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Computer Essential with Senior Planet

9:30am–11:00am
Adults
Stephentown Memorial Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
Computer Essentials: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 7 and August 5, 9:30am - 11:00am

This 5-week/10 session course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, a

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 "Adults" group

Craft Circle

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Stephentown Memorial Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Crafts & Art, Social
Registration Required
Event Details:

Crafting Circle: Mondays at 10:30
Join us at the Stephentown Library for a morning of crafting and socializing. 

This event is in the "Young Children" group

MPL Storytime

11:30am–12:00pm
Young Children
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
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
This event is in the "Teen" group

Pine Cone Hunt and Crafts

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

This fun craft lets kids turn pinecones into adorable farm animals using paint, felt, googly eyes, and other simple materials.

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

Bowling Game @ MPL

1:00pm–1:30pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

🎳 Bowling in the Library? You Bet!
Our special indoor bowling game is set up exclusively in the Children’s Room—but there’s a twist: it’s only available when Ms. Sherry is here!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Superhero Academy with David Engel @ PVMCC

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages
Grafton Community Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Room: Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music, Special Event
Event Details:

Are you excited for a summer full of fun and creativity? As part of our Summer Reading Program, the library is sponsoring five performances for local children that celebrate the dynamic nature of the arts.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Job Seeker Help with Rensselaer County Career Center

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Partnership
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Art For All

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Library Branch: Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

Color our World with different art projects every week throughout the summer. 

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

Color Me Creative Hour

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Nassau Free Library
Library Branch: Nassau Free Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

Diane Chalavoutis, DPS Art Teacher, will once again join us for creating beautiful art with watercolors & pastels. For kids in grades 3-5.

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

Playdough Art

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Berne Public Library
Library Branch: Berne Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art
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 Own Paper Slippers

3:30pm–4:00pm
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
Event Details:

Calling all kids and teens! This month’s craft activity is all about creativity and fun. From August 1 to August 29, you can decorate your very own paper slippers!

🖍️ Use your imagination—colors, patterns, stickers, and more!

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

Summer Food Pick Up

4:00pm–6:00pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Stephentown Memorial Library
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
FREE Summer Grab and Go Meals for Kids Under 18.

The Stephentown Library will be distributing FREE Summer Meals to kids 18 years old and under.

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: Trivia & Games
Event Details:

Join us Monday evenings for a friendly game of mah johgg.  All levels welcome.  Call 518-674-5050 to sign up.

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

Erie Canal at 200 Years

6:00pm–7:30pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Berne Public Library
Library Branch: Berne Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Special Event
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Erie Canal at 200 Years

6:00pm–8:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Berne Public Library
Library Branch: Berne Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Special Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

After Dinner Book Club

7:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Books & Writing
Event Details:

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. This month's selection is A Divine Language: Learning Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus at the Edge of Old Age by Alex Wilkinson.

This event is in the "Adults" group

BFTL Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Berlin Free Town Library
Library Branch: Berlin Free Town Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Meeting
Event Details:

All board meetings are open to the public. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga Class

9:15am–10:45am
Adults
Berlin Free Town Library
Library Branch: Berlin Free Town Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Essential with Senior Planet

9:30am–11:00am
Adults
Stephentown Memorial Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
Computer Essentials: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 7 and August 5, 9:30am - 11:00am

This 5-week/10 session course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, a

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

Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Petersburgh Public Library
Library Branch: Petersburgh Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
This event is in the "Young Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group

Kids Yoga

11:00am–11:30am
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Sand Lake Town Library
Library Branch: Sand Lake Town Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Miss Jen for yoga for youngsters age 3 and up on Tuesdays at 11am through August 19.  Bring a yoga mat or bath towel.  It's fun, it's social, and it's a great way to introduce kids to the calming benefits of yoga.

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.