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Drop-in MakerSpace

4:30pm–5:30pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Westerlo Public Library
Library Branch: Westerlo Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Drop-in Makerspace

Available projects include

Spin Art, beading, paper beads, watercolor, fingerpaint, fabric coloring, foil art, Tie-dyed paper, exploratory art kit

July 24th- Sewing Machine Basics

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

Kids Cook Around the World: Lemonade

11:00am–4:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Come for the cool, refreshing drink on a nice summer day. Stay for the origin story and your passport stamp!

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This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
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Decorate Your Own Paper Slippers

1:00pm–1:30pm
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:

Calling all kids and teens! This month’s craft activity is all about creativity and fun. From August 1 to August 29, you can decorate your very own paper slippers!

🖍️ Use your imagination—colors, patterns, stickers, and more!

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

Make Your Own Puzzle

11:00am–4:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

Stop in to color your own design on a blank puzzle you can take home and put together!

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

Take & Make Craft Kit: Make a Monster

All Day 8/3–8/9
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Paper Airplane Construction and Competition (starts every half hour)

11:00am–4:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Competitions begin on every half hour. Build, test, perfect, and compete! Design the ultimate paper airplane and see whose flies the farthest. Ready, set, launch! How far can yours fly?

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

Pine Cone Hunt and Crafts

12:30pm–5:30pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

This fun craft lets kids turn pinecones into adorable farm animals using paint, felt, googly eyes, and other simple materials.

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

Art For All

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Library Branch: Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

Color our World with different art projects every week throughout the summer. 

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

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Berne Public Library
Library Branch: Berne Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art
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

Decorate Your Own Paper Slippers

3:30pm–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:

Calling all kids and teens! This month’s craft activity is all about creativity and fun. From August 1 to August 29, you can decorate your very own paper slippers!

🖍️ Use your imagination—colors, patterns, stickers, and more!

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 Food Pick Up

4:00pm–6:00pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Stephentown Memorial Library
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
FREE Summer Grab and Go Meals for Kids Under 18.

The Stephentown Library will be distributing FREE Summer Meals to kids 18 years old and under.

This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
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Erie Canal at 200 Years

6:00pm–7:30pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Berne Public Library
Library Branch: Berne Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Special Event
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
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Erie Canal at 200 Years

6:00pm–8:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Berne Public Library
Library Branch: Berne Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Special Event
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

Ring Toss

12:00pm–6:00pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Trivia & Games
Event Details:

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Stop by the library for a game (or two, or three!) of ring toss!

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

Friendship Bands & Bracelets Make and Take

3:00pm–3:30pm
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:

💖 Friendship Bands & Bracelets – Make & Take!

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

Backyard Science: Bouncy Balls!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Valley Falls Free Library
Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Backyard Science summer series:  Bouncy Balls!  Come to learn how to make your own bouncy balls; drive your dogs and cats nuts!

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

LegoManiacs

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

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

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

Career Day: Instructor for the Blind

6:00pm–6:45pm
Tween, Teen
Castleton Public Library
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!

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

Digital Art Worshop

2:00pm–4:00pm
Tween, Teen, Adults
Berlin Free Town Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Berlin Free Town Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Let's Make a Song!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Library Branch: Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Write original songs with a group of peers, and record them with a real band. Have your song played on the radio! Space is limited so please email Nick at director@diverlibrary.org to sign-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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Schodack Farmers Market

3:00pm–7:00pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Visit the library's table at the Schodack Farmers Market to apply for a library card, check out a book, sign up for summer reading...the possibilities are endless!

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

Movie Night -- Black Beauty

6:00pm–8:00pm
Tween, Teen, Adults
Valley Falls Free Library
Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Movie Night at the Valley Falls Free Library!  Let the colors continue:  Tonight it's "Black Beauty".  Popcorn and bottled water provided!

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 STEAM: Ice Cream (Starts every hour)

12:00pm–5:00pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Food & Cooking, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

*Starts every hour: 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00. I scream, you scream, we ALL scream for ice cream! Let's make some ice cream together and learn about the science behind it!

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

Friendship Bands & Bracelets Make and Take

3:00pm–3:30pm
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:

💖 Friendship Bands & Bracelets – Make & Take!