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Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/2–2/22
All Ages
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Writing
Event Details:

Get a kickstart on your 2026 reading goals with our Winter Reading Challenge! All ages are welcome to participate. Stop in to the library anytime during the challenge to pick up your Bingo sheet.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Spice of the Month – February: Celery Seeds

All Day 2/1–2/28
All Ages
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

🌿 Spice of the Month: Celery Seed

When: All Month Long
Where: Online via the Menands Public Library Recipe Exchange

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

Take and Make Craft Kit: Cardboard Tube Snowman

02/01/2026 @ 11:00am–02/28/2026 @ 4:00pm
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:

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

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

Annual Art Contest for Kids & Teens

02/02/2026 @ 11:00am–03/03/2026 @ 4:00pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

The art contest is open to anyone aged 19 or younger. Please collect your canvas from the library beginning February 2 and make sure to drop it off by March 3. Acceptable mediums include paint, pencil, crayon, and markers.

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

Defensive Driving

9:00am–3:30pm
Teen, Adults
Valley Falls Free Library
Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Event Details:

Come take a defensive driving class, NTSI approved, take 4 points off your license and reduce your car insurance!  Fee is $30.

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Story Time - Medusa Branch

10:00am–11:00am
Young Children
Rensselaerville Library
Library Branch: Rensselaerville Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Story Time w/ Tara
​Medusa Branch
Join us for the fun! Stories and activities to get the weekend started.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bring Your Child to the Library Day

10:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
Nassau Free Library
Library Branch: Nassau Free Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Stop in anytime from 10am-12pm for Bring Your Child to the Library Day! Play in our children’s area, do an I Spy Scavenger Hunt, and browse the library shelves.

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

Take Your Child to the Library Day

10:00am–2:00pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Rensselaer Public Library
Library Branch: Rensselaer Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

We’re celebrating with a day full of activities for kids!

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

Children's Book Author Talk Francine Dingeman

11:00am–12:00pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Cohoes Public Library
Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Storytime & Playtime, Books & Writing
Event Details:

Children's book author, Francine Dingeman will be doing a reading storytime of her book "The Animal Menagerie", an enchanting A to Z picture book filled with captivating characters from the animal kingdom for children ages 4-7.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Rhonda's Reptiles

11:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
Stephentown Memorial Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Rhonda's Reptiles: Saturday, February 7 at 11:00

It’s Take Your Child To the Library Day and we are celebrating by inviting Rhonda and her Reptiles to SML.

Registration is not required but it is helpful!

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Saturday Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Young Children
Rensselaer Public Library
Library Branch: Rensselaer Public Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Join us for story-time for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers! No signup needed.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Author Talk: S.W. Miron

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Brunswick Community Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Community Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Event Details:

Author Visit with S.W. Miron
Saturday, February 7
11:00 - 1:00

Scenes From My Skeleton Closet
A powerful memoir and self-help tool recommended for adult readers only. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Take Your Child to the Library Storytime and Family Craft

11:30am–4:00pm
All Ages
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts & Art, Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Thousands of libraries across the world celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day! Join us for a special storytime and family craft on this special day.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Legomania

11:00am–4:00pm
All Ages
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

We'll have our big bins of Legos out for this all-day build-a-thon!

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Diver Discoveries Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Young Children
Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Library Branch: Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun and educational storytime, featuring crafts and games, every Monday with Ms. Kathy. 

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Pre-K Storytime w/ Ms. Karen

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: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Join us for Ms. Karen's Monday Storytime! Each week children will get a snack, do a craft or activity, and be read stories by our wonderful Ms. Karen. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft Circle

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Stephentown Memorial Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Crafts & Art, Social
Registration Required
Event Details:
Craft Circle: Mondays at 10:30 and the 3rd Saturday of Every Month

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Tech Help with Ms. Sherry

11:00am–11:30am
All Ages
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

💻 Need Help with Technology or Digital Tools?

We offer personalized, one-on-one tech support—whether you’re learning a new device or navigating digital library resources.

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

Storytime with Ms. Sherry

11:30am–12:00pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:

Storytime at the Library
Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and a fun craft—designed to spark creativity, build early literacy skills, and support social development.

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

LEGO After School

3:00pm–5:00pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween
Westerlo Public Library
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

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

Aluminum Foil Craft for Kids & Teens

3:30pm–4:45pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:

Join us for a fun crafting session using silver file, and construction paper Perfect for kids to explore their creativity, make fun projects, and improve fine motor skills!
 

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

Mario Monday

3:30pm–5:00pm
Tween, Teen
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
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 Mario Kart and Mario Party. We invite teens and tweens (ages 12-16) to compete with their friends every second Monday of the month. Please register ahead of time so we can prepare snacks.

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

Lego/STEAM Club 🚀

3:45pm–5:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Grafton Community Library
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiber Arts Workshop

5:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

For ages 16 and up. Join us for our monthly Fiber Arts Workshop! Whether you're new to knitting and crochet or a seasoned fiber artist, this is the perfect place to share and create in a friendly environment. All skill levels welcome!