Discover the Mohawk Valley

75-minute pre-opening mini zoo tour, book reading, ambassador turtle experience and craft for children ages 0-5, with the Mom Walk Collective of Utica.

Back by popular demand, the Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Boulevard, is once again offering free Halloween-themed Grab N' Go Bags filled with fun activities and surprises for children. Each bag contains everything needed to complete five Halloween-themed projects at home: Spooky Stick Puppets, Stick Spiders, Ghosts in the Window, String Spider Webs and Bag O’ Lanterns. The activities are recommended for children ages 4–11. All materials and easy-to-follow directions are included. Grab N' Go Bags will be available for pickup Friday, October 24, through Saturday, October 31, during regular library hours. Supplies are limited, and registration is strongly recommended. The library frequently runs out of bags, so families are encouraged to reserve one in advance by calling 315-369-6008 or emailing oldforge@midyork.org. Library Halloween fun doesn’t stop there! Look for more Halloween activities throughout the end of October, including a Halloween Party for all ages on Friday, October 30. Then, on Halloween night, October 31, during the village-wide trick-or-treating, families are invited to stop by the library with the kids to warm up around the campfire, grab a bag of treats and make use of the public restroom. The library’s Grab N' Go fun will continue into the holiday season. Winter Holiday-themed bags will be available for pickup Friday and Saturday, November 27–28, in conjunction with the CAA’s ADK Christmas on Main Street. Then, winter-themed Grab N' Go Bags will be available Friday and Saturday, December 18–19 just in time for the school's holiday break. For more information, contact the Old Forge Library at 315-369-6008 or oldforge@midyork.org.

Call the library to reserve a goodie bag full of fun crafts and activities for kids to work on at home. Geared to children ages 4-11. Supplies are limited, pick up at the library.