Welcome to the Liverpool Public Library Civics Hub. Through the hub, the library aims to provide a nonjudgmental, nonpartisan approach to civic topics being discussed in our communities. We hope to encourage understanding through providing our community members with accurate information and the opportunity to learn and consider a topic. We ask that individuals approach topics with an open mind emphasizing kindness and compassion.
Civics is the study of the rights and duties of citizenship, as well as the functioning of government and the role of individuals within a society.
Engaging with and understanding civics empowers individuals to actively participate in their communities and make informed decisions that benefit society. It helps foster a sense of responsibility and awareness about the roles people play in maintaining and improving their communities and governments.
Information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to “recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.” (American Library Association. Presidential Committee on Information Literacy)
Being information literate includes the ability to distinguish fact from fiction—an essential skill given the proliferation of misinformation and disinformation (Source: American Library Association)
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Drop-in for this passive program designed to help you take a mindful break from your day. Stop by for a rotating selection of peaceful activities all chosen to support relaxation and well-being. The M…
Healthy individuals make up healthy communities. This care package is full of small projects that you can engage with to promote mindfulness, inner-peace and self-care. Stop by the Information desk be…
Drop-in for this passive program designed to help you take a mindful break from your day. Stop by for a rotating selection of peaceful activities all chosen to support relaxation and well-being. The M…
Take a well-deserved break with an evening just for adults designed to promote balance, wellness, and inner calm.
Crafting your own mini Zen Garden, finding serenity in our meditation space and expl…
Drop-in for this passive program designed to help you take a mindful break from your day. Stop by for a rotating selection of peaceful activities all chosen to support relaxation and well-being. The M…
Drop-in for this passive program designed to help you take a mindful break from your day. Stop by for a rotating selection of peaceful activities all chosen to support relaxation and well-being. The M…
Think you know Liverpool? Meet at the library, grab your map, follow the clues on a journey of discovery learning about the people and places that have contributed to making Liverpool the place we cal…
Drop-in for this passive program designed to help you take a mindful break from your day. Stop by for a rotating selection of peaceful activities all chosen to support relaxation and well-being. The M…
Drop-in for this passive program designed to help you take a mindful break from your day. Stop by for a rotating selection of peaceful activities all chosen to support relaxation and well-being. The M…
The revolutionary finding by Suzanne Simard that the trees in the forest are connected to each other by a fungal web, and that they are sharing nutrients and more via that web has been big news! But …
Join us for an exciting hands-on program where you’ll plant your own seed, discover what it takes to help it grow, and learn about the important role plants play in keeping our Earth healthy! Registe…
Love talking about, preparing, and eating food? Join like-minded foodies in this new and creative program focused on all things food and food-adjacent.
This evening we will meet at Brady Farms to t…
Introducing Liverpool Public Library's Civics Hub! The Civics Hub is an interactive space designed to learn and engage with the library's quarterly civic topic.
In the lobby, library staff and volun…
Join us in exploring the world of nonfiction as it relates to the important topics of today. Each month we will choose a nonfiction title, read and discuss not only the book but also the deeper impac…
Let's celebrate Earth Day!
Gwen McCarroll will lead participants in a forest bathing experience. Forest Bathing is a practice that involves immersing oneself in the atmosphere of a forest to promote r…
Join us for a fun-filled day celebrating Earth! Take part in LPL's Plant Swap and Exchange—bring a cutting to share and take one home to grow. Test your knowledge with our engaging plant trivia, and s…
Join other nature lovers for this informative walk looking and identifying trees in the Liverpool area. Madeleine Desrochers will lead the walk. Desrochers earned her Masters from SUNY ESF with a focu…
Celebrate your love of crafting at this informal program. The program varies each month and may feature a monthly crafting demonstration or a hands-on project.
This month we will honor our planet b…
Let's upcycle with style. Turn one or more of your old t-shirts into scrunchies, no sewing required! Charms, elastic bands, and sustainable fun provided.
Please bring (at least) one old shirt to the …
Introducing Liverpool Public Library's Civics Hub! The Civics Hub is an interactive space designed to learn and engage with the library's quarterly civic topic.
In the lobby, library staff and volun…
Join an educator on a guided hike around Green Lakes to learn its secrets. Why is the lake green? How is it a rare lake? What unusual life live in its depths? This is a two-mile walk on a flat crushed…
Join us in exploring the world of nonfiction as it relates to the important topics of today. Each month we will choose a nonfiction title, read and discuss not only the book but also the deeper impac…
Chad DeVoe, of OCM BOCES, will discuss innovative sustainability practices, focusing on upcycling, carbon sequestration, and the construction of Earthships. Participants will gain insights into eco-fr…
Teen gardeners of all experience levels are invited to learn about gardening with native plants and sustainable practices in mind.
Presented by Janet Allen of the Habitat Gardening in CNY chapter of…
Join us for a viewing and discussion of the film "Feeding Tomorrow".
Up against a broken food system suffering from ecosystem destruction; climate change; health epidemics; and inequality; a brave g…
Books & Beyond will host a conversation group this month in lieu of their regular book club.
At this meeting, we will talk about Sustainability and Climate Science. Come together with others in the…
Crafting is a special event designed to celebrate the creativity and talents of adults with disabilities. This gathering provides a welcoming space where participants can explore their artistic abilit…
Join us for a family story time in the Studio followed by a book themed craft! Miss Gabi will be joining us for a Bilingual Story Time!…
Join Ms. Edina in a sensory-friendly environment for tabletop games, arts and crafts, and more!…
Let's read together! Each month we will read one or more books out loud together. After reading, we will do a craft or activity based on the topic. This month we will read the book "The Mix-Up" by L…
Introducing Liverpool Public Library's Civics Hub! The Civics Hub is an interactive space designed to learn and engage with the library's quarterly civic topic.
In the lobby, library staff and volun…
Join us for this sensory-friendly film, Toy Story, in which a cowboy doll is profoundly threatened and jealous when a new spaceman action figure supplants him as the top toy in a boy's bedroom. The li…
Join us in exploring the world of nonfiction as it relates to the important topics of today. Each month we will choose a nonfiction title, read and discuss not only the book but also the deeper impac…
The 15th Ward was a section of the City of Syracuse that sat between downtown and the University Hill area. Much of the largely African-American neighborhood was destroyed to make way for the constru…
Join us in exploring the world of nonfiction as it relates to the important topics of today.
At this discussion we will read and discuss "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Each month w…
Try to answer the 5 "W's" when evaluating news sources:
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