Upcoming Events

Homeschool Series: Stephentown History; Tuesday, January 13 at 2:00

This month, Pat Flint Stephentown's Town Historian, will be presenting on Stephentown's Main Street, schools, and trains. 

Beginner Hand Stitching Class (Ages 5–15)

Use Ancestry Library with assistance from Westerlo Town Historian Gayle Hannay. Bring your own device or RSVP to borrow one of the library laptops.

Embroidery classes will begin on January 2, 2026, for kids and teens.
All materials will be provided.

To sign up, please email sherry@menandslibrary.org

or call 518-463-4035.

LEGO Club: January 15 at 4:30

Calling all LEGO builders and enthusiasts! January will have a different schedule due to the New Year's Holiday. We will meet for LEGO club on January 15 and 29.

Bring your tastebuds and love of Hot Chocolate. We will sip a variety of yummy hot chocolates and watch the snowboarding movie Cloud 9.  Ages 10 and up. 

 (Ages 5–12)

Looking for a new job or a fresh career path? Rensselaer County Career Center will be here at the library once a month to help.

Teen Night: Friday, December 19 at 6:00

It's time for Teen Night! Join us for food, friends, and fun! Teen Night is open to any Tween/Teen in 6th grade and up. 

Barn Quilt painting class.  Fee is $80.  (Class is currently full, reach out to 518-753-4230 to be put on a wait list.  Another class is scheduled March 14th.)

Teen Movie & Ramen Night
🗓 Sunday, January 18
🕐 1:00–3:30 PM
📍 Menands Public Library

Tweenw and teens ages 10-18 are invited to join us for a hands-on sewing class! Participants will learn the basics of using a sewing machine and create their very own fabric totebag to take home. No experience needed—just bring your creativity!

A fun gathering of people who knit, crochet, sew, spin...whatever works for you!  Come and spend a quiet time in the library after hours with others who do the same.  Refreshments will be available.

A new session of Zumba Gold with Michelle Mickiewicz starts on Monday, December 8th at 6:00PM at the Grafton Firehall/VFW (581 County Route 85 in Grafton). This ten-week session will go through February 9, 2026th and cost $60.

 (Ages 5–12)

Book Discussion Group: Tuesday, January 20 at 4:30

The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson

Our Monthly Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month. New members are always welcome.

Learn the art of collage with local author and artist Lisa LaMonica.  Please RSVP. 

 (Ages 5–12)

Join us for Movie Night for a showing of "Interstellar".  Free popcorn will be provided.

For teens in grade 6 and up. Kick off 2026 with good vibes—create your own personal mantra and design a custom inspo rock you can keep on your desk, in your locker, or anywhere you need a boost all year long!

Dungeons and Dragons: Thursday, January 22 at 3:00

Join us for a serious game of D&D with Master DM Josh Bryant. This game is for High School students only and will be for a small group of players.

 (Ages 5–12)

Beginner Hand Stitching Class (Ages 5–15)