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Community Crafting

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Rensselaer Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Adults

Every Wednesday from 3-5 we are inviting crafters, artists, and needleworkers of all types and abilities to our social circle to craft together. Bring your own project. Tea and cookies will be provided.

Library Branch: Rensselaer Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

Every Wednesday from 3-5 we are inviting crafters, artists, and needleworkers of all types and abilities to our social circle to craft together. Bring your own project. Tea and cookies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Club Meeting

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Westerlo Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

May book is Know My Name by Chanel Miller

June book is The Sister Effect by Susan Mallery

July book is West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge

Library Branch: Westerlo Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Event Details:

May book is Know My Name by Chanel Miller

June book is The Sister Effect by Susan Mallery

July book is West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge

This event is in the "Adults" group

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Cohoes Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

One on one tech help every Wednesday from 5 to 6 pm.

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

One on one tech help every Wednesday from 5 to 6 pm.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Open Mic Night

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
All Ages

Musicians & poets - come share your talents! All ages welcome to perform and to watch.

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Musicians & poets - come share your talents! All ages welcome to perform and to watch.

This event is in the "Adults" group

In Stitches Knitting Group

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Adults

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!

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

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!

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Learn & Play Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children

Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement!

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

Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement!

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Children's Storytime at Altamont Free Library

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Altamont Meeting Room at Altamont Free Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children

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)!

Library Branch: Altamont Free Library
Room: Altamont Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

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)!

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, January 15, 2026 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

Tiny Tots Playtime

Friday, January 16, 2026 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 grownups. Stop in to play and meet other families. All play supplies for the kids and coffee for the grownups 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 grownups. Stop in to play and meet other families. All play supplies for the kids and coffee for the grownups will be provided. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Tech Help with Ms. Sherry

Friday, January 16, 2026 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 "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Kids Clothing Swap

01/16/2026 @ 2:00pm to 01/17/2026 @ 2:00pm
Brunswick Community Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Adults

Kids Clothing Swap
When: 
Fri, Jan 16 - 2:00 - 6:00
Sat, Jan 17 - 10:00 - 2:00
Drop Off:
Jan 14-16
Max 1 bag per household
Rules:
-Clothing must be freshly Washed & folded
-No Stains, Tears, pet fur, 

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

Kids Clothing Swap
When: 
Fri, Jan 16 - 2:00 - 6:00
Sat, Jan 17 - 10:00 - 2:00
Drop Off:
Jan 14-16
Max 1 bag per household
Rules:
-Clothing must be freshly Washed & folded
-No Stains, Tears, pet fur, 

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Story Time - Medusa Branch

Saturday, January 17, 2026 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 "All Ages" group

Friends of the Cohoes Public Library Meeting

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cohoes Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Social
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us at the Cohoes Public Library for the Friends of the Cohoes Public Library meeting at 11:00AM.

Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Partnership, Social
Event Details:

Join us at the Cohoes Public Library for the Friends of the Cohoes Public Library meeting at 11:00AM.

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rensselaer Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children

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

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

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

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 "Adults" group

Valley Falls Book Club

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Valley Falls Free Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Social, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly Book Club

Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Social, Books & Writing
Event Details:

Monthly Book Club

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Tech Help with Ms. Sherry

Monday, January 19, 2026 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 "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

LEGO After School

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Westerlo Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM, Trivia & Games
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

LEGO and STEAM activities after school

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

LEGO and STEAM activities after school

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 "Adults" group

Squash Hunger

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:45pm - 3:30pm
Rensselaer Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Rensselaer Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Social Work Office Hours

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rensselaer Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Rensselaer Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Partnership
This event is in the "Adults" group

CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly meeting of the library's Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend. 

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Meeting
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the library's Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend. 

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

Songs & Stories 📖🎶

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Grafton Community Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Music, Sensory-Friendly, Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

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

Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Music, Sensory-Friendly, Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

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