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Betts Branch Library
4862 South Salina St.
Syracuse, NY 13205
435-1940
SEPTEMBER ART EXHIBITS:
Art Exhibit by Dale Fiegl
Mr. Fiegl will display his abstract oil paintings. He completed his M.A. in art, art history, and language at the University of Rochester in 1994. His work has been displayed on all 7 continents.
Art Exhibit by Lani Welch and Steve Diederich
Lani Welch and Steve Diederich will also be displaying their realism and abstract paintings during the month of September at the Betts Library.
Art Exhibit by Harriet Vanessa Ross
“Ghetto Love”
“Ghetto Love” is the expressive use of art – acrylics and pen and ink – to share inner feelings of a black woman living in the projects while attending S.U.
FOR ALL AGES:
Movie – Out of the Clear Blue Sky
Sunday, September 7
2:00 pm
Out of the Clear Blue Sky (Rated PG-13) A documentary that explores the effects of 9/11 on the firm Cantor Fitzgerald, whose offices on the top five floors of the North Tower of the World Trade Center were destroyed in the attacks, killing 658 out of their 960 employees.
Yoga for Everyone
Mondays, September 8, 15, 22 and 29
6:00 -7:00 p.m.
Free one hour class of gentle yoga with Mr. Jay.
FOR CHILDREN & TEENS:
Storytime
Thursdays, September 18 and 25
10:30 am
A lively mix of stories, songs, and rhymes make this a special time for you and your child. Storytimes are a fun way to help your child develop skills they will need to be ready to read.
Bedtime Stories
Wednesday, September 24
6:45-7:15 pm
Visit the library on your way to bed and Miss Anne will read you stories. Come in your jammies if you like! Stories are selected for children between 3 to 6 years of age but all are welcome. Bedtime Stories will be held in the children’s area.
Cardboard Challenge Creation Session
Saturdays, September 13 and 27
1:00-4:00 pm
Cardboard Challenge– Use your creative building skills! Participate in a city-wide cardboard challenge. Kids, ages 6-14 will make arcade games from cardboard and then hold a “Day of Play,” open to the community. Please sign up to participate.
FOR ADULTS:
Betts Book Club –
September Book is “Gone Girl”
Wednesday, September 16
10:00 am
Marriage can be a real killer. New York Times bestseller Gillian Flynn takes that statement to its darkest place in this novel about a marriage gone terribly, terribly wrong.
Coupon Exchange Group
Monday, September 8
10:00 am
Coupons are more popular than ever as consumers begin to realize that in the economy, every quarter counts. If you’ve ever had a kitchen countertop groaning under the weight of clipped coupons, you’ve probably figured out that there may be a better way to make use of some of those great coupons you have no need for. In the spirit of share and share alike, share those unwanted coupons with friends and neighbors. Join us to create a Coupon Group for the Valley Area at Betts Branch Library.
Hooks and Needles
Saturdays, September 6, 13, 20 and 27
9:30 am
Saturday mornings – a time to chat, knit, crochet, and share ideas in a casual and friendly environment. All are welcome!
Saturday Scrabblers
Saturday, September 20
1:00 pm
Do you have an extensive vocabulary? Looking for a place to use the word “quixotry?” Look no further. We’re playing Scrabble at Betts and you’re invited. Bring your own dictionary if you’d like!
