Library Schedule of Events 2018:
(All library programs are free and open to the public, unless otherwise indicated.
For further information regarding these or any other programs contact
the Old Forge Library at 315-369-6008.)
Feel free to scroll down the page to see all the scheduled programs ~ listed in chronological order.
The Friends of the Library meet on the first Tuesday of each month at Noon
The Library Board of Directors meet the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm
Upcoming Events
September
Fri. Sept 7 ~ Pointed Pine Quilters Fiber Arts Exhibit Opening Reception(") 5-8 pm
Light refreshments and acoustic music by Dan Vellone
Exhibit on display through September 29 during Library Hours
Fri. Sept 14 ~ Friends Book Sale at the Farmers Market
Tues. Sept 18 ~ Morning Book Group: Educated by Tara Westover 9:30 am
Wed. Sept 19 ~ CNY Arts Decentralization Grant Application Seminar 5:30- 7 pm
with Elizabeth Lane (non-profits, please call the library for registration info)
Mon. Sept 24 ~ Evening Book Group, A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 6:30 pm
Tues. Sept 25 ~ National Voter Registration Day
Tues. Sept 25 ~ Fall Plantings Workshop 6:30 pm
led by Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Garden Club
Thurs. Sept 27 ~ Erasure Poem Workshop 6 pm
led by Linda Weal and Thera Levi
October
Tues. Oct 2 - Oct 27 Pastels and Watercolors Art Exhibit by Martha Deming Library Hours
Thurs. Oct 4 - Nov 7 ~ Linking Lives Through Reading 2:15 - 3:15 pm
2nd Graders & Adult Book Buddies
Fri. Oct 5 - Nov 8 ~ Toddler Story Time 10 -10:30 am
Fall Story Hour 11:00 am-Noon
Tues. Oct 9 ~ Climate Change Presentation 6:30 pm
with Fred Stoss
Tues. Oct 16 ~ Conflict Resolution Information Session 2 pm
Fri. Oct 26 ~ Annual Halloween Costume Party 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Past Events
Fri. Jan 5 ~ Deadline for artwork entries for the Winter Scenes Art Exhibit
(open to all artists)
Wed. Jan 10 - Mar 10 ~ "Winter Scenes " Art Exhibit on display during Library Hours
Fri. Jan 12 ~ "Winter Scenes" Art Exhibit Opening Reception 4-6 pm
Tues. Jan 16 ~ Morning Book Group: The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See 9:30 am
Tues. Jan 16 ~ Deadline to sign up for Friends' Annual Luncheon
Fri. Jan 19 - Feb 23 ~ Winter Toddler Story Time (&) 10:00 - 10:30 am
led by Jackie Englert
Fri. Jan 19 - Feb 23 ~ Winter Story Hour 11:00 am - Noon
Sat. Jan 20 ~ Poetry Workshops (!)
Gr. K-6 w/ Chris Holt 10 am - noon
Gr. 7-12 w/ Alison Albright 10 am - Noon
Adults w/ Star Livingstone 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Mon. Jan 22 ~ Friends' Annual Luncheon 11:45 am
Pickle Boat Grill $15 per person
Sat. Jan 27 ~ Art Workshops (!)
