Events

You're invited to our Kids Graphic Novel Club! The club is open to kids in grades 3-6.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 / 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Tuesday October 27th 4:00 pm Ages 4-8 Learn about Mary Shelley and how she came to write her famous monster before creating your own spooky clay creature!

Oneida County Pride Association's Queer-friendly fiber arts group for ages 16+. This group includes crafts like knitting, sewing and crocheting. All are welcome to attend.

In person craft night with a festive feel. All materials supplied, free and open to all

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 / 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday October 28th 5:00 pm Ages 5-12 Is it a trick or treat? Taste and rank some of the best and worst Halloween Treats.

Visit us at Franklyn's Field to pick up a free book!

Join us for (slightly) spooky stories, songs, and movement to celebrate Halloween. Costumes are optional but encouraged! For children 0-5 and their families.

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

Thursday, October 29, 2026 / 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday October 28th 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Ages 13-17 Need community service hours? Sign up for our teen volunteer hours! Help the staff prep for programs, organize books, and other tasks in Youth Services. Please register online to guarantee a spot.

Ages 10+ are invited to hang out, watch some anime, chat, and do a low-key activity.

Thursday, October 29, 2026 / 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 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.

We'll be decorating pumpkins with temporary tattoos and making our own spooky dirt cup desserts!

Hot cocoa bar, makerspace and more

Kids and families can stop by the library to explore awesome trucks from the Volunteer Fire Company of Western. Plus, pick up a free book and a treat while you're here!

Show off your costume at the information desk and trick or treat at the library for a spooky sweet Halloween book!

Mike Parker Presents an hour of Real Ghost Stories from the area.

A fun-filled Shake Your Sillies Halloween Party! Little ones can dance, wiggle, jump, and shake their sillies out to festive, upbeat music in a happy, kid-friendly atmosphere. Children are welcome to dress up in their favorite non-scary costume or come in their regular clothes. Costumes are completely optional! We’ll keep everything fun, cheerful, and not scary, with playful Halloween music!

We'll be outside around 5 pm with goodies and a fire, weather permitting.

Superhero meet & greets, animal superpower scavenger hunt, hero activity stations and food trucks. No registration required.

Homeschool families can come to the library on the first Monday of every month to hang out, and we will have a craft or activity for children, tweens, and teens to participate in if they wish to.

This event is only for teens! People under 12 or over 18 should not plan to join this group. Light refreshments will be served. Please contact smarkham@midyork.org with any questions or to communicate specific dietary restrictions.

Let's get together to taste, rate & discuss snacks from different countries! We will also talk about the books we are reading! For ages 9 and older. Registration appreciated. For more information, please contact Christina at 736-9734 ext. 214 or at cpaniccia@midyork.org.

In person craft night with a festive feel. All materials supplied, free and open to all

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

No registration is required. Open to adults and teens of all skill levels.

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.

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Already know how to play Mahjong? Join us for Mahjong for Seasoned Players!

Kids Night Out is an evening for just the kids! Ages 6 - 5th grade are welcome to join us for dinner, games, and more, while caregivers gain those 2 hours for themselves. Registration is required, opening on Thursday, October 29th at 3 pm. Registration is available online here, or you can also call the library at 315-841-4651

Please join us for a "book shower" in honor of the opening of our new Booktique space. We will gather for fun and games, similar to what you'd play at a baby shower but with a book-ish twist. Please bring between 1-5 books in new or like new condition to donate to the Booktique. Space is limited and registration is required. Contact Jenee' at 315-736-9734 x 203 or jgerardo@midyork.org to register.