Event List

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!

Meet-up to talk about making costumes. We will have a sewing machine and some costume-making supplies available. Wearing a costume is optional. Please sign up. For ages 13-18 (12 year olds may attend).

💖 Friendship Bands & Bracelets – Make & Take!

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

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!

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. 

💖 Friendship Bands & Bracelets – Make & Take!

October 30, 2025

at 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM

Pick up your goodie bags from the library.

(First come, first served).

Check out our Adult Coloring program! We have all kinds of markers and colored pencils and adult coloring books for you to use. Gather around the table and make new friends while enjoying some peaceful coloring.

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! 

Enjoy a lively panel discussion of mystery and thriller books from six authors! 

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!

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!

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.

💖 Friendship Bands & Bracelets – Make & Take!

Check out our Adult Coloring program! We have all kinds of markers and colored pencils and adult coloring books for you to use. Gather around the table and make new friends while enjoying some peaceful coloring.

Come join us for the 2nd Annual Upstate Writes! A Book Festival at the Cohoes Public Library! A book festival for book lovers featuring dozens of upstate authors.

Garland Decoration Craft
For kids ages 3 to 12 years

Come decorate your own festive garland and take it home

 All materials provided – just bring your creativity!

For ages 16 and up. Join us for our monthly Fiber Arts Workshop! Whether you're new to knitting and crochet or a seasoned fiber artist, this is the perfect place to share and create in a friendly environment. All skill levels welcome!

For kids ages 3 to 12 years

Come decorate your own festive garland and take it home!

All materials provided – just bring your creativity!

Musicians and poets - come share your talents! All ages welcome to perform and to watch.