Gr. K-6 w/Karen Beck 10 am - Noon
Gr. 7-12 w/Bronwen Keefer 10 am - Noon
Adults w/ Martha Deming 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Mon Jan 29 ~ Evening Book Group: A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline 6:30 pm
Thurs. Feb 1 - Mar 1 ~ Poetry and Illustration Contest & Exhibit submissions accepted
"Shaping My Landscape" (more info>)
Guidelines can be found here: (guidelines>)
Tues. Feb 13 ~ Mardi Gras Sweetheart Dessert Contest
Entries accepted 11:00 am - 4: 30 pm
Reception and winners announced 7-8 pm
Tues. Feb 20 ~ Morning Book Group: "Actual Malice" by Breton Peace 9:30 am
Wed. Feb 21 ~ Writer's Open Mic Night(@) 7 pm
Featured Writer and Emcee: Elizabeth Martina
Mon. Feb 26 ~ Evening Book Group: The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley by Hannah Tinti 6:30 pm
Tues. Mar 20 ~ Morning Book Group: A Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood 9:30 am
Mon. Mar 26 ~ Evening Book Group: Before We were Yours by Lisa Wingate 6:30 pm
Tues, April 10 ~ Deadline to register for Babysitting Clinic 8pm
Weds. April 11- May 2 ~ Babysitting Clinic 6:30-7:30 pm
April 11 -Health and Safety by David Berkstresser,
April 18 - Childhood Development by Kandis Griffin, Guidance Counselor
April 25 - EMT Educational Play by Karen Beck & Judy Ehrensbeck, Teachers
May 2- Food and Nutrition by Diane Amos, Health Teacher
Thurs. April 12 ~ Christening of "Teen Escape" 7 pm
the newly renovated teen space!
Tues. April 17 ~ Morning Book Group: Never Coming Back by Alison McGhee 9:30 pm
Thurs. April 19 - May 24 ~ Linking Lives Through Reading (%) 2:15 - 3:15 pm
an inter-generational program for 1st graders and adult "Book Buddy"
Fri. April 20 - May 25 ~ Spring Toddler Story Time (&) 10:00 - 10:30 am
led by Jackie Englert
Fri. April 20 - May 25 ~ Spring Story Hour 11:00 am - Noon
Mon. April 30 ~ Evening Book Group: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng 6:30 pm
Fri. May 4 ~ Howl Story Slam: True Stories Told Locally (@) 7 pm
Tues. May 15 ~ Curiously Adirondack Rides Again 7 pm
Video Series Presentation with Josh Clement and Ed Kanze
featuring Old Forge's Pointed Pine Quilters
Wed. May 16 ~ Open Mic Night for Writers (@) 7 pm
Emcee and Featured Writer: Cheryl Pula
Fri. May 18th ~ Annual Bicycle Safety Clinic 2:15 - 3:15 pm
Tues. May 29 -Fri. Jun 29 ~ Rome Art Association Spring Show
on display during Library Hours
Fri. Jun 1 ~ Rome Art Association Spring Show Opening Reception (") 5-8 pm
refreshments and acoustic music by Dan Vellone
Fri. Jun 15 ~ "Meet Me at the Library Gazebo at 5!" for Live Music (*) 5-6 pm
featuring Jim and Bonnie Tracy
Bring a blanket or folding chair. (Event will be moved inside in inclement weather)
Mon. Jun 25 ~ Evening Book Group: Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult 6:30 pm
Tues. Jun 26 ~ Adirondack Mysteries and Other Mountain Tales, Vol. 3 (**) 7:30 pm
stories from 4 authors ~ enjoy readings followed by questions and answers.
Tues. July 3 -Fri. July 27 ~ Watercolor Landscapes Solo Exhibit by Artist Bob Willman
on display during Library Hours
Tues. July 3 ~ "Songs and Stories of Dublin" (*) 7:30 pm
with Tom O'Carroll, Musician and Storyteller
Wed. July 4 ~ Library Closed
Thurs. July 5- Aug 2 ~ Summer Reading Program "Libraries Rock" (#) 12-1 pm
7/5 ~ Registration and Kick-off, "Rock the Library Magic Show"
7/12 ~ Design and Make Wooden Wind Chimes (last day to register)
7/19 ~ Design and Make “Libraries Rock T-shirts
7/26 ~ “Peter and the Wolf” Film w/ t-shirts and popcorn
8/2 ~ “Rock and Roll Sock Hop” featuring music by Jim and Gwen Tracy
And 50’s dance demonstration by George and Beverly Meeker
Program Finale and Prizes awarded!
