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Children's Storytime at Altamont Free Library

11:00am–11:45am
Young Children
Altamont Free Library
Library Branch: Altamont Free Library
Room: Altamont Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

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)!

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 "All Ages" group

Movie Night Small Foot

4:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and cozy movie night in the library for all ages! Bring the whole family and enjoy a fantastic film together.
Snacks and drinks provided. Feel free to bring your favorite blanket or pillow for extra comfort! 

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

Decorate Your Winter Mittens with buttons

12:00pm–12:30pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:

 (Ages 5–12)

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

Kids Clothing Swap

01/16/2026 @ 2:00pm–01/17/2026 @ 2:00pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Adults
Brunswick Community Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Community Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Kids Clothing Swap
When: 
Fri, Jan 16 - 2:00 - 6:00
Sat, Jan 17 - 10:00 - 2:00
Drop Off:
Jan 14-16
Max 1 bag per household
Rules:
-Clothing must be freshly Washed & folded
-No Stains, Tears, pet fur, 

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

Friends of the Cohoes Public Library Meeting

11:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
Cohoes Public Library
Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Partnership, Social
Event Details:

Join us at the Cohoes Public Library for the Friends of the Cohoes Public Library meeting at 11:00AM.

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

Tweens and Teens Beginner Sewing Class: Totebag

1:00pm–3:30pm
Tween, Teen
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

Tweenw and teens ages 10-18 are invited to join us for a hands-on sewing class! Participants will learn the basics of using a sewing machine and create their very own fabric totebag to take home. No experience needed—just bring your creativity!

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

Knit, Hook and Spin

1:30pm–3:00pm
Teen, Adults
Valley Falls Free Library
Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:

A fun gathering of people who knit, crochet, sew, spin...whatever works for you!  Come and spend a quiet time in the library after hours with others who do the same.  Refreshments will be available.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
All Ages
Nassau Free Library
Library Branch: Nassau Free Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Adults" group

Valley Falls Book Club

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Valley Falls Free Library
Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Social, Books & Writing
Event Details:

Monthly Book Club

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

Embroidery Class for Kids & Teens

4:00pm–4:30pm
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:

Beginner Hand Stitching Class (Ages 5–15)

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 "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 "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

Decorate Your Winter Mittens with buttons

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

 (Ages 5–12)

This event is in the "Adults" group

CPL Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Meeting
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the library's Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend. 

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.

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Young Children
Nassau Free Library
Library Branch: Nassau Free Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Stories, songs, & crafts geared for ages infant-5 years old.