Storytimes near Liverpool Public Library

Carman Community Room, Carman Community Room

Join us for a special storytime presented by Sydney Federal Credit Union, where children will discover the value of saving money. We will read The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money by Stan and Jan Berstain and What is Money? by Kelly Lee. The session wraps up with an informal Q&A, exploring how saving can be a kid's superpower—helping them reach their goals and buy the things they really want. Best for ages 9 & Under

Carman Community Room, Carman Community Room

Join Sydney Federal Credit Union and take part in a hands-on budgeting challenge where they are given a set amount of money to "build" their own monster. Using their budget, they must purchase all the necessary monster parts, including a body, legs, arms, eyes, and antennas. As they make choices, children will learn how spending more in one area may require compromises in another. This fun activity introduces basic budgeting concepts and demonstrates the importance of planning and prioritizing expenses. Best for ages 10 & up

Studio@LPL, Studio @ LPL

Crafting is a special event designed to celebrate the creativity and talents of adults with disabilities. This gathering provides a welcoming space where participants can explore their artistic abilities, connect with others, and experience the joy of crafting in a supportive environment. Each month we will create one or two crafts led by Ms. Edina.

Carman Community Room, Carman Community Room

Sew your own stegosaurus! With simple, kid-friendly sewing materials and step by step guidance, children will learn basic sewing skills as they put together soft felt pieces to create their own dinosaur friend. Kids and their adult assistants will engage their fine motor skills and proudly walk away with a handmade keepsake to take home! *Please register each child attending.

Carman Community Room, Carman Community Room

Bump to Bundle Story Time Join us for a special Story Time created for expecting moms and mothers with babies up to 4 months old. Bump to Bundle Story Time offers a warm and welcoming space to slow down, connect, and build community with other moms experiencing the same season of life. Each session will include familiar Story Time favorites such as books, songs, gentle movement, rhymes, and bonding activities designed to support early literacy and healthy development from the very beginning. There will also be time for conversation, encouragement, and connection with fellow moms as you navigate pregnancy and new motherhood together. This nurturing program is designed to create meaningful moments for both babies and mothers, helping strengthen early relationships, support emotional well-being, and foster a lifelong love of learning and connection.

Studio@LPL, Studio @ LPL

Love talking about, preparing, and eating food? Join like-minded foodies in this new and creative program focused on all things food and food-adjacent. As our garden vegetables begin to come in and we have an abundance, we will talk about freezing vegetables for future use. We will follow-up the presentation by making a summer pasta salad with fresh vegetables. Participants are invited to bring recipe ideas to share on how to make the most of your garden harvest. Registration is required and limited. This class uses the Charlie Cart, a portable kitchen provided with funds from Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter. Supplies for this program are sponsored by Raymour and Flanigan.

Carman Community Room, Carman Community Room

Want to be a part of the Liverpool Public Library? Volunteer at our book sorting! Every month we sort books for our future book sales. Stop in and help.

Collaborate@LPL, Collaborate @ LPL

NOTE: This program has been moved from July 10 to July 17.

Studio@LPL, Studio @ LPL

Beads! Beads! Beads! Teen & Tween beaders of any level can join us for an hour of beading! Bring your own supplies* or use the library’s to try out new patterns, exchange ideas, and show off your awesome creations. *Participants are responsible for any items/supplies they bring

Other - Children's Room, Circle

Liverpool Library invites you to read to one of our four-legged friends from Paws of CNY. These dogs are sweet, gentle dogs who would love to have some friends come and read to them. Stop by the Children's Room to read or just to say hi. Don't worry if you are shy about reading, these dogs will love any story you want to tell them!

Carman Community Room, Carman Community Room

Flit through some enchanting fairy related tales before bringing the stories to life by creating your very own miniature fairy gardens. Allow your creativity and love of reading and nature flourish. Register CHILDREN ONLY, Best for children in grades K-3rd.

Dinosaur Garden, Dinosaur Garden

Take a bubble break while you visit the library! Make square bubbles, colored bubbles, big bubbles, and everything in between at these fun and educational outdoor stations. You'll learn while you play! This program is weather dependent and will be rescheduled in the case of inclement conditions.

Carman Community Room, Carman Community Room

After an abbreviated story time Help Me Grow will be joining us to show caregivers simple wats to strengthen different skills such as gross and fine motor skills. Help Me Grow will provide resources and information as well as answer questions about development. For more information check out www.helpmegrowny.org. For this session, please register

Carman Community Room, Carman Community Room

Join Ms. Edina in a sensory-friendly environment for tabletop games, arts and crafts, and more! Hangout with friends or meet new ones each month.

Off-Site Location

Join us for a joyful summertime Story Time on the Road at Wegmans Playground! Families are invited to gather in the fresh air for a fun-filled program designed especially for young children. We’ll share lively, summer-themed stories all about sunshine, outdoor adventures, and playful days at the park. After the stories, children can enjoy time to explore the playground. Caregivers are encouraged to bring a blanket or sit nearby as we read together in this relaxed, outdoor setting. Perfect for ages 3–6, this program combines early literacy, imagination, and active play—making it a wonderful way to celebrate summer!

Collaborate@LPL, Collaborate @ LPL

Do you love to laugh, cry, swoon, and have a good time? Then join our romance book club where we'll read and discuss everything happily ever after. Whether you're an avid reader of romance or just curious, this group is for you! This month, we will discuss Partners in Crime by Alisha Rai Books are available at the information desk. For Ages 18 only.

Studio@LPL, Studio @ LPL

An evening art program that includes painting with anything but a brush, nature art projects & more! Best for ages 3 and up. If weather permits, we will be outside in the Dinosaur Garden. PLEASE REGISTER ONLY YOUR CHILD(REN)

Sargent Meeting Room, Sargent Meeting Room

A creative hangout for teens and tweens to explore art, try new skills, and express themselves. Each session features a variety of fun art projects to choose from, so there’s always something new to create. This free program includes all supplies—just bring your creativity! Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome if space is available. In the event of nice weather, we will meet outside in the Dinosaur Garden.

Carman Community Room, Carman Community Room

Learn about exciting Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on activities. Best for children ages 5 and up. If weather allows, we will be outside in the Dinosaur Garden. This session we will explore some of the library's Tech and Engineering kits to build, test, and debug. PLEASE SIGN UP ONLY YOUR CHILD(REN)

Other - Children's Room, Circle

Senator Ryan Mobile Office Hours Come meet the senator's staff and ask questions.

Ready to stop scrolling and start creating? Join us for a hands-on tech adventures where you'll code, design, shoot, and build with the latest gear—all taught by real Best Buy pros who live and breathe tech. Agents from Best Buy will be teaching tech courses with hands-on experience with some of the newest and coolest technology. Local Best Buy employees will help you explore areas like Coding, Game Design, Photography, 3D Design, Digital Music, ... and more, all for FREE! The Geek Squad Academy will be held at the Soule Road Complex, 8340 Sole Road, Liverpool NY 13090. Students in grades 6-12 can participate free. Registration is required and the waiver MUST be signed: Junior Agent Registration Liverpool Public Library DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS JULY 7. Space is limited to 125 students. Geek Squad Academy runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m each day. Students can pack their own lunch, or one will be provided by the school. The Geek Squad Academy is co-sponsored by the Liverpool Public Library, the Liverpool Central School District and Best Buy.

Dinosaur Garden, Dinosaur Garden

Bring a blanket & join us for an outdoor story time full of songs & stories for children up to age 5 & their families. Afterward, stay & play with new story time friends. Story times develop children's early literacy skills by introducing new sounds, words and concepts in the context of an engaging story or song. If outside is not possible due to weather or other circumstances, we will move indoors.

Carman Community Room, Carman Community Room

Join macrame artist Tatianna Monet for this workshop designed to unearth your creativity! Tatianna will lead participants in creating macrame bookmarks - perfect for slipping inside books as we continue with our Adult Summer Reading program. This program is designed for individuals 18 participating in the Adult Summer Reading Program. If you haven't had the chance to sign up for summer reading yet, you can do so at LPL.org or pick up a paper version at the Information Desk. Registration Required

Ready to stop scrolling and start creating? Join us for a hands-on tech adventures where you'll code, design, shoot, and build with the latest gear—all taught by real Best Buy pros who live and breathe tech. Agents from Best Buy will be teaching tech courses with hands-on experience with some of the newest and coolest technology. Local Best Buy employees will help you explore areas like Coding, Game Design, Photography, 3D Design, Digital Music, ... and more, all for FREE! The Geek Squad Academy will be held at the Soule Road Complex, 8340 Sole Road, Liverpool NY 13090. Students in grades 6-12 can participate free. Registration is required and the waiver MUST be signed. Find the link at _____________________________________________ The deadline to get forms filled and returned is July 7. Space is limited to 125 students! Geek Squad Academy runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m each day. Students can pack their own lunch, or one will be provided by the school. The Geek Squad Academy is co-sponsored by the Liverpool Public Library, the Liverpool Central School District and Best Buy.