Thurs. July 5 ~ "Rock the Library Magic Show" (#) 12 -1 pm
With musician Tom O'Carroll and magician Debbie O'Carroll
free and open to the public
Fri. July 6 ~ "Watercolor Landscapes" Exhibit Opening Reception (") 5-8 pm
Solo Exhibit by Artist Bob Willman
refreshments and acoustic music by Dan Vellone
Tues. July 10 ~ "Adirondack Stories"(* +) 7:30 pm
with Master Storyteller and Balladeer Bill Smith
Wed. July 11 - Aug 8 ~ Summer Writers' Workshops(**) Teens 4-5:30
Mary Sanders Shartle, Director Adults 6:30-8:30
Fri. July 13 ~ Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Farmers' Market
Leslie Stolins will be on hand to talk about the Mid York Library System
Tues. July 17 ~ "Finding True North" (**) 7:30 pm
Fran Yardley will share stories from her book:
a history of one small corner of the Adirondacks
Fri. July 20 ~ Authors' Day(**)
Writers' Workshop: "How to Write, Publish and Market Your Own Book"
led by Nancy Best and Gary Van Riper 10:00 am -Noon
Authors' Fair: under the tent on the library lawn. Meet area authors,
buy books and have them autographed 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Fri. July 20 ~ "Meet Me at the Library Gazebo at 5!" for Live Music (*) 5:00-6:00 pm
featuring Nick Piccininni
Bring a blanket or folding chair. (Event will be moved inside in inclement weather)
Sat. July 21 ~ Lowville Village Band: Americana Music(*) 5:00-6:30 pm
Under the tent on the library lawn. Bring a blanket or folding chair.
Sun. July 22 ~ Adirondack Storytelling Festival (<) (on the Library Lawn) 12 - 2 pm
Joe Bruchac, Bill Smith, and Mountain Quick Step:
Sara Milonovich, Greg Anderson and Trish Miller
Tues. July 24 ~ The Fulton Chain: a New History (+) 7:30 pm
Book Presentation by Charles Herr
Tues. July 31 ~ “Meet Amelia Earhart” (*) 7:30 pm
A portrayal by Actor Eleanor Stearns
Tues. July 31 ~ Aug. 26 ~ “Here and There, This and That” Solo Art Exhibit Library Hours
by Artist Gordon Bashant
August
Fri. Aug 3 ~ “Here and There, This and That” Solo Art Exhibit Opening Reception (") 5-8 pm
Light refreshments and acoustic music by Dan Vellone
Tues. Aug 7 ~ Exploring Cambodia and Vietnam: Ancient Civilizations to Modern Struggles Presented by Photographer Diane Bowes 7:30 pm
Sun. Aug 12 ~ Friends Library Bash ($) 3-5 pm
Tues. Aug 14 ~ “Never Coming Back” (**) 7:30 pm
Book Presentation by author Alison McGhee (more info>)
Wed. Aug 15 ~ Coffeehouse Open Mic Night (@) 7:30 pm
Mary Sanders Shartle featured Writer and Emcee (more info>)
Fri. Aug 17 ~ “Meet Me at the Library Gazebo at 5” (*) 5-6 pm
Live Music with Dan Vellone (more info>
Tues. Aug 21~ “Durant Family Saga Trilogy” (**) 7:30 pm
with Author Sheila Myers (more info>)
Thurs. Aug 23- 25 ~ Friends Annual Book Sale ($) Library Hours
Tues. Aug 28 ~ Atkinson Family Band (*) 7:30 pm
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To see some of the past years Library Programs & Events
visit our ARCHIVE> page.
Funding Agencies:
(*) New York State Council on the Arts: Presenting Program with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York 
State Legislature
State Legislature(**) New York State Council on the Arts: The Literature Program with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature
($) Donations Requested.
(♦) Friends of the Library Series and New York State Council on the Arts with support from Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature
(") First Friday Art Walk Participant
(+) The Friends ADK Series.
(!) Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by CNY Arts, and the Friends of the Old Forge Library
(#) Funded by the Town of Webb and the Mid-York Library System.
(%) Funded by the Leola Tobin Memorial Fund.
(@) Old Forge Library and Adirondack Center for Writing
(=) Mid York Library System
(<) CAA, Mountain Greenery, Strand Theater ,Touch of Ritz and New York State Council on the Arts with support from Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature
(&) Town of Webb Recreation Department
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