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Saturday Stories

11:30am–12:30pm
Young Children
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Stop by for a weekend storytime and activity geared toward families with young children (ages birth-8) featuring crafts, music and movement, books, and fun!

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

Cook with Me: Two-Ingredient Dough Bagels

1:00pm–3:00pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Starts on the hour at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00. Join us for a guided child-and-caregiver cooking class! This month, we'll be making bagels using only two ingredients!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Kaleidoscopes

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

Drop in to make your own homemade kaleidoscope! All ages welcome.

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: Crafts & Art, Social
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 "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

Adult Sewing Class Series: Sew a T-shirt Quilt (1 of 4)

5:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

Turn your favorite shirts into a cozy, one-of-a-kind quilt! Join us for a four-part adult sewing series where you’ll learn how to prepare, cut, arrange, and stitch together a memory-filled T-shirt quilt.

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: Social, Trivia & Games
Event Details:

Mah Jongg meets Mondays 5:30pm to 7:45pm for friendly gaming.  All abilities welcome.

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

Zumba Gold 💃

6:00pm–6:45pm
Teen, Adults
Grafton Community Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Room: Grafton Firehall/VFW
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

A new session of Zumba Gold with Michelle Mickiewicz starts on Monday, December 8th at 6:00PM at the Grafton Firehall/VFW (581 County Route 85 in Grafton). This ten-week session will go through February 9, 2026th and cost $60.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Board of Trustees Meeting

6:30pm–7:45pm
All Ages
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Meeting
Event Details:

2026 Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule

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

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 "Young Children" group

Sensory Playtime

11:00am–12:30pm
Young Children
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Library Branch: Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Sensory-Friendly, Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

This low-light, open play time is perfect for children who may be overwhelmed by our traditional storytime. No registration required.

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

Taxpayer Assistance Program with NYS Department of Taxation and Finance

12:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Get tax help and file for free! Tax Department employees will guide you step-by-step as you complete your own tax returns at no charge. We'll help you prepare and e-file your income tax returns using safe and secure online tax software.

This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Baby Cafe: Support Group for Breast Feeding Families

12:30pm–2:30pm
Young Children, Adults
Stephentown Memorial Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Baby Café: 4th Tuesday of the Month at 12:30

Baby Café, a great support group for breastfeeding moms and their partners is back at SML.

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 "Adults" group

Social Work Office Hours

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Rensselaer Public Library
Library Branch: Rensselaer Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Partnership
This event is in the "Adults" group

Virtual Author Talk with Tom Crouch

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Event Details:

Take part in our conversation with Tom Crouch about the trials, errors, and incredible legacy of the Smithsonian’s foundation. Tuesday, February 24th at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with Menands Public Library!   

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

Embroidery Class for Kids & Teens

3:30pm–4:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:

We're excited to offer a beginner course aimed at boosting your confidence in hand stitching techniques.

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

LegoManiacs

3:30pm–6:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Sand Lake Town Library
Library Branch: Sand Lake Town Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

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.

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

Kid's Book Club & Dragon Eye Craft

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

Kid's Book Club & Dragon Eye Craft
Book: Dragons in a Bag
Tuesday, February 24 at 4:00
Join our kid's book club and make clay dragon eyes!