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Flyer for the Menands Public Library’s Teen Take and Make Craft. See More Info Below.

MPL Teen Craft Take & Make

All Day 1/2 - 1/31
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Teen Grab & Go Craft: Make Your Legend
🗓 January — while supplies last
📍 Menands Public Library

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

Teen Grab & Go Craft: Make Your Legend
🗓 January — while supplies last
📍 Menands Public Library

Take and Make Craft Kit: Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes

All Day 1/4 - 1/31
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Use our supplies to create a snowflake that won't melt when the weather warms up!

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

Use our supplies to create a snowflake that won't melt when the weather warms up!

Craft Image

Craft Circle

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Stephentown Memorial Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, 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. 

Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:
Crafting Circle: Mondays at 10:30

Join us at the Stephentown Library for a morning of crafting and socializing. 

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

Lego Club starts Monday, September 15 and continues every Monday throughout the school year from 3:45PM-5PM

Lego/STEAM Club 🚀

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.

Emb Class

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 5–15)

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

Beginner Hand Stitching Class (Ages 5–15)

Mitten Craft

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.

Cancelled
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.

Mittens Craft

Decorate Your Winter Mittens with Buttons

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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.

Flyer with book shelves, cover of The Very, Very Far North, and polar bear clipart

Kids Book Club: The Very, Very Far North

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brunswick Community Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Kids Book Club
Tuesday, January 27 at 4:00
The Very, Very Far North

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

Kids Book Club
Tuesday, January 27 at 4:00
The Very, Very Far North

Songs & Stories storytime program every Wednesday at 10:30AM. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome!

Songs & Stories 📖🎶

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.

Beau Knitters

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.

crafting community

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.

In Stitches Kitting Group - Wednesdays @ 6pm

In Stitches Knitting Group

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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!

STEAM After School

Thursday, January 29, 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.

Storytime

Storytime With Local Author Meet & Greet

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Menands Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art, Social, Storytime & Playtime
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Vicki Bently & Isla Bently

Author Visit & Storytime Event

Menands Public Library is thrilled to welcome

Vicki Bently and Isla Bently,

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

Vicki Bently & Isla Bently

Author Visit & Storytime Event

Menands Public Library is thrilled to welcome

Vicki Bently and Isla Bently,

Knit-Along

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nassau Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for some new and fun knit-along projects.  Feel free to bring a project you are already working on or start one of the patterns we have picked out. We are also working on a collective project that will stay in the library!

Library Branch: Nassau Free Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

Join us for some new and fun knit-along projects.  Feel free to bring a project you are already working on or start one of the patterns we have picked out. We are also working on a collective project that will stay in the library!

Stitch Group

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Berlin Free Town Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Berlin Free Town Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art

Meet the Artist- Rossella Cavaliere

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Westerlo Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Tween, Teen, Adults
Library Branch: Westerlo Public Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art

Build with Big Blue Blocks

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Young Children

These large foam blocks are just right for creative construction and pretend play for any age. Drop in any time this weekend to build!

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

These large foam blocks are just right for creative construction and pretend play for any age. Drop in any time this weekend to build!

Take and Make Craft Kit: Cardboard Tube Snowman

02/01/2026 @ 11:00am to 02/28/2026 @ 4:00pm
Castleton Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

The weather outside is frightful, but this craft is so delightful! Build a snowman that won't melt when the weather warms up!

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

The weather outside is frightful, but this craft is so delightful! Build a snowman that won't melt when the weather warms up!

Knit, Hook and Spin

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Valley Falls Free Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Crafts & Art, Social
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

A fun gathering of people who knit, crochet, sew, spin...whatever works for you!  Come and spend a quiet time in the library after hours with others who do the same.  Refreshments will be available.

Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:

A fun gathering of people who knit, crochet, sew, spin...whatever works for you!  Come and spend a quiet time in the library after hours with others who do the same.  Refreshments will be available.

LEGO After School

Monday, February 2, 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

Lego Club starts Monday, September 15 and continues every Monday throughout the school year from 3:45PM-5PM

Lego/STEAM Club 🚀

Monday, February 2, 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.

Small diamond art paintings in the shape of various animals.

Children's Valentine Diamond Art

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Art
Age Group:
Elementary (Gr. K-5)

We love these cute Valentine's Day diamond art cards. Suitable for children ages 7 to 12. Materials provided. Registration required.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

We love these cute Valentine's Day diamond art cards. Suitable for children ages 7 to 12. Materials provided. Registration required.