Storytimes near BEAUCHAMP BRANCH LIBRARY

Laptop Lab - Central Library, Central Library

Ages 2- 5 A fun storytime featuring books, songs, games, and playtime with our toys and sensory bins! Walk-Ins Welcome!

Laptop Lab - Central Library, Central Library

Ages Birth to 2 years A lapsit storytime featuring books, songs, and bounces! After storytime is over little ones and their parents can play and visit in the storytime room. Walk-Ins Welcome!

Makerspace - Central Library, Central Library

Learn to create imaginative mini-quilts using appliqué. Non-traditional materials and experimental techniques are encouraged. Complete beginners and all experience levels welcome!

Makerspace - Central Library, Central Library

Do you have a household item that is broken? Bring it to the Makerspace's first Repair Café event to get it fixed by one of our volunteer repair coaches. Our repair coaches can help you with your small appliances, electronics, clothing, hemming and lots more. Registration Required Ages: 12 and up

Community Room, Central Library

Ages 2-5 Join us for a fun sensory enhanced play time featuring dimmed lights, a tunnel, lava tiles, sensory bins, and more. Walk-Ins Welcome!

KidSpace - Central Library, Central Library

Ages 3 and up. Expand your creative building and design skills with LEGO, KEVA Planks, and other materials. Walk-Ins Welcome!

Makerspace - Central Library, Central Library

Attention all music creators! Learn how to navigate the computer, dial in the instruments and record a track on GarageBand.

Community Room, Central Library

Ages 5 -12. Make recipes from Mexico with Joannie from Brujas Aguas Frescas! From history to plate, kids will learn to make iconic Mexican dishes like tortillas, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Fresas con Crema, and Carlota de Limón. During the program, Joannie will also teach general cooking knowledge and techniques. All classes will have a demonstration, hands-on and tasting component. Walk-ins Welcome! July 15 - Tortillas Are Flat Bread! - Kids will learn the history of the most famous dishes in Mexico and then make their own corn and flour tortillas from simple ingredients. July 22 - Big Triple Dipper! - Kids will learn the history of some of the most consumed appetizers while making guacamole, queso, and pico de gallo in a fun choose your own adventure way. August 12 - Vanilla is Not Boring!- Kids will learn the history and origin of vanilla while learning to make two classic no bake desserts - Carlota de Limón and Fresas con Crema.

KidSpace - Central Library, Central Library

Ages 3 and up. Play board and video games with your friends and family! Walk-Ins Welcome!

Laptop Lab - Central Library, Central Library

Ages 2- 5 A fun storytime featuring books, songs, games, and playtime with our toys and sensory bins! Walk-Ins Welcome!

Makerspace - Central Library, Central Library

Stop by for a drop-in creative studio! We're throwing open our art supply cabinet and our paint, clay, markers, 3Doodler pens, jewelry supplies, and more are all yours. No experience needed, no themes, no directions. Just come in, pick something up, and see what happens!

Central Library

From Soldiers to Settlers: Exploring Central New York's Military Tract Friday, July 17, 2026 | 10–11 AM Eastern | Zoom Presented by Kate Kisselstein, Librarian, Local History & Genealogy Dept., OCPL Central Library Following the American Revolution, New York State rewarded many veterans with land—but the story of the Military Tract of Central New York is about far more than military service alone. Join librarian Kate Kisselstein as we explore how this ambitious land grant helped shape the settlement of Central New York and left a lasting legacy that can still be traced in our communities, maps, and family histories. Through early maps, township names, and historical records, we'll examine how the Military Tract of Central New York was surveyed, who ultimately settled its lands, and how the region developed in the years following the Revolution. Along the way, we'll discuss why many of today's Central New York towns bear names from the classical world and how land speculation, settlement, and migration influenced the growth of the region. Whether you're researching Revolutionary War ancestors, early Central New York families, or simply curious about the history behind the places we call home, this program will introduce you to one of the most significant—and often overlooked—chapters in our region's past. Presented in recognition of America's 250th anniversary. Please register online to receive the Zoom link and any participant handouts.

