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Build with Big Blue Blocks

11:00am–4:00pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

Come to the library for a day of endless imaginative play! The large foam blocks are just right for creative construction and pretend play for any age.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Cohoes Library Comic Con 2025 (Second Annual!)

11:00am–4:00pm
All Ages
Cohoes Public Library
Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social, Special Event
Event Details:

We are excited to announce that the 2nd Annual Cohoes Library Comic Con will take place Saturday, July 26th from 11 AM - 4 PM at the Cohoes Public Library, located at 10 Cayuga Plaza, Cohoes, NY. Mark your calendars!

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

Geocaching 101

1:00pm–2:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Valley Falls Free Library
Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Social, Special Event
Event Details:

You're invited to join the world's largest treasure hunt!  Bring an adult (you'll need a smartphone) and meet us at the library for an introduction to geocaching, and guaranteed, you'll find your first geocache before the session is over!

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

Author/Illustrator Matt McElligott

3:00pm–4:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Berne Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Berne Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Special Event, Books & Writing
Registration Required
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

Take & Make Craft Kit: Paper Mosaic Art

All Day 7/27–8/2
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween
Program Type: Crafts & Art
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Tissue Paper Flowers

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
Event Details:

Create vibrant, oversized tissue paper flowers that make a bold statement at any event or in your home. Easy to make and full of color, they're the perfect way to brighten any space.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Essential with Senior Planet

9:30am–11:00am
Adults
Stephentown Memorial Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
Computer Essentials: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 7 and August 5, 9:30am - 11:00am

This 5-week/10 session course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, a

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 "Adults" group

Craft Circle

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Stephentown Memorial Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Crafts & Art, Social
Registration Required
Event Details:

Crafting Circle: Mondays at 10:30
Join us at the Stephentown Library for a morning of crafting and socializing. 

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 "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

Book Lovers Button Making

12:00pm–8:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Books & Writing
Event Details:

Book lovers unite! Create a fun wearable button to let everyone know about your love for reading.

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

Art For All

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Library Branch: Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

Color our World with different art projects every week throughout the summer. 

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

Sandpaper Art

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Berne Public Library
Library Branch: Berne Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

The Magic of Electricity with MiSci

4:00pm–4:45pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween
Program Type: Community Partnership, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Recommended for grades 2-8. What is electricity, and where does it come from? Explore the different types of electricity and see how it is generated and used in this shocking program!

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 "Adults" group

Mah Jongg

5:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Sand Lake Town Library
Library Branch: Sand Lake Town Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Trivia & Games
Event Details:

Join us Monday evenings for a friendly game of mah johgg.  All levels welcome.  Call 518-674-5050 to sign up.

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 "Adults" group

Computer Essential with Senior Planet

9:30am–11:00am
Adults
Stephentown Memorial Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
Computer Essentials: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 7 and August 5, 9:30am - 11:00am

This 5-week/10 session course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, a

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

Kids Yoga

11:00am–11:30am
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Sand Lake Town Library
Library Branch: Sand Lake Town Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Miss Jen for yoga for youngsters age 3 and up on Tuesdays at 11am through August 19.  Bring a yoga mat or bath towel.  It's fun, it's social, and it's a great way to introduce kids to the calming benefits of yoga.

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.