Events

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

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.

Thursday October 22nd 5:00 pm Ages 10-17 Adopt a rat plushie and pick out all the accessories to dress it! Pick from a variety of costumes and then take it home in its special carrier! #10 spots available. Please register in person 15 minutes before start of the program.

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Pick up copies at the library and start reading this month's book club pick. We'll discuss the book on this date!

This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by CNY Arts.

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.

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. *

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At the time, church leaders grappled with how scripture guided Christians on slavery, whether there was a moral imperative to act, or whether the issue was outside the church's purview all together. Presented by Steve Smits, a retired director of Central New York Developmental Disabilities Services Offices and president of the Town of Western Historical Society and sponsored by the Clinton Area Ministerium.

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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.

A Lunch and Learn with Jessica and Amy to prepare for the holidays with loved ones dealing with dementia. This program is open to the public, and no registration is needed. For more information, contact Christina at (315) 736-9734 ext. 214 or at cpaniccia@midyork.org.

Join us and walk away with a beautiful piece of holiday art. All materials provided. Class size is limited and registration is required. Please call 315-733-1535 to register.

You'll transform these simple materials into an adorable black cat perched on a branch, perfect for adding a little spooky fun to your fall décor. Come get creative and make your own cat to take home! All supplies provided. Registration is limited to 20 participants. Every program at the library is free and open to all, made possible by the generosity of volunteers, sponsors, donors, and library resources.

Directed by John Wilson, 2026, USA, Not Rated, 101 minutes After concluding his acclaimed HBO series How To with John Wilson, filmmaker John Wilson turns his idiosyncratic camera toward one of the most commonplace substances imaginable: concrete. Hoping to make his documentary more commercially a...

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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.

Directed by John Wilson, 2026, USA, Not Rated, 101 minutes After concluding his acclaimed HBO series How To with John Wilson, filmmaker John Wilson turns his idiosyncratic camera toward one of the most commonplace substances imaginable: concrete. Hoping to make his documentary more commercially a...

Your favorite cult classic is back! See The Rocky Horror Picture Show for one night only at The Stanley Theatre. Get ready for a wild night of outrageous characters, unforgettable music, and plenty of thrills. Come dressed as your favorite character and get ready to do the Time Warp.

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.

Join us for interesting reads and fun discussions. This months selection is Distant Shores by Kristin Hannah

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...

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

From the author: "My stories in my new paperback book, Where the Branches Bend, An Anthology of Short Stories, are stories about the journey of life. Experiences that we, as humans, all face. Loss and gain, happiness and sadness, sickness and health, and self - discovery through the challenges of life."