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Homeschool Class: Fire and Bicycle Safety with SVFD

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Homeschool Class Series: Fire and Bicycle Safety with the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department

The next class in SML's Homeschool Class Series will be all about fire and bicycle safety and will be presented by the Stephentown Volunteer Fi

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Special Event, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:
Homeschool Class Series: Fire and Bicycle Safety with the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department

The next class in SML's Homeschool Class Series will be all about fire and bicycle safety and will be presented by the Stephentown Volunteer Fi

This event is in the "Adults" group

Your Energy Use and Bills: A Conversation with Energy Consultant Bill Amuso,

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Your Energy Use and Bills: a Conversation with Energy Consultant Bill Amuso

Join us for an information session and conversation, presented by Energy Consultant Bill Amuso, about energy; how it's created, how it gets into our homes, and how

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Special Event, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:
Your Energy Use and Bills: a Conversation with Energy Consultant Bill Amuso

Join us for an information session and conversation, presented by Energy Consultant Bill Amuso, about energy; how it's created, how it gets into our homes, and how

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Day for the Capital District Theater Fest

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Sand Lake Town Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

The Capital Region Festival of Theater (CRFT) will be holding Senior Day workshops at the Sand Lake Town Library and Sand Lake Center for the Arts, 9:30 - 12:30 on Friday, June 13.

Library Branch: Sand Lake Town Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Special Event
Event Details:

The Capital Region Festival of Theater (CRFT) will be holding Senior Day workshops at the Sand Lake Town Library and Sand Lake Center for the Arts, 9:30 - 12:30 on Friday, June 13.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Valley Falls Community Wide Garage Sale

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Valley Falls Free Library
Program Type:
Social, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Come visit the Village of Valley Falls for our annual community-wide garage sale.

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

Come visit the Village of Valley Falls for our annual community-wide garage sale.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Strawberry Fest

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for Strawberry Fest at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds and enjoy one (or two) of our famous Strawberry Shortcakes. More than 75 vendors will be on hand. Games, crafts and animal exhibits for the kids.   

Library Branch: Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for Strawberry Fest at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds and enjoy one (or two) of our famous Strawberry Shortcakes. More than 75 vendors will be on hand. Games, crafts and animal exhibits for the kids.   

This event is in the "All Ages" group

In the Shadow of Big Red Eye

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Berne Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Bigfoot investigator, Mike Familant for his program. 

To be held at the Berne Community/Senior Center

1360 Helderberg Trail, Berne NY 12023

Library Branch: Berne Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join Bigfoot investigator, Mike Familant for his program. 

To be held at the Berne Community/Senior Center

1360 Helderberg Trail, Berne NY 12023

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party 🎉

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Grafton Community Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Messtival

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Berne Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Sensory-Friendly, Special Event, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Summer kickoff on the library lawn. Dress to mess.

Library Branch: Berne Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Sensory-Friendly, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Summer kickoff on the library lawn. Dress to mess.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

An Observance of the Juneteenth National Holiday

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Valley Falls Free Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Come experience a part of the history of Juneteenth, our special guest Solomon Northrup will bring significance to this important event in our country's past.   

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

Come experience a part of the history of Juneteenth, our special guest Solomon Northrup will bring significance to this important event in our country's past.   

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Kickoff!

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cohoes Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

The Cohoes Public Library will be kicking off its Summer Reading Program with an exciting, fun-filled event for the whole family!

Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

The Cohoes Public Library will be kicking off its Summer Reading Program with an exciting, fun-filled event for the whole family!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Village Summer Kickoff in Bozenkill Park

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Altamont Free Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Food & Cooking, Music, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us in Bozenkill Park off of Gun Club Road for a sampling of all that’s going on in the Village this summer! There’ll be food trucks, bands, and you can even get signed up for the 2025 AFL Summer Reading Program!

Library Branch: Altamont Free Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Partnership, Food & Cooking, Music, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us in Bozenkill Park off of Gun Club Road for a sampling of all that’s going on in the Village this summer! There’ll be food trucks, bands, and you can even get signed up for the 2025 AFL Summer Reading 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

Summer Reading Kickoff--Bubble Party!

