Please Note: There is no session on Are you a fan of whodunnits and Learn Japanese and practice your
November 24, crime solving? Discover means,
skills by writing your name and words
December 1 or December 22. motive, and opportunity as you set that describe you in hiragana and ka-
Registration Required. out to solve the crime. Participants takana. Taught by Teen Volunteer
will discover who they are upon Sergianni Jennings in the Library’s
arrival ad the scene of the crime.
Community Room.
Additional clues will be revealed as
the event progresses. Registration Required.
Refreshments will be served.
Registration Required.
November Teen Book Box - Life’s a Game
Every other month we will be offering a special service to teens (grades 5-12):
Teen Book Boxes. Due to the health concerns associated with the pandemic,
we've replaced the box with a bag for you to keep or discard. Each participant’s bag
will feature a new teen book in one of the genres you request and some treats and
surprises too.
You will be notified when your bag is available for pickup. Please return the book and the completed book re-
view slip to be eligible for the next Teen Book Box. Your honest feedback helps us when we are selecting
books for you. Registration is October 1-15 and your box will be ready to pick up on Friday, November 12.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/56ahNXmWEQgpV8W88
Sign up for all our programs online at www.CLDandJ.org or call 315-446-3578.
6 This is Halloween...
ONLINE: Halloween Party via Zoom
Friday, October 29 at 4:00pm
For children ages 2 and up.
BOO! Celebrate the spookiest day of the year from the
comfort of your home. Wear your costume and enjoy
stories and crafts. Patrons that register will receive a
party kit including supplies and instructions for crafts, a
few party favors, and a special treat bag. Pickup of kits
will be on Thurs., October 28 between 10:00am-9:00pm.
Registration is Required. Sign up on our
Calendar of Events at: www.CLDandJ.org
with a valid e-mail to receive the link/login
info. Join the event from your computer, tablet or
smartphone.
Contests! For All Ages!
Book Character Pumpkin Halloween Costume Contest
Decorating Contest
Decorate a pumpkin like your favorite book character and Drop by in your costume, get your picture taken, and be
enter to win a prize! There are categories for Children entered to win a prize! We’ll also have trick or treating
(ages 3-12), Teens (ages 13-18), and Adults (ages 19 available. There are categories for Littles (ages 0-6),
and up). One submission per person. Children (ages 6-12), Teens (ages 13-18), and Adults
(ages 19 and up). One submission per person.
Contest Rules:
The main part of your entry must be a pumpkin or gourd, Contest Rules:
but the rest of your decorations (paint, glue, fabric, etc.) Employees and board members of the CLD&J may
are up to your imagination. You may use a real pumpkin participate but are ineligible to win any prizes.
or a craft pumpkin.
Costumes must not be offensive or inappropriate or
Employees and board members of the CLD&J may include political or religious themes. Please be family-
participate but are ineligible to win any prizes. friendly, folks!
Submitted designs must not be offensive or inappropriate Wear your costume and stop in the Library to get your
or include political or religious themes. Please be family- photo taken between 1:00pm to 4:00pm on Saturday,
friendly, folks! October 30 or Sunday, October 31.
NO CARVED PUMPKINS, PLEASE. They rot and attract Alternatively, you may also email a picture of yourself in
bugs. Any entry that has been poked, carved, or hollowed your costume to childrens@cldandj.org.
out will be disqualified. No explicit photos!
Entries must be dropped off for display at the Library be- Winners will be announced October 31.
tween October 18-23. Alternatively, you may also email a
picture of your entry to: childrens@cldandj.org. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes in each age
category.
Voting will occur October 24—29. You can vote at the
reference desk or on our website: www.CLDandJ.org.
Winners will be announced October 30.
Pumpkins will be available for pickup on October 31. All
pumpkins must be picked up by November 6 or they will
be discarded.
Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes in each age
category.
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Children’s
Programs
For Ages
Birth to 12.
VIRTUAL STORYTIMES Join us for a virtual storytime hosted by Miss Briana
on Zoom Enjoy books, rhymes and songs!
