Events

Mark your calendars for a wonderful Story Hour! Hosted by the Boonville NY Lions Club, this special event will feature a fantastic story and a fun activity for the kids. We can’t wait to see you there! So, make plans to join us for a great time!

Give a costume a second Halloween. Costumes are free and available while supplies last. Every program at the library is free and open to all, made possible by the generosity of volunteers, sponsors, donors, and library resources.

Monthly program with a craft, activity, story book reading and animal meet; geared to ages 3-5. Preregistration required.

Bring your kids to story time, where we sing, craft, and have lots of fun!

The Old Forge Library welcomes little ones and their families to six Fall Story Time sessions, on Fridays from October 2 through November 6, from 10:15 -11 am. These fun-filled sessions are created especially for children ages 3 to 6, and each 45-minute Story Time includes stories, games, crafts, creative play, songs, and activities that spark imagination and encourage learning. Younger children are welcome, too, though toddlers need to have an adult with them. Story Time has been a beloved tradition at the Old Forge Library for many decades. It's a special part of early childhood for many in the community and continues to bring families together through a love of reading and play. To help with planning, registration is encouraged. The library usually prepares for a few extra participants and will always find a way to welcome walk-ins. To register, call 315-369-6008 or email oldforge@midyork.org.

Every program at the library is free and open to all, made possible by the generosity of volunteers, sponsors, donors, and library resources.

A morning rich with stories, songs, and play!

The Dolgeville-Manheim Public Library welcomes you to: The “Toddler Tales ‘N Tunes” program for ages birth to 5 years old, which takes place on Fridays. We will follow the Dolgeville Central School (DCS) schedule when children are in attendance. We will not meet when DCS is closed or when there is a Superintendent’s Conference Day. (We will however, meet when there are morning half-days and also when there is a 1- or 2-hour delay.) Parents/Guardians/Adults are welcome to use the room/toys when we aren’t there (and no one else is using it) as long as they pick up when they leave. Our clientele has been mostly children ages three and younger, so we are focusing on socialization, a very easy craft activity (like playdough) with the last 15 minutes on snack, stories, songs, movement, and trying to stretch attention spans. We will be assisted by Joann Zilkowski, the DCS R4K (Ready for Kindergarten navigator) and Sarah Williams-Herringshaw, Connected Community Schools coordinator. It is free and open to the public, No registration needed, but we do ask you to stop by the circulation desk before going upstairs, to check in there first.

Bring your whole family of fire-breathers to this fun event, brought to you by the CCE Library Connection, a project of Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Kids ages 5 and up will enjoy a mix of history , crafts , and a special snack as we get to know Caroline and the world she lived in. And there’s an extra surprise! One lucky participant will be chosen at random to be the very first person to borrow Caroline from the library. Come meet Caroline, make something fun, learn a little history, and maybe be the first to take our newest American Girl doll home! REGISTRATION REQUIRED Every program at the library is free and open to all, made possible by the generosity of volunteers, sponsors, donors, and library resources.

Bring your friends, show off your skills, and compete for bragging rights! Whether you're a cornhole pro or have never played before, everyone is welcome.

Join us as we discuss kid-chosen books, chapter by chapter. When we finish a book we vote on the next one so that you will have a chance to read about something you like and would like your friends to read as well. We are meeting at this time because we don't want to create conflicts with school sports. We have in the past met on Thursdays at 3:30 to 4:30pm, so eventually the time may change, but you will have lots of heads up before that happens. Please keep in mind that we follow the school schedule for this program, so if there is no school on a particular Thursday, we will not be meeting that day. We are currently reading "Matilda" by Roald Dahl.

Two nights a month and once on a Saturday, the library encourages patrons ages eight and up to turn off their TVs, smartphones, computers, and video games and join others at the library to play board games and card games. We call this Unplug & Play, and we hold it regularly on the FIRST THURSDAY, the SECOND SATURDAY, and the THIRD TUESDAY of each month. The library has a large collection of games to choose from, and participants are also encouraged to bring games of their own they might like to play or share. We also feature a collection of 100+ games for all ages that may be checked out and taken home or played in the library. More information is on the "GAMES" page on the library's website: https://sites.google.com/midyork.org/ro-games/home

Give a costume a second Halloween. Costumes are free and available while supplies last. Every program at the library is free and open to all, made possible by the generosity of volunteers, sponsors, donors, and library resources.

A relaxed playtime with toys, puzzles, and books for children ages 3 and under and their caregivers.

Are you curious about your family history, but don?t know where to start looking? Join us for this class that can help you get started using various tips and tools.

Make your own ghost friend at the library. Kids, teens, and families can create a spooky-cute ghost pal with fun craft materials, then give their ghost friend a name and take it home.

Explore in-game gyms, PokéStops and the Utica Zoo route on zoo grounds. No registration required.

Get your Spooky Season started right and join us for a special Sunday Morning of Autumnal Cartoon perfection as we screen the entirety of OVER THE GARDEN WALL not once but TWICE back-to-back! We are partnering with our friends at superofficial (our neighboring coffee shop) to bring this special show back for a second year, and as always they will be making breakfast treats, coffee, lattes, matcha lattes and anything else you might want right inside the Capitol Theatre for the entire duration of the show! We’re also featuring a variety of vendors that you can check out throughout the show. Doors will open at 9:00am with the show beginning at 10:00am. The show runs just over 2 hours from start to finish (with a 10 minute intermission between episodes 5 and 6). We will be running the entire show through twice with the second showing beginning at 1:00pm and running until approximately 3:15pm including an intermission. Your ticket will allow you admission into the theater for the day, so, whether you want to watch the program all the way through twice, take some time to check out all the vendors upstairs, leave after the first screening, or join us just for the second screening–or any variation you can think of–your ticket will let you do exactly that! Purchase tickets for the 10:00am showing here. Purchase tickets for the 1:00pm showing here.

Monthly meetings for those affected by Tick-Borne Illnesses. Family members and caregivers are also welcome to attend. Shared resources, experiences & knowledge foster understanding and healing.

Designed for Preschool age children and under. Join us in the Children's Area for some library fun! There are plenty of toys, puzzles, educational tablets and of course friends to play with.

Bring in the kids for an hour every Monday at 11:00 to hang out, socialize, play, and get Ready 4 Kindergarten!

Join us at Dunham Library for this fun program on clay hand-building. We will be making an object out of clay! Please bring a smock. This program is for children ages 7 and older. Registration required. For more information, contact Christina at 315-736-9734, ext. 214 or at cpaniccia@midyork.org.

Stop down to the library for a crafting event intended for kids! We offer the supplies, you bring the ideas. A librarian will be around to aid you!

Designed for Preschool age children and under. Join us in the Children's Area for some library fun! There are plenty of toys, puzzles, educational tablets and of course friends to play with.

A meeting space, led by the Mohawk Valley Breastfeeding Network, for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to support one another, socialize and receive breastfeeding support if needed. A baby weigh station is available.

Every Tuesday we have Story Hour here at the library. All ages are welcome to come and hear Mrs. Hannah read a special story, sing songs, make a craft, and have a yummy snack!

Songs, stories, and movement for babies aged 0-2. Older siblings are welcome.