Deaf Community Events
Bedtime Book Series
AURORA, with support from the Literacy Coalition of Onondaga County, is excited to continue our Bedtime Book Series in 2026! Bringing the hearing and Deaf communities together to promote literacy and inclusion, the lively sessions will make stops at libraries across Onondaga County once again this year. Keep checking back as we update the list of upcoming live sessions below!
2026 Live Sessions
ONONDAGA FREE LIBRARY
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Join us at 10:00 am for a very exciting edition of the Bedtime Book Series as Kelley Cooper signs We’re going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen.
COMMUNITY LIBRARY OF DEWITT AND JAMESVILLE
Friday, October 23, 2026
Join us at 10:30 am as Grace Cogan signs We’re going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen.
Walberta Park Primary School
*Please note, this session is only open to those attending or employed by Walberta Park Primary School
Date Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Join us at 9:10 am for another exciting and informative edition of our Bedtime Book Series!
Solvay Public Library
Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2026 10:00 am
Join us at 10:00 am as Kelley Cooper signs The Bad Seed by Jory John and Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds.
LIVERPOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Time TBD.
Previous Events
Education Seminars
Join us as we celebrate Deaf Awareness Month with topics for the Deaf community.
We are excited to welcome Donna Perretta from Newcomer Cremations & Funerals as she discusses wills and pre-funeral planning.
We will also have Katie Tiisler from Syracuse Hancock International Airport talk to us about airport accessibility and REAL ID Compliance.
Questions? Contact Kelley Cooper- kcooper@auroraofcny.org