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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!

Mittens Craft

Decorate Your Winter Mittens with Buttons

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Join us for a cozy craft activity all month long! Kids will decorate real winter mittens using real buttons and fun designs. Each child will receive their own pair of mittens to decorate and take home.

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 cozy craft activity all month long! Kids will decorate real winter mittens using real buttons and fun designs. Each child will receive their own pair of mittens to decorate and take home.

Flyer with book shelves, cover of The Very, Very Far North, and polar bear clipart

Kids Book Club: The Very, Very Far North

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brunswick Community Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Kids Book Club
Tuesday, January 27 at 4:00
The Very, Very Far North

Library Branch: Brunswick Community Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Books & Writing
Event Details:

Kids Book Club
Tuesday, January 27 at 4:00
The Very, Very Far North

Child in pajamas sitting on a crescent moon reading a book.

Pajama Story Time

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Pajama Story Time with Ms. Sadie: Tuesday, January 27 at 5:00

Join us on January 27th at 5:00 for a relaxed but fun Story Time.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pajama Story Time with Ms. Sadie: Tuesday, January 27 at 5:00

Join us on January 27th at 5:00 for a relaxed but fun Story Time.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

bunnies banner

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.

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

We are having a Songs & Stories Valentine's Day Party on Wednesday, February 11 from 10:30AM to 11:15AM.

Songs & Stories Valentine's Day Party ❤️

Wednesday, February 11, 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, February 12, 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.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Drop Off: Friday, February 13, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Pick Up: Saturday, February 14, 12:00-2:00 p.m.

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

Drop Off: Friday, February 13, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Pick Up: Saturday, February 14, 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Flyer with heart background and image of children in ballet class

Valentine Ballet with Ms. Tori

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Brunswick Community Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Valentine Ballet with Ms. Tori
Friday, February 13 at 4:30

Library Branch: Brunswick Community Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Valentine Ballet with Ms. Tori
Friday, February 13 at 4:30

Spin & Spiral Art

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Explore a world of color with our Spin Art and Spirograph tools! Recommended for ages 5 and up; younger children welcome with an adult's help. 

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

Explore a world of color with our Spin Art and Spirograph tools! Recommended for ages 5 and up; younger children welcome with an adult's help. 

LEGO After School

Monday, February 16, 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