Parents & little kids (Age 0-5)
Parents and Infants (age 0-1)
Learning begins at birth, and the FCL has a variety of programs and resources to start your baby on the right track to meet speech, literacy, and motor skills milestones. We also offer support for new parents and parents of young children through catered programs and discussion groups, as well as our dedicated section of books on parenting located in our kids room.
We have private areas for nursing and a changing table as well.
Featured Programs:
Baby Circle
Baby circle is a special story time just for non-walking infants aged 0-12 months and their caregivers. We read stories, sing songs, and play with bubbles and other enriching toys, providing infants with mental stimulation and an opportunity for early socialization.
Dates and times for this program vary; See the calendar for our upcoming program schedule. Registration Required.
Parent Playdate
Looking to meet more fun, friendly families or talk to some other parents? Come to FCL for a fun, low pressure play date for parents and caregivers. Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and up are welcome to attend as well. We will have fun toys and coloring in the children’s room. Whether you are a new parent or new to town, join us and bring your smile. We will take care of the rest!
This program is held on select Mondays from 9:00 – 11:30 AM. To check our upcoming program schedule and register for this program, please see our calendar. Please Register.
Little Kids (age 2-5)
Preschool-aged kids LOVE the FCL because so much of what we do is with them in mind! This is a magical time in your child’s life and we want to help you foster a love of reading, as well as a love of libraries. The FCL offers an extensive range of programs and events for young kids year round Mondays – Saturdays. Stop by and pick up printed home learning curriculum packets, take-home crafts and kits, or pop into our updated kids room where children can engage in dynamic and imaginative play!
Featured Programs:
Magical Musical Morning
Magical Musical Morning is a fun music class for kids ages 1-5. We will sing our favorite nursery songs and dance around with shakers, scarves, bells, a parachute, and bubbles!
This program is held on select Thursdays and Saturdays, times vary; See the calendar for our upcoming program schedule. Registration Required.
Books, Balls, And Blocks
In partnership with Help Me Grow Onondaga, at Books, Balls, and Blocks you will learn about the five areas of early childhood development: fine motor, gross motor, problem solving, communication and personal-social. Participants will also learn fun, free, and age-appropriate activities that utilize household materials to create a fun learning environment for their toddler/young child.
Dates and times for this program vary; See the calendar for our upcoming program schedule. Registration Required.
Pre-K
Story time
Pre-K Story Time is a themed musical story time perfect for ages 2-5 years old. We sing, dance, and read stories followed by a fun craft or activity. Themes range from up-coming holidays, to unicorns and dinosaurs!
This program is held on Tuesdays during the school year (Sep.- May) from 10:15 – 11:00 AM. To check our upcoming program schedule and register for this program, please see our calendar. Registration Required.
stories at the splash pad
Stories at the Splash Pad is a fun program held during the summer months where we take our typical Pre-K Story Time and bring it outside to the Splash Pad at Camillus Park! It has the same musical fun of a typical story time, with the added fun of playing at the Splash Pad after the story!
This program is held during the summer months, but exact dates and times for this program vary; See the calendar for our upcoming program schedule. Registration Required.
toddler sensory fun
Toddler Sensory Fun is an enriching free play program that allows toddlers to practice their fine and gross motor skills through the use of our outdoor mud kitchen (if weather permits) and indoor sensory bins. This program is best for standing or walking toddlers ages 1-3 yrs.
Dates and times for this program vary; See the calendar for our upcoming program schedule. Registration Required.