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Mahjong

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Social, Trivia & Games
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Trivia & Games
Event Details:

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

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

Summer Food Pick Up

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
FREE Summer Grab and Go Meals for Kids Under 18.

The Stephentown Library will be distributing FREE Summer Meals to kids 18 years old and under.

Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
FREE Summer Grab and Go Meals for Kids Under 18.

The Stephentown Library will be distributing FREE Summer Meals to kids 18 years old and under.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Cooking Class (Onion & Potato Pakora)

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
All Ages

Our family-friendly cooking classes are open to both kids and adults—come stir up some fun together! The library provides all the ingredients and supplies—you just bring your appetite and enthusiasm.

Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Our family-friendly cooking classes are open to both kids and adults—come stir up some fun together! The library provides all the ingredients and supplies—you just bring your appetite and enthusiasm.

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

Drop-in MakerSpace

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Westerlo Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Drop-in Makerspace

Available projects include

Spin Art, beading, paper beads, watercolor, fingerpaint, fabric coloring, foil art, Tie-dyed paper, exploratory art kit

July 24th- Sewing Machine Basics

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

Drop-in Makerspace

Available projects include

Spin Art, beading, paper beads, watercolor, fingerpaint, fabric coloring, foil art, Tie-dyed paper, exploratory art kit

July 24th- Sewing Machine Basics

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Tech Help with Ms. Sherry

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
All Ages

Need help with technology questions or with using the Library’s electronic resources? 

We can help you by phone, email, in person, or with one-on-one assistance during a Tech Basics Coaching session.

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

Need help with technology questions or with using the Library’s electronic resources? 

We can help you by phone, email, in person, or with one-on-one assistance during a Tech Basics Coaching session.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Coloring

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
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: 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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ancestry Workshop

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Westerlo Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

Westerlo Town Historian, Gayle Hannay is available to help users of Ancestry Library do their own genealogy research. Call and reserve a library laptop if you are not bringing your own device 518-797-3415. 

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

Westerlo Town Historian, Gayle Hannay is available to help users of Ancestry Library do their own genealogy research. Call and reserve a library laptop if you are not bringing your own device 518-797-3415. 

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

Frisbee Tic Tac Toe

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Trivia & Games
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Play a crossover version of frisbee and tic tac toe on the library's front lawn!

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

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Play a crossover version of frisbee and tic tac toe on the library's front lawn!

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Tiny Tots Playtime

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Nassau Free Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children

This drop-in playtime is for children ages 0-5 and their grown-ups. Stop in to play and meet other families. All play supplies for the kids and coffee for the grown-ups will be provided.

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

This drop-in playtime is for children ages 0-5 and their grown-ups. Stop in to play and meet other families. All play supplies for the kids and coffee for the grown-ups will be provided.

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

Bowling Game @ MPL

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

🎳 Bowling in the Library? You Bet!
Our special indoor bowling game is set up exclusively in the Children’s Room—but there’s a twist: it’s only available when Ms. Sherry is here!

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

🎳 Bowling in the Library? You Bet!
Our special indoor bowling game is set up exclusively in the Children’s Room—but there’s a twist: it’s only available when Ms. Sherry is here!

This event is in the "Young Children" group

MPL Storytime

Friday, August 15, 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 "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group

Middle School "Bricks and Boards"

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Valley Falls Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Join us every Friday for LEGO building challenges and board games! Bring your friends, pick a game, and have some fun!

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

Join us every Friday for LEGO building challenges and board games! Bring your friends, pick a game, and have some fun!

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

Kid's Clothing Swap

08/15/2025 @ 2:00pm to 08/16/2025 @ 2:00pm
Brunswick Community Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

When:
Fri, Aug 15 - 2:00 - 6:00
Sat, Aug 16 - 10:00 - 2:00

Drop Off Period:
Aug 13, 14, 15
Wed, Thu, Fri

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

When:
Fri, Aug 15 - 2:00 - 6:00
Sat, Aug 16 - 10:00 - 2:00

Drop Off Period:
Aug 13, 14, 15
Wed, Thu, Fri

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch Group

Friday, August 15, 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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Tutor

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

Need help learning to turn on your computer, send an email, or make a Word document? Not sure how to get your email on your phone? Drop in to ask questions about your device. First come, first served.

Library Branch: Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Need help learning to turn on your computer, send an email, or make a Word document? Not sure how to get your email on your phone? Drop in to ask questions about your device. First come, first served.

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Story Time - Medusa Branch

Saturday, August 16, 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 "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Dinosaur Bones Discovery

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Check out our loose dinosaur bone set and see what you can create: maybe a dinosaur from the past, a futuristic insect, or an alien from outer space!

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

Check out our loose dinosaur bone set and see what you can create: maybe a dinosaur from the past, a futuristic insect, or an alien from outer space!

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

Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up Party

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Berlin Free Town Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Come by the library to celebrate the end of our SRP!  

Library Branch: Berlin Free Town Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Come by the library to celebrate the end of our SRP!  

This event is in the "All Ages" group

SRP Closing Party -- Bouncy House!

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Valley Falls Free Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Music, Social, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Come join the fun as we close out our 2025 Summer Reading Program at the Library with popcorn, lawn games, snow cones, cotton candy and a Bouncy House!  We'll see you there!

Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Partnership, Music, Social, Special Event
Event Details:

Come join the fun as we close out our 2025 Summer Reading Program at the Library with popcorn, lawn games, snow cones, cotton candy and a Bouncy House!  We'll see you there!

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

Take & Make Craft Kit: Origami

All Day 8/17 - 8/23
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Magic Flashlight Art

Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Learn how to illuminate your art with this cool trick!

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

Learn how to illuminate your art with this cool trick!

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Diver Discoveries Storytime

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children

Enjoy a fun and educational storytime, featuring crafts and games, every Monday with Ms. Kathy. 

Library Branch: Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun and educational storytime, featuring crafts and games, every Monday with Ms. Kathy. 

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Pre-K Storytime w/ Ms. Karen

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children

Join us for Ms. Karen's Monday Storytime! Each week children will get a snack, do a craft or activity, and be read stories by our wonderful Ms. Karen. 

Library Branch: Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Join us for Ms. Karen's Monday Storytime! Each week children will get a snack, do a craft or activity, and be read stories by our wonderful Ms. Karen. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft Circle

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Adults

Crafting Circle: Mondays at 10:30
Join us at the Stephentown Library for a morning of crafting and socializing. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Crafts & Art, Social
Registration Required
Event Details:

Crafting Circle: Mondays at 10:30
Join us at the Stephentown Library for a morning of crafting and socializing.