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STEAM After School

Thursday, January 22, 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
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 Winter Mittens with Buttons

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

 (Ages 5โ€“12)

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

 (Ages 5โ€“12)

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Tiny Tots Playtime

Friday, January 23, 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 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
All Ages

๐Ÿ’ป Need Help with Technology or Digital Tools?

We offer personalized, one-on-one tech supportโ€”whether youโ€™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:

๐Ÿ’ป Need Help with Technology or Digital Tools?

We offer personalized, one-on-one tech supportโ€”whether youโ€™re learning a new device or navigating digital library resources.

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Story Time - Medusa Branch

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Rensselaerville Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children

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

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, January 24, 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 "Young Children" group

Saturday Stories

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children

Stop by for a weekend storytime and activity geared toward families with young children (ages birth-8) featuring crafts, music and movement, books, and fun!

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

Stop by for a weekend storytime and activity geared toward families with young children (ages birth-8) featuring crafts, music and movement, books, and fun!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Tech Help with Ms. Sherry

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
All Ages

๐Ÿ’ป Need Help with Technology or Digital Tools?

We offer personalized, one-on-one tech supportโ€”whether youโ€™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:

๐Ÿ’ป Need Help with Technology or Digital Tools?

We offer personalized, one-on-one tech supportโ€”whether youโ€™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 26, 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 "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group

Lego/STEAM Club ๐Ÿš€

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Grafton Community Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5)

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

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

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

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

Embroidery Class for Kids & Teens

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Beginner Hand Stitching Class (Ages 5โ€“15)

Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:

Beginner Hand Stitching Class (Ages 5โ€“15)

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 Winter Mittens with Buttons

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Join us for a cozy craft activity all month long! Kids will decorate real winter mittens using real buttons and fun designs. Each child will receive their own pair of mittens to decorate and take home.

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

Join us for a cozy craft activity all month long! Kids will decorate real winter mittens using real buttons and fun designs. Each child will receive their own pair of mittens to decorate and take home.

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

Zumba Gold

Monday, January 26, 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 "All Ages" group

Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Meeting
This event is in the "Adults" group

Squash Hunger

Tuesday, January 27, 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 27, 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

Trivia Night for Adults: Disney

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Trivia & Games
Age Group:
Adults

Ages 18+. Come for the trivia, stay for the friends and snacks! Disney fans, show off your knowledge in a team or solo.

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Trivia & Games
Event Details:

Ages 18+. Come for the trivia, stay for the friends and snacks! Disney fans, show off your knowledge in a team or solo.

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

Songs & Stories ๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŽถ

Wednesday, January 28, 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.

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Nassau Free Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beauknitters

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Cohoes Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Cook with Me: No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
All Ages

Begins on the hour: 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00. Join us for a guided child-and-caregiver cooking class! This month, our recipe is No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies.

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

Begins on the hour: 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00. Join us for a guided child-and-caregiver cooking class! This month, our recipe is No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Crafting

Wednesday, January 28, 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 ๐Ÿ“š

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grafton Community Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every fourth Wednesday from 4:00PM to 5:00PM for a discussion about this month's book. In January, we are reading One Day in December by Josie Silver. There will be tea and snacks!

Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Event Details:

Join us every fourth Wednesday from 4:00PM to 5:00PM for a discussion about this month's book. In January, we are reading One Day in December by Josie Silver. There will be tea and snacks!

This event is in the "Adults" group

One on One Tech Help

Wednesday, January 28, 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.