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Cotton bag with tie dye in purples and blue

Tie Dying at the Library

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social, Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Tie Dying at SML: Saturday, July 26 at 11:00

Let's get colorful at the library! We will have everything that you need to tie dye large cotton bags. If you'd like to tie dye a t-shirt or any other item, please bring it with you.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Tie Dying at SML: Saturday, July 26 at 11:00

Let's get colorful at the library! We will have everything that you need to tie dye large cotton bags. If you'd like to tie dye a t-shirt or any other item, please bring it with you.

Cohoes Public Library Second Annual Comic Con

Cohoes Library Comic Con 2025 (Second Annual!)

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Cohoes Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

We are excited to announce that the 2nd Annual Cohoes Library Comic Con will take place Saturday, July 26th from 11 AM - 4 PM at the Cohoes Public Library, located at 10 Cayuga Plaza, Cohoes, NY. Mark your calendars!

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

We are excited to announce that the 2nd Annual Cohoes Library Comic Con will take place Saturday, July 26th from 11 AM - 4 PM at the Cohoes Public Library, located at 10 Cayuga Plaza, Cohoes, NY. Mark your calendars!

Geocaching 101

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Valley Falls Free Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Social, Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults

You're invited to join the world's largest treasure hunt!  Bring an adult (you'll need a smartphone) and meet us at the library for an introduction to geocaching, and guaranteed, you'll find your first geocache before the session is over!

Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Social, Special Event
Event Details:

You're invited to join the world's largest treasure hunt!  Bring an adult (you'll need a smartphone) and meet us at the library for an introduction to geocaching, and guaranteed, you'll find your first geocache before the session is over!

Author/Illustrator Matt McElligott

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Berne Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Berne Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Special Event, Books & Writing
Registration Required
Schedule of Grafton Community Library's Summer Reading Program Performances at Grafton Lakes State Park and Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center

Sounds of Nature's Music on World Instruments with Bells & Motley Olden Music @ PVMCC 🍃

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center at Grafton Community Library
Program Type:
Music, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Are you excited for a summer full of fun and creativity? As part of our Summer Reading Program, the library is sponsoring five performances for local children that celebrate the dynamic nature of the arts.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Room: Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music, Special Event
Event Details:

Are you excited for a summer full of fun and creativity? As part of our Summer Reading Program, the library is sponsoring five performances for local children that celebrate the dynamic nature of the arts.

Yoga for Kids

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Special Event, Storytime & Playtime, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Recommended for ages 3-9. Jen from Prancing Pony Yoga will be here to host story-based yoga for kids at the library!

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

Recommended for ages 3-9. Jen from Prancing Pony Yoga will be here to host story-based yoga for kids at the library!

Schedule of Grafton Community Library's Summer Reading Program Performances at Grafton Lakes State Park and Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center

Superhero Academy with David Engel @ PVMCC

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center at Grafton Community Library
Program Type:
Music, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Are you excited for a summer full of fun and creativity? As part of our Summer Reading Program, the library is sponsoring five performances for local children that celebrate the dynamic nature of the arts.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Room: Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music, Special Event
Event Details:

Are you excited for a summer full of fun and creativity? As part of our Summer Reading Program, the library is sponsoring five performances for local children that celebrate the dynamic nature of the arts.

Erie Canal at 200 Years

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Berne Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Library Branch: Berne Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Special Event

Erie Canal at 200 Years

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Berne Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Library Branch: Berne Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Special Event
Ghost Adventures event flyer with painting on side featuring small ghosts in colorful abstract landscape

Tang Museum: Ghost Adventures

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brunswick Community Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Crafts & Art, Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5)

The Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery is visiting our library to host an exciting art experience!

Ghost Adventures
Ages 5+
Call 518-279-4023 to sign up.

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

The Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery is visiting our library to host an exciting art experience!

Ghost Adventures
Ages 5+
Call 518-279-4023 to sign up.

Career Day: Instructor for the Blind

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Special Event
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

For grades 4 and up. This monthly series highlights all types of professions to offer an educational opportunity to kids and teens about potential future careers!

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event
Event Details:

For grades 4 and up. This monthly series highlights all types of professions to offer an educational opportunity to kids and teens about potential future careers!

Tromp through the Swamp with Tom Sieling

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Special Event, Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Take a "tromp through the swamp" with us and enjoy an evening of kids' participatory music with Tom Sieling! His fun, upbeat songs (with live instruments!) will be sure to get you moving!

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

Take a "tromp through the swamp" with us and enjoy an evening of kids' participatory music with Tom Sieling! His fun, upbeat songs (with live instruments!) will be sure to get you moving!

Cardboard Kingdom

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Berne Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

End of program celebration. All are welcome. Location to be determined.

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

End of program celebration. All are welcome. Location to be determined.

color our world

Reader's pizza party

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Rensselaer Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Our participants of the summer reading club, Color Our World, and their families are invited to come have pizza, get prizes and receive their reading certificates.

Library Branch: Rensselaer Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Our participants of the summer reading club, Color Our World, and their families are invited to come have pizza, get prizes and receive their reading certificates.

Birds of Prey

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Special Event
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages

Come see raptors such as owls, hawks, eagles, and falcons with Silent Wings Raptor Rehab and Education. Learn about them, their unique behaviors and the conservation issues that impact them. All ages. 

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:

Come see raptors such as owls, hawks, eagles, and falcons with Silent Wings Raptor Rehab and Education. Learn about them, their unique behaviors and the conservation issues that impact them. All ages. 

VIA Aquarium presents Marine Invertebrates on August 14 from 1-2 pm

VIA Aquarium Marine Invertebrates

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Berlin Free Town Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Berlin Free Town Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Kid's clothing swap flyer

Kid's Clothing Swap

08/15/2025 @ 2:00pm to 08/16/2025 @ 2:00pm
Brunswick Community Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

When:
Fri, Aug 15 - 2:00 - 6:00
Sat, Aug 16 - 10:00 - 2:00

Drop Off Period:
Aug 13, 14, 15
Wed, Thu, Fri

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

When:
Fri, Aug 15 - 2:00 - 6:00
Sat, Aug 16 - 10:00 - 2:00

Drop Off Period:
Aug 13, 14, 15
Wed, Thu, Fri

Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up Party

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Berlin Free Town Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Come by the library to celebrate the end of our SRP!  

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

Come by the library to celebrate the end of our SRP!  

SRP Closing Party -- Bouncy House!

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Valley Falls Free Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Music, Social, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Come join the fun as we close out our 2025 Summer Reading Program at the Library with popcorn, lawn games, snow cones, cotton candy and a Bouncy House!  We'll see you there!

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

Come join the fun as we close out our 2025 Summer Reading Program at the Library with popcorn, lawn games, snow cones, cotton candy and a Bouncy House!  We'll see you there!

Family Magic Show

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Special Event
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages

This exciting show by MagicMan is filled with conjuring, comedy, and audience participation! 

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:

This exciting show by MagicMan is filled with conjuring, comedy, and audience participation! 

Friends of CPL Music on the Lawn: Scarlett Fever

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Food & Cooking, 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 Gone Gray on the front lawn! All ages. The Friends of CPL will be selling meatball subs, hot dogs, strawberry shortcakes, and drinks.

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

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Enjoy live music by Gone Gray on the front lawn! All ages. The Friends of CPL will be selling meatball subs, hot dogs, strawberry shortcakes, and drinks.