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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

Bowling Game @ MPL

1:00pm–1:30pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

🎳 Bowling in the Library? You Bet!
Our special indoor bowling game is set up exclusively in the Children’s Room—but there’s a twist: it’s only available when Ms. Sherry is here!

Kids Cook: Cannolis

1:00pm–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:

Bring your passport as we adventure to Italy for one of their tastiest treats! Learn the original recipe and taste test an make-at-home version that's fun for all ages!

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!

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!

Town of Schodack Community Market

4:00pm–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 Town of Schodack Community Market to apply for a library card, check out a book, sign up for summer reading...the possibilities are endless!

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.

Bowling Game @ MPL

1:00pm–1:30pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

🎳 Bowling in the Library? You Bet!
Our special indoor bowling game is set up exclusively in the Children’s Room—but there’s a twist: it’s only available when Ms. Sherry is here!

Friends of CPL Music on the Lawn: Scarlett Fever

5:30pm–7:30pm
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: Community Partnership, Food & Cooking, Music, Social, Special Event
Event Details:

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Enjoy live music by Gone Gray on the front lawn! All ages. The Friends of CPL will be selling meatball subs, hot dogs, strawberry shortcakes, and drinks.

Bead Bracelets

1:00pm–6:00pm
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:

Create your own unique beaded bracelet. Choose from a variety of colorful and alphabet beads and design a one-of-a-kind accessory. 

Bowling Game @ MPL

3:00pm–3:30pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

🎳 Bowling in the Library? You Bet!
Our special indoor bowling game is set up exclusively in the Children’s Room—but there’s a twist: it’s only available when Ms. Sherry is here!

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!

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.

Summer STEAM: MYO Bouncy Ball

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:

Recommended ages 8 and up. Younger children welcome with an adult participant. In this exciting STEM activity, kids can create their own bouncy ball using simple ingredients like borax, cornstarch, and glue.

Bowling Game @ MPL

1:00pm–1:30pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

🎳 Bowling in the Library? You Bet!
Our special indoor bowling game is set up exclusively in the Children’s Room—but there’s a twist: it’s only available when Ms. Sherry is here!

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!

Legomania

All Day 8/30–8/31
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Trivia & Games
Event Details:

We’ll have lots of Legos out on both Saturday and Sunday for this all-weekend build-a-thon!

Back to School Crafts

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:

A new school year is coming! Join us for some school-themed crafts at the library.

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

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

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!

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.

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!

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.