Events

Tuesdays 10:30 am Ages 5 and under Visit us on Tuesday mornings for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts. * Kindly note there will be no storytime for Sept 1 or Sept 8.* There are 25 spots available for this storytime.

Tuesdays from 11AM-2PM, stop in with any tech issues and our volunteer will help you! Learn how to navigate the internet, operate devices, and use software!

Bookworms is a year-long registered program that takes place in the children's room.

All are invited to "Walk and Talk" with friends and neighbors each Tuesday starting September 8th at 1:30 pm. The group will meet in the joint Old Forge Library and Niccolls Church parking lot at 220 Crosby Blvd. Niccolls Nurses conceived the idea to provide socialization and movement to those interested, and the library wanted in on the action. Controlling blood pressure, lowering risk of chronic disease, maintaining healthy weight, fighting cancer, improving heart health, enhancing mental health, boosting mood, reducing stress, strengthening bones and being happier because you are socializing with fun people are some of the many health benefits. Walk and Talk Tuesdays will continue through October 27. There will be a group leader on hand and distance and pace will be adjusted to be comfortable for each walker.

Join us for great books and great conversations! Each meeting features a fun theme. Discover new reads, share your favorites, and connect with fellow book lovers.

Mahjong is a traditional Chinese game using illustrated tiles, with game play similarities to rummy. It was imported to the USA from China in the 1920s and has since become popular all over the world. At Mahjong for Beginners, you will learn to recognize the different tiles in a Mahjong set and practice the basics of play. If you want to read the rules we'll be learning ahead of time, visit Tom Sloper's excellent "Simplified Mah-Jongg Rules for Beginners" FAQ at https://sloperama.com/mjfaq/mjfaq10.html

Join Miss Amy for a joyful storytime filled with stories, songs, movement, and a simple craft. Designed for children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers, this interactive program builds early literacy skills like listening, vocabulary, and print awareness while also encouraging social skills such as taking turns, following routines, and participating in a group. A fun and friendly way to learn, play, and connect together. Registration is not required.

Children are invited to join us for a toddler friendly storytime every Wednesday at 10:30am. Together we will read two stories, create a craft project and socialize each week. Children are not expected to sit still and we encourage them to interact with the stories in any way that works for them! We are learning together and meeting children where they are. This program strives to provide play-based support for children in developing social skills, pre-writing & pre-reading skills and more! Older and younger children are welcome, but storytime is designed to provide the greatest impact for children ages 1-4! Allergy concerns or accommodation requests can be communicated to our children's librarian Ms. Emily at erundle@midyork.org. We strive to create reasonable accommodations for all who are interested in attending storytime.

Songs, stories, and movement for toddlers aged 2-3. Younger and older siblings are welcome.

Please join us for a book group that focuses on books that have been banned or challenged! We encourage you to unlock your right to read! We will meet on the second Wednesday of each month. For ages 16 and older. For more information, stop in the library. You can also contact Christina at 315-736-9734 ext. 214 or at cpaniccia@midyork.org.

Meet Murray, a licensed therapy dog! He is trained to be a good listener and wants to help you read. Murray and his human, Betsy, will be visiting the library every Wednesday. Any child learning to read or just wanting the practice is welcome to stop by. For more information, please contact Christina at 315-736-9734, ext. 214 or at cpaniccia@midyork.org.

Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to sign up for a 15-minute slot. Tilly is a certified therapy pet through Paws of CNY

The Old Forge Library, located at 220 Crosby Blvd., is bringing back its Wednesday Night Crafts and this season, the goal is about much more than making something cute to take home. These free craft get-togethers are all about having fun, making things, and enjoying the company along the way. There’s no pressure for every project to come out looking exactly the same, and nobody has to be a professional crafter. Some people may follow the idea exactly, others may put their own spin on it, and plenty of creative problem-solving (and helping each other!) is encouraged. Think of it as a social night at the library with a craft happening in the middle. Friends, families, neighbors, seniors, and crafters of all experience levels are invited to pull up a chair, try something new, chat, laugh, lend a hand, and maybe discover a hidden crafting talent. Each evening begins at 5 p.m. and offers a relaxed, welcoming chance to get together and enjoy a little seasonal creativity. This season’s projects celebrate autumn, Thanksgiving, and the winter holidays. October October 14: Felt Leaf Wreath October 21: Mini Pumpkin Decorating October 28: Community Pumpkin Carving November November 4: Autumn Quilling November 18: Thanksgiving Place Settings and Centerpiece Decorating December December 2: Holiday Card Making December 9: Mini Wreath Craft December 17: Cork Reindeer December 23: Felt Mistletoe Everyone is welcome, and the craft nights are both family- and senior-friendly. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All supplies are provided free of charge, although quantities are limited, so advance registration is encouraged. To reserve a spot for one or more craft nights, call the Old Forge Library at 315-369-6008 or email oldforge@midyork.org.

