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Take and Make Craft Kit: Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes

All Day 1/4 - 1/31
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Use our supplies to create a snowflake that won't melt when the weather warms up!

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

Use our supplies to create a snowflake that won't melt when the weather warms up!

Songs & Stories storytime program every Wednesday at 10:30AM. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome!

Songs & Stories 📖🎶

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Grafton Community Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Music, Sensory-Friendly, Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30AM for Songs & Stories! Each week's storytime has a different theme.

Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Music, Sensory-Friendly, Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30AM for Songs & Stories! Each week's storytime has a different theme.

STEAM After School

Thursday, January 29, 2026 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.

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.

LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Social, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
LEGO Club: January 29 at 4:30

Calling all LEGO builders and enthusiasts! January will have a different schedule due to the New Year's Holiday. We will meet for LEGO club on January 15 and 29.

Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Social, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
LEGO Club: January 29 at 4:30

Calling all LEGO builders and enthusiasts! January will have a different schedule due to the New Year's Holiday. We will meet for LEGO club on January 15 and 29.

Storytime

Storytime With Local Author Meet & Greet

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social, Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Vicki Bently & Isla Bently

Author Visit & Storytime Event

Menands Public Library is thrilled to welcome

Vicki Bently and Isla Bently,

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

Vicki Bently & Isla Bently

Author Visit & Storytime Event

Menands Public Library is thrilled to welcome

Vicki Bently and Isla Bently,

Take and Make Craft Kit: Cardboard Tube Snowman

02/01/2026 @ 11:00am to 02/28/2026 @ 4:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

The weather outside is frightful, but this craft is so delightful! Build a snowman that won't melt when the weather warms up!

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

The weather outside is frightful, but this craft is so delightful! Build a snowman that won't melt when the weather warms up!

Art Contest

Annual Art Contest for Kids & Teens

02/02/2026 @ 11:00am to 03/03/2026 @ 4:00pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

The art contest is open to anyone aged 19 or younger. Please collect your canvas from the library beginning February 2 and make sure to drop it off by March 3. Acceptable mediums include paint, pencil, crayon, and markers.

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

The art contest is open to anyone aged 19 or younger. Please collect your canvas from the library beginning February 2 and make sure to drop it off by March 3. Acceptable mediums include paint, pencil, crayon, and markers.

Storytime

Storytime with Ms. Sherry

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

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, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Social, 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.

Valentine's Day Craft

Aluminum Foil Craft for Kids & Teens

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen


Join us for a fun crafting session using silver file, and construction paper Perfect for kids to explore their creativity, make fun projects, and improve fine motor skills!

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


Join us for a fun crafting session using silver file, and construction paper Perfect for kids to explore their creativity, make fun projects, and improve fine motor skills!

LEGO After School

Monday, February 2, 2026 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

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

Lego Club starts Monday, September 15 and continues every Monday throughout the school year from 3:45PM-5PM

Lego/STEAM Club 🚀

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Grafton Community Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Lego Club is BACK starting on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 3:45PM.

Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Lego Club is BACK starting on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 3:45PM.

Valentine's Day

Aluminum Foil Craft for Kids & Teens

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Join us for a fun crafting session using silver file, and construction paper Perfect for kids to explore their creativity, make fun projects, and improve fine motor skills!

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

Join us for a fun crafting session using silver file, and construction paper Perfect for kids to explore their creativity, make fun projects, and improve fine motor skills!

Small diamond art paintings in the shape of various animals.

Children's Valentine Diamond Art

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5)

We love these cute Valentine's Day diamond art cards. Suitable for children ages 7 to 12. Materials provided. Registration required.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

We love these cute Valentine's Day diamond art cards. Suitable for children ages 7 to 12. Materials provided. Registration required.

Songs & Stories storytime program every Wednesday at 10:30AM. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome!

Songs & Stories 📖🎶

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Grafton Community Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Music, Sensory-Friendly, Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30AM for Songs & Stories! Each week's storytime has a different theme.

Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Music, Sensory-Friendly, Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30AM for Songs & Stories! Each week's storytime has a different theme.

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Aluminum Foil Craft for Kids & Teens

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Join us for a fun crafting session using silver file, and construction paper Perfect for kids to explore their creativity, make fun projects, and improve fine motor skills!
 

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

Join us for a fun crafting session using silver file, and construction paper Perfect for kids to explore their creativity, make fun projects, and improve fine motor skills!
 

STEAM After School

Thursday, February 5, 2026 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.

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.

Valentine's Day Cards

Valentine's Day Cards Make and Take

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Come and Enjoy Making Valentine’s Day Cards for Your Loved Ones! WITH Ms. SHERRY

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

Come and Enjoy Making Valentine’s Day Cards for Your Loved Ones! WITH Ms. SHERRY

Storytime

Storytime with Ms. Sherry

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social, Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

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, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social, 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.

Magician Ron Cain will perform at 3:00.

Take Your Child to the Library Day

All Day
Berne Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Special Event
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Magician Ron Cain will COLOR OUR WORLD at 3:00.

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

Magician Ron Cain will COLOR OUR WORLD at 3:00.

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Take Your Child to the Library Day

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Rensselaer Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

We’re celebrating with a day full of activities for kids!

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

We’re celebrating with a day full of activities for kids!

Francine Dingeman

Children's Book Author Talk Francine Dingeman

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cohoes Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Storytime & Playtime, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Children's book author, Francine Dingeman will be doing a reading storytime of her book "The Animal Menagerie", an enchanting A to Z picture book filled with captivating characters from the animal kingdom for children ages 4-7.

Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Storytime & Playtime, Books & Writing
Event Details:

Children's book author, Francine Dingeman will be doing a reading storytime of her book "The Animal Menagerie", an enchanting A to Z picture book filled with captivating characters from the animal kingdom for children ages 4-7.

Storytime

Storytime with Ms. Sherry

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

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, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social
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.

LEGO After School

Monday, February 9, 2026 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

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

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Aluminum Foil Craft for Kids & Teens

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Join us for a fun crafting session using silver file, and construction paper Perfect for kids to explore their creativity, make fun projects, and improve fine motor skills!
 

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

Join us for a fun crafting session using silver file, and construction paper Perfect for kids to explore their creativity, make fun projects, and improve fine motor skills!