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This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group

NGPL Crafternoon

3:00pm–5:00pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
North Greenbush Public Library
Library Branch: North Greenbush Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

Every Thursday afternoon NGPL hosts a drop in "Crafternoon" for kids. Drop into the children's room between 3:00 and 5:00 to participate. There will be a different craft activity each week.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Stephentown Memorial Library
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Trivia & Games
Event Details:

Join us for Mahjong! Players of all abilities are welcome.

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

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.

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Drop-in MakerSpace

4:30pm–5:30pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Westerlo Public Library
Library Branch: Westerlo Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Drop-in Makerspace

Available projects include

Spin Art, beading, paper beads, watercolor, fingerpaint, fabric coloring, foil art, Tie-dyed paper, exploratory art kit

July 24th- Sewing Machine Basics

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Movie Night Snow White

4:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Social, Movie
Event Details:

Movie Night With Ms. Sherry

Popcorn and French Fries! 

We will be watching our movies outside, depending on the weather.

Contact us to register.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Erie Canal, Celebrating 200 Years

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teen, Adults
Stephentown Memorial Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
The Erie Canal: Celebrating 200 Years: Thursday, July 24 at 5:00 presented by Robin Catalano

The Erie Canal is one of the most influential human-made waterways in American history.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Tech Help with Ms. Sherry

5:30pm–6:00pm
All Ages
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Coloring

5:45pm–7:45pm
Adults
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Library Branch: Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Age Group: 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.

This event is in the "Tween" group

Christmas Eve in July/6th Grade Meet-Up

6:00pm–7:30pm
Tween
Sand Lake Town Library
Library Branch: Sand Lake Town Library
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Are you heading to Algonquin Middle School in the fall?  Then join us on July 24 at 6pm  for Christmas Eve in July to meet other 6th graders also going to AMS.  Watch holiday cartoons, make crafts and snacks, and meet new friends.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Professor Pickles World of Color

10:30am–11:30am
All Ages
Valley Falls Free Library
Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music, Special Event
Event Details:

Professor Pickles World of Color!  A world of pure imagination waits, if ever the beloved reclusive inventor would open the doors to his factory.  Will he come out?  Will he find a group of kids worthy to meet?

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Tiny Tots Playtime

10:30am–11:30am
Young Children
Nassau Free Library
Library Branch: Nassau Free Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

This drop-in playtime is for children ages 0-5 and their grown-ups. Stop in to play and meet other families. All play supplies for the kids and coffee for the grown-ups will be provided.

This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Summer STEAM: Shrinky Dinks

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:

Shrinky Dinks are a magical craft that lets you draw, design, and then watch your creations shrink and harden in the oven!

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group

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!

This event is in the "Young Children" group

MPL Storytime

1:00pm–1:30pm
Young Children
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Storytime at the Library
Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and a fun craft—designed to spark creativity, build early literacy skills, and support social development.

This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group

Learn to Sew Workshop for Kids

1:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Berlin Free Town Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Berlin Free Town Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basic of sewing with local seamstress, Dianne Mosher!  She will teach us how to sew a simple project on a sewing machine.  All supplies will be provided.  Registration is encouraged but not required.  

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

RENSSELAER COUNTY CAREER CENTER IS COMING TO YOU

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

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Summer Rock Decorating for Kids & Teens

2:00pm–2:30pm
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:

🎨 Summer Rock Decorating  

Come and join us to decorate your very own summer rock!  This fun and creative activity is open to kids and teens.

This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch Group

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Berlin Free Town Library
Library Branch: Berlin Free Town Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:

Join us Friday afternoons at the library for knitting, crocheting, sewing, conversation and more!  

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Night: D&D 🐉

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teen
Grafton Community Library
Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Trivia & Games
Event Details:

Teens: Join us every 4th Friday for D&D! Each session is a one-shot campaign and pre-made characters are available. There's always lots of food.

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Story Time - Medusa Branch

10:00am–11:00am
Young Children
Rensselaerville Library
Library Branch: Rensselaerville Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Story Time w/ Tara
​Medusa Branch
Join us for the fun! Stories and activities to get the weekend started.

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Preschool Music and movement

11:00am–12:00pm
Young Children
Rensselaer Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rensselaer Public Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Lisa in song and dance. Let your little ones get their wiggles out while learning and playing. Please sign up.

This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tie Dying at the Library

11:00am–12:30pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Stephentown Memorial Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Tie Dying at SML: Saturday, July 26 at 11:00

Let's get colorful at the library! We will have everything that you need to tie dye large cotton bags. If you'd like to tie dye a t-shirt or any other item, please bring it with you.