Upcoming Events

Visit the library's table at the Town of Schodack Community Market to apply for a library card and check out a book!

The Next Conversation gives you immediately actionable strategies that will forever change how you communicate.

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.

Need help with technology questions or with using the Library’s electronic resources? 

We can help you by phone, email, in person, or with one-on-one assistance during a Tech Basics Coaching session.

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!

Tues, 9/16 at 4:00

Learn about bees with Two Bee Honey as they visit the library with an observation hive, so guests can see, hear and even smell the bees at work.

All Ages Welcome!

Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the English language, w

Visit the library's table at the Schodack Farmers Market to say hello, apply for a library card, and check out a book!

📅 Tech Help at the Library with Sarah

🕔 Date/Time: Every other Wednesday, starting September 3rd | 5:00–5:45 PM

Need help with technology questions or with using the Library’s electronic resources? 

We can help you by phone, email, in person, or with one-on-one assistance during a Tech Basics Coaching session.

📚🌽 Find Us at the Farmers Market! 🌽📚
The Menands Public Library is at the market—come say hello!

Visit the library's table at the Town of Schodack Community Market to say hello, apply for a library card, and check out a book!

Need help with technology questions or with using the Library’s electronic resources? 

We can help you by phone, email, in person, or with one-on-one assistance during a Tech Basics Coaching session.

Book Sale & Jazz Cafe 
at the library!
Saturday, September 27
2:00 - 3:30

-$5 To Fill a Bag of Books!
-Bake Sale & Cozy Drinks
-Live music with Mary Heffner & Michael Lamki

📅 Tech Help at the Library with Sarah

🕔 Date/Time: Every other Wednesday, starting September 3rd | 5:00–5:45 PM

Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to

Need help with technology questions or with using the Library’s electronic resources? 

We can help you by phone, email, in person, or with one-on-one assistance during a Tech Basics Coaching session.

📚🌽 Find Us at the Farmers Market! 🌽📚
The Menands Public Library is at the market—come say hello!

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..

October 9th @ 4:00
Join Wildlife Biologist Mark Brown to learn about the wildlife in northern New York. Fisher, bears, deer, and more! He'll have skulls, mounts, furs, and more to see and touch.
Fun for all ages!