Events

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

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

Learn more about DFAS (Defense Finance and Accounting Service) and their upcoming job opportunities.

Sponsored by Revere Copper Products, come and see a special screening of the Academy Award nominated sports film Hoosiers on the big screen of the historic Capitol Theatre. In Hoosiers, a coach with a checkered past and a local drunk train a small town high school basketball team to become a top contender for the championship. Runtime: 114 minutes Rating: PG Language: English Format: Digital Print Venue: Capitol Theatre Purchase Tickets Here.

 For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth.

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.

Holiday Felting Workshop with Erin Gardner, Grey Fox Felting Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1 to 4 p.m. Root Court $65 Members | $70 General Public Settle into the relaxing vibe of needle felting and put together a retro felted holiday ornament. Erin Gardner, fiber artist and owner of Grey Fox ...

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

What can a root tell us about the season, the soil, and even our own wellbeing? Herbalist Jessica Maureen Hinsdill returns to the Old Forge Library on Tuesday, September 8, at 6 pm for the next installment of Seasonal Wellness: Healing with the Rhythms of Nature. This fall session, "Nourishing and Grounding Roots", takes a closer look at the roots that plants store underground as summer fades and autumn arrives. Fall is root-harvesting season, and the evening will explore how roots are used in herbal traditions, what makes them nourishing, and why this time of year is so closely connected with slowing down, gathering energy, and preparing for winter. The program will be hands-on and practical, with plenty of opportunity to learn about the plants themselves. A tasting of herbal teas made from the roots featured in the program will round out the evening. Hinsdill is a Boonville-based herbalist and founder of Wild Soulstice LLC. She has spent years teaching people about the properties and uses of plants through herbal education, consultations, plant walks, and other programs. She also leads the Old Forge Library’s popular herbal study group. The program is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Advance registration is strongly recommended. Register by calling the library at 315-369-6008 or emailing oldforge@midyork.org

Book Club Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Save Lives by Daisy Fancourt Evening Session: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6 p.m. Location: Art Research Library, 510 Henry St., Utica, N.Y. 13502 About the Book A groundbreaking exposé showing how the arts—alongside diet, sleep, exercise and n...

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

Children ages 5-12 are invited to join us in the library auditorium for a fun, free, children's bingo night! Every child will win a prize by the end of the evening. Prizes will include snacks/candy, small toys, books, and other age appropriate options. Registration is required.

New members are welcome! Copies of the books are available at the library. Stop in, call, or send an email to reserve a copy.

Are you an Apple product user in the Utica/Rome area or western Mohawk Valley of Central NY? Then welcome to the online home of UAUG, a group of people who, like you, want to get the most out of using their computers and devices made by Apple. Eleven months out of the year, we meet to discuss and learn about our Apple products and the software and peripherals that can be used with them. When we aren’t meeting, we stay in touch through our forum website on Discord.com where members (and only members--no outsiders) ask questions, get answers, and find exclusive deals for user group members. We hope to see you in person at the library, but if you can't make it and want to view the presentation remotely and aren't on Discord yet or have questions about becoming a UAUG member, email us at upstateappleusersgroup@gmail.com for assistance.

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

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 join us for BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club on the fourth Thursday of the month to discuss the book you are currently reading or any book you have recently read and enjoyed. This is an informal gathering to meet other book lovers to both give and get suggestions of books to read. Feel free to stay the whole time or just drop by. *Please note that we will meet on the THIRD Thursday in November and will NOT meet in December. *

Teams of 2-4 participants will race to complete a 300 piece puzzle - the first to do so will win eternal glory and a special prize. Open to ages 13 and over.

Each meeting includes a time to share ideas, challenges, and successes, as well as a feedback session. To participate in the feedback session, bring 15 printed copies of a piece you’ve written (no more than 2,000 words) and get constructive, practical, honest, and kind suggestions from the rest of the group.

Eyewitnesses remembrance of the 1973 Holland Patent plane crash.

Join us for the Billy Joel Tribute Show and help local schools in the process! Fundraising efforts are continuing with the Rick Zuccaro Digital Piano Donation Program, which provides Yamaha Digital Pianos to elementary schools throughout the region, with a list of 20 schools and climbing! This show presents the perfect opportunity to enjoy some of Billy Joels greatest songs and support musical education!

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.

Dunham Public Library is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive. To register in advance, go to: redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767. Registrations preferred but walk-ins will be taken as available. For more information, give us a call or stop by.

Jeff Dunham is one of the world's most successful comedians and ventriloquists, known for his record-breaking tours and unforgettable cast of characters. With billions of online views and decades of sold-out performances, Dunham continues to entertain audiences around the globe.

Children and youth will enjoy making a pinecone bird feeder to hang outdoors. Registration required.

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

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...

On the third anniversary of our library Makerspace, see what others have learned and made! Talk to local crafters and discover what the Makerspace has to offer!

Children ages 1-5 are invited to enjoy music and songs with opportunities to move, dance, and play.

Join us on the third Saturday of each month for a free movie. All movies will be rated PG to R and meant for adult audiences. For full movie details, please visit whitesborolibrary.org, call 315-736-9734, ext. 207 or stop by the library.