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

Take & Make Craft Kit: Pumpkin Weaving

All Day 9/28–11/1
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

Weave paper strips to make a delightful pumpkin craft!

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

Friends of the Library Book Sale & Membership Drive

All Day 10/20–10/24
Teen, Adults
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Library Branch: Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

October 20th - 24th is the Friends of the Watervliet Public Library's Annual Membership Drive. Now's the perfect time to come out and support your local library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Rensselaer County Career Center

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Berlin Free Town Library
Library Branch: Berlin Free Town Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Partnership
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group

Kid's Perler Bead Halloween

3:30pm–4:30pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Library Branch: Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

Friggin’ bats! We love Halloween. Come make adorable Halloween-themed Perler Bead creations! As always, all materials are provided. Please register here to attend. 

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

LegoManiacs

3:30pm–6:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Sand Lake Town Library
Library Branch: Sand Lake Town Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Drop in Tuesdays any time between 3:30 and 6pm to build.  We supply the legos, you supply the imagination!  

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

Halloween Paper Plates Craft

4:00pm–4:30pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:

Come join the fun! Make and take your own spooky Halloween paper plate craft!

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

Book Discussion Group: The Overstory by Richard Powers

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teen, Adults
Stephentown Memorial Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:
Book Discussion Group: Tuesday, October 21 at 4:30
The Overstory by Richard Powers

Our Monthly Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month. New members are always welcome.

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

MPL Teen Night

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tween, Teen
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

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

Ancestry Workshop

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tween, Teen, Adults
Westerlo Public Library
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westerlo Public Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the Library to use ancestrylibrary.com. Gayle Hannay will be here to answer questions and get you started if you are new.

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Children's Storytime!

11:00pm–11:30pm
Young Children
Altamont Free Library
Library Branch: Altamont Free Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Tuesday is Storytime Day at Altamont Free Library! Join Ms. Meg for a super fun morning of stories, songs, movement, and crafts every Tuesday morning in the Community Room at AFL (or on the library patio if the weather is nice)!

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Story Time with Ms. Rebekkah

10:00am–11:00am
Young Children
Stephentown Memorial Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Story Time: Wednesdays at 10:00

Join Ms. Rebekkah for a fun and playful Story Time. We always are happy to welcome new friends to our Story Time.

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

Songs & Stories 📖🎶

10:30am–11:15am
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Grafton Community Library
Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Music, 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

Sensory Storytime with Miss Mikayla

10:30am–11:30am
Young Children
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Library Branch: Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Sensory-Friendly, Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Welcome to Wednesday Sensory Storytime with Miss Mikayla! We're bringing back Wednesday Storytime with a new twist. This storytime incorporates sensory-friendly toys and games under lower lighting than our usual storytimes.

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Young Children
Nassau Free Library
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 "Young Children" group

Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Young Children
Westerlo Public Library
Library Branch: Westerlo Public Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
This event is in the "Young Children" group

Pre-School Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Young Children
Sand Lake Town Library
Library Branch: Sand Lake Town Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Wednesdays at 11am drop in for  storytime for preschoolers and their caregivers.  Stories, rhymes, and songs help little ones learn pre-reading skills.  Plus a simple craft to help practice fine motor skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beauknitters

12:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Cohoes Public Library
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

12:15pm–2:00pm
Adults
Westerlo Public Library
Library Branch: Westerlo Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Rensco Career Center

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teen, Adults
Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Library Branch: Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Event Details:

Looking for a new job or fresh career path? Rensco Career Center is coming to Diver Library to help. Their professional career services include: resume development, interview preparation, job search assistance, and career assessment. 

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

Halloween Paper Plates Craft

2:00pm–2:30pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:

Come join the fun! Make and take your own spooky Halloween paper plate craft!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Club 📚

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Grafton Community Library
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. There will be tea and snacks!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Wednesday Night Movies: The Witches

4:30pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Cohoes Public Library
Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Social, Movie
Event Details:

The Cohoes Public Library will be showing The Witches(1990) for our Wednesday Movie night!

We will also have popcorn! Movie Starts at 4:30 PM, all ages welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group

In Stitches Knitting Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
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

Write Your Life: Memoir Writing for Adults

7:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Social, Books & Writing
Event Details:

In this monthly workshop-style class, we will complete writing exercises that spark creativity and share our own pieces with the group in an effort to hone the craft of storytelling.