Break Week Events

Monday, February 16th 

Pokémon Safari Zone Night @
Solvay Public Library
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The rare library open on Monday. It’s their monthly night for Pokémon lovers. Bring your cards. Different Pokémon themed games and crafts as well! Festivities start at 6pm.

Rock Painting @
Tully Free Library
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Stop down to Tully and decorate rocks using acrylic paint. All materials will be supplied by the library staff. The program is for kids in grades 3 through 5.

Tuesday February 17th

Shrinky Dink-o-Rama @
Betts Branch Library
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Stop over to Betts to draw, cut, and bake fabulous Shrinky creations. This takes place in the Children’s area and the program goes from 2-4:30pm

Parachute Play @
Elbridge Free Library
10:30 AM
For ages 1-5

Hot Chocolate Taste Test @
Fayetteville Free Library
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Come in and warm up while tasting several flavors and brands to find out which you like best!

Lunar New Year craft program @
Jordan Bramley Library
11AM
It is the year of the Fire Horse, so gallop on over to Jordan Bramley to create a craft for the Lunar New Year.

Tween Writer's Box @
Manlius Library
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(Ages 9+) from 6 pm - 7 pm; Registration required.

Play to Learn: Money @
Maxwell Memorial Library
10:30 AM
For ages 4-11. Learning about money can be fun! Our friends from SECNY Federal Credit Union will read a fun story about setting money goals, then play games and do crafts to continue the learning.

Tween/Teen Drop-In Painting @
NOPL Cicero
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Stop by the library for an open painting session made just for tweens and teens! The library will provide all the supplies: canvases, brushes, and paints. Bring your imagination.

Mardi Gras Party for Teens @
NOPL North Syracuse
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Celebrate Mardi Gras and enjoy this fun-filled party with treats, crafts and a scavenger hunt! Program is for teens and tweens in grades 5-12 and registration is required.

Popsicle Snowflakes @
Paine Branch Library
2:00 PM
Crafting program

Create Art Like Matisse @
Salina Free Library
4:00 PM  - 5:00 PM
We will read Henri’s Scissors, by Jeanette Winter, and learn how to “paint with scissors,” like French artist, Henri Matisse. For ages 5-10. Registration required.

Wednesday February 18th

The World of Snowflakes @
Baldwinsville Public Library
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join the Jordan Historian, Elaine Peters, as the group the world of snowflakes with a story and an activity.

Olympic Steam Challenge @
Elbridge Free Library
10:30 AM
For ages 6 - 9

Family Film and Pizza @
Fayetteville Free Library
4:45 to 7:30PM
In celebration of the Olympics, grab a slice (or two) and enjoy this lookback to 1993 with the very funny and heartwarming movie, Cool Runnings. 

Lego Free Play @
Manlius Library
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
This fun program takes place between 3-6 pm

Winter Olympics, Maxwell Edition @
Maxwell Memorial Library
Ceremonies are from 1-3pm.
Recommended for ages 5 to 14, but all children and teens are welcome. We will have several activities set up for children and teens to enjoy. Activities will include a marshmallow stacking, curling, a snowball throw using cotton balls, and a scavenger hunt. Plus, all children and teens who participate will receive a medal for all their hard work.

Animal Bingo @
Minoa Library
12:30 to 1:30PM
Kids can play animal picture matching Bingo!  Everyone leaves with a small treat. Program is for ages 4 to 12.

Retro Game Con is back @
Mundy Branch Library
5:30 PM
Your favorite vintage video games are back at Munday Branch, so gamers: Unite! This takes place in the community room starting at 5:30pm.

Heart Shaped Cookie Decorating for kids @
NOPL North Syracuse
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
This delicious program is from 3:30-4:30 pm in the community room

Teen Candy Bingo @
NOPL Brewerton
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Come hang out at the library for a sweet twist on a classic game. We’ll play some rounds of Bingo — no experience needed. Whether you’re in it for the candy, the competition, or just to have some fun with friends, this is a fun way to snack your way to victory. Program is for those12-18 years and takes place from 6-7:30pm. Registration is required.

Teen Winter Olympics Minute to Win It!
Onondaga Free Library
All day long
This is a drop in event going on all day from the 18th to Friday the 20th. Stop by OFL’s Teen Space to test your skills at fun table-top Winter Olympic games like curling, ice hockey and bobsled. Program is for ages 12-18.

French Foods: Facts & Fiction @
Salina Free Library
2:00 PM
Event is for teens in grades 6-12. Learn about and try some French foods. Program is free.

A Wicked: For Good party @
Solvay Public Library
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
In the children’s library there will be some wicked snacks and activities early on. Then kids and families can watch the 2025 sequel. The party goes from 2-6pm. The biggest question: What will Brian Rowlands dress as for this event? The Wizard? Flying Monkey? Glinda? You have to be there to find out!

