Library Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, September 16th at 3:00
The Library Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 16th at 3:00. The public is welcome to attend. The September Meeting Agenda and the 2026 September Financial Report are posted below. The August 2026 Meeting Minutes to be reviewed are posted in the link below.
To review previous minutes, click here: Board Meeting Minutes – Central Square Library
October is for outreach and fall fun!
Check out our calendar of events to see what this fall has in store here at the Library!
All month long the Library is participating in the Great Give Back with fellow Oswego County Libraries! We will be collecting socks and sunscreen for the NCLS Care Kits outreach program. Stop in and help us fill our donation bin!
Sunday, October 3rd @ 2:00
-BINGO for Adults and Teens! Come play several rounds of BINGO! To help with the fun, participants are asked to bring a prize valued at $5. Register by 9/30.
Mondays @ 10:30
-Storytime for Ages 5 & under. Check below for the fun fall themes for this month!
10/5-It's Fall, Y'All!
10/12-No Storytime
10/19-Pumpkin Picking
10/26-Not-So-Creepy Carnival and Costume Party!
Tuesday, October 6th @ 6:30
-Evening Book Club: This month the Club will be discussing, "The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch," by Melinda Taub. New members always welcome. Didn't read the book? No problem, all levels of participation are welcome.
Monday, October 12th
CLOSED in Observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day
Tuesday, October 13th
-1:00: Reader's Choice Book Club: Joining this book club is easy! Read a book of your choice and come prepared to briefly discuss it. This is a great way to find new books and authors!
-4:00: Library Board of Trustees Meeting. The public is welcome to attend.
Friday, October 16th @ TBD
-Redhawk Rally. Come visit our table at the Central Square School District's Redhawk Rally at Paul V. Moore High School before the big homecoming game! More details to come.
Saturday, October 17th & 18th from 10:00-2:00
-Visit and vote for the Library's scarecrow during Country Glazed's 3rd Annual Scarecrows in the Square festival!
Tuesday, October 20th
-12:00 Trivia for Adults Lunchtime Session
-6:00 Trivia for Adults Evening Session
Both sessions are held at Good Golly’s Family Restaurant. Preregistration Required.
Saturday, October 24th @ 11:30
-Cinema Saturday. FREE showing of "Minions & Monsters" ©Universal Pictures, Rated: PG, Runtime: 90 minutes. Come enjoy a family movie afternoon with snacks, drinks, and activity sheets.
Mondays @ 1:00 "Chicks with Sticks" Knitting and Crochet Group. Open for all ages and all skill levels. Bring those fall weather projects!
Reading leads to many good things!
In this case, delicious donut creations!!
Congratulations, Summer Reading Challenge Winners!
Thank you Country Glazed for always supporting our community!
We’re Hiring: Library Assistant
The Central Square Library is seeking a Library Assistant. Click on the “Central Square Library Assistant Request2” PDF file below for more information.
Cover letter, resume and three references may be dropped off or mailed to the library at 637 South Main Street Central Square, NY 13036 or email these documents to: csqlib@ncls.org.
Applications will be accepted until adequate staffing is achieved.
Evening Book Club Tuesday, September 1st at 6:30pm
Evening Book Club will be held on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 at the Library. September’s meeting will be held on September 1st.
September’s title selection is: The Story She Left Behind by, Patti Callahan Henry.
Come share in a casual discussion of the month’s title and relax with fellow book lovers!
Contact the library if you would like us to place a hold on this title for you.
Reader’s Choice Book Club Tuesday, Sept. 8th @ 1:00pm
The Tuesday, Reader’s Choice Book Club will meet, Tuesday, September 8th @ 1:00pm
Joining Reader’s Choice Book Club is simple. Read a book of your choice and come prepared to give a brief synopsis that includes the genre! That’s it!
The Tuesday Reader’s Choice Book Club will meet from 1:00-2:00pm, routinely, at the Library the 2nd Tuesday of the month, weather and holiday permitting.
Storytime Mondays Resumes September 14th!
Calling all littles ages 5 and under! This Storytime is for you! Come listen to some fun stories, participate in some age-appropriate crafts and activities and even sing some songs!
Storytime will resume Monday, September 14th @ 10:30am.
Upcoming themes:
Monday, September 14th: Grandparents are great!
Monday, September 21st: Pinata Party
Monday, September 28th: Awesome Apples
No registration required.
Adults must remain with their child(ren) at all times. Snacks and siblings are welcome!
Trivia for Adults Tuesday September 15th.
**Lunchtime Trivia for Adults will be held at Good Golly’s Family Restaurant (2916 NY-49, Central Square, NY 13036) on Tuesday, September 15th at 12:00pm. Participants will be able to purchase food and drinks from the restaurant.
Trivia Night for Adults will be held at Good Golly’s Family Restaurant (2916 NY-49, Central Square, NY 13036) on Tuesday, September 15th at 6:00pm. Participants will be able to purchase food and drinks from the restaurant.
Compete for the glory and the rights to hold the prized Trivia Trophies!
Register yourself and your partner in person at the Library, over the phone at 315-668-6104, or by email at csqlib@ncls.org.
*Holiday and weather permitting.
**Please note that participants in Lunchtime Trivia are not eligible to participate in Trivia Night.
2025 Report to the Community
The Central Square Library is pleased to present it’s 2025 Report to the Community!
This Report to the Community highlights Central Square Library’s previous years’ activity and accomplishments.
The Library has continued to show positive progress in several areas. Thank you for your continued support! Paper copies are available in the Library. A downloadable PDF file is available by clicking the file below:
Puzzle Swap!
Calling all puzzlers! Looking for an activity to help beat boredom this winter? Visit the Library to pick up a puzzle to take home! We have a variety of 1000 and 500 piece puzzles to swap in our front entryway. When swapping puzzles, please make sure all of the pieces are included. This FREE swap will be available all winter long!
“Chicks with Sticks” Knit and Crochet Group Gathering Mondays at 1:00pm!
Mondays, from 1:00-3:00pm, the Library is pleased to host the “Chicks with Sticks: Knit and Crochet Group!” The group will meet in the Adult Non-Fiction Room. All ages and abilities are welcome!
Ongoing Book Sale!
Visit the Library during open hours to browse our book sale located in the front entryway. Come gather some books, DVDs, and more that the whole family can enjoy! All items are now offered at, “Pay-What-You-Feel,” pricing!
A Sincere Thank you to the Estate of Jean Marie (Bostwick) Breed!
The Central Square Library wishes to sincerely thank the estate of Jean Marie (Bostwick) Breed for the incredibly generous donation it received. Jean was a lover of books and our Library. We look forward to using this donation to improve community outreach and to upgrade many of our resources and the building. Visit the Library to learn more about Mrs. Breed’s remarkable life and contributions to her beloved community.
How would you like to leave your legacy? The Central Square Library is committed to utilizing donated funds to help improve the Library while respecting donors’ wishes that align with the Library’s Mission and Vision Statements.
The Central Square Library is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Any donations may be considered charitable regarding taxes.