Upcoming Events

The start of the new year is typically a time to redirect our attention toward healthy eating habits. Come learn how to make a high-protein, low-calorie dessert with a surprising ingredient.

💻 Need Help with Technology or Digital Tools?

We offer personalized, one-on-one tech support—whether you’re learning a new device or navigating digital library resources.

📅 Tech Help at the Library with Sarah

🕔 Date/Time: Every other Wednesday | 5:00–5:45 PM

📍 Location: Menands Public Library, 4 N. Lyons Ave, Menands, NY 12204

Join local birder Jocelyn Cole for a monthly (second Thursday at 9:30AM) bird walk around the village of Valley Falls. Learn how to identify our resident birds and about their activities during the different seasons..

Our family-friendly cooking classes are open to both kids and adults—come stir up some fun together! The library provides all the ingredients and supplies—you just bring your appetite and enthusiasm.

Please register at sherry@menandslibrary.org or call us at 518-463-4035

This Class is for Kids and Adults.

💻 Need Help with Technology or Digital Tools?

We offer personalized, one-on-one tech support—whether you’re learning a new device or navigating digital library resources.

💻 Need Help with Technology or Digital Tools?

We offer personalized, one-on-one tech support—whether you’re learning a new device or navigating digital library resources.

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

Join us for a fun and cozy movie night in the library for all ages! Bring the whole family and enjoy a fantastic film together.
Snacks and drinks provided. Feel free to bring your favorite blanket or pillow for extra comfort! 

💻 Need Help with Technology or Digital Tools?

We offer personalized, one-on-one tech support—whether you’re learning a new device or navigating digital library resources.

Join us at the Cohoes Public Library for the Friends of the Cohoes Public Library meeting at 11:00AM.

The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging combines rigorous science reporting, compelling patient success stories, and surprising self-discovery to reveal the lasting, life-changing power of socia

Exploring The Sheltering Sky — Jazz with the Arch Stanton Quartet
📅 Tuesday, January 20 • 6:30 PM
📍 Menands Public Library

📅 Tech Help at the Library with Sarah

🕔 Date/Time: Every other Wednesday | 5:00–5:45 PM

📍 Location: Menands Public Library, 4 N. Lyons Ave, Menands, NY 12204

💻 Need Help with Technology or Digital Tools?

We offer personalized, one-on-one tech support—whether you’re learning a new device or navigating digital library resources.

Who will be the first star baker at the Valley Falls Library?  Bring your famous Toll house Chocolate cookies to find out if it's you!  Register at 518-753-4230.

💻 Need Help with Technology or Digital Tools?

We offer personalized, one-on-one tech support—whether you’re learning a new device or navigating digital library resources.

2026 Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule

The Menands Public Library welcomes community members to attend meetings of the Board of Trustees throughout the year.

Begins on the hour: 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00. Join us for a guided child-and-caregiver cooking class! This month, our recipe is No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies.

We are thrilled to welcome back Liz Moore–one of the first guests to appear in the Library Speakers Consortium series--to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” hig