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Mundy Branch Library
1204 S. Geddes St.
Syracuse, NY 13204
435-3797
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH 2014:
Tiempo para Cuentos
Tuesday, September 16
10:30 am
Celebrate Hispanic culture and storytelling with the youngest members of your family! We’ll read stories, sing songs and make a fun craft. For ages 2-5.
DIY Papel Picado Banners
Fridays, September 19 and 26
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Papel picado, a traditional paper craft, is one of the most celebrated decorations in Mexican culture. In Mexico, people create papel picado banners in observance of holidays and other special occasions; in the U.S., these perforated paper banners have become a modern trend at weddings and birthday parties. Join us and create a papel picado banner of your own. Advanced registration is appreciated, as materials will be provided. Open to all levels of craft enthusiasts. For ages 18 and up.
Hispanic Heritage Craft: Maracas
Wednesday, September 24
3:00 pm
Did you know that the word “maraca” is thought to come from the Tupi language of Brazil? Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and the joy of music by making marvelous maracas! For ages 6 and up.
FOR TWEENS & TEENS AGES 12 AND UP:
TGIF4Tweens!
Fridays, September 5, 12, 19 and 26
2:30-3:30 pm
for ages 10-13
Fridays, September 5, 12, 19 and 26
3:30 – 4:30 pm
for ages 13-17
We’re breaking out the Kinect for an afternoon of gaming with your friends. Show off your Rayman’s Legend, Just Dance or 2K14 skills!
Yu-Gi-Oh!™
Saturdays, September 6, 13, 20 and 27
10:30 am
Yu-Gi-Oh!™ Trading Card Game players are invited to join this informal group of game enthusiasts.
Girls Inc. Made w/ Code Party
Saturday, September 27
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The intent of a Made w/ Code party is to spark girls’ curiosity in coding and encourage them to explore the many possibilities of what they can do with this technology and the careers they may pursue. Though code is at the center of our lives today, young women are notoriously underrepresented in the creation of these technologies. Made w/ Code can help change that.
FOR ADULTS:
TASC™ High School Equivalency Information Sessions
Monday-Friday
3:00 – 4:30 pm
By Appointment
As of January 2014, the GED has been retired and New York State has implemented an alternative high school equivalency exam called Test Assessing Secondary Completion™, or TASC™. Jocelyn Bowen of the North Literacy Zone will be available to answer your questions and complete the intake process. Call 435-3797 for an appointment.
B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) Downloadable Media Assistance
Thursdays, September 11 and 25
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Saturday, September 13, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Did you know that you can borrow eBooks and digital audiobooks from the library and download them onto your tablet, Smartphone, or personal computer? How about movies, television shows, and full-length albums? Bring your device of choice for personalized assistance with OverDrive, 3M or Hoopla. Call 435-3797 for a reservation. For ages 18 and up.
FOR CHILDREN:
Tails to Tell
Thursdays, September 4 and 18
3:30 pm
with Drago
Saturday, September 20
11:00 am
with Jet
Read a story to one of our lovable, trained canine friends. For ages 6 and up.
Animal ABCs
Saturday, September 13
10:00 am
A fun storytime program by the Rosamond Gifford Zoo on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Enjoy stories, meet a fascinating animal up close and touch real animal artifacts. Free food and drink, take-home surprises and lots of silly zoo fun! For children under age 5 and their parents or guardians.
Made possible through a Literacy Champions grant by the Literacy Coalition of Onondaga County funded by the CNY Community Foundation.
Kids’ Kinect
Tuesdays, September 16, 23 and 30
2:00 pm
Join us for interactive sports and adventure games! For ages 7-11.
Cardboard Challenge!
Saturday, September 20
1:30-4:30 pm
Annually, the Imagination Foundation sponsors a Global Cardboard Challenge to celebrate children’s creativity. Kids all over the world are invited to use their imaginations to build something out of cardboard and recycled materials. Mundy Branch will be joining the Challenge this year and will supply all necessary materials. Just bring your imagination! For ages 8-14.