Registration is Required. Sign up on our
ONLINE: Pajama Storytime Calendar of Events at: www.CLDandJ.org
Tuesdays at 6:30-7:00pm with a valid e-mail to receive the link/login
Sept 7—Nov 23 info. Join the event from your computer, tablet or
via Zoom smartphone. Hosted via Zoom.
For children of all ages.
Put on your PJs, gather the family, and join us for an
evening storytime hosted by Miss Jenny on Zoom. AT THE LIBRARY
Enjoy books, rhymes, songs and more!
Registration is Required. Sign up on our Storytime on the Lawn
Calendar of Events at: www.CLDandJ.org Wednesdays at 10:30am - 11:00am
with a valid e-mail to receive the link/login & Thursdays at 4:00pm to 4:30pm
info. Join the event from your computer, tablet or Sept 1 - Sept 30
smartphone. Hosted via Zoom. For children of all ages
There is no Storytime on September 14 & Join us Wednesday mornings for storytime outside on
September 21. the library lawn. Bring a blanket or camp chair and
enjoy books, rhymes, songs and more. Program will
ONLINE: Storytime With Miss Jenny be cancelled in the case of inclement weather.
Thursdays at 10:00-10:30am Masks required for ages 2+.
Sept 2—Dec 16 Registration Required.
via Facebook Live
For children of all ages.
Join us for a virtual storytime hosted by Miss Jenny _______________
on Facebook Live. Enjoy books, rhymes and songs!
We’ll post each week’s stories in the event calendar StoryWalk™ at the CLD&J
in the days before. No Registration Required.
https://www.facebook.com/CLDandJ/ StoryWalk™ is a fun learning activity that allows children
There is no Storytime on September 16, and their families to enjoy reading and the outdoors -- at
September 23, November 4 & November 25. the same time! The StoryWalk™ Project was created by
Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in col-
laboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coali-
ONLINE: Storytime With Miss Briana
tion (VBPC) and Kellogg Hubbard Library. StoryWalk™.
Fridays at 10:00-10:30am Begin your StoryWalk™ experience at our front patio
Oct 1—Dec 10 and follow the signs outdoors along the Library's side-
via Zoom walk. Enhance your reading experience with prompts
For children of all ages. found on each sign.
Sign up for all our programs online at www.CLDandJ.org or call 315-446-3578.
8 Programs for Children
These events take place virtually via ONLINE: Ghost Garland Craft
Zoom, and Registration is Required Sunday, October 17 at 2:30pm
For ages 5—10.
unless otherwise noted. Via Zoom
Sign up on our Calendar of Events at: Join Ms. Kelly to create your own cute ghost garland to
www.CLDandJ.org decorate with for Halloween. Kits will be provided and
with a valid e-mail to receive the link/login ready for pickup on Saturday, October 16, 2021, from
10am to 5pm.
info. Join the event from your computer,
tablet or smartphone. Hosted via Zoom. ONLINE: Glove Monsters
Thursday, October 28 at 4:00pm
For ages 5—10.
Via Zoom
ONLINE: Cruella Craft Let’s transform a glove into a spooky monster just in time
Sunday, September 19 at 2:30pm for Halloween. This craft is an easy sewing project for kids.
For ages 5—10. Kits with supplies will be provided and ready for pickup on
Via Zoom. Wednesday, October 27, 2021, from 10am to 9pm.
Join Ms. Kelly for a fun craft inspired
by the memorable character Cruella De Vil from 101 Dal- ONLINE: Ghostbusters Ghost Trap Craft
mations and the film, Cruella. Kits with supplies will be pro- Sunday, November 14 at 2:30pm
vided and ready for pickup on Saturday, September 18, For ages 5—10.
2021, from 10am to 5pm. Via Zoom
Join Ms. Kelly to make your own Ghost Trap, inspired by
ONLINE: Virtual Fun the Ghostbusters films. Kits with supplies will be provided
with the Baby-Sitters Club and ready for pickup on Saturday, November
Thursday, October 14 at 4:00pm 13, 2021, from 10am to 5pm.
For ages 7—12.
