Upcoming Events

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

Join us for story-time for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers! No signup needed.

Join us to welcome in the warmer weather by designing a unique mini flowerpot that can house your growing flowers all the days of Spring!

Help bring some color to our front walkway! We have plenty of chalk - bring your imagination.

Ramen. Popcorn. Snacks. A movie.

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

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. 

💻 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 for 30 minutes of fun with a book reading, songs

and craft activity!

It's a great way to build early literacy, creativity, and social skills.

Please check the calendar before coming to the library. Thank you.

LEGO and STEAM activities after school

Lego Club is BACK starting on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 3:45PM.

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!

Turn your favorite shirts into a cozy, one-of-a-kind quilt! Join us for a four-part adult sewing series where you’ll learn how to prepare, cut, arrange, and stitch together a memory-filled T-shirt quilt.

Mah Jongg meets Mondays 5:30pm to 7:45pm for friendly gaming.  All abilities welcome.

A new session of Zumba Gold with Michelle Mickiewicz starts on Monday, March 9h at 6:00PM at the Grafton Firehall/VFW (581 County Route 85 in Grafton). This ten-week session will go through May 11, 2026 and cost $60.

2026 Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule

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

Learn how to illuminate your art with this cool trick!

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.

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!