Event List

Pumpkin Painting!

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Valley Falls Free Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Art, Social

Age Group:

Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Come paint a pumpkin for Halloween! Pumpkins will be on display during the week before Halloween and patrons can vote for their favorites! Raffle tickets to the winners!

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Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library

Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social

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Come paint a pumpkin for Halloween! Pumpkins will be on display during the week before Halloween and patrons can vote for their favorites! Raffle tickets to the winners!

Paranormal Investigations and the Tools of the Trade

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Cohoes Public Library

Program Type:

Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Social, Computers & Technology

Age Group:

Tween, Teen, Adults

Do you ever wonder how to hunt for a ghost? Or what equipment to use? Join us on Saturday 25th at 1:00 PM to learn just that!

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Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library

Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adults

Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Social, Computers & Technology

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Do you ever wonder how to hunt for a ghost? Or what equipment to use? Join us on Saturday 25th at 1:00 PM to learn just that!

LEGO After School

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Westerlo Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM, Trivia & Games

Age Group:

Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

LEGO and STEAM activities after school

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Library Branch: Westerlo Public Library

Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Program Type: Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM, Trivia & Games

Event Details:

LEGO and STEAM activities after school

Fall Tree Craft

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Menands Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Art, Social

Age Group:

Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Join us to make and take your own paper tree — with colorful leaves!

This fun, hands-on craft is free and perfect for all ages.

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Library Branch: Menands Public Library

Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social

Event Details:

Join us to make and take your own paper tree — with colorful leaves!

This fun, hands-on craft is free and perfect for all ages.

Friendship Bands & Bracelets Make and Take

Tuesday, October 28, 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!

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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!

Kid's book club flyer with book cover of Odder, featuring an otter

Kid's Book Club - Odder

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Brunswick Community Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Art, Social, Books & Writing

Age Group:

Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Kid's Book Club
Odder by Katherine Applegate
10/28 at 3:00
Talk about the book and paint rocks!

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Library Branch: Brunswick Community Library

Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social, Books & Writing

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Kid's Book Club
Odder by Katherine Applegate
10/28 at 3:00
Talk about the book and paint rocks!

Fall Tree Craft

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Menands Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Art, Social

Age Group:

Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Join us to make and take your own paper tree — with colorful leaves!

This fun, hands-on craft is free and perfect for all ages.

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Library Branch: Menands Public Library

Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social

Event Details:

Join us to make and take your own paper tree — with colorful leaves!

This fun, hands-on craft is free and perfect for all ages.

Teen Halloween Movie Night

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Nassau Free Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Tween, Teen

We will watch a classic- the 2009 animated Fantasy movie Coraline based on the novella by Neil Gaiman. Rated PG. Snacks and drinks provided!

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Library Branch: Nassau Free Library

Age Group: Tween, Teen

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

We will watch a classic- the 2009 animated Fantasy movie Coraline based on the novella by Neil Gaiman. Rated PG. Snacks and drinks provided!

Teen Scene: Ghost Stories

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Castleton Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Writing

Age Group:

Tween, Teen

For teens in grade 6 and up. Write your own ghost story using one of our prompts or be part of our spooky group story in a community storywriting challenge!

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Library Branch: Castleton Public Library

Age Group: Tween, Teen

Program Type: Books & Writing

Event Details:

For teens in grade 6 and up. Write your own ghost story using one of our prompts or be part of our spooky group story in a community storywriting challenge!

Paranormal Encounters

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Cohoes Public Library

Program Type:

Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Social

Age Group:

Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages

Join us on Wednesday October 29th at 5:30PM for a presentation of evidence of paranormal activities of the Cohoes Music Hall and other hauntings. Presented by the Cohoes Paranormal Society and Unknown Paranormal Society.

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Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library

Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Social

Event Details:

Join us on Wednesday October 29th at 5:30PM for a presentation of evidence of paranormal activities of the Cohoes Music Hall and other hauntings. Presented by the Cohoes Paranormal Society and Unknown Paranormal Society.

STEAM After School

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Westerlo Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

STEAM activities after school. Homework Help is available during program.

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Library Branch: Westerlo Public Library

Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Program Type: Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM

Event Details:

STEAM activities after school. Homework Help is available during program.

Friendship Bands & Bracelets Make and Take

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Menands Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Art

Age Group:

Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

💖 Friendship Bands & Bracelets – Make & Take!

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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!

Halloween Goodie Bags (for kids)

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Menands Public Library

Program Type:

Social, Special Event

Age Group:

Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

October 30, 2025

at 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM

Pick up your goodie bags from the library.

