Teens aged 13-18 can sign up to receive a bag full of goodies from the library! You'll receive two library books selected just for you, a craft, snacks, and more!
Each Monday a new question will be posted in the YA Area. Teens are welcome to leave an anonymous answer in our secret ?Voices of tomorrow? box anytime throughout the week.
Utica Public Library - Main Floor - New Children's Room
Monday, August 17, 2026 - Wednesday, September 16, 2026 / All Day
All Month Long
Make an accordion pet! Choose a cow, dog, cat or unicorn, or design your own!
Calling all dog lovers! Show off your favorite reading companion by submitting a photo of your pup for a chance to win a dog-themed gift basket. We'll feature the pups on our digital display screen.
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.
Explore your creativity this summer with our maker cart. We have paper, glue, stencils, markers, crayons and so much more to use. Each Monday will have a special day media (not typically on the cart).
Join us Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 10:30-11:00 for preschool aged children. Join us for stories and crafts. Aimed towards preschoolers ? but all are welcome! An adult must accompany the child.
Stretch, relax, and breathe at our weekly Chair Yoga!
This gentle, accessible class is perfect for all ages and abilities?everyone is welcome to join! Come unwind and find your calm.
Sullivan Free Library - Bridgeport - Community Room
Led by a professional dinosaur trainer, kids will participate in various activities, including interacting with a baby dinosaur, dino dig boxes, trading cards and games!
New this summer! Join us before Garden Club for our Little Nature Nurtures. Look for bugs, birds and all the things that spark childhood wonder. Weather permitting.
The class is led by Laureen Violante, CMT, CYT. She is a certified meditation teacher and has taught yoga and breathing techniques since 1995.
Registration is suggested. Mondays at 12:30.
Meet up with other players every Monday to play Mahjong. Don't know how? We'll teach you. See our monthly calendar for dates when an instructor is available. Beginners are always welcome!
Kids and their families are invited to splash around and cool off with some water play in our front yard. Wear your bathing suit and don't forget sunscreen and a towel. For all ages.
Using your own body weight, you will gain muscular endurance, tone, and definition, and you will experience an increased afterburn. All you need to bring is water and a yoga mat!
Monday, August 17, 2026 / 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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.
Utica Public Library - Main Floor - New Children's Room
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - Thursday, September 17, 2026 / All Day
All Month Long
Make an accordion pet! Choose a cow, dog, cat or unicorn, or design your own!
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.
Join us each week for an hour of friendly chat, laughter, and connection over a warm cup of coffee or tea if that?s your thing (this is a judgment-free zone!).
Join us Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 10:30-11:00 for preschool aged children. Join us for stories and crafts. Aimed towards preschoolers ? but all are welcome! An adult must accompany the child.
Join us at the Hamilton Public Library for Story Time. Children aged birth to 5 years old of all abilities, come for reading, learning, playing, making crafts, and singing.
Utica Public Library - Basement - Old Children's Room
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 / 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Tuesdays at 10:30 am
Ages 5 and under
Visit us on Tuesday mornings for stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts.
There is a 25 children limit for this program.
New Hartford Public Library - Small Study Room (Smith)
Tuesdays from 11AM-2PM, stop in with any tech issues and our volunteer will help you! Learn how to navigate the internet, operate devices, and use software!
Discover the benefits of yoga in a gentle and accessible way! Join us for Chair Yoga, a relaxing and rejuvenating practice designed for all fitness levels.
Utica Public Library - Main Floor - New Children's Room
Tuesday, August 18, 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.
All paces welcome! Minors must be accompanied by a guardian. Waiver required for new runners. For the month of April we?ll be picking up trash around the village.
The group will meet weekly to read and discuss a chosen book. Each week there will be a themed activity to go with the story. Geared toward ages 9-12 years old.
Utica Public Library - Main Floor - New Children's Room
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - Friday, September 18, 2026 / All Day
All Month Long
Make an accordion pet! Choose a cow, dog, cat or unicorn, or design your own!
Hosted and sponsored by Madison County?s RSVP BoneBuilders is held every Wednesday and Friday morning in the Betsy Kennedy Community Room from 10am-12pm.
A storytime for our youngest patrons and their caregivers. We focus on interacting with books, socializing with others, and fostering a love of reading and songs. For ages Infant-24 months old.
Join us on the library lawn for stories, lemonade, and a snack. Additional activities will be provided by a variety of community organizations after select sessions.
Join us on the library lawn for stories, lemonade, and a snack. This special event will include community first responders including police & firefighters. This event is sponsored by Rome NAACP.
