Events

Join us for gentle, supported movement with local instructor Marchell Scarano. Please note the time change. We now meet from 3:30-4:30pm. All abilities and experience levels are welcome. Classes are free and open to the public. Class size is limited please call 315-429-3421 to register.

3:30 p.m., Conference Room, City Hall.

Meet Murray, a licensed therapy dog! He is trained to be a good listener and wants to help you read. Murray and his human, Betsy, will be visiting the library every Wednesday. Any child learning to read or just wanting the practice is welcome to stop by. For more information, please contact Christina at 315-736-9734, ext. 214 or at cpaniccia@midyork.org.

Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to sign up for a 15-minute slot. Tilly is a certified therapy pet through Paws of CNY

The Old Forge Library, located at 220 Crosby Blvd., is bringing back its Wednesday Night Crafts and this season, the goal is about much more than making something cute to take home. These free craft get-togethers are all about having fun, making things, and enjoying the company along the way. There’s no pressure for every project to come out looking exactly the same, and nobody has to be a professional crafter. Some people may follow the idea exactly, others may put their own spin on it, and plenty of creative problem-solving (and helping each other!) is encouraged. Think of it as a social night at the library with a craft happening in the middle. Friends, families, neighbors, seniors, and crafters of all experience levels are invited to pull up a chair, try something new, chat, laugh, lend a hand, and maybe discover a hidden crafting talent. Each evening begins at 5 p.m. and offers a relaxed, welcoming chance to get together and enjoy a little seasonal creativity. This season’s projects celebrate autumn, Thanksgiving, and the winter holidays. October October 14: Felt Leaf Wreath October 21: Mini Pumpkin Decorating October 28: Community Pumpkin Carving November November 4: Autumn Quilling November 18: Thanksgiving Place Settings and Centerpiece Decorating December December 2: Holiday Card Making December 9: Mini Wreath Craft December 17: Cork Reindeer December 23: Felt Mistletoe Everyone is welcome, and the craft nights are both family- and senior-friendly. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All supplies are provided free of charge, although quantities are limited, so advance registration is encouraged. To reserve a spot for one or more craft nights, call the Old Forge Library at 315-369-6008 or email oldforge@midyork.org.

Drop in and relax at Adult Coloring. Materials will be provided.

Can you write a story in 500 words or less? Sharpen your pencils and your writing skills and join us every Wednesday from 6-8!

Each participant will get one glass to decorate with spooky vinyl stickers, and there will be a chance to personalize it further with a name. Open to ages 16 and over.

Teens, stop down to the library to write and share your poetry in a spooky, October setting!

Get ready to have some fun! Come ready to move every Wednesday night for Line Dancing.

They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard, and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story.

Directed by Lan Hongchun, 2026, China, Rated PG-13, 118 minutes, subtitled Deep in debt, Xiaowei (Zheng Runqi) travels from China to Thailand hoping to locate the grandfather he believes abandoned his family—and perhaps claim an inheritance. Instead, his investigation uncovers the story behind de...

Join us for a cardio drumming exercise program. We meet for 30 minutes on Mondays at 5:15 PM and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8:15 AM. All materials are provided. Classes are limited to 10 people. Cardio drumming involves an exercise ball and drumsticks. We do various exercises to music from instructional videos on YouTube. Any age & fitness level can do this with the ability to tailor it to your fitness level. For more information contact Rosemary at 315-736-9734 ext. 204, rmanley@midyork.org or Christina 315-736-9734 ext. 214, cpanicccia@midyork.org.

Designed for Preschool age children and under. Join us in the Children's Area for some library fun! There are plenty of toys, puzzles, educational tablets and of course friends to play with.

Makerspace Open Hours are for ages 16+. Ages 8-15 are allowed with an accompanying adult. Children under 8 years old cannot attend Makerspace Open Hours for safety reasons, even if accompanied by an adult. What can you do in the Makerspace during open hours? - Use any of our equipment and/or materials - Bring your own project or start a new one - Socialize with other local crafters - Let the library attendants know your future hopes for the space - Swap or donate materials you don't plan to use

Hands on fun for toddlers! We'll read stories, play games, and make friends.

Rain or shine, we'll walk indoors in the Community Room! Walk at your own pace. Enjoy friendly conversation. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle! Questions? Call us at 315-363-5980 or email sherrill@midyork.org By participating in this program you take full responsibility for permission from a health care provider and the library assumes no liability associated with the risks of physical exercise.

Stories and songs for children aged 3-5. Younger siblings are welcome.

Join us for Mat Yoga, Thursdays at 10:30!

Bookworms is a year-long registered program that takes place in the children's room.

Bring in the kids and listen to a librarian read you a story. A small craft or activity is included.

Join us every Thursday for a low-impact aerobic exercise program for adults/seniors. The whole workout is done in a seated position so this is a good class for anyone who does not feel comfortable in a standing class or has some physical limitations. We will be exercising to various YouTube videos led by different instructors. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes and bring a water bottle. It is recommended that you check with your physician before you start any exercise program. This is a free program for adults. Registration is not required. Contact Rosemary for further information at rmanley@midyork.org, 315-736-9734 ext. 204.

Dolgeville-Manheim Library invites you to: General Adult Education classes; GED classes to earn your General Education Diploma. We at the Library understand that “things happen” and “life gets in the way” of some of our plans, even while in High School. So, if this sounds like you, and you would like to take advantage of this FREE program made available to us through Herkimer County BOCES, please call us at (315)429-3421 and we will be able to give you information of how to get started. The Class takes place on Thursdays, and there are various time slots available. The program follows the attendance schedule of the public schools, so if there is no regular school on that Thursday then there is no GED class held that day.

Bring your knitting, sewing, crochet, or other project and work together in this informal group. All are welcome!

Join us for a fun book group that focuses on reading books in the mystery and thriller genres. We meet every other month, on the third Thursday, except for December when we meet the second Thursday. Please check with the library about this month's selection. For more information, stop by the library or call 315-736-9734, extension 206.

For decades, Linking Lives Through Reading has brought kids and caring adults together at the Old Forge Library for something simple and powerful: reading together. Made possible through the generous support of the Leola Tobin Memorial Fund, this multigenerational program pairs first-, second-, and third-grade students with adult volunteers, or “book buddies,” for an hour of reading, conversation, activities, snacks, and plenty of encouragement. The goal isn’t just to get through a book. It’s about helping kids feel comfortable with reading, build confidence, connect with another member of the community, and have fun along the way. Each session includes shared reading, learning activities, coloring, snacks, and reading rewards. This fall, Linking Lives Through Reading will meet for six Thursdays, October 1 through November 5, from 2:15 to 3:15 pm. Six additional sessions will be offered in the spring. The walk is part of it! The Town of Webb Schools does not provide transportation to the library for this program. Instead, library volunteers and community members are welcome to join the walk from school to the library. Anyone who would like to help walk the participating students from school to the library is invited to join the group. It’s a simple way to be part of the program and another opportunity for kids and community members to connect. Parents and caregivers should plan to pick up their children at the library at 3:15 pm. Become a book buddy. Linking Lives Through Reading is always looking for more adult volunteers. No teaching experience is needed. Book buddies simply need to be willing to spend an hour reading, listening, encouraging, talking, and sharing a little time with a child. A favorite book, a good conversation, and an hour of attention can make a real difference. To register a child, become an adult book buddy, or join the walk from school to the library, call the Old Forge Library at 315-369-6008 or email oldforge@midyork.org.

Build a new project each week, or make one big one! The only limit is your imagination! Suggested for ages 6-10