Thursday February 19th

Artist Series Craft: Alma Thomas @
Beauchamp Branch Library
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 
Learn about the African American artist as kids try to recreate her art dynamic and abstract style. For ages 5-12

Do-it-Yourself Dipped Decorated Desserts @
Elbridge Free Library
5:30 PM
Fun for the whole family!

Glowy Snowy Storywalk @
Fairmount Community Library
At Camillus Park
5:30 PM
Families can walk a path lit by lanterns through the park and read a winter story and also enjoy hot cocoa. The event takes place at Camillus Park starting at 5:30pm.

Club 456 for the Break week @
Fayetteville Free Library
4:15to  5:00PM
Club 456 is a special space just for tweens in grades 4, 5, and 6 to hang out, explore, and enjoy the library on their own. This is their chance to relax, have fun, and connect with friends.

Ice Cream Cake Decorating @
Marcellus Free Library
From 1 to 2pm
This is a fun tween-teen program where you learn creative decorating tips from the folks at  Charlee's Ice Cream in Camillus.

Color of the Year @
NOPL Brewerton
All day long
Enjoy a relaxing craft as we make a masterpiece of art using supplies that are the 2026 Pantone Color of the Year (cloud dancer). This is an all-day event, so drop in anytime on Thursday. Finished pieces will be exhibited in March at the NOPL Brewerton Community Art Show. For anyone ages 4 through 17.

TEEN Nintendo Switch Party @
Onondaga Free Library
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Battle your friends and/or our Teen Librarian in matches of Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and more on the library's new Nintendo Switch 2. Have your own Switch? Feel free to bring it to keep the games going! Program is for ages 12-18 and gametime is from 3-5pm.

Perler Bead Fun @
Petit Branch Library 
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 
Join us in the afternoon to create your own Perler Bead designs. Come with your own patterns, or use the patterns we have here. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Friday February 20th

Snowflake Suncatcher @
Baldwinsville Public Library
3-5pm
This is a drop in program, as you create some winter art.

CNY Robotics @
Betts Branch Library
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Play with, drive, program, or even build robots with the help of CNY Robotics. Various robots will be on hand for kids 4 to 10, but any age is welcome! Program goes from 2-3pm.

Jeff the Magic Man @
Central Library
2:00 PM
Jeff is back and this time he is creating winter animal balloon during this fun program. There will also be a few surprises and a balloon snowball battle! Everyone will get to keep all of the balloons made in class. Program starts at 2pm in the Community Room on the first floor.

Breakfast and a Movie @ 
Elbridge Free Library
10:30 AM
The library is having Breakfast and a Movie as part of their chocolate theme for the week. It's Cocoa Puffs and Wonka for the entire family. This gets started at 10:30AM

Winter STEAM for Kids @
NOPL North Syracuse
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Explore the wonders of winter, STEAM style! Melt a baking soda snowman, make paper cup bobsleds, color an ice-skating bear or create your very own ski jumping straw rockets! For kids grades 3 and up. Program from 3-4pm

Grow Your Own Mushrooms @
Onondaga Free Library
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Learn how to grow edible oyster mushrooms on a roll of toilet paper as this course teaches basic mushroom biology and growing techniques. Participants will leave with a completed mushroom growing kit, instructions for care, and even a few recipes. Adult must accompany children under 8 yrs old. Registration is required. Program goes from 2-3:30pm.

Sew Your Own: Felt Cat @
Petit Branch Library
2:30 p.m.
Join us in making your own stuffed felt cat. This beginner sewing program is intended for participants of all ages and skill levels. All materials, including the pattern and felt in a variety of colors, will be provided. Best for ages 7 and up. Registration required. Call, drop by, or see the calendar event listing at onlib.org to register.

Rubber Duck Winter Games @
Salina Free Library
2:00 PM
Families of all ages are invited Duck Winter Games and the library will provide rubber duck athletes to participate in events such as skating, skiing, and more. Registration required.

K-Pop Demon Hunters Party @
Solvay Public Library
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Check out the very cool Netflix series at Solvay. You can sing and dance and watch the series in the Community Room. The program goes from 2-4:30pm

Saturday February 21st

Syracuse Stage Theatre program @
Central Library
10:00 AM
A troop from Syracuse Stage comes to Central Library’s Community Room with their Theatre for the Very Young production of Tiny Martians, Big Emotions. Children will discover how colors and textures shape our emotions in an interactive performance. Program is for children ages 1 to 5. The curtain drops at 10am. Space is limited, so please register. 

Frozen Feathered Friends with Young Naturalists @
Petit Branch Library
11:00 a.m.
What birds stay in or visit Syracuse in the winter? Join Young Naturalists to learn about Syracuse's snow birds.
Best for ages 5-12, but all are welcome!