Upcoming Events

LEGO and STEAM activities after school

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

2026 Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule

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

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. 

If you play the ukulele, even if you’re not very good yet, please join us on the first Tuesday of each month at 6pm! Bring a song or two to share with the group if you like.

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. 

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.

One on one tech help every Wednesday from 5 to 6 pm.

In Stitches is our knitting and crochet group that meets every Wednesday at 6pm. Members include seasoned crafters and complete beginners. Our group is excited to teach new comers!

Our D&D West Marches-style campaign for adults using 5e 2014 rules starts on October 15th at 6:00PM.

SLTL Book Club meets the first Wednesday of the month. New members are always welcome. 

Thursday is Storytime Day at Altamont Free Library! Join Ms. Meg for a super fun morning of stories, songs, movement, and crafts every Thursday morning in the Community Room at AFL (or on the library patio if the weather is nice)!

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.

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.

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

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. 

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