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Birding!

9:30am–10:30am
All Ages
Valley Falls Free Library
Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Adult Learning, Other
Event Details:

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..

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Story Time

11:00am–12:00pm
Young Children
Berlin Free Town Library
Library Branch: Berlin Free Town Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Toddlers and preschool aged children, accompanied by their parent or caregiver, are welcome to join us on Thursdays from 11 am-12pm for arts & crafts, stories, songs, nursery rhymes and snacks!   

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Exercise Class

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Valley Falls Free Library
Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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.

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

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
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

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!

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

STEAM After School

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

STEAM activities after school. Homework Help is available during program.

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

Adirondack Wildlife

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), All Ages
Brunswick Community Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Community Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), All Ages
Program Type: Special Event, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Stephentown Memorial Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Trivia & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
Mahjong: Thursdays at 4:00

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Cooking Class (Sasmosa)

4:30pm–5:15pm
All Ages
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

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.

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

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.

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

Virtual Author Talk with Leigh Bardugo

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teen, Adults
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Event Details:

Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why.

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 "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 "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

Diver Discoveries Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Young Children
Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Library Branch: Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun and educational storytime, featuring crafts and games, every Monday with Ms. Kathy. 

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Pre-K Storytime w/ Ms. Karen

10:30am–11:30am
Young Children
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Library Branch: Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Join us for Ms. Karen's Monday Storytime! Each week children will get a snack, do a craft or activity, and be read stories by our wonderful Ms. Karen. 

This event is in the "Young Children" group

MPL Storytime

11:30am–12:00pm
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 "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

LEGO After School

3:00pm–5:00pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween
Westerlo Public Library
Library Branch: Westerlo Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween
Program Type: Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM, Trivia & Games
Event Details:

LEGO and STEAM activities after school

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

Fiber Arts Workshop

5:00pm–7:30pm
Teen, Adults
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Crafts & Art
Event Details:

For ages 16 and up. Join us for our monthly Fiber Arts Workshop! Whether you're new to knitting and crochet or a seasoned fiber artist, this is the perfect place to share and create in a friendly environment. All skill levels welcome!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga Class

9:15am–10:45am
Adults
Berlin Free Town Library
Library Branch: Berlin Free Town Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group

Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Petersburgh Public Library
Library Branch: Petersburgh Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
This event is in the "Young Children" group

NGPL Storytime in the Annex

11:00am–12:00pm
Young Children
North Greenbush Public Library
Library Branch: North Greenbush Public Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Children and their guardians are welcome to join us every Tuesday morning at 11 AM for Storytime which includes stories, songs, games and a simple craft.  Storytime takes places in the Annex in North Greenbush Town Hall.