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Our building is open! Our building is open! All in-building visits must be kept under one hour. You can browse and check out items, use a computer, print, copy, fax, scan, get notary and reference help, and more! We encourage using our Curbside Pickup service to pick up materials.
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Curbside Pickup Mon & Wed: 1:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 9:30 am 5:00 pm Manlius Library If you have holds to pick up, sign up for Curbside Pickup to get a pick up time! If you need assistance with signing up, please call 315-682-6400.
Want additional items or don't have holds, but want books, DVDs, or magazines? Please visit this link to fill out the Reader's Advisory form. Whether you want a cozy mystery or action-packed thriller, our librarians will work to find the best titles for any age and interest!
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Closed Easter Weekend Manlius Library will be closed in observance of Easter Weekend on Saturday, April 3 and Sunday, April 4. We will reopen on Monday, April 5 for Curbside Pickup at 1:30 pm.
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Download our app! We’re excited to announce that we have a new mobile app! You can search the OCPL catalog for materials, place and cancel holds, manage your account, renew items, learn about our new services and programs, and more! To download, please visit the app store on your tablet or mobile device (on iOS devices, the App Store; on Android devices, the Google Play store). Just search for “Manlius Library” and our app will be the first entry. Launch the app, enter your library card information, and you’re all set!
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For Your Safety All items must be returned to our outdoor or indoor book drops. Please contact us if you have an item checked out which cannot be returned in the book drop (e-readers, Rokus, etc). All items are being placed into quarantine for a minimum of 4 days before they will be checked in and removed from your card. Masks are required, covering both nose and mouth, when using the library for curbside pickup or during open hours. Late fees will not be accrued. We are not accepting material donations at this time.
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What's New For You?Miss Karen & Miss Windy share what’s new for you in our Children’s Area each month! This month, they show new picture books that are perfect for early Spring. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the latest video!
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We're Fine Free!
Fines will still be charged on high-value/limited inventory items such as park passes, e-readers, and Wi-Fi kits. Items that are more than 60 days overdue will be considered lost, and the replacement cost will be charged to your account. Once a lost item is returned, the replacement charge on your account will be waived.
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Get connected to great resources to help your child with their school work by clicking the link above!
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BrainfuseWe’re proud to offer free access to Brainfuse to our patrons! Brainfuse allows patrons of all ages to interact with live tutors in a wide range of state and common core-aligned subjects, including math, science, reading, and writing. Brainfuse users receive personalized tutoring via a versatile and user-friendly online classroom.
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Peterson's Test and Career PrepOur patrons have access to Peterson’s Test and Career Prep, a valuable online tool that learners can use for standardized test preparation, researching undergraduate and graduate programs, finding tuition assistance and exploring careers. Library patrons can pursue new career paths with test prep assistance for career certification exams and get help with resumes, cover letters, and building interviewing and networking skills. Visit their webpage to get started!
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Virtual Community Room Beginning March 1st, register on our calendar or email Lorie at lfinger@manliuslibrary.org and arrange to pick up a square of canvas. Using any 2D or flat art technique (paints, markers, pen and pencil, pastels, crayons, and more), show us (and the world) what you love about our community and the library. Return the completed square to us by Friday April 9. We'll assemble and install the finished art quilt under glass for all to see. (One per household, please. Limited art supplies available upon request.)
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Dances of India Workshop with Ajna Dance Company Join the teaching artists of Ajna Dance Company for their Dances of India workshop to learn about Indian culture through dance and music. You will learn about and get to try different styles of dance that come from the diverse country that is India. And after you watch and learn, be ready to get up and dance! Please register. The Zoom event link will be emailed the day before the event, and again shortly before the event begins. For more information about New York City's Ajna Dance Company, please visit their website.
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Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 17 at Manlius Library
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Pick up one of our Earth Day Clean Up Kits to beautify your neighborhood! Please register; limit one kit per family. Please contact Windy at wcardarelli@manliuslibrary.org to arrange a pick up time for your kit.
