Event List

In Stitches is our knitting and crochet group that meets every Wednesday at 6pm. Members include seasoned crafters and complete beginners. Our group is excited to teach new comers!

Mahjong: Thursdays at 4:00

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

Planning to attend our cooking class?
Please register by emailing Sherry at sherry@menandslibrary.org or calling us at 518-463-4035.

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 to make and take your own paper tree — with colorful leaves!
This fun, hands-on craft is free and perfect for all ages.
Get creative and bring home your masterpiece!
 

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

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!

Monday nights 5:30 - 7:45pm.   Call 518-674-5050 if interested in joining.

Join the lively Beau-Knitters group, a community of knitting and crocheting enthusiasts where all experience levels are welcome. Enjoy the camaraderie, stay for the creative vibes! No experience, cost, or registration fee required.

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.

In Stitches is our knitting and crochet group that meets every Wednesday at 6pm. Members include seasoned crafters and complete beginners. Our group is excited to teach new comers!

Mahjong: Thursdays at 4:00

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

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.

For kids ages 3 to 12 years

Come decorate your own festive garland and take it home!

All materials provided – just bring your creativity!

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

Monthly Book Club

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!

For kids ages 3 to 12 years

Come decorate your own festive garland and take it home!

All materials provided – just bring your creativity!

Monday nights 5:30 - 7:45pm.   Call 518-674-5050 if interested in joining.

Join us for a fun cookie decorating event! We'll provide ready-made cookies for you to decorate with sprinkles and chocolate chips and much more. Note that we won’t be baking cookies on-site.

Please Register Now:

Do You Love a Good Mystery?

Since about 2009, a group has been meeting at the Cohoes Public Library on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am to make new friends and to discuss one of the most beloved genres of all time – mysteries.