Paine Branch Library

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. On January 27, 1945, Soviet troops enter Auschwitz, Poland, freeing the survivors of the network of concentration camps.

With several more weeks of winter still ahead of us, it's a good time to start a new book series! Most of these series are completely available through the library. Place your holds online at www.onlib.org or call us at 315-435-5442.

We are ready for Valentine's Day, how about you? If you are interested in Valentine's Day books and movies you can place holds at www.onlib.org or call us at 315-435-5442 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Join volunteers from the CNY chapter of the Izaak Walton League every Tuesday at 4:15 PM for a guided nature activity geared to kids ages 7-12! Click the link below to register. https://us02web.zoom.us//tZMsce6tqz8tEtxcXKlEnwPemGVNHapxz

Did you know that many studies show that students who love learning and do well in school were exposed to reading before preschool?

The Governor will be giving his State of the State address today at 11:30 am. See the article below for ways to tune in.

Looking for tax assistance? Sadly we don't have any tax forms right now but you can receive help from VITA! Virtual Drop-off, Pick-up Site at the Syracuse Community Health Center South at 1701 South Avenue. Call them at 315-634-3756 for more information.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these events happening in CNY!

Knit Together! Join us on Zoom for an hour of knitting/crocheting and socializing. Other crafters are also welcome to attend. Please bring a project of your own to work on and get help and/or feedback. Beginners are welcome! Click link below to register: https://onlibcentral.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails

If you don't want to wait until Election Day, cast your ballot today at one of these early voting locations. http://www.ongov.net/elections/early-voting.html

Our new StoryWalk craft is now available. This month read Tracks in the Snow by Wong Herbert Yee at the StoryWalk at Sunnycrest Park. Then stop by Paine Branch and pick up a craft kit to make your own mittens.

We are proud to collaborate with our local Girl Scout troop for the StoryWalk at Sunnycrest park. The girls pick out a new book each month to display at the park and you can pick up a themed craft at Paine Branch. This month you can read Bill the Bat Loves Halloween by Daryl K. Cobb! Then call us at 315-435-5442 to pick up a matching craft.

Here are just a handful of new our new items! Place holds or request a Librarian special online or by calling us at 315-435-5442. We are here Tuesdays and Thursday 10:00 am-6:00 pm. https://www.onlib.org/find/using-library/library-takeout

Did you know that today is the 195 year anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal? This was the first man-made water route that connected Lake Erie & the Hudson River. If you'd like to learn more about this important waterway, OCPL has books, DVDs, maps, music and more. Find them at www.onlib.org.

Librarian Specials are a great way to discover new books, movies, magazines, and music! Call your local City Library or visit onlib.org/librarian-specials to place an order. Our librarians will put together a surprise bag of items for you to pick up.

Today is the LAST DAY to complete the census. Your community needs you! Please complete it now! https://my2020census.gov

NOTICE: Hazard and Paine Branch libraries are CLOSED for the rest of the day due to power outages. Find another location: https://www.onlib.org/locations

The City of Syracuse - Office of the Mayor has announced that the Summer Youth Employment Program is back! The City is looking to place about 450 young people in summer jobs. CNY Works has created an online application. Please share with teens and young adults (ages 14 - 20) that may be interested!

Tonight’s a perfect night for movie night

The weekend is upon us and bagged lunches will not be available again until Monday at 10:00am. If you need help feeding your children, please check out this list of generous local restaurants that are offering FREE food to students.

So proud of one of our #Eastwood businesses Sinbad Restaurant for their generosity during this critical time Don't forget to support small businesses if you can, Friends!

We are so excited to share these NEW and FREE online resources that we have for ALL cardholders at OCPL! These can be accessed by visiting www.onlib.org/find/e-...books-and-more. TumbleBooks: An online collection of animated, talking picture books. TumbleMath: Math picture books with animation and narration. Teen BookCloud: eBooks and audiobooks for teens. AudioBookCloud: Download and listen to audiobooks at the click of a button. RomanceBookCloud: Unlimited access to romance eBooks.