Utica Public Library

We are suspending library services from Saturday, 12/19/2020 through Sunday, 1/3/2021. We will resume Limited Curbside Pickup by Appointment and Phone Call Monitoring Only on Monday, 1/4/2021. The library will remain closed to the public until community health indicators improve. ... We appreciate your patience as we continue to provide services while adjusting to community health conditions. Please check our doors, website, and social media for updates to our operations.

The library will be closed for all in-building services Tuesday, 10/27 to Monday, 11/2 because...... We're getting a new lobby floor!!!! We look forward to resuming our limited services on 11/3!... Please call (315) 735-2279 M-F, 9 am to 5 pm to speak to a staff person. See more

Check this out! The Utica College Theatrical Productions is performing The War of the Worlds on WPNR 90.7FM this Friday at 5pm! Access the live performance through this link: https://tinyurl.com/y5jr7xjr. The event is free and open to the public. Contact [email protected] or 315-792-3028 for additional information.

Support the Utica Rescue Mission and donate non-perishable food during the Greater Utica Rotary Clubs Drive-Thru Food Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 9th from 9 am to 4 pm at 123 Seneca Street in Utica.

Early voting starts tomorrow October 24th! Beat the lines at the polls on November 3rd and vote early! For more information including locations and times available check the Board of Elections website here https://www.ocgovboe.net/oneida-county-early-voting-2020/

It's the last day to register for our Planning to Write workshop! Join us this Saturday on Zoom at 1pm for a 90 minute session to help you plan a long fiction piece of writing! Perfect for those interested in NaNoWriMo in November. Register at https://www.uticapubliclibrary.org//virtual-planning-to-wr or call 315-735-2279. Registration will close at 4:30pm tomorrow (October 23).

The weekly outdoor pop-up is on hiatus for now! Please call (315) 735-2279 M-F, 9 am to 5 pm to speak to someone on staff to place your new items on hold for curbside pick-up! And as a reminder, the library will be closed for all in-building services from Tuesday, 10/27 to Monday, 11/2 because we're getting a new lobby floor! We look forward to resuming our limited services on 11/3!

Giving Tuesday is a week away! Show your support of the library by making an online donation today! https://www.uticapubliclibrary.org/supportthel/donatetoday/ We are truly grateful for our patrons and community that we serve. Thank you!

Cooler temperatures and shorter days call for warm drinks, soft blankets, and a good book! Do you prefer thrillers or cozy mysteries to read during autumn?

United Way of the Mohawk Valley has launched a unique food give away series for City of Utica residents. Their Take and Make meal boxes will be given away through three distribution days, each handing out 1,500 meal boxes! The first day is Sunday, October 25th! Make your reservation by texting UTICAFOOD to 898-211 or call 1-844-DIAL-211 if you are unable to text. For more information on this event please visit: https://www.unitedwaymv.org/uticafood

Looking for some *free* programs? Check out our calendar online for all of our upcoming programs! Sign up for those that require registration there too! https://www.uticapubliclibrary.org/calendar

Check this out! Time Magazine released their 100 must-read books from 2020: https://time.com/collection/must-read-books-2020/ Call us at (315) 735-2279 Monday - Friday from 9-5 to place a copy on hold. Between our library and the consortium's, you have access to at least 85/100 of these books!

It's Global Handwashing Day! Handwashing is one of the best ways that we can prevent getting sick and spreading germs to others. Take the time to wash your hands for 20 seconds during key times to stay healthy. Follow the link below to find information on how and when to wash your hands! https://go.usa.gov/xVQuD #KeepHandsClean

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to be counted in the 2020 Census. Shape the future of libraries and of your community by completing the census-only 65% of Oneida County has responded! Respond to the Census at https://my2020census.gov/ or by calling 844-330-2020

Reminder! Support the Library tomorrow (October 14) and Thursday (October 15) by shopping at Boscov's in store or online and mention Utica Public Library at checkout. You get 20% off the lowest sale price on almost everything and the library will receive 5% of your total purchase. Thanks in advance for your support!

We'll see you on Tuesday, October 13th!

Pick up your free adult take-home craft starting October 12th! Limited kits are available. Please register by calling 315-735-2279 or emailing Gabrielle at [email protected]! One kit per person. Each kit comes with enough string for two bracelets in a variety of colors, instructions on how to make two patterns, and cardstock to create a card. We suggest making one for yourself and sending one to a friend for some surprise mail!

It may be breezy, but come check out a movie or book at our weekly outdoor pop-up! We are outside until 1pm.