Events

We've got a group meeting on Mondays at 10am -- stop by and meet them if you'd like to join!

Monday October 19th 10:30 am Ages 5 and under. Enjoy stories and songs to get you moving. We will be joined by special instruction teachers to help us wiggle! This storytime is brought to us by the Oneida County Special Children's Services.

Monday October 19th 5:00 pm For ages 6-12. Free build or take on this month's themed challenge: Outdoors October!

Bills 5:30 p.m.; Regular Session 6:00 p.m.

Join us for our Tiny Art reception in The Library's Lobby! Art will be on display from October 15-November 20.

Yoga is a system of techniques that allows individuals to nourish themselves from the inside and connect to the body’s innate intelligence. Through slow, mindfulness-based movements and intentional breathing, yoga helps us take agency over our state of being, which in turn helps us naturally manage the inevitable highs and lows of the human experience. No experience is needed to join. Please bring your own mat, water, and towel if needed. Free and open to the public. Please register online or by calling 315-735-2279. Limited spots are available.

Join the Basloe Book Club for an author talk! The club is being joined for a discussion with local author Michael J. Misiaszek. The October book is "Delicious!" by Ruth Reichl.

Current job listings are online through the OPWDD website.

Book Club Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Save Lives by Daisy Fancourt Daytime Session: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m. Location: Art Research Library, 510 Henry St., Utica, N.Y. 13502 About the Book A groundbreaking exposé showing how the arts—alongside diet, sleep, exercise and ...

The NYS Department of Civil Service Centers for Careers in Government provides workshops throughout the region to demystify the civil service merit system, educate the public on how to navigate pathways into state jobs, civil service exams, the NY HELPS program and more!

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Ages 4-16 Enjoy a healthy snack after school while you hang out at the Library.

Navigating VA benefits can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. Join Marine Corps veteran and accredited National Veterans Service Officer Richard Buck for an informative and approachable session designed to help veterans and their families better understand the benefits available to them. This program will cover key areas including healthcare, disability compensation, pension benefits, and more, along with guidance on how to begin the application process and avoid common pitfalls. Whether you’re newly exploring your eligibility or have questions about benefits you may already receive, this is a valuable opportunity to get clear, reliable information from a knowledgeable source. Registration is required. Please call 315-736-9734, extension 207 or stop by the library.

Amy was originally scheduled to exhibit her work at the library in 2025, but health challenges prevented her from doing so. After her passing in April 2026, her sister, Cindy, wanted the community where Amy grew up to have the opportunity to see and appreciate her work. This special exhibit brings Amy’s quilts home to the community. Please join us for a reception celebrating Amy’s talent and work on Thursday, October 1, at 6:00 p.m.

Open to all who want a starting place to learn about the LGBTQIA+ community and ask questions.

Stop by to have your blood pressure taken by a health professional on the third Wednesday of each month.

Having issues using the Libby app or navigating your cell phone, laptop, tablet, or the internet? Drop in to Tech Help @ The Library every Wednesday from 2pm-4pm. Want a guaranteed time for one-on-one help from a librarian? Call ahead to 315-735-2279 ext. 208 to sign up for your time slot. Please see our webpage for a full list of tasks we can help with!

Directed by John Wilson, 2026, USA, Not Rated, 101 minutes After concluding his acclaimed HBO series How To with John Wilson, filmmaker John Wilson turns his idiosyncratic camera toward one of the most commonplace substances imaginable: concrete. Hoping to make his documentary more commercially a...

Wednesday, Oct 21 4:00 pm -5:00 p.m All Ages Join COMHPS (COMmunity Health Promotion and Support) for some fun crafts to support mental health.

Concerns about Social Security’s future, life expectancies and an aging population all increase the risk that retirees may outlive their savings if they depend primarily on government benefits. This public-service program is presented by John Kalil, FSCP®. Mr. Kalil brings more than 30 years of retirement income planning experience and has offered similar programs at many public libraries across upstate New York since 2014. This workshop is open to all. Registration is required. For more information, call 315-736-9734, extension 207 or stop by.

What does it mean to be an engaged citizen? Hear from Clinton Mayor Elizabeth Tantillo and Kirkland Town Supervisor Garry Colarusso. All are welcome to join this important conversation.

Directed by John Wilson, 2026, USA, Not Rated, 101 minutes After concluding his acclaimed HBO series How To with John Wilson, filmmaker John Wilson turns his idiosyncratic camera toward one of the most commonplace substances imaginable: concrete. Hoping to make his documentary more commercially a...

This program is geared towards patrons 18 years of age and older with sensory issues, those on the autism spectrum, or those who have other specific needs. Join us for a sensory-friendly movie viewing of Hotel Transylvania (2012). Dracula's plans to host a monsters-only celebration for his daughter Mavis' birthday are complicated when an ordinary human unwittingly checks in at the luxurious Hotel Transylvania and falls for Drac's daughter. This film is rated PG and has a runtime of 91 minutes.

Are you an Apple product user in the Utica/Rome area or western Mohawk Valley of Central NY? Then welcome to the online home of UAUG, a group of people who, like you, want to get the most out of using their computers and devices made by Apple. Eleven months out of the year, we meet to discuss and learn about our Apple products and the software and peripherals that can be used with them. When we aren’t meeting, we stay in touch through our forum website on Discord.com where members (and only members--no outsiders) ask questions, get answers, and find exclusive deals for user group members. We hope to see you in person at the library, but if you can't make it and want to view the presentation remotely and aren't on Discord yet or have questions about becoming a UAUG member, email us at upstateappleusersgroup@gmail.com for assistance.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Ages 4-16 Enjoy a healthy snack after school while you hang out at the Library.

Thursday October 22nd 5:00 pm Ages 10-17 Adopt a rat plushie and pick out all the accessories to dress it! Pick from a variety of costumes and then take it home in its special carrier! #10 spots available. Please register in person 15 minutes before start of the program.

Pick up copies at the library and start reading this month's book club pick. We'll discuss the book on this date!

Please join us for BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club on the fourth Thursday of the month to discuss the book you are currently reading or any book you have recently read and enjoyed. This is an informal gathering to meet other book lovers to both give and get suggestions of books to read. Feel free to stay the whole time or just drop by. *Please note that we will meet on the THIRD Thursday in November and will NOT meet in December. *

At the time, church leaders grappled with how scripture guided Christians on slavery, whether there was a moral imperative to act, or whether the issue was outside the church's purview all together. Presented by Steve Smits, a retired director of Central New York Developmental Disabilities Services Offices and president of the Town of Western Historical Society and sponsored by the Clinton Area Ministerium.

A Lunch and Learn with Jessica and Amy to prepare for the holidays with loved ones dealing with dementia. This program is open to the public, and no registration is needed. For more information, contact Christina at (315) 736-9734 ext. 214 or at cpaniccia@midyork.org.

You'll transform these simple materials into an adorable black cat perched on a branch, perfect for adding a little spooky fun to your fall décor. Come get creative and make your own cat to take home! All supplies provided. Registration is limited to 20 participants. Every program at the library is free and open to all, made possible by the generosity of volunteers, sponsors, donors, and library resources.