(First come, first served).

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Library Branch: Menands Public Library

Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Program Type: Social, Special Event

Event Details:

October 30, 2025

at 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM

Pick up your goodie bags from the library.

(First come, first served).

Board Game Day at Cohoes Public Library

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

Cohoes Public Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Social, Trivia & Games

Age Group:

Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages

Join us at the Cohoes Public Library on November 1st at 11 AM for a day of merriment and games fit for heroes of all ages!

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Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library

Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Community Partnership, Social, Trivia & Games

Event Details:

Join us at the Cohoes Public Library on November 1st at 11 AM for a day of merriment and games fit for heroes of all ages!

Repurposed Book Page Projects

Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm

Castleton Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Art

Age Group:

Tween, Teen, Adults

Give old book pages new life! Join us for a creative, hands-on program where we’ll transform discarded pages into beautiful crafts and unique art pieces. All supplies provided—just bring your imagination!

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Library Branch: Castleton Public Library

Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adults

Program Type: Crafts & Art

Event Details:

Give old book pages new life! Join us for a creative, hands-on program where we’ll transform discarded pages into beautiful crafts and unique art pieces. All supplies provided—just bring your imagination!

LEGO After School

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Westerlo Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM, Trivia & Games

Age Group:

Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

LEGO and STEAM activities after school

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Library Branch: Westerlo Public Library

Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Program Type: Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM, Trivia & Games

Event Details:

LEGO and STEAM activities after school

Mario Monday

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library

Program Type:

Social, Trivia & Games

Age Group:

Tween, Teen

Kick back after school with games like Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. We welcome teens and tweens to have a snack and compete with their friends every other Monday. Please register ahead of time so we know how much food to get!

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Library Branch: Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library

Age Group: Tween, Teen

Program Type: Social, Trivia & Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Kick back after school with games like Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. We welcome teens and tweens to have a snack and compete with their friends every other Monday. Please register ahead of time so we know how much food to get!

Fall Tree Craft

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Menands Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Art, Social

Age Group:

Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Join us to make and take your own paper tree — with colorful leaves!

This fun, hands-on craft is free and perfect for all ages.

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Library Branch: Menands Public Library

Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social

Event Details:

Join us to make and take your own paper tree — with colorful leaves!

This fun, hands-on craft is free and perfect for all ages.

Kids Cook Around the World: Porridge

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Castleton Public Library

Program Type:

Food & Cooking

Age Group:

Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Learn the history and versatility of this three bears' favorite and sample some for yourself while adding a stamp to your passport!

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Library Branch: Castleton Public Library

Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Program Type: Food & Cooking

Event Details:

Learn the history and versatility of this three bears' favorite and sample some for yourself while adding a stamp to your passport!

Fall Tree Craft

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Menands Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Art, Social

Age Group:

Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Join us to make and take your own paper tree — with colorful leaves!

This fun, hands-on craft is free and perfect for all ages.

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Library Branch: Menands Public Library

Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social

Event Details:

Join us to make and take your own paper tree — with colorful leaves!

This fun, hands-on craft is free and perfect for all ages.

Wednesday Night Movie: Wicked

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Cohoes Public Library

Program Type:

Music, Social, Movie

Age Group:

Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages

The Cohoes Public Library will be showing Wicked (2024) for our Wednesday Movie night!

We will also have FREE popcorn! Movie Starts at 4:00 PM, all ages welcome.

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Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library

Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Music, Social, Movie

Event Details:

The Cohoes Public Library will be showing Wicked (2024) for our Wednesday Movie night!

We will also have FREE popcorn! Movie Starts at 4:00 PM, all ages welcome.

STEAM After School

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Westerlo Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

STEAM activities after school. Homework Help is available during program.

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Library Branch: Westerlo Public Library

Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Program Type: Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM

Event Details:

STEAM activities after school. Homework Help is available during program.

Friendship Bands & Bracelets Make and Take

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Menands Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Art

Age Group:

Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

💖 Friendship Bands & Bracelets – Make & Take!

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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!

Fall Tree Craft

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Menands Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Art, Social

Age Group:

Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Join us to make and take your own paper tree — with colorful leaves!
This fun, hands-on craft is free and perfect for all ages.
Get creative and bring home your masterpiece!

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Library Branch: Menands Public Library

Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social

Event Details:

Join us to make and take your own paper tree — with colorful leaves!
This fun, hands-on craft is free and perfect for all ages.
Get creative and bring home your masterpiece!

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