Each kit includes a garbage bag, gloves, hand sanitizer, our Earth Day Scavenger Hunt, and more! Each kit also contains our thank you for helping to keep our community clean- a mini succulent plant! Let us know what you cleaned up on our social media channels, using the trashtag #ManliusCleanUp!
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Virtual Story Times with Miss Karen Mondays - Thursdays at 9:00 am Manlius Library YouTube Channel On Mondays through Thursdays at 9am, you and your little one can enjoy Story Time with Miss Karen from home!
Mondays & Wednesdays: Toddler Story Time Tuesday & Thursdays: Preschool Story Time Also, tune in to our Facebook Live at 12:30 pm on Saturday, April 17 for a special Earth Day Story Time with Miss Karen!
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Jigglebugs Online Mondays at 10:00 am Manlius Library Facebook Live Join Miss Windy for Jigglebugs, streaming online through Facebook Live!
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Pajama Story Time Online Wednesdays at 7:00 pm Manlius Library Facebook Live Join Miss Windy for a pre-bedtime story time, streaming online through Facebook Live!
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Miss Karen misses her friends and wants to see you! Every Monday at 2 pm, Miss Karen will share pictures from her friends showing what fun they've been up to. Have a grown-up email Miss Karen your pictures at kporcello@manliuslibrary.org so that we can see what fun you're having!
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Meet & Munch with Miss Windy via Zoom! Bring a snack and choose what you'd like to do with Miss Windy! You can create a recipe, craft, draw, read together, start homework or just chat with Miss Windy. Registration is required for each session to receive the Zoom link, which will be emailed prior to event time.
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Weird Science Fridays at 12:00 pm Manlius Library YouTube Channel Miss Windy will give directions, instructions or demonstrate a simple at home experiment for you to try. Take a picture and post on our Instagram page with a tag @ManliusLibrary #Miss Windy. We can't wait to hear about your results! Check out our Weird Science playlist on YouTube to watch this week's video!
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Grab & Go Kits for Kids have all of the supplies needed to create a fun project from home! Though each kit will have written instructions, Miss Windy will also demonstrate how to build your project on our YouTube Channel.
Please register to reserve your kit! Once you have registered, please email Miss Windy or call 315-682-6400 to set up a time to pick up your kit. Kits can be picked up as early as one week before the event begins, and will remain available as supplies last. Note: If you have multiple children, you must register each child individually, as each kit has supplies to complete one project. April 17: Funny Face Planting
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Create Your OwnSaturdays, April 10 & 24 at 10:00 am Manlius Library YouTube Channel Check out Miss Windy as she demonstrates some cool projects for you to try on our Create Your Own YouTube playlist. Then, tag @manliuslibrary your results with a picture or comments on our Manlius Library Instagram page.
April 10: Plastic Egg Rocket April 24: Earth Day Recycled Crayon
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And check out pop-up programs for children on our YouTube Channel!
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Lunchtime Poetry is back! In celebration of National Poetry Month, Lorie will share some of her favorite poetry selections, (and explore some new poets and poems, too) weekdays at noon on the Lunchtime Poetry YouTube playlist.
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Teen Book TuesdayTuesdays at 4:00 pmManlius Library YouTube Channel Join Lorie every Tuesday at 4 pm to learn more about new books, suggested reading, great places to find books, and other terrific Teen bookish news!
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A new kit and video every other Thursday at 3:00 pm! Registration for each kit begins one week before the video drop date and continues until kits are gone. All videos will be posted to the Teen Take & Make playlist on our YouTube channel. Register on our event calendar (each artist should register separately), and then email Lorie to arrange a take and make kit for curbside pickup. You can follow along with the week’s video or use the included instructions to make something special! April 8: Clay Figures & 3D Painting April 22: Mini Flower Pots & Spring in Bloom Painting
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Join Lorie on Zoom and Kahoot for Teen Trivia! Compete for a prize pack to be picked up via our curbside service. There will be a prize for the top live score. Email Lorie at lfinger@manliuslibrary.org for the invite link. You'll need both Zoom and Kahoot (on separate devices) to play the live game.
April 7: Pokemon April 21: Earth Day
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