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Drop-in MakerSpace

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Westerlo Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Drop-in Makerspace

Available projects include

Spin Art, beading, paper beads, watercolor, fingerpaint, fabric coloring, foil art, Tie-dyed paper, exploratory art kit

July 24th- Sewing Machine Basics

Library Branch: Westerlo Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Drop-in Makerspace

Available projects include

Spin Art, beading, paper beads, watercolor, fingerpaint, fabric coloring, foil art, Tie-dyed paper, exploratory art kit

July 24th- Sewing Machine Basics

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Tiny Tots Playtime

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Nassau Free Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children

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

Library Branch: Nassau Free Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Kids Create: Jackson Pollock (starts every half hour)

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

*Starts every half hour: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00. Held outdoors, weather permitting. Learn and create!

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

*Starts every half hour: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00. Held outdoors, weather permitting. Learn and create!

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group

Bowling Game @ MPL

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

🎳 Bowling in the Library? You Bet!
Our special indoor bowling game is set up exclusively in the Children’s Room—but there’s a twist: it’s only available when Ms. Sherry is here!

Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

🎳 Bowling in the Library? You Bet!
Our special indoor bowling game is set up exclusively in the Children’s Room—but there’s a twist: it’s only available when Ms. Sherry is here!

This event is in the "Young Children" group

MPL Storytime

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children

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.

Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Story Time - Medusa Branch

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Rensselaerville Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children

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

Library Branch: Rensselaerville Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Take & Make Craft Kit: Collage Art

All Day 8/10 - 8/16
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art
This event is in the "Young Children" group

Diver Discoveries Storytime

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children

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

Library Branch: Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Pre-K Storytime w/ Ms. Karen

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children

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. 

Library Branch: Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Young Children" group

MPL Storytime

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children

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.

Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group

Bowling Game @ MPL

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

🎳 Bowling in the Library? You Bet!
Our special indoor bowling game is set up exclusively in the Children’s Room—but there’s a twist: it’s only available when Ms. Sherry is here!

Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

🎳 Bowling in the Library? You Bet!
Our special indoor bowling game is set up exclusively in the Children’s Room—but there’s a twist: it’s only available when Ms. Sherry is here!

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group

Post Office Field Trip

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Community Partnership
This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group

Building Bonanza

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Nassau Free Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Big building blocks, Keva planks, and Legos will be set out for an hour of building fun!

 

Library Branch: Nassau Free Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Big building blocks, Keva planks, and Legos will be set out for an hour of building fun!

 

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Summer Food Pick Up

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
FREE Summer Grab and Go Meals for Kids Under 18.

The Stephentown Library will be distributing FREE Summer Meals to kids 18 years old and under.

Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
FREE Summer Grab and Go Meals for Kids Under 18.

The Stephentown Library will be distributing FREE Summer Meals to kids 18 years old and under.

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group

Storytime

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Petersburgh Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Library Branch: Petersburgh Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group

Kids Yoga

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Sand Lake Town Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Join Miss Jen for yoga for youngsters age 3 and up on Tuesdays at 11am through August 19.  Bring a yoga mat or bath towel.  It's fun, it's social, and it's a great way to introduce kids to the calming benefits of yoga.

Library Branch: Sand Lake Town Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Miss Jen for yoga for youngsters age 3 and up on Tuesdays at 11am through August 19.  Bring a yoga mat or bath towel.  It's fun, it's social, and it's a great way to introduce kids to the calming benefits of yoga.

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group

Bowling Game @ MPL

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

🎳 Bowling in the Library? You Bet!
Our special indoor bowling game is set up exclusively in the Children’s Room—but there’s a twist: it’s only available when Ms. Sherry is here!

Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

🎳 Bowling in the Library? You Bet!
Our special indoor bowling game is set up exclusively in the Children’s Room—but there’s a twist: it’s only available when Ms. Sherry is here!

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Maker Space/ Messy Play

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Westerlo Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Young Children

Messy Play includes fingerpainting, sidewalk chalk, sensory bags, paper mâché, slime.

Maker Space includes beading, foil crafts, paper mâché, paper bead making, paper crafts, watercolor painting, plastic lace crafts

Library Branch: Westerlo Public Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

Messy Play includes fingerpainting, sidewalk chalk, sensory bags, paper mâché, slime.

Maker Space includes beading, foil crafts, paper mâché, paper bead making, paper crafts, watercolor painting, plastic lace crafts

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Friendship Bands & Bracelets Make and Take

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

💖 Friendship Bands & Bracelets – Make & Take!

Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

💖 Friendship Bands & Bracelets – Make & Take!

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Town of Schodack Community Market

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages

Visit the library's table at the Town of Schodack Community Market to apply for a library card, check out a book, sign up for summer reading...the possibilities are endless!

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Visit the library's table at the Town of Schodack Community Market to apply for a library card, check out a book, sign up for summer reading...the possibilities are endless!

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Birds of Prey

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Special Event
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages

Come see raptors such as owls, hawks, eagles, and falcons with Silent Wings Raptor Rehab and Education. Learn about them, their unique behaviors and the conservation issues that impact them. All ages. 

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event
Event Details:

Come see raptors such as owls, hawks, eagles, and falcons with Silent Wings Raptor Rehab and Education. Learn about them, their unique behaviors and the conservation issues that impact them. All ages. 

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Children's Storytime!

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 11:00pm - 11:30pm
Altamont Free Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children

Tuesday is Storytime Day at Altamont Free Library! Join Ms. Meg for a super fun morning of stories, songs, movement, and crafts every Tuesday morning in the Community Room at AFL (or on the library patio if the weather is nice)!

Library Branch: Altamont Free Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Tuesday is Storytime Day at Altamont Free Library! Join Ms. Meg for a super fun morning of stories, songs, movement, and crafts every Tuesday morning in the Community Room at AFL (or on the library patio if the weather is nice)!

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Story Time with Ms. Rebekkah

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children

Join Ms. Rebekkah for a fun and playful Story Time. We always are happy to welcome new friends to our Story Time.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Rebekkah for a fun and playful Story Time. We always are happy to welcome new friends to our Story Time.

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Pre-K Storytime w/ Miss Mikayla

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children

Join us this summer for Miss Mikayla's Wednesday Storytime! Each week, we will have stories and crafts for the kiddos. This will be different from Ms. Karen's Monday Storytime so feel free to attend both. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Join us this summer for Miss Mikayla's Wednesday Storytime! Each week, we will have stories and crafts for the kiddos. This will be different from Ms. Karen's Monday Storytime so feel free to attend both. No registration required.