Teens, stop down to the library to write and share your poetry in a spooky, October setting!

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.

Makerspace Open Hours are for ages 16+. Ages 8-15 are allowed with an accompanying adult. Children under 8 years old cannot attend Makerspace Open Hours for safety reasons, even if accompanied by an adult. What can you do in the Makerspace during open hours? - Use any of our equipment and/or materials - Bring your own project or start a new one - Socialize with other local crafters - Let the library attendants know your future hopes for the space - Swap or donate materials you don't plan to use

Hands on fun for toddlers! We'll read stories, play games, and make friends.

Stories and songs for children aged 3-5. Younger siblings are welcome.

Bookworms is a year-long registered program that takes place in the children's room.

Bring in the kids and listen to a librarian read you a story. A small craft or activity is included.

Dolgeville-Manheim Library invites you to: General Adult Education classes; GED classes to earn your General Education Diploma. We at the Library understand that “things happen” and “life gets in the way” of some of our plans, even while in High School. So, if this sounds like you, and you would like to take advantage of this FREE program made available to us through Herkimer County BOCES, please call us at (315)429-3421 and we will be able to give you information of how to get started. The Class takes place on Thursdays, and there are various time slots available. The program follows the attendance schedule of the public schools, so if there is no regular school on that Thursday then there is no GED class held that day.

For decades, Linking Lives Through Reading has brought kids and caring adults together at the Old Forge Library for something simple and powerful: reading together. Made possible through the generous support of the Leola Tobin Memorial Fund, this multigenerational program pairs first-, second-, and third-grade students with adult volunteers, or “book buddies,” for an hour of reading, conversation, activities, snacks, and plenty of encouragement. The goal isn’t just to get through a book. It’s about helping kids feel comfortable with reading, build confidence, connect with another member of the community, and have fun along the way. Each session includes shared reading, learning activities, coloring, snacks, and reading rewards. This fall, Linking Lives Through Reading will meet for six Thursdays, October 1 through November 5, from 2:15 to 3:15 pm. Six additional sessions will be offered in the spring. The walk is part of it! The Town of Webb Schools does not provide transportation to the library for this program. Instead, library volunteers and community members are welcome to join the walk from school to the library. Anyone who would like to help walk the participating students from school to the library is invited to join the group. It’s a simple way to be part of the program and another opportunity for kids and community members to connect. Parents and caregivers should plan to pick up their children at the library at 3:15 pm. Become a book buddy. Linking Lives Through Reading is always looking for more adult volunteers. No teaching experience is needed. Book buddies simply need to be willing to spend an hour reading, listening, encouraging, talking, and sharing a little time with a child. A favorite book, a good conversation, and an hour of attention can make a real difference. To register a child, become an adult book buddy, or join the walk from school to the library, call the Old Forge Library at 315-369-6008 or email oldforge@midyork.org.

Build a new project each week, or make one big one! The only limit is your imagination! Suggested for ages 6-10

Join Miss Amy every Thursday from 3:45 to 4:45 for Tween Writer's Club! This ongoing writing club will apply techniques to help tweens develop skills to write short stories, memoirs, poetry and more! Snacks will be served!

Mahjong is a traditional Chinese game using illustrated tiles, with game play similarities to rummy. It was imported to the USA from China in the 1920s and has since become popular all over the world. At Mahjong for Beginners, you will learn to recognize the different tiles in a Mahjong set and practice the basics of play. If you want to read the rules we'll be learning ahead of time, visit Tom Sloper's excellent "Simplified Mah-Jongg Rules for Beginners" FAQ at https://sloperama.com/mjfaq/mjfaq10.html

Please note: this book club is for adults and not children due to the content of many original tales, which may include violence, abuse, sexual content, and other adult themes.

This month we’ll paint mini pumpkins and gourds and then wash them all off again. Come prepared to get a little wet! Please let us know you're coming.

Join us in the Makerspace to stretch your creativity! Make art in whatever way inspires you today using anything we have in the makerspace or whatever project you're working on.

We will share stories and a fun activity or craft around a different theme each month. Open to all children and their caregivers.