Upcoming Events

Adam from Uncharted Wild is back again! Get up close and personal with animals in the library. You'll get the chance to learn about different species during this presentation. All ages are welcome, no registration required. 

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.

Come join us for a fun Spring Craft event! Make and take your own spring craft home. All supplies will be provided. We hope to see you there!

Teen Craft Lab: 🧶Crochet Basics

Dates: Every Tuesday starting March 31
Time: 4:00–6:00 PM
Location: Menands Public Library
Audience: Teens

Build, create, and explore with Legos! Snacks provided.

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.

Story Time: Wednesdays at 10:00

Join Ms. Rebekkah for a fun and playful Story Time. We always are happy to welcome new friends to our Story Time.

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. 

Join Miss Lee for stories, movement, music and play.

Drop-in storytime for preschoolers and their caregivers Wednesdays at 11am.  Stories, rhymes, and songs help little ones learn pre-reading skills.  Plus a simple craft to help practice fine motor skills.

Giant Furby Group Maker Space Challenge
Wed, Apr 8 at Noon
Ages 10+
Call 518-279-4023 to sign up

Get to know your neighbors with a warm beverage and a snack.

Join the lively Beau-Knitters group, a community of knitting and crocheting enthusiasts where all experience levels are welcome. Enjoy the camaraderie, stay for the creative vibes! No experience, cost, or registration fee required.

Recommended for ages 3-9. Jen from Prancing Pony Yoga will be here to host story-based yoga for kids at the library!

Come join us for a fun Spring Craft event! Make and take your own spring craft home. All supplies will be provided. We hope to see you there!

Need some building/puzzle time? Join us to build with huge dinosaur blocks, and we will make dinosaur-shaped waffles, too! Bring your brains and your appetite.  Ages 10 and up!

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.

Come by the library and create your own poem by using cut-out words and phrases from withdrawn library books.   For added fun, paste your poem onto a flower planter to grow some beautiful spring flowers! All supplies will be provided.

May book is Know My Name by Chanel Miller

June book is The Sister Effect by Susan Mallery

July book is West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge

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