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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

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!

Quilling Class

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teen, Adults
Valley Falls Free Library
Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

Learn the basics of quilling (coiling/shaping thin strips of colorful paper) to create a unique flowerscape on a 4x6 card suitable for mailing or framing.

Open Mic Night

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teen, Adults
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Music, Social
Event Details:

Musicians and poets - come share your talents! All ages welcome to perform and to watch.

Knitters and Stitchers

2:00pm–6:00pm
Teen, Adults
Petersburgh Public Library
Library Branch: Petersburgh Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art

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!

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

Adult Coloring

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teen, Adults
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Library Branch: Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:

Check out our Adult Coloring program! We have all kinds of markers and colored pencils and adult coloring books for you to use. Gather around the table and make new friends while enjoying some peaceful coloring.

Gentle Yoga

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen, Adults
Nassau Free Library
Library Branch: Nassau Free Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Emily Brache will introduce the benefits of yoga for health, mind, body, and spirit. $5/class suggested donation. Please bring a yoga mat.  Registration is required for each class.

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!

Rensselaer County Career Center Visit @ Nassau Library

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teen, Adults
Nassau Free Library
Library Branch: Nassau Free Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

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

Tech Tutor

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teen, Adults
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Library Branch: Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Need help learning to turn on your computer, send an email, or make a Word document? Not sure how to get your email on your phone? Drop in to ask questions about your device. First come, first served.

Trivia Day with That Trivia Guy

11:00am–3:00pm
Teen, Adults
Cohoes Public Library
Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Trivia & Games
Event Details:

Join us at the Cohoes Public Library for Trivia Day with That Trivia Guy! You will need a phone, brains and humor. Play as a team or as a team of 1. Questions start simple and will work up to challenging. Prizes available to those who win!

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!

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!

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!

Ancestry Workshop

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teen, Adults
Westerlo Public Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Westerlo Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Westerlo Town Historian, Gayle Hannay is available to help users of Ancestry Library do their own genealogy research. Call and reserve a library laptop if you are not bringing your own device 518-797-3415. 

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.

Creative Writing Workshop

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teen, Adults
Berlin Free Town Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Berlin Free Town Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all writers and non-writers for fun writing workshops!  No experience necessary.  All you you need is a pen and paper.  Our Creative Writing Workshops are presented by local children's book author, Star Donovan!

TAG (Teen Advisory Group) meeting

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Rensselaer Public Library
Library Branch: Rensselaer Public Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Need community service hours for school? 

Join TAG and help us plan teen events at the library! Snacks will be served. Ages 13-18.

 

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!

Knitters and Stitchers

2:00pm–6:00pm
Teen, Adults
Petersburgh Public Library
Library Branch: Petersburgh Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art