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Pumpkin Painting!

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Valley Falls Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Come paint a pumpkin for Halloween!  Pumpkins will be on display during the week before Halloween and patrons can vote for their favorites!  Raffle tickets to the winners!

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

Come paint a pumpkin for Halloween!  Pumpkins will be on display during the week before Halloween and patrons can vote for their favorites!  Raffle tickets to the winners!

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

The Young Vampire Adventures Program

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Berlin Free Town Library
Program Type:
Social, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Berlin Free Town Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Social, Books & Writing
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Paranormal Investigations and the Tools of the Trade

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cohoes Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Social, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Tween, Teen, Adults

Do you ever wonder how to hunt for a ghost? Or what equipment to use? Join us on Saturday 25th at 1:00 PM to learn just that!

Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Social, Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Do you ever wonder how to hunt for a ghost? Or what equipment to use? Join us on Saturday 25th at 1:00 PM to learn just that!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Stephentown Halloween Party

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Social, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Stephentown Halloween Party and Trunk or Treat: Saturday, September 25
  • Party starts at 2:00
  • Costume Contest is at 2:30
  • **Trunk or Treat starts AFTER the Costume Contest!
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Social, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Stephentown Halloween Party and Trunk or Treat: Saturday, September 25
  • Party starts at 2:00
  • Costume Contest is at 2:30
  • **Trunk or Treat starts AFTER the Costume Contest!
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Trunk or Treat 🎃

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Grafton State Park at Grafton Community Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Crafts & Art, Social, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for the Grafton Youth Program's annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 25 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM at Grafton Lakes State Park. The library will have a trunk with treats and books and a pumpkin decorating station.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Room: Grafton State Park
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts & Art, Social, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for the Grafton Youth Program's annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 25 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM at Grafton Lakes State Park. The library will have a trunk with treats and books and a pumpkin decorating station.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft Circle

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
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: 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. 

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

Fall Tree Craft

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Join us to make and take your own paper tree — with colorful leaves!

This fun, hands-on craft is free and perfect for all ages.

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

Join us to make and take your own paper tree — with colorful leaves!

This fun, hands-on craft is free and perfect for all ages.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mah Jongg

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Sand Lake Town Library
Program Type:
Social, Trivia & Games
Age Group:
Adults

Monday nights 5:30 - 7:45pm.   Call 518-674-5050 if interested in joining.

Library Branch: Sand Lake Town Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Trivia & Games
Event Details:

Monday nights 5:30 - 7:45pm.   Call 518-674-5050 if interested in joining.

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

Kid's Book Club - Odder

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Brunswick Community Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Kid's Book Club
Odder by Katherine Applegate
10/28 at 3:00
Talk about the book and paint rocks!

Library Branch: Brunswick Community Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social, Books & Writing
Event Details:

Kid's Book Club
Odder by Katherine Applegate
10/28 at 3:00
Talk about the book and paint rocks!

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

Fall Tree Craft

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Join us to make and take your own paper tree — with colorful leaves!

This fun, hands-on craft is free and perfect for all ages.

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

Join us to make and take your own paper tree — with colorful leaves!

This fun, hands-on craft is free and perfect for all ages.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beauknitters

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 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 "Adults" group

Coffee With Neighbors

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 12:15pm - 2:00pm
Westerlo Public Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Westerlo Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Paranormal Encounters

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Cohoes Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Social
Age Group:
Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages

Join us on Wednesday October 29th at 5:30PM for a presentation of evidence of paranormal activities of the Cohoes Music Hall and other hauntings. Presented by the Cohoes Paranormal Society and Unknown Paranormal Society. 

 

Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Social
Event Details:

Join us on Wednesday October 29th at 5:30PM for a presentation of evidence of paranormal activities of the Cohoes Music Hall and other hauntings. Presented by the Cohoes Paranormal Society and Unknown Paranormal Society. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

In Stitches Knitting Group

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 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 "Adults" group

Mahjong

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Social, Trivia & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Mahjong: Thursdays at 4:00

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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Trivia & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
Mahjong: Thursdays at 4:00

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Halloween Costume Contest

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Valley Falls Free Library
Program Type:
Social, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Come on Halloween eve to the library in your best Halloween costume!  Members of the Valley Falls Village Board will be the judges and you could win raffle tickets.  Then, get ready for Halloween! 

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

Come on Halloween eve to the library in your best Halloween costume!  Members of the Valley Falls Village Board will be the judges and you could win raffle tickets.  Then, get ready for Halloween! 

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

Halloween Goodie Bags (for kids)

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Special Event
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

October 30, 2025

at 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM

Pick up your goodie bags from the library.

(First come, first served).

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

October 30, 2025

at 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM

Pick up your goodie bags from the library.

(First come, first served).

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

Adult Coloring

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Teen, 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: Teen, 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 "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Halloween Party

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:30pm
Brunswick Community Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), All Ages

Halloween Party
October 31
12:00 - 5:30

-Trick-Or-Treat
-Craft
-Games
-Face Painting 12:00 - 2:00
 

Library Branch: Brunswick Community Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:

Halloween Party
October 31
12:00 - 5:30

-Trick-Or-Treat
-Craft
-Games
-Face Painting 12:00 - 2:00
 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch Group

Friday, October 31, 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 "All Ages" group

Halloween Party!

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Valley Falls Free Library
Program Type:
Social, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

There's no place like Valley Falls for Halloween!  Come enjoy the safety of our village with your kids, and don't forget to stop at the library for a treat and to meet our spooky staff!  Candy awaits!  

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

There's no place like Valley Falls for Halloween!  Come enjoy the safety of our village with your kids, and don't forget to stop at the library for a treat and to meet our spooky staff!  Candy awaits!  

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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Board Game Day at Cohoes Public Library

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Cohoes Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Social, Trivia & Games
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages

Join us at the Cohoes Public Library on November 1st at 11 AM for a day of merriment and games fit for heroes of all ages! 

Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Partnership, Social, Trivia & Games
Event Details:

Join us at the Cohoes Public Library on November 1st at 11 AM for a day of merriment and games fit for heroes of all ages! 

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

Mario Monday

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Trivia & Games
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Kick back after school with games like Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. We welcome teens and tweens to have a snack and compete with their friends every other Monday. Please register ahead of time so we know how much food to get!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Social, Trivia & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick back after school with games like Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. We welcome teens and tweens to have a snack and compete with their friends every other Monday. Please register ahead of time so we know how much food to get!

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

Fall Tree Craft

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Join us to make and take your own paper tree — with colorful leaves!

This fun, hands-on craft is free and perfect for all ages.

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

Join us to make and take your own paper tree — with colorful leaves!

This fun, hands-on craft is free and perfect for all ages.