Via Zoom ONLINE: Bluey Party
Do you love everything about The Baby-Sitters Club? Friday, November 19 at 4:00pm
Then, you won’t want to miss this program celebrating Ann For ages 2—7.
M. Martin’s beloved book series, the graphic novel ver- Via Zoom
sions, and the Netflix adaptation. Enjoy trivia, activities, and Are you a fan of the animated show, Bluey,
crafts. Kits with supplies will be provided and ready for on Disney+? Join us for a fun program cele-
pickup on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, from 10am to brating Bluey, Bingo, Chili, and Bandit! We’ll
9pm. share books, crafts, clips from the show, and more. Kits
with supplies will be provided and ready for pickup on
Thursday, November 18, 2021, from 10am to 9pm.
Afterschool Activities
STEAM CLUB JR. Registration is Required. Sign up on our
Tuesdays @ 4:00pm—4:45pm Calendar of Events at: www.CLDandJ.org
September 21—November 23 with a valid e-mail to receive the link/login
For Grades K-4. info. Join the event from your computer, tablet or
via Zoom smartphone. Hosted via Zoom.
Hang out at your Community Library after school. Enjoy
S(cience) T(echnology) E(ngineering) A(rt) M(ath)-related
Register for each session individually.
activities each week. Activities subject to change.
September 21: Slime
September 28: Caramel Apples
October 5: Lightning Bug Paper Circuit
October 12: Bone Bridges
October 19: Code Bracelets
October 26: Candy Experiments
November 2: Light Pattern Box
November 9: Pipe Cleaner Constellations
November 16: Paper Plate Maze
November 23: Wigglebot
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SPACES DIGITAL SERVICES & COLLECTIONS
Meeting Rooms Libby/Overdrive
The library offers meeting room Checkout ebooks, digital audios, and
spaces for tutors, community organi- stream movies with the library’s digital
zations, and nonprofit groups. Rooms may be catalog available 24/7 with your library
reserved for up to 3 hours online, by phone, or in per- card and pin number.
son up to 60 days in advance. onondaga.overdrive.com/onondaga-
dewitt/content
Art in the Library
Hoopla
Located in the hallway outside The Vault teen space, Featuring movies, music, and digital
our Art in the Library gallery is dedicated to enriching audios to stream or download.
the experience of our library patrons by providing a
www.hoopladigital.com/
space for high-quality art from local working artists
in a diverse range of styles, themes, and media. Streaming Movies & TV Shows
Our upcoming exhibits feature: Ask our library staff about the availability of our
Sept—Oct 2021 Joyce Homan Roku devices that you can use to hook up to your TV
Nov—Dec 2021 Mark Topp or computer and stream movies from Netflix.
Guides to Digital Services
Outdoor Reading Patio Explore our digital collections with guides to using
Accessible from the lower level reading area, this Libby/Overdrive & Hoopla with your devices.
scenic outdoor space is open to the public from www.cldandj.org/collections.html#Streaming
Spring to Fall. 4K Movies
The Community Library has more 4K films than any
library in the county! Checkout a 4K UHD Blu-ray to
play on your home theatre/video system for the high-
est quality/definition available.
SERVICES AT THE LIBRARY PROGRAM COLLABORATIONS & OUTREACH
Accessibility Services English to Speakers of Other Languages Classes
The Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville is The Library hosts English to Speakers of Other Languages
committed to providing equal access to all patrons, (ESOL) classes in partnership with OCM BOCES. Classes
including those with disabilities. Services include, but are are held during the school year on Mondays & Wednes-
not limited to: home delivery and outreach for homebound days from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Summer session times
patrons; assistive technologies such as ZoomText and may vary. Prospective students are encouraged to attend
open captioning; large print and audio materials; and a class and speak to the instructor about enrollment. For
library social stories for children ages 3 & up. For more further information, call 315-453-4684.
information, pick up our Accessibility Services Guide Note: There are no classes on holidays or school closings.
in the Library’s lobby.
