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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
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 "Adults" group

Job Search Help

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Rensselaer Public Library
Library Branch: Rensselaer Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Partnership
Event Details:

Get help on your job search with the Rensselaer County Career center! Learn how to write a resume, get help finding positions, and ace your next interview. Free program, no sign-up needed.

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

Reading Help at the Library 📖

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Grafton Community Library
Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Books & Writing
Event Details:

The library is starting a free after-school program for elementary school-aged students who need extra help with reading. Image removed.

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

LEGO Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
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: Social, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
LEGO Club: 1st and 3rd Thursday of EVERY Month

Calling all LEGO builders and enthusiasts!

The 1st Thursday is for building and playing LEGO BINGO with the chance to win LEGO prizes and candy.

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 grownups. Stop in to play and meet other families. All play supplies for the kids and coffee for the grownups will be provided. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Tech Help with Ms. Sherry

11:00am–11:30am
All Ages
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

💻 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.

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

Storytime with Ms. Sherry

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: Sensory-Friendly, Social, Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

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.

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
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 "All Ages" group

Music Launch!

10:00am–1:00pm
All Ages
Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Library Branch: Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Music Launch: Free guitar, piano, ukulele and songwriting lessons every Saturday. 45 minute lessons available @ 10am,11am, and noon. By appointment only.  

This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Audubon Society Presentation on Local birds

11:00am–12:00pm
Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Cohoes Public Library
Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Adult Learning, Special Event
Event Details:

Learn about local birds with the Audubon Society!

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Saturday Storytime

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

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

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 "All Ages" group

Tech Help with Ms. Sherry

11:00am–11:30am
All Ages
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

💻 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.

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

Storytime with Ms. Sherry

11:30am–12:00pm
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, Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

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.

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 "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group

Lego/STEAM Club 🚀

3:45pm–5:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Grafton Community Library
Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Crafts & Art, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga Class

9:15am–10:45pm
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

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 "Adults" group

Squash Hunger

12:45pm–3:30pm
Adults
Rensselaer Public Library
Library Branch: Rensselaer Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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

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

Songs & Stories 📖🎶

10:30am–11:15am
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Grafton Community Library
Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Music, Sensory-Friendly, Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

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