Sargent Meeting Room, Sargent Meeting Room

Love knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, or beading? Bring whatever you're working on and hang out with others who enjoy the same. No lessons, just good company and a chance to swap stories, tips, and laughs.

Carman Community Room, Carman Community Room

Join us for this camp just for adults who love science! For three Thursdays, this summer we will explore different scientific themes and try our hands at different experiments! Dates and activities are: July 16: Micro to Macro - from earth to table. At this session we will discuss and experiment with soil, set up our own microgreen sprouting containers and pot American Giant sunflowers. Campers will taste some microgreens and make sunflower butter. July 30: Meet us at Clark Reservation where Environmental Educator, Cara Gannon, will lead us on a Fossil Walk identifying fossils in the park! Following the walk, campers will create fire starters and roast marshmallows for s'mores! The trail will cover 1-2 miles some of which will be rocky and uneven. Please wear sturdy and appropriate shoes. There is a $5.00 park entrance fee per vehicle. August 13: Water science - Did you know Syracuse China used to dump china in Onondaga lake? China fragments can be found today along the lake shore. On this evening, we will talk about why china was dumped in the lake, "blind" test different water samples, and create a piece of art using china pieces found along the shore. This program is for individuals 18 . Registration for all three programs will open on June 20 at 9:00 a.m. You must register for each program separately. Please check schedules prior to registering to ensure you are able to attend. Participation is limited.

Studio@LPL, Studio @ LPL

Gather the whole family for a fun-filled story time! We'll begin with a shared story the whole family can enjoy, then dive into hands-on fun with coloring activities, and sensory bins. This program encourages creativity, exploration, and quality time together in a welcoming library setting. Perfect for young children and their caregivers!

Carman Community Room, Carman Community Room

Enjoy a mug of something warm and take a fun, informative journey into the past in this program for history lovers! This discussion will focus on the jail history of Onondaga County 1794-present. Topics include the 1810 Onondaga Hill Jail, 1812 jail break incident, 1829 Division Street Jail, 1850 north side penitentiary, the plight of the orphaned canal boys, jail site execution ground, the 1900 and 1983 Jamesville Penitentiary, 1917 Cedar Street Jail, 1964 Public Safety Building Jail, and the 1995 Justice Center Jail. Presented by Jonathan Anderson Retired – Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant and Historian. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and mug will be provided!

Collaborate@LPL, Collaborate @ LPL

NOTE: This program has been moved from July 10 to July 17 The Onondaga County Clerk's office is pleased to offer their notary services to the Liverpool community on May 8, 2026. Deputy County Clerk Eric Wright is a NYS Notary Public and will be available from 2-4pm at the Liverpool library to notarize documents and answer questions. What is a Notary Public? A Notary Public is a State designated official who may act to witness the signing of important documents, verify identities, and deter fraud. A Notary Public must verify a signer's identity via photo ID and check for document completion. Please be aware that a notary public cannot provide legal advice, draft legal documents, or explain the legal effects of a document unless they are also a licensed attorney. What do you need to bring? The signer will need to present a government issued ID (ex. Driver's license, learner's permit, passport, military ID etc.) to the notary public. There is no fee for these services. For questions in advance of their notary appointment, individuals can call the County Clerk's office at (315) 435-2227 to speak with a Deputy Clerk. REGISTRATION OPENS 21 DAYS BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT

Other - Children's Room, Circle

Liverpool Library invites you to read to one of our four-legged friends from Paws of CNY. These dogs are sweet, gentle dogs who would love to have some friends come and read to them. Stop by the Children's Room to read or just to say hi. Don't worry if you are shy about reading, these dogs will love any story you want to tell them!