Senior Visits
The Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville provides
The CLD&J offers free Home Delivery Service for eligible outreach to local senior living facilities and library services
individuals residing in the CLD&J’s service area, which en- to homebound patrons. We conduct monthly visits to both
compasses the Jamesville-DeWitt school district. Deliveries the independent living and assisted living programs at the
are made on a monthly basis. The program is for individu- Nottingham and Menorah Park. Our outreach librarians
als with a valid Onondaga County Public Library Card who bring library materials, offer technological assistance,
meet the following criteria: senior citizen non-drivers; and provide entertaining programs such as book clubs
those with long term illnesses or disabilities unable to and travel talks. For more information on our outreach
travel to the library; those with short term illnesses or dis- services and homebound delivery program, please call
abilities unable to travel to the library; and/or new parents the Library at 315-446-3578.
for the first six months after childbirth.
Blood Drives
If you are interested in the Library’s Home Delivery Service The Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville hosts the
please contact Kara Conley for an application at 315-446- Red Cross four times a year for the community to donate
3578 or kconley@onlib.org. blood. Upcoming Dates: March 25.
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News Briefs CLD&J SIGNATURE & SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
___________________ Discovery to Go (DTG) Collection
A kid-friendly special collection of STEAM kits and more
Flash Book Sales to foster children’s interests in science, technology,
The Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville hosts a engineering, art, and math. Additional print materials are
special flash book sale on the first Saturday of each located in the Children’s Room.
month. Browse a selection of books, CDs, DVDs and
more. Proceeds raised benefit the library and its CLD&J Games Collection
programs and services. A collection of board games, card games, and more that
foster learning, social engagement, entertainment, and
Check out our upcoming sales in 2021 on: fun. Games in the collection are available for ages 2 & up
October 2, November 6 & December 4 and feature a variety of themes and genres.
NYS Empire & Onondaga County Park Passes Mysteries
A signature collection at the CLD&J featuring a robust
Checkout this year’s NYS Empire Pass & Onondaga Coun- selection of fiction and nonfiction titles in the mystery
ty Park Pass kits at the CLD&J. Each pass kit has a 3 day genre. Located in the Library’s the lower level. New titles
loan period. Look for them alongside our Quick Pick mov- are displayed in the main level browsing area.
ies in the main level browsing area.
Local Interest
NYS Empire Pass is your key to all-season enjoyment at A special collection for DeWitt, CNY, and New York State
New York State Parks, including Clark Reservation and history, including a section for local CNY authors.
Green Lakes State Park. Onondaga County Park Pass is Located on the main level in the far corner of our
your key to enjoying select Onondaga County Parks, in- browsing area.
cluding the zoo.
ESL/Adult Literacy & Language
No Fines! Thanks to a grant facilitated by the Rotary of DeWitt, we
As of July 1, 2021, the Community Library of DeWitt & are expanding our special collection with print & media
Jamesville no longer charges late fees on the return of resources for learning English as a Second Language and
titles for improved literacy. Located on the main level in
CLD&J library materials, except for special collection
our browsing area.
items. Special collection items include materials in our
Discovery To Go collection, CLD&J Games Collection, Look for CLD&J Collection Guides highlighting these and
Accessible Games Collection, Digital Gateway Collection other resources and reading recommendations at the
(including Rokus & WiFi Hotspots), and park passes. Fees CLD&J or online at: www.CLDandJ.org. Ask our friendly
for damaged or lost items will still apply. Fines incurred staff for more details or to check items out.
before 2020 are still in effect.
To maintain 6 feet of distancing between yourself
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays and staff, your device will be connected to a
at 3:30pm display so it can be seen from a distance by
HIVE Makerspace staff. Sessions run one hour and patrons must
For Adults & Seniors wear a mask at all times. If you feel sick we ask
that you stay home.
Get in-person help with your laptop, tablet,
smartphone, or eReader. Make an appointment
with one of our tech staff to help you troubleshoot While our library staff are not IT professionals,
device problems or to learn more about how to we have a wealth of practical IT skills and are
get the most out of your devices. Be sure to tell happy to provide computer training and advice
us what kind of device you need help with in ad- within the scope of our knowledge.
vance and what kind of issues you’re having.
Registration Required.
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