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social, Special Event
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Summer Reading Kickoff Bubble Party: Tuesday, June 24 at 4:30

It's time for Summer Reading and we are going to get started with a Bubble Party! Join us as we play and experiment with thousands of bubbles.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Summer Reading Kickoff Bubble Party: Tuesday, June 24 at 4:30

It's time for Summer Reading and we are going to get started with a Bubble Party! Join us as we play and experiment with thousands of bubbles.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Saving SLATER: The History of USS SLATER

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brunswick Community Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

USS SLATER Anchored in History Presents:

Library Branch: Brunswick Community Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Special Event
Event Details:

USS SLATER Anchored in History Presents:

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 Reading Kick-Off Party

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Nassau Free Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Join us for one of our favorite traditions and celebrate the start of summer at the library!

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

Join us for one of our favorite traditions and celebrate the start of summer at the library!

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

Summer Reading Kickoff

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 6:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages

School is out and Summer Reading is in! Sign up for our Summer Reading Program and enjoy some free ice cream, courtesy of Stewart's Shops. Can’t make it to the party? You can sign up for SRP all summer long!

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

School is out and Summer Reading is in! Sign up for our Summer Reading Program and enjoy some free ice cream, courtesy of Stewart's Shops. Can’t make it to the party? You can sign up for SRP all summer long!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Rensselaer County Career Center visit

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Valley Falls Free Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for a new career or fresh career path?  The Rensselaer County Career Center will have a representative at the library to help you with resume building, interview preparation, Job search assistance and Career assessment.

Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Special Event
Event Details:

Looking for a new career or fresh career path?  The Rensselaer County Career Center will have a representative at the library to help you with resume building, interview preparation, Job search assistance and Career assessment.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Kick-off

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sand Lake Town Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Save the date for the annual summer reading kick-off.  Lots to do between 10:30 & 12.  Details to come.

Library Branch: Sand Lake Town Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Save the date for the annual summer reading kick-off.  Lots to do between 10:30 & 12.  Details to come.

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

Kid's Art Fair- Summer Reading Kickoff

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Rensselaer Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Special Event
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Start off the summer with reading and art! Join us at our open house event from 11-2, where we will have ice cream, popcorn, balloon twisting, crafts, music and more. We are creating a gallery of art, come contribute!

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

Start off the summer with reading and art! Join us at our open house event from 11-2, where we will have ice cream, popcorn, balloon twisting, crafts, music and more. We are creating a gallery of art, come contribute!

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

Uncharted Wild Reptile Show

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Special Event
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages

Uncharted Wild LLC presents an entertaining, educational, and interactive live animal show for all ages! You can look forward to meeting (mostly scaly) animals and learning some astonishing facts!

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

Uncharted Wild LLC presents an entertaining, educational, and interactive live animal show for all ages! You can look forward to meeting (mostly scaly) animals and learning some astonishing facts!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Kickoff!

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cohoes Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

The Cohoes Public Library will be kicking off its Summer Reading Program with an exciting, fun-filled event for the whole family!

Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Special Event
Event Details:

The Cohoes Public Library will be kicking off its Summer Reading Program with an exciting, fun-filled event for the whole family!

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

Via Aquarium-Invertebrates

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Social, Special Event, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Via Aquarium-Invertebrates Show: Monday, June 30 at 4:00

Join us at SML for a fun and interactive show teaching us all about aquatic invertebrates presented by VIA Aquarium.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Social, Special Event, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Via Aquarium-Invertebrates Show: Monday, June 30 at 4:00

Join us at SML for a fun and interactive show teaching us all about aquatic invertebrates presented by VIA Aquarium.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

VIA Aquarium Reptiles & Friends

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

The VIA Aquarium will be joining us and bringing an array of reptiles for everyone to learn about! 

Library Branch: Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

The VIA Aquarium will be joining us and bringing an array of reptiles for everyone to learn about! 

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

Traveling Farm with Winterberry Homestead

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Special Event
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages

Meet the animals on the farm with Winterberry Homestead! Learn more about agriculture and organic management techniques while meeting and petting your favorite farm animals.

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

Meet the animals on the farm with Winterberry Homestead! Learn more about agriculture and organic management techniques while meeting and petting your favorite farm animals.

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

Friends of CPL Music on the Lawn: Scarlett Fever

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Music, Social, Special Event
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Enjoy live music by Scarlett Fever on the front lawn! The Friends of CPL will be selling meatball subs, hot dogs, strawberry shortcakes, and drinks from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Enjoy live music by Scarlett Fever on the front lawn! The Friends of CPL will be selling meatball subs, hot dogs, strawberry shortcakes, and drinks from 5:30-7:30 p.m.