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

NGPL Crafternoon

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Greenbush Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Every Thursday afternoon NGPL hosts a drop in "Crafternoon" for kids. Drop into the children's room between 3:00 and 5:00 to participate. There will be a different craft activity each week.

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

Every Thursday afternoon NGPL hosts a drop in "Crafternoon" for kids. Drop into the children's room between 3:00 and 5:00 to participate. There will be a different craft activity each week.

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

STEAM After School

Thursday, October 23, 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.

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.

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

Friendship Bands & Bracelets Make and Take

Thursday, October 23, 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!

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Social, Trivia & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Mahjong: Thursdays at 4:00

Join us for Mahjong! Players of all abilities are welcome.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Trivia & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
Mahjong: Thursdays at 4:00

Join us for Mahjong! Players of all abilities are welcome.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Movie Night

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Movie
Age Group:
All Ages

🎬 Movie Night in the Library! 🍟🍿

Join us for a cozy movie night on Thursday, October 23 at 5:00 PM

at the Menands Public Library!

Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Social, Movie
Event Details:

🎬 Movie Night in the Library! 🍟🍿

Join us for a cozy movie night on Thursday, October 23 at 5:00 PM

at the Menands Public Library!

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

Adult Coloring

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

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.

Library Branch: Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gentle Yoga

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Nassau Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Emily Brache will introduce the benefits of yoga for health, mind, body, and spirit. $5/class suggested donation. Please bring a yoga mat.  Registration is required for each class.

Library Branch: Nassau Free Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Emily Brache will introduce the benefits of yoga for health, mind, body, and spirit. $5/class suggested donation. Please bring a yoga mat.  Registration is required for each class.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ballot Initiative Q & A

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Berlin Free Town Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Berlin Free Town Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Tech Help with Ms. Sherry

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
All Ages

💻 Need Help with Technology or Digital Tools?

We offer personalized, one-on-one tech support—whether you’re learning a new device or navigating digital library resources.

Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

💻 Need Help with Technology or Digital Tools?

We offer personalized, one-on-one tech support—whether you’re learning a new device or navigating digital library resources.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Pumpkin PICK UP DAY for the 6th Annual Jack O' Lantern Display

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Stephentown Library 6th Annual Jack O’ Lantern Display: Thursday, October 30 through Friday, October 31.

Calling ALL Stephentown Community Members!!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Stephentown Library 6th Annual Jack O’ Lantern Display: Thursday, October 30 through Friday, October 31.

Calling ALL Stephentown Community Members!!

This event is in the "Young Children" group

MPL Storytime

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children

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
Program Type: 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch Group

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Berlin Free Town Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Adults

Join us Friday afternoons at the library for knitting, crocheting, sewing, conversation and more!  

Library Branch: Berlin Free Town Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:

Join us Friday afternoons at the library for knitting, crocheting, sewing, conversation and more!  

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group

Scared Silly Show with Mary Jo

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

We have songs, stories, and lots of fun! Join Mary Jo as she helps us celebrate Halloween with this fun children’s show! Register here to join us! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

We have songs, stories, and lots of fun! Join Mary Jo as she helps us celebrate Halloween with this fun children’s show! Register here to join us! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Open Mic Night

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Nassau Free Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for Open Mic Night, where we invite local performance artists of all kinds to gather and share their art at the library. Performances must be suitable for a family-friendly audience.

Library Branch: Nassau Free Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us for Open Mic Night, where we invite local performance artists of all kinds to gather and share their art at the library. Performances must be suitable for a family-friendly audience.

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

Teen Halloween Party

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social, Special Event
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Teen Halloween Party: Friday, October 24 at 6:00

It's time for our traditional Halloween Teen Party! Wear a costume, carve a pumpkin, get some candy, eat some food, and have a great time!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Teen Halloween Party: Friday, October 24 at 6:00

It's time for our traditional Halloween Teen Party! Wear a costume, carve a pumpkin, get some candy, eat some food, and have a great time!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Night: D&D 🐉

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Grafton Community Library
Program Type:
Trivia & Games
Age Group:
Teen

Teens: Join us every 4th Friday for D&D! Each session is a one-shot campaign and pre-made characters are available. There's always lots of food.

Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Trivia & Games
Event Details:

Teens: Join us every 4th Friday for D&D! Each session is a one-shot campaign and pre-made characters are available. There's always lots of food.

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group

Yoga Morning Storytime

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Altamont Free Library
Program Type:
Sensory-Friendly, Storytime & Playtime, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Please join us for a mindful morning of stories and stretches as we discover how movement and playful yoga can bring stories to life in new and creative ways! This program is designed for kids ages 4 through 8 and their adults.

Library Branch: Altamont Free Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Sensory-Friendly, Storytime & Playtime, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Please join us for a mindful morning of stories and stretches as we discover how movement and playful yoga can bring stories to life in new and creative ways! This program is designed for kids ages 4 through 8 and their adults.

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Story Time - Medusa Branch

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Rensselaerville Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children

Story Time w/ Tara
​Medusa Branch
Join us for the fun! Stories and activities to get the weekend started.

Library Branch: Rensselaerville Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Story Time w/ Tara
​Medusa Branch
Join us for the fun! Stories and activities to get the weekend started.

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

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!

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

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!

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

The Young Vampire Adventures Program

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Berlin Free Town Library
Program Type:
Social, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Berlin Free Town Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Social, Books & Writing
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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!

Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Social, Computers & Technology
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Costume Workshop

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rensselaer Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Teen

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).

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rensselaer Public Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

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).

This event is in the "Adults" group

Car Registration for Trunk or Treat

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Please use this link to register to bring a 'trunk' and candy to the Trunk or Treat. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please use this link to register to bring a 'trunk' and candy to the Trunk or Treat. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Stephentown Halloween Party

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Social, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Stephentown Halloween Party and Trunk or Treat: Saturday, September 25
  • Party starts at 2:00
  • Costume Contest is at 2:30
  • **Trunk or Treat starts AFTER the Costume Contest!
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Social, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Stephentown Halloween Party and Trunk or Treat: Saturday, September 25
  • Party starts at 2:00
  • Costume Contest is at 2:30
  • **Trunk or Treat starts AFTER the Costume Contest!