Utica Public Library

Paint a real pumpkin to celebrate fall! This program is geared towards patrons 18 years of age and older with sensory issues, those on the autism spectrum, or those who have other specific needs. Please register as supplies and space are limited. Have questions or concerns? Please call 315-735-2279 x212.

Join yoga teacher Lisa Gallagher for a session of chair yoga. This class makes yoga accessible to all - not just to seniors! Great for beginners and those who want a gentler class. Class begins at 10 am in the upstairs gallery. Please provide your own water and towel if needed. The chair will be provided for you. Free and open to the public. Please register online or by calling 315-735-2279 for each session you want to attend. Limited spots are available.

Tuesdays 10:30 am Ages 5 and under Visit us on Tuesday mornings for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts. * Kindly note there will be no storytime for Sept 1 or Sept 8.* There are 25 spots available for this storytime.

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.

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!

Thursday October 15th 4:00 pm Ages 8-17 Mix your own slime! Make it stretchy, glittery, fluffy, or chunky. There are oodles of options! #12 spots available. Please register in person 15 minutes before the start of the program.

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.

Create a floral pumpkin decoration to add to your fall decor! Please register, as supplies are limited.

Monday October 19th 10:30 am Ages 5 and under. Enjoy stories and songs to get you moving. We will be joined by special instruction teachers to help us wiggle! This storytime is brought to us by the Oneida County Special Children's Services.

Monday October 19th 5:00 pm For ages 6-12. Free build or take on this month's themed challenge: Outdoors October!

Join us for our Tiny Art reception in The Library's Lobby! Art will be on display from October 15-November 20.

Yoga is a system of techniques that allows individuals to nourish themselves from the inside and connect to the body’s innate intelligence. Through slow, mindfulness-based movements and intentional breathing, yoga helps us take agency over our state of being, which in turn helps us naturally manage the inevitable highs and lows of the human experience. No experience is needed to join. Please bring your own mat, water, and towel if needed. Free and open to the public. Please register online or by calling 315-735-2279. Limited spots are available.

Tuesdays 10:30 am Ages 5 and under Visit us on Tuesday mornings for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts. * Kindly note there will be no storytime for Sept 1 or Sept 8.* There are 25 spots available for this storytime.

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.

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!

Wednesday, Oct 21 4:00 pm -5:00 p.m All Ages Join COMHPS (COMmunity Health Promotion and Support) for some fun crafts to support mental health.

This program is geared towards patrons 18 years of age and older with sensory issues, those on the autism spectrum, or those who have other specific needs. Join us for a sensory-friendly movie viewing of Hotel Transylvania (2012). Dracula's plans to host a monsters-only celebration for his daughter Mavis' birthday are complicated when an ordinary human unwittingly checks in at the luxurious Hotel Transylvania and falls for Drac's daughter. This film is rated PG and has a runtime of 91 minutes.

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.

Monday, October 26, 2026 / 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Enjoy a hot beverage and create connections with others! This program is intended for adults ages 55+

Monday October 26th 5:00 pm Ages 10-17 Decorate a coffin shaped trinket box with a variety of gothic, cute, and spooky materials. #10 spots available. Please register in person 15 minutes before start of program.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 / 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Join yoga teacher Lisa Gallagher for a session of chair yoga. This class makes yoga accessible to all - not just to seniors! Great for beginners and those who want a gentler class. Class begins at 10 am in the upstairs gallery. Please provide your own water and towel if needed. The chair will be provided for you. Free and open to the public. Please register online or by calling 315-735-2279 for each session you want to attend. Limited spots are available.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 / 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Tuesdays 10:30 am Ages 5 and under Visit us on Tuesday mornings for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts. *Kindly note there will be no storytime for Sept 1 or Sept 8.* There are 25 spots available for this storytime.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 / 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Join us and watch Knives Out (2019). On his 85th birthday, crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead in his room with his throat slit. Just as authorities are about to dismiss the tragedy as suicide due to the lack of evidence to prove otherwise, Benoit Blanc arrives at the scene to conduct his own investigation. Soon, it is revealed that all of Thrombey's family have a reason to murder the family's patriarch. Now Marta, the dead man's caregiver and most trusted confidante, might be able to identify who the killer is. This movie is rated PG-13 and has a runtime of 131 minutes. Showtime is at 2pm. Free and open to the public Refreshments provided

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 / 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 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.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 / 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Tuesday October 27th 4:00 pm Ages 4-8 Learn about Mary Shelley and how she came to write her famous monster before creating your own spooky clay creature!

Wednesday, October 28, 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!

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 / 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday October 28th 5:00 pm Ages 5-12 Is it a trick or treat? Taste and rank some of the best and worst Halloween Treats.

Thursday, October 29, 2026 / 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 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 29, 2026 / 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday October 28th 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Ages 13-17 Need community service hours? Sign up for our teen volunteer hours! Help the staff prep for programs, organize books, and other tasks in Youth Services. Please register online to guarantee a spot.

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!