Upcoming Events

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Halloween Party
October 31
12:00 - 5:30

-Trick-Or-Treat
-Craft
-Games
-Face Painting 12:00 - 2:00
 

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.

Join us Friday afternoons at the library for knitting, crocheting, sewing, conversation and more!  

Bring your little ones to show off their costumes. We will have photo stations, refreshments and activities. For ages 2-10.

There's no place like Valley Falls for Halloween!  Come enjoy the safety of our village with your kids, and don't forget to stop at the library for a treat and to meet our spooky staff!  Candy awaits!  

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

Kids and caregivers, join us for books, songs and games at our new weekend story-time!

Ages 2-6 with their grown-up. Stop on by and say hello!

Join us at the Cohoes Public Library on November 1st at 11 AM for a day of merriment and games fit for heroes of all ages! 

Enjoy a lively panel discussion of mystery and thriller books from six authors! 

Join us on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM for a Mesh & Ribbon Wreath Making Class. Registration and $15 materials fee required.

Give old book pages new life! Join us for a creative, hands-on program where we’ll transform discarded pages into beautiful crafts and unique art pieces. All supplies provided—just bring your imagination!

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.

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.

Looking for a new job or fresh career path? Rensselaer County Career Center is here to help! Professional career services include resume development, interview preparation, job search assistance, and career assessment.

LEGO and STEAM activities after school

Kick back after school with games like Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. We welcome teens and tweens to have a snack and compete with their friends every other Monday. Please register ahead of time so we know how much food to get!

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

Join us to make and take your own paper tree — with colorful leaves!

This fun, hands-on craft is free and perfect for all ages.

Monday nights 5:30 - 7:45pm.   Call 518-674-5050 if interested in joining.

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! This month's selection is The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt.