Upcoming Events

Monthly meeting of the library's Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend. 

Earth Day Craft for Kids: Recycled Bird Feeder
Make a fun bird feeder from a toilet paper roll and bird seeds! Learn about recycling and helping nature!

Enjoy a 50 minute video-led dance class, all are welcome!  If you've done a Zumba class, you'll fit right in.  First class is free,  we encourage a $5 donation to the library for subsequent classes.

Free fruits and vegetables, sponsored by Capital Roots. No qualifications needed, as supplies last. 

Kids can drop in Tuesdays any time between 3:30 and 6pm to build.  We supply the legos, you supply the imagination!  Great for meeting up with friends.

Teen Craft Lab: 🧶Crochet Basics

Dates: Every Tuesday starting March 31
Time: 4:00–6:00 PM
Location: Menands Public Library
Audience: Teens

Join us as we screen The Librarians, a new documentary. Across the U.S., librarians face the impact of uniting against library collection standards that include restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content.

Story Time: Wednesdays at 10:00

Join Ms. Rebekkah for a fun and playful Story Time. We always are happy to welcome new friends to our Story Time.

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30AM for Songs & Stories! Each week's storytime has a different theme.

Stories, songs, & crafts geared for ages infant-5 years old. 

Join Miss Lee for stories, movement, music and play.

Drop-in storytime for preschoolers and their caregivers Wednesdays at 11am.  Stories, rhymes, and songs help little ones learn pre-reading skills.  Plus a simple craft to help practice fine motor skills.

Get to know your neighbors with a warm beverage and a snack.

Join the lively Beau-Knitters group, a community of knitting and crocheting enthusiasts where all experience levels are welcome. Enjoy the camaraderie, stay for the creative vibes! No experience, cost, or registration fee required.

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.

Earth Day Craft for Kids: Recycled Bird Feeder
Make a fun bird feeder from a toilet paper roll and bird seeds! Learn about recycling and helping nature!

Every Wednesday from 3-5 we are inviting crafters, artists, and needleworkers of all types and abilities to our social circle to craft together. Bring your own project. Tea and cookies will be provided.

Earth Day Craft Party
Wednesday, April 22
3:00 to 5:30
All ages welcome!
-Paper Flowers
-Contact Paper Bookmarks
-Pinecone Snails

Join us every fourth Wednesday from 4:00PM to 5:00PM for a discussion about this month's book. In January, we are reading One Day in December by Josie Silver. There will be tea and snacks!

Join us for some reading practice with a certified therapy dog! Our friendly pup creates a calm, happy space for young readers. Practice reading aloud and enjoy furry encouragement!

Slow down and dig into something creative.

Join Sarah for a relaxing Adult Crafternoon where we’ll be creating mini herb gardens—a simple, hands-on project that brings a little greenery into your space.