Event List

Thursday is Storytime Day at Altamont Free Library! Join Ms. Meg for a super fun morning of stories, songs, movement, and crafts every Thursday morning in the Community Room at AFL (or on the library patio if the weather is nice)!

Bring Your Own Device: Tech Help Drop-In
Thursdays
11/6, 12/4, and 1/8
1:00 - 2:00

Get help on your job search with the Rensselaer County Career center! Learn how to write a resume, get help finding positions, and ace your next interview. Free program, no sign-up needed.

STEAM activities after school. Homework Help is available during program.

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

💻 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.

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

Join us for story-time for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers! No signup needed.

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.

Kids and teens are invited to make a bath fizzy to take home! Recommended for ages 5 and up. 

💻 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.

LEGO and STEAM activities after school

Lego Club is BACK starting on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 3:45PM.

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.

Free fruits and vegetables, sponsored by Capital Roots. No qualifications needed, as supplies last. 

Citizen Preparedness Corps
January 13 at 4:30

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

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30AM for Songs & Stories! Each week's storytime has a different theme.

Stories, songs, & crafts geared for ages infant-5 years old. 

Bring your phone/tablet/laptop & your questions.  Digital Lit Educator Michele St.

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.