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Interested In Using Our Regular Story Time Pause
NH Public Library Window Display? Regular Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Story Times will

2 Library Lane The display case at the Library's main entrance is be put on pause for July and August. Please check our
Summer Reading Calendar for summer Story Times
315-733-1535 available without charge for community groups or and Programming. We hope to see you there!
individuals to display works of art, collections or
Monday and Tuesday 10am-8pm educational displays. Exhibits must be in keeping with SUMMER Pre-K
Closed on Wednesdays the Library's mission to meet the educational, cultural
and recreational needs of the community. Exhibits may
Thursday and Friday 10am-6pm not be for entrepreneurial or commercial purposes, for Playdate & Story Time
Saturday 10am-2pm the solicitation of business for profit or for fundraising. From July 8th to August 12th Pre-K Playdate and
Sunday 1-5pm Religious proselytizing and partisan political Story Time will be shifted.
Curbside Pickup Remains an Option recruitment are similarly prohibited. Applications for Pre-K Playdate will be on Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am
the case are on a first come, first served basis and are with Story Time to follow at 11:00am.
limited to one month, with displays also limited to one
per year per individual, group or organization. Exhibits YA Summer Activities
The Library will be closed on will be reviewed in advance before being displayed.
Join the Teen Art Club at the New Hartford Public
Friday, July 4th Applications for use of the case are available at the Library this summer, running Tuesdays from July 8
Library's front desk. If you have any questions or are to August 12, 2025, from 6:30 to 7:00 PM in the YA
Summer Hours are in Effect! interested in using the display, please call the Library section. Teens can drop in to explore a variety of creative
and ask to speak to our Display Case Coordinator,
We will be closed on Sundays In July. Sunday hours John. 315-733-1535 projects like DIY pinhole cameras, book making,
interior design, portrait printmaking, and more. No
will resume on September 7th. registration is needed, and all materials are provided for
Spring Farm CARES free. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to
Stay Connected With Us! Spring Farm CARES Animal and Nature Sanctuary try something new, this is a fun and welcoming space

The most up to date information regarding closings, will be the featured exhibit during the month of July to get creative and connect with others. Give us a call if
reopening, programs and crafts can be found on our at the New Hartford Public Library. Founded in 1991, you have any questions!
website and on our Facebook and Instagram pages. SFC is home to more than 225 animals, including cats, This summer, the Teen Book Club at New Hartford
Website: www.newhartfordpubliclibrary.org horses, donkeys, goats, pigs, sheep, rabbits, birds and Public Library is going virtual! We’ll be hanging out
Facebook: exotics, as well as a nature sanctuary with 250 acres of on the free Fable app during July and August to chat
forest, wetland and grassland. SFC focuses on helping about our monthly reads, share thoughts, and connect
www.facebook.com/newhartfordpubliclibrary animals with special needs, medical issues or advanced over great books. Want to see what it’s all about? Come
Instagram: new_hartford_public_library age, and strives to restore the connection between to our interest meeting on July 1st at 11am in the YA
humans, animals and nature. The exhibit will feature Section of the library. We’ll go over how to join the
Charge Up While You information on SFC's rich history, mission, what they club, get you set up on the app, and talk about what
Check Out! do and how you can get involved. Spring Farm CARES we’ll be reading. It’s super chill and a great way to stay

The New Hartford Public Library now offers an is open for visitors and tours at 3364 NY-12 in Clinton connected this summer.
and welcomes any questions at (315) 737-9339.
electric vehicle (EV) charging station for public use! Fiction Writing Intensive
Conveniently located in our lower level parking lot,
you can power up your car while enjoying our books, AARP Smart Driving Class Act on some of the essential ideas about creative
events, and community spaces. Tuesday, July 29 from 9:00am – 3:30 writing from Richard Weems, author of three books
Stop by, plug in, and stay a while! Call Ron Merrit at 315-724-0096 to register. and US Presidential Scholars Distinguished Teacher.
Fun and engaging prompts offered in an inspiring and
NHPL Board of Trustees Red Cross Blood Drive supportive environment! Also, learn about creative
writing contests for high school students. Registration
2025 Meeting Join us on August 5th from 12p-4p in the Sammon required. Go to www.WeemsInk.com or text 201-286-

All meetings are held at 4:30 in the Sammon Room Meeting Room. Walk ins are welcomed or preregister 2030 for information.
at the Library on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive- July 8, 15, and 22nd from 1-3pm
unless otherwise designated. results?zipSponsor=NHPLibrary For grades 8-12
*Wednesday, August 6th 1st Wednesday of the month,
no July meeting Literacy CNY A Song for Olaf
Wednesday, September 17th We have a volunteer at the Library each Tuesday Join us on July 12 at 12pm for an author talk and
Wednesday, October 15th from 11:00am-2:00pm. Literacy CNY provides trained reading of A Song for Olaf: A Memoir of Sibling Love
*Wednesday, December 3rd 1st Wednesday of the individuals to assist patrons on a one-on-one basis. at the Dawn of the HIV-AIDS Pandemic by Jennifer
month, no November meeting. They look forward to helping our community. We Boulanger.
greatly appreciate this service they are offering our Chair Yoga Class
Mid York Library System App patrons. Join us on Monday and Friday mornings from 11:00

Did you know there's a NEW app for all your library Farmers Market to 12:00 for Chair Yoga in the Sammon Room. There is
needs? Download the Mid York Library System App no charge for this class.
from your app store to search our catalog, place holds, While you’re at the Farmers Market at the Village
view your account, and even see what's happening at Green, be sure to stop by our table. Snap a Summer Senior Yoga Class
any Mid York library! Selfie and do a specially planned activity with us. If you
The new app allows you to log in with one or more have any questions about our library or services feel Senior Yoga takes place every Monday at 3:00 in the
Mid York library cards, search for items, place holds, free to ask. We can’t wait to see you there! Sammon Room with Bill Skinner. For those wishing to
participate at home, we do offer a Zoom link for this
see library locations, check out OverDrive books, read Catch us 3:00pm on the following dates: July 16th, class. Please call 315-733-1535 to get the link. There is
OverDrive books, check out OverDrive magazines, July 30th, August 13th
read OverDrive magazines, search and filter library no charge for this class.
programming, bring up a digital library card, and much Summer Fun is Heading
more. to the Library! Lego Club:
The app is available in the Apple App Store as well as From Book to Block
the Google Play Store. During the months of July and August be sure to stop
in the library for a wide array of activities. There is New time for Lego Club!!
Each month a passage from a book is read aloud from
Community Outreach something for everyone this summer! From Tunes for a pre-selected book. Using their imagination, children
Tots to Teen Art Club Tuesdays.
We are hitting the road and would love to come to Check out our Summer Calendar or stop in today to are asked to build what they see when visualizing that
your organization! Are you involved with a preschool, learn more. scene. This club meets on the 1st Saturday of the month
daycare, summer program or assisted living center? at 10:30am.
We would love to come to your organization and share Utica Zoomobile Next meeting: Saturday, July 5th
more about our upcoming programs, issue library
cards and provide programming to your facility. For Stop by the library on July 10 at 2pm to see the Utica
more information, please contact our Library Director, Zoomobile! Registration is recommended to save your
Anne 315-733-1535. seat for this event.