Bring your work and enjoy some creative time with fellow crafters. Show off your crafts, share ideas and advice, and have some fun! We meet the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday of each month.
Utica Public Library - Basement - Old Children's Room
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 / 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Wednesday August 19th
11:00 am
Ages 5-17
Design your own canvas tote bag to hold all of your library books.
#10 spots available. Please register in person 15 minutes before start of program.
Led by certified yoga instructor Bill Skinner this yoga class is a full-body practice featuring postures and stretches that are performed while seated or with the help of a chair for support.
Spend the afternoon with the Cornell Cooperative Extension community educator to investigate soil from an agricultural perspective, learn about erosion and discover Madison County Soils.
Widows: recent or past gather to talk. This group is a place to be encouraging and comforting to women who have lost a loved one. You may want to listen or choose to contribute.
Wednesday, August 19, 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!
Join others in playing American Mah Jongg. These sessions are for players looking to gain experience with game play but who are familiar with the game and its rules. NO INSTRUCTION WILL BE PROVIDED.
While you?re at the Farmers Market at the Village Green, be sure to stop by our table. We will be located in the ?Kids Zone? with family fun activities.
Certified Yoga instructor, nutrition coach, and weight management specialist, Kelly Becker, brings knowledge, compassion, and experience as she leads a group yoga class.
Utica Public Library - Basement - Old Children's Room
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 / 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Wednesday August 19th
5:00 pm
Ages 8-14
Create your own dinosaur bingo card, play several rounds of bingo, and win small prizes.
Are you a knitter? Crocheter? Needlepoint? Embroidery? Want to do that project with other people making their projects? Join us for Fiber Arts Group at the Library!
Join us on the library lawn for stories, lemonade, and a snack. Additional activities will be provided by a variety of community organizations after select sessions.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 / 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
The talk will show the location and remains of the Canals which passed through Utica and Rome. It will also highlight the engineering of Squire Whipple, a Utica native who developed the first engineered bridge and first lift bridge over the Erie Canal. Canal maps will be used to show where remains are located and the paths of the canals.
Andrew Wolfe holds degrees in Surveying Technology (A. Eng.), Civil Engineering Technology (A. Eng.), Civil Engineering (BS), Environmental Engineering (MS) and Transportation Engineering (Ph.D.) and is a licensed professional engineer in New York. Dr. Wolfe began his academic career at the University of New Haven in 1993 as an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering. In 1997, he moved to Union College, Schenectady, NY as an Assistant Professor in the Civil Engineering Department, serving as Chair of the department from 2001 ? 2003. Dr. Wolfe also became interested in the Erie Canal and was on the team that recovered the structures in Albany's Little Basin area (Lock 1, Weigh Lock, Little Basin). He also developed, with an economist, an interdisciplinary course on the Interactions between Society and Engineering as it pertained to transportation systems. In 2003, Dr. Wolfe moved to SUNYPOLY as an Assistant Professor in the Civil Engineering Technology program. At SUNYIT he taught courses in civil engineering tech, in interdisciplinary studies, and developed the Civil Engineering program. In the Civil Engineering program, he has taught courses in transportation, environmental engineering, and several of the lower division courses. He has also served as department chair, coordinator and Interim Dean of the College of Engineering. Currently, Dr. Wolfe is a member of the Albany Waterway Board and is leading the team which is uncovering the eastern end of Lock 1.
Out In Oneida is a monthly meetup for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies in our community. Meetups include activities, general chat and support in a safe, inclusive, and affirming space. Open to ages 18+
Utica Public Library - Main Floor - New Children's Room
Thursday, August 20, 2026 - Saturday, September 19, 2026 / All Day
All Month Long
Make an accordion pet! Choose a cow, dog, cat or unicorn, or design your own!
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.
Thursday, August 20, 2026 / 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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 Up (2009).
A feisty septuagenarian reluctantly teams up with a young explorer in this Oscar-winning Best Animated Feature Film by Pixar. Carl Fredricksen is a 78-year-old balloon salesman who dreams of seeing the wilds of South America, and it looks like he may get there after tying enough helium balloons to his house to take flight. The only kink in his plan is the 8-year-old stowaway on his front porch.
This film is rated PG and has a runtime of 96 minutes.
Join us Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 10:30-11:00 for preschool aged children. Join us for stories and crafts. Aimed towards preschoolers ? but all are welcome! An adult must accompany the child.
