Book Babysitters Needed
Seeking book lovers young and old to babysit books ages 1 month to 10 years. The position will be full-time while the library gets new carpet installed, from October 2 through at least October 16. Sitters will be required to take good care of their books, make sure they get a good night’s rest and are well-loved. Babysitter certification is not needed; the only special skill required is a love of reading.
How it works: Between Monday, October 2 and Friday, October 6, bring an empty box to the library or borrow one of ours. Choose a section of approximately 30 books from either the children’s shelves, new books, or chapter books, and bring them to the front desk. There, you’ll get a printout of the books you’ve borrowed and some helpful tips for taking care of your young friends. Bring the books home and read and play with them. Return them anytime between Monday, October 16 and the due date printed on their slip. You’ll receive an official “Book Babysitter” certificate that you can show off to your friends.
Sep
30
Sat
Need a new plant for your home or dorm room? Have extra indoor plants that need a new home? Stop by the library and pick up or drop one off.
Please don’t bring outdoor plants (hostas, bulbs, etc.); this event is just for indoor plants (pothos, spider plants, etc.)
All are welcome; you don’t need to bring something to take something.

Oct
2
Mon
Meet with a Literacy CNY volunteer and get one-on-one help with all kinds of tech questions. Find solutions you need to just about any kind of problem: setting up a Kindle, tablet, or phone; using Facebook; checking e-mail; printing documents; and much more. If this time doesn’t work for you, you can make an appointment by calling us at 315-853-2038 or emailing clinton@midyork.org.

Oct
3
Tue
Kids ages 3 1/2 – 5 can explore yoga through playful poses, creative movement, song, art, and meditation while releasing energy and learning tools to relax with a focus on kindness and respect. There is a $10 suggested donation for each class.
Class meets on October 3, 10, 17 & 24. Click here to register for the 4-week session.
Led by Abby Stahl of Children’s Yoga and Creative Movement. Questions? Contact Abby at 315-882-1793.

Join us for stories and songs! Tuesday’s story time is geared toward ages 0-2 but all ages are welcome.

Join us upstairs to watch a movie together on the big screen.
Today’s movie is “The Little Mermaid.”
See the 2023 live-action remake of the classic Disney animated movie.
A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince. -IMDb

Oct
4
Wed
Meet with a Literacy CNY volunteer and get one-on-one help with all kinds of tech questions. Find solutions you need to just about any kind of problem: setting up a Kindle, tablet, or phone; using Facebook; checking e-mail; printing documents; and much more. If this time doesn’t work for you, you can make an appointment by calling us at 315-853-2038 or emailing clinton@midyork.org.

Join us for stories and songs! Wednesday’s story time is geared toward ages 2-3 but all ages are welcome.

Oct
5
Thu
Join friends from the Kirkland Town Library for a half-hour walk around the Village. When you’re done, come inside to cool off and have some water or coffee or take a stroll up to the Farmers Market.

Join us for stories and songs! Thursday’s story time is geared toward ages 3-5 but all ages are welcome.

Join us to watch a broadcast from the 2023 Library of Congress National Book Festival and then stay for a short discussion with the group.
This week’s program is : “Accidental Spies: The Scientist and the Socialite with John Lisle and Janet Wallach.” Being a spy is just as dangerous as it is thrilling; the CIA and Marguerite Harrison would know. In John Lisle’s “The Dirty Tricks Department,” he explores the dark legacy of the OSS Research and Development Branch, the precursor to the CIA. In Janet Wallach’s “Flirting with Danger,” she captures the true story of Marguerite Harrison, a socialite spy. Moderated by CBS’ Jeff Pegues
