Events

Get into the spooky season at our Kids Halloween Party! Stop in on Saturday, October 17th from 11 - 1 for crafts, games, snacks, and more! Costumes are encouraged!

This event is for teens who need volunteer hours for honor society or other organizations, or teens who want to try volunteering without making a long-term commitment. Past volunteer activities include: assembling craft kits, dusting shelves, making book displays, painting boxes, organizing and labeling books, and more. You do not need to be an established volunteer or fill out paperwork for this event. Please contact smarkham@midyork.org with any questions.

Kids will have the opportunity to spend time outdoors listening to stories, exploring nature, playing games, creating crafts, and simply enjoying the library's lawn and gardens.

Test your creativity at our Lego Club! Take on our weekly challenge, or make your own creation. All Legos are provided!

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.

Please join us on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 11:00 AM for a discussion about reading, collecting, buying & everything in between. Each month we will have a different topic or topics for discussion. No registration required. For more information, contact Jenee at (315) 736-9734 ext. 203 or at jgerardo@midyork.org.

Each meeting features a fun theme. Discover new reads, share your favorites, and connect with fellow book lovers.

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

Join us for an evening filled with pumpkin stories, silly games, & pumpkin painting! Kids ages 3-8 will decorate their very own little pumpkin to take home. Registration appreciated, walk-ins welcome!

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

Join us in the children's room to make Halloween themed crafts. Supplies and instructions will be available from 12 noon to 8pm.

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The Annual Halloween Trail will take place on Thursday, October 22nd, with a few new (community-requested) tweaks! For Stations: Station registration is now open! Join us as a group/organization/business or as a volunteer individual for another year of creating Halloween magic together as a community! Please read the form for details and register HERE. For Guests: - This trail is geared towards elementary school-aged children, Pre-K - 5th grade. Younger guests are welcome, and 6th & 7th graders can participate as kids in costumes or register as a volunteer and help out. - Coming Soon Register for a time to walk the trail. If you are not registered, you can wait for an open time at either 7:20 pm or 7:40 pm. Please note, there is a maximum of 25 people per time-slot, and children must be accompanied by a caregiver. - Costumes are encouraged and part of the fun! Just keep them in the E for Everyone range: no gore, blood, weapons, or nightmare-inducing items. - The trail will wind a path through the inside of the library and (weather permitting) exit through the gardens. - New this year! The Boy Scouts will host their Scary Trail along Owen's Nature Trail. This is a great option for those who do enjoy a good scare! Walk this trail in addition to the community trail inside the library, or choose which option best works for you.

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This trail time does not require registration. A maximum of 30 people will be able to enter at this time. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Click Here for Full Event Details

This trail time does not require registration. A maximum of 30 people will be able to enter at this time. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Click Here for Full Event Details

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!

Activities encourage language development, fine and gross motor skills, problem-solving skills, and social interaction! Older siblings are welcome.

We'll talk about the book, take a flashlight tour of the library after dark, and enjoy some fun surprises along the way. The Haunted Library is a short chapter book recommended for ages 6–9. This program is intended for ages 5–10 with one or more grown-ups. Pajamas are encouraged! Registration is limited to 10 families. You only need to register your family as a group. Copies of the book are available to borrow at the desk after you register. Every program at the library is free and open to all, made possible by the generosity of volunteers, sponsors, donors, and library resources.

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.

We'll gather on the library's front lawn and leave at 11 am. For children of all ages and their families.

Join us for Halloween story time and craft

Test your creativity at our Lego Club! Take on our weekly challenge, or make your own creation. All Legos are provided!

Wind down your day with a cozy and relaxing Storytime at the library!

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 / 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 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.

Come meet other Pokémon fans, play and trade cards, talk about your favorites, make crafts, and get cool Pokémon stuff!

Tuesday, October 27, 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.