Whooo?s ready to dig in? Join us as we each dissect a real owl pellet. Learn something new this summer and leave a reassemble prey skeleton art piece *Registration is required for this program.
Unplug your brain from our ever-beckoning devices. Teens (12-18) can come hang out in the Sammon Room for a couple of hours. Compete in silly-stupid (but safe) challenges.
Join us on the 3rd Thursday of the month @ 12:30 pm for a meeting of our library Poetry Group! All poetry lovers are welcome. Bring in poetry to share or just bring yourself to hear something new!
Drop in anytime during the program to try your hand at Diamond Art - a fun, stress free craft that combines paint-by-number with tiny, shimmering gems. Open to ages 10 and up. All supplies provided.
The afternoon begins at 2 pm with a hands-on balsam crafting session. Join us at 5pm with Eric Sutherland of Maple Moss Sugar Works on maple sugaring, presented by the TOW Historical Association.
Utica Public Library - Basement - Old Children's Room
Thursday, August 20, 2026 / 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday August 20th
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Ages 6-12
Free build or take on this month's themed challenge: Aquatic August!
Join us for great books and great conversations! Each meeting features a fun theme. Discover new reads, share your favorites, and connect with fellow book lovers.
Utica Public Library - Main Floor - New Children's Room
Thursday, August 20, 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.
5pm @The Old Forge Library. A different Speaker every week! Free and open to all! Check out the full schedule below. In conjunction with the Town of Webb Historical Association.
A monthly book club open to all members of the public. This evening club discusses the same book that our Lit Lovers Book Club will discuss the same month.
Writer's Group is a structured group where participants will engage with writing prompts, share their works in progress, and receive thoughtful feedback. Open to ages 18+.
Savior of Fort Stanwix - Benedict Arnold!? Learn about this fascinating piece of local history at the last in our series of presentations by the Oneida Carry Research Group at the library this summer.
Utica Public Library - Main Floor - New Children's Room
Friday, August 21, 2026 - Sunday, September 20, 2026 / All Day
All Month Long
Make an accordion pet! Choose a cow, dog, cat or unicorn, or design your own!
Writing Club is not for sharing or critiquing. Join other writers in increasing your word count in the Library's fireplace room. Need a body double to get your writing done? We got you.
Hosted and sponsored by Madison County?s RSVP BoneBuilders is held every Wednesday and Friday morning in the Betsy Kennedy Community Room from 10am-12pm.
Friday, August 21, 2026 / 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Friday August 21st
10:30 am
For ages 4-8.
Enjoy stories and a craft celebrating the Dog Days of Summer!
Hosted at The Oneida County History Center 1608 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502
Stretch, relax, and breathe at our weekly Chair Yoga!
This gentle, accessible class is perfect for all ages and abilities?everyone is welcome to join! Come unwind and find your calm.
Come together and chill at our Café. Do a puzzle, play some board/card games or just chat and vibe to our lo-fi music. During this hour YA is welcome to a FREE beverage & snack.
Stop down to participate in our new yoga class! This event is free of charge and taught by a local instructor. Please bring your own Yoga mat - they are not provided.
This workshop explores the relationship between reading and writing by inviting participants to generate a new piece of writing based on short literary excerpts. Teens are asked to register ahead.
Calling all crafty teens! Bring your own craft project to work on in the YA Area or try one of our weekly examples. Our Large Study Room will host supplies you may need for the day while visiting.
Utica Public Library - Basement - Old Children's Room
Friday, August 21, 2026 / 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Friday August 21st
2:30 pm
Ages 5-12
Students learn how to make homemade ice cream and taste the final product. Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension Dairy Education.
#25 spots available. Please register in person 15 minutes before start of program.
Utica Public Library - Main Floor - New Children's Room
Saturday, August 22, 2026 - Monday, September 21, 2026 / All Day
All Month Long
Make an accordion pet! Choose a cow, dog, cat or unicorn, or design your own!
Bring your own craft project to work on in the Corasanti Room. Meet other crafty adults and mingle about your past and future projects. FREE k-cup beverage to sip on while you work.
Join us at the Trenton Town Hall for interesting reads and fun discussions. This months selection is "Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine" by Gail Honeyman
Looking for all Graphic Novel lover YA and up! Join our monthly summer club as we read and discuss popular graphic novels. Books available at the Circ Desk for checkout.
Utica Public Library - Main Floor - New Children's Room
Monday, August 24, 2026 - Wednesday, September 23, 2026 / All Day
All Month Long
Make an accordion pet! Choose a cow, dog, cat or unicorn, or design your own!