Laptop Lab - Central Library, Central Library

Ages Birth to 2 years A lapsit storytime featuring books, songs, and bounces! After storytime is over little ones and their parents can play and visit in the storytime room. Walk-Ins Welcome!

Makerspace - Central Library, Central Library

Learn to create imaginative mini-quilts using appliqué. Non-traditional materials and experimental techniques are encouraged. Complete beginners and all experience levels welcome!

Laptop Lab - Central Library, Central Library

All Ages An all-ages storytime program featuring songs, rhymes, movement, and stories! Walk-Ins Welcome!

Community Room, Central Library

Ages 0-3. Come explore an enchanting world beneath the waves! Babies and toddlers are encouraged to dress up in their favorite outfits. There will be a photo backdrop, music, and refreshments available during the event. Walk-ins Welcome!

Community Room, Central Library

Ages 8-12. Drive, program, even build robots! A variety of robots will be on hand for kids to try at our Robot Petting Zoo! Find Bird, Bug, Ball Bots -- and more! Walk-ins Welcome!

KidSpace - Central Library, Central Library

Ages 3 and up. Expand your creative building and design skills with LEGO, KEVA Planks, and other materials. Walk-Ins Welcome!

Central Library

See what books we are reading this year and join us at Central Library or online!

Makerspace - Central Library, Central Library

Attention all music creators! Learn how to navigate the computer, dial in the instruments and record a track on GarageBand.

Community Room, Central Library

Ages 5 -12. Make recipes from Mexico with Joannie from Brujas Aguas Frescas! From history to plate, kids will learn to make iconic Mexican dishes like tortillas, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Fresas con Crema, and Carlota de Limón. During the program, Joannie will also teach general cooking knowledge and techniques. All classes will have a demonstration, hands-on and tasting component. Walk-ins Welcome! July 15 - Tortillas Are Flat Bread! - Kids will learn the history of the most famous dishes in Mexico and then make their own corn and flour tortillas from simple ingredients. July 22 - Big Triple Dipper! - Kids will learn the history of some of the most consumed appetizers while making guacamole, queso, and pico de gallo in a fun choose your own adventure way. August 12 - Vanilla is Not Boring!- Kids will learn the history and origin of vanilla while learning to make two classic no bake desserts - Carlota de Limón and Fresas con Crema.

KidSpace - Central Library, Central Library

Ages 3 and up. Play board and video games with your friends and family! Walk-Ins Welcome!

Laptop Lab - Central Library, Central Library

Ages 2- 5 A fun storytime featuring books, songs, games, and playtime with our toys and sensory bins! Walk-Ins Welcome!

Community Room, Central Library

All ages are welcome. Join us for a roaring good time with Dino Tails & Tales! Join Jeff the Magic Man on a prehistoric adventure where a mysterious dinosaur egg is getting ready to hatch. Along the way, we’ll experience prehistoric magical surprises, playful moments, and dino-tastic balloon creations for everyone to enjoy! The big moment is coming… get ready to see what hatches. Supported by funds from the M&T Charitable Foundation.

Laptop Lab - Central Library, Central Library

Ages Birth to 2 years A lapsit storytime featuring books, songs, and bounces! After storytime is over little ones and their parents can play and visit in the storytime room. Walk-Ins Welcome!

Makerspace - Central Library, Central Library

Learn to create imaginative mini-quilts using appliqué. Non-traditional materials and experimental techniques are encouraged. Complete beginners and all experience levels welcome!

Community Room, Central Library

Ages 2-5. Get little ones moving, laughing, and exploring music in a safe, playful environment. Simple props like scarves, ribbons, shakers, and bubbles add extra excitement and sensory fun. Walk-Ins Welcome!

Community Room, Central Library

Ages 8 and up. Magician, Ron Cain teaches children to perform magic with easy-to-learn tricks and ordinary objects like cards, coins and rope. Walk Ins Welcome!

KidSpace - Central Library, Central Library

Ages 3 and up. Expand your creative building and design skills with LEGO, KEVA Planks, and other materials. Walk-Ins Welcome!

Makerspace - Central Library, Central Library

Attention all music creators! Learn how to navigate the computer, dial in the instruments and record a track on GarageBand.