Events

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

Directed by Dave Boyle, 2026, Japan, Not Rated, 104 minutes, subtitled Airi (Moeka Hoshi) is a wandering medium accustomed to helping restless spirits leave the world of the living. Summoned to an isolated country house, she encounters a grotesque apparition whose powers defy everything she under...

Hot cocoa bar, makerspace and more

Directed by Dave Boyle, 2026, Japan, Not Rated, 104 minutes, subtitled Airi (Moeka Hoshi) is a wandering medium accustomed to helping restless spirits leave the world of the living. Summoned to an isolated country house, she encounters a grotesque apparition whose powers defy everything she under...

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!

Each class offers a 15-minute introduction to art in the gallery followed by an hour of yoga. All levels of ability are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your own yoga mat. Art discussion by Mary E. Murray, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Yoga by Lisa Gallagher and Jerylann George...

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

Please join the Utica Area MS Support Group for their monthly meeting for education, information, and good company! In addition to sharing the realities of living with MS, the group will share good times, laughter, and information in a positive, upbeat environment. Everyone leaves with ideas to try at home. Prior to attending, contact Tom for more information and to confirm upcoming details: call/text 315-542-9627 or email gomets1972@gmail.com.

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.

Patrons may drop in any time during our tech help hours for assistance with phones, ipads, etc.

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.

All are welcome to join to become a friend of the library or a "friend of the friends of the library", for those that want to volunteer when time allows but cannot make meetings or regular events.

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.

Our stamp club meeting is a gathering of philatelists who discuss collecting topics. We will occasionally have speakers. All philatelists looking to join a community of collectors are welcome. We will have circuit books available periodically for stamp purchasing. Please note: The group does not meet from December to February. For more information, please call 315-736-9734, ext. 207 or stop by the library.

Bills 6:30 p.m.; Regular Session 7:00 p.m.

Experience the underdog story that defined a generation, now bigger, bolder, and brought to life with a live symphony orchestra. Watch the original ROCKY film on the big screen while the iconic Bill Conti score is performed live, delivering every triumph, every heartbreak, and every adrenaline-fueled moment with knockout power, all celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of an iconic film. Brought to you by Creative Concerts and Entertainment Services of New York Doors Open at 6:00 pm Showtime 7:00 pm Purchase tickets here.

Wednesday, November 04, 2026 / 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Having issues using the Libby app or navigating your cell phone, laptop, tablet, or the internet? Drop in to Tech Help @ The Library every Wednesday from 2pm-4pm. Want a guaranteed time for one-on-one help from a librarian? Call ahead to 315-735-2279 ext. 208 to sign up for your time slot. Please see our webpage for a full list of tasks we can help with!

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

We meet on the first Wednesday of the month and meetings are open to all. The title to be discussed is "The Book Club for Troublesome Women" by Marie Bostwick. For more information, call 315-736-9734, extension 207 or stop by the library.

Escape into a good book and enjoy the quiet company of fellow readers during 40 minutes of uninterrupted reading, followed by a relaxed, optional discussion where you may share what you’re reading, discover new titles, or simply listen in. Light refreshments will be available. Open to ages 16 and over.

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 our Hunger Games party where you’ll be able to test your knowledge on all 5 books with our trivia game. There will also be a chance to win a Hunger Games themed raffle door prize! May the odds be ever in your favor. Light refreshments will be available. Open to ages 16 and over.

Dunham Public Library will be offering an AARP Driver Safety course. Please bring your NYS Driver License, lunch and a pen or pencil. Fees are $25.00 for AARP members or $30.00 for non-members. Checks may be made out to “AARP” and fees are payable on the day of the class. Registration is required. Please call 315-736-9734, ext. 207 or stop by the library.

Each class offers a 15-minute introduction to art in the gallery followed by an hour of yoga. All levels of ability are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your own yoga mat. Art discussion by Mary E. Murray, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Yoga by Lisa Gallagher and Jerylann George...

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