Saturday, June 22
12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM
For all ages
Free
No registration
Join Jenny, Maxwell’s Director, at the Camillus Erie Canal Sims’ Store Museum to make a Tissue Paper Suncatcher, perfect for celebrating the return of summer. Actual craft design will vary from the photo.
Drop-in anytime between noon and 2.
All supplies provided.
The Museum is located at 5750 Devoe Road in Camillus.
Saturday, April 27
12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM
For all ages
Free
No registration
Today is National Go Birding Day.
Celebrate the wonderful ways of our feathery friends!
Join Jenny, Maxwell’s Director, at the Camillus Erie Canal Sims’ Store Museum to make a Yarn Bird.
The Museum is located at 5750 Devoe Road in Camillus.
Drop-in anytime between noon and 2.
All supplies provided.
Today is National Go Birding Day.
Celebrate the wonderful ways of our feathery friends by making a Yarn Bird.
All supplies provided.
Saturday, February 4
11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Free
Registration preferred
Our songbird population is declining. Matt Kosty of Wild Birds Unlimited in Camillus will discuss why this is happening and present seven specific things everyone can do to help protect the birds. Learn how to help birds throughout the winter by responding to their needs and routines.
Saturday, February 12
11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Free
Registration required
Join Matt Kosty, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited, and learn how to create a winter refuge for backyard birds. By offering proper habitat and nutrition, you can help backyard birds survive the harsh winters in Central New York. In this fun and educational program, you will:
The program is free.
Registration is required as space is limited.
Due to COVID concerns, facial masks must be properly worn by everyone ages 2 and up when inside the library, regardless of vaccination status.
Throughout August
Online via YouTube
Registration required
Program intended for adults only
Alyson will design a bird in a nest card and a floral card.
Registration begins August 1 and runs through August 31, while supplies last.
We will call you on or after August 16 to arrange your pick up time.
Master crafter Alyson Esposito’s greeting card classes are back with a safe and socially distant twist. Register to pick up a kit to assemble two fun greeting cards in your own home.
The kit contains all the parts to the cards, a picture of the finished cards, written directions, your choice of sentiments, and a link to a YouTube video where you can watch instructor Alyson Esposito assemble her cards.
You will need your own adhesive, scissors, and colored pencils or thin markers.
You will also need access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone in order to watch the video.
The program is free, but registration is required as the craft is limited to 25 people and 1 kit per person. If you would like additional kits, please contact Alyson. She is often able to sell them to her students at a reasonable price.
Image credit:
Snowy Owl – Schnee-Eule
by pe_ha45
License: CC BY 2.0
Available the week of April 12, while supplies last.
Each month will feature a pack full of simple crafts, surprises, and treats on a different theme. The kits are free and available for grab and go or curbside pickup.
Call Maxwell at 315-672-3661 to request a Pack. One per person or family, while supplies last. Supplies are limited.
This month’s theme is For the Birds.