Stop, drop, and read! 👨‍🚒🚒🧯 This morning, Paine Branch Library welcomed firefighters from Fire Station #17 to teach young patrons about safety, and what it’s like to be a real-life hero. 🔥 | Onondaga County Public Libraries

“Libraries, it’s the base of our education system. It’s the base of our community.” — Percival Everett 📚 Another amazing FOCL Author Series event last night! Thanks to all who attended😊 | Onondaga County Public Libraries

3 ghosts walk into a library…Here’s part 2 of our ghost photoshoot👻📚 #publiclibrary #librariesofinstagram #ocpl #librarylife #library #booktok #cny #fyp #books #ghost #ghosttown #ghostphotoshoot #ghostphotography #ghostphoto | Onondaga County Public Libraries

Did you know there is a Makerspace in Downtown Syracuse? 🧵🧑‍🎨💻 @downtownsyracuse On the first floor of Central Library, the Makerspace hosts all forms of creative exploration. From a recording studio to sewing machines to 3D printers, the Makerspace is basically a hub for hands-on invention🤲🌟There are also workshops and events geared towards specific skills, such as “Music Studio Training” and “Appliqué Mini Quilting.” But…how do you access it? All you need is a library card!💳 What will y

Kid’s commercial franchise books: heroes or foes?🦸🤍 From Scooby Doo to Paw Patrol, Miss Margaret says: heroes! What do you think? Or, what commercial franchise books did you enjoy as a child? 🧒 #publiclibrary #librariesofinstagram #ocpl #librarylife #library #booktok #cny #fyp #books #read #momtok | Onondaga County Public Libraries

November is National Indigenous Peoples Month — a time to celebrate and honor Indigenous history, culture, and community.💜 🪶 Betts Branch Library is marking the month with an art exhibit featuring works by Indigenous artists. OCPL’s own Joann Lazore, a member of the Beaver Clan from the Onondaga Nation, shares her connection to the artwork and why it holds such meaning. Stop by and experience it for yourself! #indigenouspeople #indigenouspeople #indigenousartist #nativeamericanheritagemonth #n