Upcoming Events

Take & Make Craft Kit: Autumn Leaf Scavenger Hunt

All Day 8/31–9/27

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

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.

Salt Painting

4:00pm–4:30pm

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:

A Creative Art Experience for Kids & Teens!

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!

NGPL Crafternoon

3:00pm–5:00pm

Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

North Greenbush Public Library

Library Branch: North Greenbush Public Library

Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Program Type: Crafts & Art

Event Details:

Every Thursday afternoon NGPL hosts a drop in "Crafternoon" for kids. Drop into the children's room between 3:00 and 5:00 to participate. There will be a different craft activity each week.

STEAM 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

Event Details:

STEAM activities after school. Homework Help is available during program.

Cooking Class (Vegetable Biryani & Mini Pizza)

4:30pm–5:15pm

Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults

Menands Public Library

Library Branch: Menands Public Library

Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults

Program Type: Food & Cooking, Social

Event Details:

Register at: Sherry@menandslibrary.org or call us at 518-463-4035

Salt Painting

11:30am–12:00pm

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

Event Details:

A Creative Art Experience for Kids & Teens!

Middle School "Bricks and Boards"

2:00pm–6:00pm

Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Valley Falls Free Library

Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library

Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Program Type: Crafts & Art

Event Details:

Join us every Friday for LEGO building challenges and board games! Bring your friends, pick a game, and have some fun!

Mini Apple Pie Snacks

11:00am–3:30pm

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

Event Details:

Join us for a cozy and delicious program where we'll be making mini apple pie snacks! This fun and tasty activity is great for all ages. Come get creative in the kitchen and enjoy the sweet taste of fall—no baking experience needed!

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

Salt Painting

3:30pm–4:00pm

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:

A Creative Art Experience for Kids & Teens!

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.

NGPL LEGO Club

5:30pm–6:30pm

Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

North Greenbush Public Library

Library Branch: North Greenbush Public Library

Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Program Type: Social, STEM/STEAM, Storytime & Playtime

Event Details:

Got a LEGO loving kid at home? Join us for LEGO Club at North Greenbush Public Library! We supply the LEGO and the kids supply the creativity! We have DUPLO blocks for our younger builders too!

Storytime

10:30am–11:30am

Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Petersburgh Public Library

Library Branch: Petersburgh Public Library

Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Program Type: Storytime & Playtime

STEAM Lab: Autumn Leaf Absorption Art

1:00pm–5:00pm

Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Castleton Public Library

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library

Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Program Type: STEM/STEAM

Event Details:

Learn all about the power of absorption while designing fun fall decor!

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!

Paper Plate Apple Lacing Craft

3:30pm–4:00pm

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:

Stop by the library anytime between September 2nd from Sep–30 to make your own apple-themed lacing craft! A fun, hands-on activity perfect for young children.
All supplies provided. No registration needed!

Two Bee Honey

4:00pm–5:00pm

Elementary (Gr. K-5), All Ages

Brunswick Community Library

Library Branch: Brunswick Community Library

Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), All Ages

Program Type: Food & Cooking, Special Event, STEM/STEAM, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Tues, 9/16 at 4:00

Learn about bees with Two Bee Honey as they visit the library with an observation hive, so guests can see, hear and even smell the bees at work.

All Ages Welcome!

Salt Painting

4:30pm–5:00pm

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:

A Creative Art Experience for Kids & Teens!

LEGO Club

6:00pm–7:00pm

Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Nassau Free Library

Library Branch: Nassau Free Library

Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen

Program Type: STEM/STEAM

Event Details:

Build, create, and explore with Legos! Snacks provided.

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.

Salt Painting

4:30pm–5:00pm

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:

A Creative Art Experience for Kids & Teens!

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!

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