August Events for Adults
 
 
 

Closings for August 2024
Saturday, August 31
 
 Hours:
Mon-Thu: 10-8
Fri: 10-5
Sat: 10-2
  • Services include Browsing and Check Out, Holds Pick Up, Printing, Faxing, Copying, Public WiFi, and Computer Use.
  • Curbside Pickup is available.

Also, check out our digital library, with virtual programs and digital resources available 24/7 at www.salinalibrary.org!

If you have any questions please call the library at 315-454-4524 or e-mail info@salinalibrary.org
 
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For Adults

Events
Adult Summer Program Continues
Through Monday, August 12 at 10:00 am
Read books, watch movies, listen to music, complete activity sheets, and attend programs; all will get you entered into weekly raffles.  Everyone who participates can come to the Ice Cream Social in August for more giveaways an prizes! Pick up a packet at the desk. For adults 18+.
 
Tech Help by Appointment
Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM and Wednesdays at 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Do you need help getting around your laptop or tablet? Would you like to set up an email account? Do you want to download an eBook? Need help searching for and applying for jobs? Tech help appointments are now available. Appointments last up to 1 hour. Registration is required. 
 
Trivia Night: Disney
Friday, August 9 at 6:00 pm
It's trivia night and your team might win a prize! Teams can be up to 4 people, and if you don't have a team you can join one. Please bring something for the potluck appetizers & desserts; we'll provide the mocktails. You might even win a door prize! For adults 18+. Registration is required. The library is closed from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm then will be open to adults from 6:00 pm until 8:30 pm.
 
Art Reception: Louise Woodard
Monday, August 12 at 7:00 pm
Visit with artist Louise Woodard. View her beautiful paintings and learn about her ideas and techniques. Art will be on display in the library throughout the month of August.
 
Programs
Crafts for Seniors
Friday, August 2 at 11:00 am
Craft and chat with other seniors!  We're making an ice cream sandwich cake. For adults 50+.  Registration is required.
 
Let's Eat
Tuesday, August 6 at 6:00 pm
Create your your favorite frozen dessert then bring it to the library with the recipe. Sample everyone's offerings and discuss. Bring a container for leftovers. For adults 18+.  Registration is required.
 
Waterfall Walks
Saturday, August 10 at 10:00 am
All are welcome to come along on a waterfall walk. Meet at the library at 10:00 am, then we'll carpool and caravan to the falls. This month we're going to Wolcott Falls, a 50-minute drive. The waterfall can be viewed from the parking lot or you can take a short hike to the base. Bring your lunch and a chair. Dogs are allowed on a leash. Canceled if it rains. For all ages. Please register.
 
Ice Cream Social
Tuesday, August 13 at 6:00 pm
Did you participate in the adult summer program? If so, please come to the Ice Cream Social! We'll play games and have more raffles, and eat ice cream, too. For adults 18+.  Registration is required.
 
Create: Ice Cream Cozy
Tuesday, August 20 at 6:00 pm
Create a pint sized ice cream cozy. For adults 18+.  Registration is required.
 
In Stitches
Monday, August 26 at 6:00 pm 
Whether you like to knit, crochet, or do other needlework, it's more fun to do it together! Bring your projects to show off or work on while we chat. For adults 18+. Please register.
 
Games
Game Day
Mondays at 1:00 pm
Qwirkle, Farkle, Trionimos, Rummikub, and more! Bring your own games or play one of ours. For adults 18+.  Please register. 
 
Mah Jongg 
Tuesdays at 12:00 pm
Want to learn mah jongg? Already know how to play? Join us for weekly play. National Mah Jongg League rules. Not a tournament. For adults 18+. Please register.
 
 
Dominoes
Tuesdays at 3:00 pm
Play Mexican Train, Chicken Foot, or any other domino variation. For adults 18+.  Registration is required.
 
Mah Jongg 
Wednesdays at 1:00 pm
Are you an experienced player? Join us for weekly play. National Mah Jongg League rules. Not a tournament. For adults 18+. Please register.
 
 
Outdoor Games
Monday, August 12 at 3:00 pm
Have some outdoor fun playing croquet! No experience necessary. Bring a chair if you need to do some sitting. If it's raining, we'll play inside. For adults 18+. Please register.
 
 
Book Clubs
Monday Mysteries
Monday, August 5 at 4:00 pm
Meet with other mystery lovers in the library at our monthly mystery book club. This month we're discussing Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. New members are welcome!  Please register or use the Zoom link on our website events page at salinalibrary.org.  For adults 18+.
 
 
On the Same Page: Aurora's Cafe
Saturday, August 17 at 10:30 am
Bibliophiles will enjoy this discussion of the books we've all been reading at Aurora's Cafe in Northern Lights. Tell us what you've liked, or haven't liked, lately.  Learn about new books and enjoy a tasty treat, too. For adults 18+.  Please register.  
 
Page Turners Book Club
Tuesday, August 27 at 6:30 pm
Take part in our monthly discussion; new members are welcome! August's choice is The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 1/4 Years Old by Hendrik Groen. Please register or use the Zoom link on our website events page. For adults 18+.
Read This Book!
Throughout August
Pick up a copy of our monthly book choice then let us know your opinion when you return it. August's book is Smile Beach Murder by Alicia Bessette.
Meetings
Salina Library Board Meeting
Monday, August 19 at 7:00 pm
Monthly Board meeting. Open to the public.
Kit Giveaways
Crochet Pattern: Kaleidoscope Granny
Begins Thursday, August 1
Crochet along with us and make the 2024 afghan "Variations on a Granny". August's pattern is the "Kaleidoscope Granny". Pick up the pattern, or any previous months' patterns, any time the library is open.
 
Craft Kit Giveaway: Ice Pops
Begins Thursday, August 1
Learn about ice pops then make your own! Pick up a kit any time the library is open, while supplies last. For adults 18+. Limit 1 per patron.
 
Craft Kit for Adults with Disabilities: Ice Cream Necklace
Begins Thursday, August 1
Make an ice cream necklace! Pick up a kit any time the library is open, while supplies last. For adults 18+ with disabilities.  Limit 1 per patron or 10 per group.  
 
Seed Library
Choose from our seed library, whenever we're open. So many to choose from! We'll take seed donation, too. Ask about it at the desk.


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Salina Free Library
100 Belmont St
Mattydale, New York 13211
(315) 454-4524

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