Upcoming Events

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

Kids Cook Around the World: Porridge

2:30pm–5:30pm

Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween

Castleton Public Library

Library Branch: Castleton Public Library

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

Program Type: Food & Cooking

Event Details:

Learn the history and versatility of this three bears' favorite and sample some for yourself while adding a stamp to your passport!

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!

Kid's Yoga

4:00pm–5:00pm

Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Brunswick Community Library

Library Branch: Brunswick Community Library

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

Program Type: Storytime & Playtime, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Kid's Yoga
Monday, September 22 at 4:00
Tuesday, October 7 at 4:00
Tuesday, November 4 at 4:00
Movement and storytelling with Prancing Pony Yoga
If possible, bring a mat or towel to practice on.

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.

Fall Tree 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:

Join us to make and take your own paper tree — with colorful leaves!

This fun, hands-on craft is free and perfect for all ages.

Wednesday Night Movie: Wicked

4:00pm–7:00pm

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

Cohoes Public Library

Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library

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

Program Type: Music, Social, Movie

Event Details:

The Cohoes Public Library will be showing Wicked (2024) for our Wednesday Movie night!

We will also have FREE popcorn! Movie Starts at 4:00 PM, all ages welcome.

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.

Friendship Bands & Bracelets Make and Take

4:00pm–4:30pm

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!

Fall Tree 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:

Join us to make and take your own paper tree — with colorful leaves!
This fun, hands-on craft is free and perfect for all ages.
Get creative and bring home your masterpiece!

Upstate Writes! A Book Festival

11:00am–4:00pm

Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages

Cohoes Public Library

Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library

Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Social, Special Event, Trivia & Games, Books & Writing

Event Details:

Come join us for the 2nd Annual Upstate Writes! A Book Festival at the Cohoes Public Library! A book festival for book lovers featuring dozens of upstate authors.

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

Garland Leaves Decoration Craft

4:00pm–4:30pm

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, Social

Event Details:

Garland Decoration Craft
For kids ages 3 to 12 years

Come decorate your own festive garland and take it home

All materials provided – just bring your creativity!

Nature Play

4:00pm–5:00pm

Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Brunswick Community Library

Library Branch: Brunswick Community Library

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

Program Type: Storytime & Playtime

Event Details:

Nature Play with Ms. Heather
Monday, October 6 at 4:00
Monday, November 10 at 4:00
Ages 1.5 to 8

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

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.

Garland Leaves Decoration Craft

4:00pm–4:30pm

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, Social

Event Details:

For kids ages 3 to 12 years

Come decorate your own festive garland and take it home!

All materials provided – just bring your creativity!

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.

Friendship Bands & Bracelets Make and Take

4:00pm–4:30pm

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!

Garland Leaves Decoration Craft

2:00pm–2:30pm

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, Social

Event Details:

For kids ages 3 to 12 years

Come decorate your own festive garland and take it home!

All materials provided – just bring your creativity!

Royal Ballet

4:30pm–5:00pm

Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)

Brunswick Community Library

Library Branch: Brunswick Community Library

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

Program Type: Music

Event Details:

A Royal Ballet with Miss Tori
Friday, November 14 at 4:30

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

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