Petit is a bright, open building which offers an especially large collection of children's picture books and features a children's toy library. Computers with internet access and word processing are available, and the library's collection provides a wide range of adult, teen, and children's materials in multiple formats including print, DVD, Blu-Ray, and compact disc. Petit patrons can also access a great number of audiobooks, eBooks, and digital media. In addition to providing materials to borrow, Petit Branch is also a venue for sharing community resources through exchange programs and displays such as the Crafty Corner, the Magazine Exchange, and the Perennial Exchange. Programs for children and teens are regular features at this branch. Children enjoy weekly Story Hours involving stories, songs, and rhymes. Over summer break, teens enjoy Petit's summer reading program which includes fun teen events and a raffle drawing for prizes.
Robert P. Kinchen Central Library features a range of educational and reference materials on various subjects. The library organizes a variety of opportunities for dance and music activities for toddlers. It conducts storytelling sessions and after-school programs. The library also organizes a selection of workshops, seminars and exhibitions. Robert P. Kinchen Central Library administers the Foundation Online Training program. The library offers several support services for people with disabilities. Robert P. Kinchen Central Library is a part of the Onondaga County Public Library, which has been in operation since 1974. The Onondaga County Public Library serves a population of more than 458,000 people.
Hazard Branch Library offers thousands of books, magazines, DVDs, and music CDs. The close proximity of the library to Porter Elementary School and neighborhood families makes Hazard Branch an ideal location for year round educational, fun children's STEM and STEAM activities after school and during vacation breaks. Paws and Books is also a popular year round program where children have fun improving their literacy skills by reading one-on-one to a live, trained dog. Monthly adult programs are presented on a wide range of topics such as financial planning, diverse cultural traditions, health, pet care, maker projects, and more. Hazard also features ten public Internet computers for adults, and three each for teens and children. Library staff offers one-on-one computer training, and resume and job application help. Free WiFi is also available to anyone using a personal electronic device. Free device charging stations are conveniently situated in the periodicals reading lounge.
The library offers a wide range of materials including books, audiobooks, magazines, DVDs, Blu-Rays and compact discs. Resources are available to help with online job applications, creating resumes and preparing for school. Public computers, Wi-Fi, printing, scanning and faxing are all available at Beauchamp. One-on-one computer training can be arranged and is available by appointment. Children's programs are a regular feature at the library. Storytimes, summer reading programs, crafts, beginning robotics, and the AWE National award winning Cooking Up Literacy, are some of the programs offered on a regular basis. Please check the event calendar for a complete listing. Beauchamp recently added a play-and-learn area that supports the development of language and literacy skills where children and their families can play together. We invite you to stop by and visit the library!
