Events

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.