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MPL Teen Craft Take & Make

All Day 1/2 - 1/31
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Teen Grab & Go Craft: Make Your Legend
🗓 January — while supplies last
📍 Menands Public Library

Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Teen Grab & Go Craft: Make Your Legend
🗓 January — while supplies last
📍 Menands Public Library

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

Embroidery Class for Kids and Teens Starting Today

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Beginner Hand Stitching Class (Ages 5–15)

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

Beginner Hand Stitching Class (Ages 5–15)

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit, Hook and Spin

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Valley Falls Free Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

A fun gathering of people who knit, crochet, sew, spin...whatever works for you!  Come and spend a quiet time in the library after hours with others who do the same.  Refreshments will be available.

Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:

A fun gathering of people who knit, crochet, sew, spin...whatever works for you!  Come and spend a quiet time in the library after hours with others who do the same.  Refreshments will be available.

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

Embroidery Class for Girls

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

Beginner Hand Stitching Class (Ages 5–15)

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

Beginner Hand Stitching Class (Ages 5–15)

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba Gold

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Grafton Firehall/VFW at Grafton Community Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

A new session of Zumba Gold with Michelle Mickiewicz starts on Monday, December 8th at 6:00PM at the Grafton Firehall/VFW (581 County Route 85 in Grafton). This ten-week session will go through February 9, 2026th and cost $60.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Room: Grafton Firehall/VFW
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

A new session of Zumba Gold with Michelle Mickiewicz starts on Monday, December 8th at 6:00PM at the Grafton Firehall/VFW (581 County Route 85 in Grafton). This ten-week session will go through February 9, 2026th and cost $60.

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

Perler Bead Snowflakes

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Celebrate winter with a snowy design made from perler beads!

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

Celebrate winter with a snowy design made from perler beads!

This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Nature Photography

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Berne Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Tween, Teen, Adults
Library Branch: Berne Public Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Movie Night "Knives Out"

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Cohoes Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

We will be showing the movie "Knives Out" at 4:30 pm with free popcorn!

Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

We will be showing the movie "Knives Out" at 4:30 pm with free popcorn!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Dungeons and Dragons for High Schoolers

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Social, Trivia & Games
Age Group:
Teen
Dungeons and Dragons: Thursday, January 8 at 3:00

Join us for a serious game of D&D with Master DM Josh Bryant. This game is for High School students only and will be for a small group of players.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Social, Trivia & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
Dungeons and Dragons: Thursday, January 8 at 3:00

Join us for a serious game of D&D with Master DM Josh Bryant. This game is for High School students only and will be for a small group of players.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Counting Breaths Meditation

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rensselaer Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

This interactive class with Surya Chennapragada will help you train your mind in “Focusing on your breathing.” You can practice this rule-free meditation anywhere, anytime to help achieve more calm and reduce stress.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rensselaer Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This interactive class with Surya Chennapragada will help you train your mind in “Focusing on your breathing.” You can practice this rule-free meditation anywhere, anytime to help achieve more calm and reduce stress.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Create a Vision Board

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Sand Lake Town Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

Turn this year’s goals into a visual incentive by creating a vision board. Led by Marlyne Fahey. Seats limited; sign up at 518-674-5050. Bring a lunch; drinks & snacks provided.

Library Branch: Sand Lake Town Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:

Turn this year’s goals into a visual incentive by creating a vision board. Led by Marlyne Fahey. Seats limited; sign up at 518-674-5050. Bring a lunch; drinks & snacks provided.

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

Embroidery Class for Kids & Teens

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Beginner Hand Stitching Class (Ages 5–15)

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

Beginner Hand Stitching Class (Ages 5–15)

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba Gold

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Grafton Firehall/VFW at Grafton Community Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

A new session of Zumba Gold with Michelle Mickiewicz starts on Monday, December 8th at 6:00PM at the Grafton Firehall/VFW (581 County Route 85 in Grafton). This ten-week session will go through February 9, 2026th and cost $60.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Room: Grafton Firehall/VFW
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

A new session of Zumba Gold with Michelle Mickiewicz starts on Monday, December 8th at 6:00PM at the Grafton Firehall/VFW (581 County Route 85 in Grafton). This ten-week session will go through February 9, 2026th and cost $60.

This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Embroidery Class for Kids & Teens

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Beginner Hand Stitching Class (Ages 5–15)

Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:

Beginner Hand Stitching Class (Ages 5–15)

This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ancestry Workshop

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Westerlo Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Tween, Teen, Adults

Use Ancestry Library with assistance from Westerlo Town Historian Gayle Hannay. Bring your own device or RSVP to borrow one of the library laptops.

Library Branch: Westerlo Public Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Use Ancestry Library with assistance from Westerlo Town Historian Gayle Hannay. Bring your own device or RSVP to borrow one of the library laptops.

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

LEGO Club

Thursday, January 15, 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 15 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 15 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.

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

Decorate Your Winter Mittens with buttons

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

 (Ages 5–12)

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

 (Ages 5–12)

This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Night

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Teen Night: Friday, December 19 at 6:00

It's time for Teen Night! Join us for food, friends, and fun! Teen Night is open to any Tween/Teen in 6th grade and up. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Social
Registration Required
Event Details:
Teen Night: Friday, December 19 at 6:00

It's time for Teen Night! Join us for food, friends, and fun! Teen Night is open to any Tween/Teen in 6th grade and up. 

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Barn Quilt Painting Class

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Valley Falls Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

Barn Quilt painting class.  Fee is $80.  (Class is currently full, reach out to 518-753-4230 to be put on a wait list.  Another class is scheduled March 14th.)

Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

Barn Quilt painting class.  Fee is $80.  (Class is currently full, reach out to 518-753-4230 to be put on a wait list.  Another class is scheduled March 14th.)

This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Tweens and Teens Beginner Sewing Class: Totebag

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Tweenw and teens ages 10-18 are invited to join us for a hands-on sewing class! Participants will learn the basics of using a sewing machine and create their very own fabric totebag to take home. No experience needed—just bring your creativity!

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

Tweenw and teens ages 10-18 are invited to join us for a hands-on sewing class! Participants will learn the basics of using a sewing machine and create their very own fabric totebag to take home. No experience needed—just bring your creativity!

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit, Hook and Spin

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Valley Falls Free Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

A fun gathering of people who knit, crochet, sew, spin...whatever works for you!  Come and spend a quiet time in the library after hours with others who do the same.  Refreshments will be available.

Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:

A fun gathering of people who knit, crochet, sew, spin...whatever works for you!  Come and spend a quiet time in the library after hours with others who do the same.  Refreshments will be available.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba Gold

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Grafton Firehall/VFW at Grafton Community Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

A new session of Zumba Gold with Michelle Mickiewicz starts on Monday, December 8th at 6:00PM at the Grafton Firehall/VFW (581 County Route 85 in Grafton). This ten-week session will go through February 9, 2026th and cost $60.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Room: Grafton Firehall/VFW
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

A new session of Zumba Gold with Michelle Mickiewicz starts on Monday, December 8th at 6:00PM at the Grafton Firehall/VFW (581 County Route 85 in Grafton). This ten-week session will go through February 9, 2026th and cost $60.

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

Decorate Your Winter Mittens with buttons

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

 (Ages 5–12)

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

 (Ages 5–12)

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Discussion Group: The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adults
Book Discussion Group: Tuesday, January 20 at 4:30
The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson

Our Monthly Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month. New members are always welcome.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:
Book Discussion Group: Tuesday, January 20 at 4:30
The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson

Our Monthly Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month. New members are always welcome.