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Friendship Bands & Bracelets Make and Take

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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 "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 Rock Decorating for Kids & Teens

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

🎨 Summer Rock Decorating  

Come and join us to decorate your very own summer rock!  This fun and creative activity is open to kids and teens.

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

🎨 Summer Rock Decorating  

Come and join us to decorate your very own summer rock!  This fun and creative activity is open to kids and teens.

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

Crafternoons: CD Hovercraft!

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Valley Falls Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Crafternoon summer series:  CD Hovercraft!  Learn how to make your own hovercraft from a CD, glue and a balloon!  Decorate your spaceship and we'll find out how hovercrafts ride on a cushion of air.  What a fun experiment!

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

Crafternoon summer series:  CD Hovercraft!  Learn how to make your own hovercraft from a CD, glue and a balloon!  Decorate your spaceship and we'll find out how hovercrafts ride on a cushion of air.  What a fun experiment!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong

Thursday, July 31, 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, July 31, 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 "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, July 31, 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, July 31, 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, July 31, 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 "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group

Neon Glow Party

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Nassau Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Wear your favorite neon colors and join our neon glow party! We’ll have a glowing fun time!

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

Wear your favorite neon colors and join our neon glow party! We’ll have a glowing fun time!

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

Mending Workshop

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

Sarah is joining us from the Troy Sew Shop to explain how to mend clothes! Participants are encoraged to bring one or two items with them that they would like advice about. Registration is requaired and all materials will be provided.

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

Sarah is joining us from the Troy Sew Shop to explain how to mend clothes! Participants are encoraged to bring one or two items with them that they would like advice about. Registration is requaired and all materials will be provided.

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Tiny Tots Playtime

Friday, August 1, 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 "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Kids Cook Around the World: Lemonade

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Come for the cool, refreshing drink on a nice summer day. Stay for the origin story and your passport stamp!

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

Come for the cool, refreshing drink on a nice summer day. Stay for the origin story and your passport stamp!

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

Bowling Game @ MPL

Friday, August 1, 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
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Decorate Your Own Paper Slippers

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Calling all kids and teens! This month’s craft activity is all about creativity and fun. From August 1 to August 29, you can decorate your very own paper slippers!

🖍️ Use your imagination—colors, patterns, stickers, and more!

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

Calling all kids and teens! This month’s craft activity is all about creativity and fun. From August 1 to August 29, you can decorate your very own paper slippers!

🖍️ Use your imagination—colors, patterns, stickers, and more!

This event is in the "Young Children" group

MPL Storytime

Friday, August 1, 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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Coaching

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Nassau Free Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

We've got a friendly expert from Cornell Cooperative Extension's Digital Literacy Team waiting just for you. Bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone – no tech worries here. It's easy peasy – first come, first served.

Library Branch: Nassau Free Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

We've got a friendly expert from Cornell Cooperative Extension's Digital Literacy Team waiting just for you. Bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone – no tech worries here. It's easy peasy – first come, first served.

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

Middle School "Bricks and Boards"

Friday, August 1, 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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Free Drop In Technology Help

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

FREE Tech Help!! Bring your device and get help with all of your questions.

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

FREE Tech Help!! Bring your device and get help with all of your questions.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch Group

Friday, August 1, 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

Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Camping Edition

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Our Stuffed Animal Sleepover is back, with a new summer twist! Send your stuffed animals to the library for a camping field trip. Drop them off anytime between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. on Friday. We will hold a special storytime at 4:30 p.m.!

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Our Stuffed Animal Sleepover is back, with a new summer twist! Send your stuffed animals to the library for a camping field trip. Drop them off anytime between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. on Friday. We will hold a special storytime at 4:30 p.m.!

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

Tech Tutor

Friday, August 1, 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 2, 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

Make Your Own Puzzle

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Stop in to color your own design on a blank puzzle you can take home and put together!

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

Stop in to color your own design on a blank puzzle you can take home and put together!

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

Geology Rocks!

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rensselaer Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rensselaer Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required