Event List

This drop-in playtime is for children ages 0-5 and their grownups. Stop in to play and meet other families. All play supplies for the kids and coffee for the grownups will be provided. 

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Storytime at the Library
Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and a fun craft—designed to spark creativity, build early literacy skills, and support social development.

Join us to create and take home your own snowman craft! Before heading to the library, please check our calendar to confirm that Ms. Sherry will be there. Thank you!

Looking for a new job or a fresh career path? Rensselaer County Career Center will be here at the library once a month to help.

Join us Friday afternoons at the library for knitting, crocheting, sewing, conversation and more!  

Jingle Bell Rockin' Ballet
with Miss Tori
Friday, December 12 at 4:30

Ornaments at the Library: Friday, December 12 at 5:00

Join us for some fun ornament making at SML! We will have three different projects to try your hand at. The projects are best for adults, teens, and kids with the help of an adult.

Join us for Open Mic night where we invite local performance artists of all kinds to gather and share their art at the library. Performances must be suitable for a family-friendly audience.

Enjoy NYC in the holiday season!  Call 518-753-4230 to join a group heading to NYC from Valley Falls on Saturday, December 13th, 7am.  We'll arrive at Bryant Park, Manhattan, then leave from that locatio at 7pm the same day.

Story Time w/ Tara
​Medusa Branch
Join us for the fun! Stories and activities to get the weekend started.

Perfect for entertaining! Here’s how it works – BAKE: Bake 4 dozen of your favorite holiday cookies. BRING: Bring cookies in one container. Please do not separate into portions ahead of time. PRINT: Bring a copy of your recipe to share.

Kids and caregivers, join us for books, songs and games at our new weekend story-time!

Ages 2-6 with their grown-up. Stop on by and say hello!

Take a Virtual tour of the Erie Canal in Cohoes with City Historian and President of Spindle City Historic Society of Cohoes!
Presentation will be on site at the Cohoes Public Library at 11 am.

Make a candy house with graham crackers and candy! We do this program every year and always have a fun time, with creative little houses to make as a table centerpiece (or get eaten on the way home).

Discover the science behind how lava lamps work, and make your own simple lava lamp! 

Join us on Saturday, December 13th to make your very own gingerbread house to display at the Altamont WinterFest Celebration on Sunday, December 14th.

Little ones ages birth to 5 years are invited to drop in any time on Saturday or Sunday to play with a special assortment of fun toys geared toward young children.

Enjoy a fun and educational storytime, featuring crafts and games, every Monday with Ms. Kathy. 

Join us for Ms. Karen's Monday Storytime! Each week children will get a snack, do a craft or activity, and be read stories by our wonderful Ms. Karen. 

Monthly Book Club