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Rensco Career Center

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teen, Adults
Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Library Branch: Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Event Details:

Looking for a new job or fresh career path? Rensco Career Center is coming to Diver Library to help. Their professional career services include: resume development, interview preparation, job search assistance, and career assessment. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Club 📚

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Grafton Community Library
Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Event Details:

Join us every fourth Wednesday from 4:00PM to 5:00PM for a discussion about this month's book. There will be tea and snacks!

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

Mexican Cooking' the Books

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teen, Adults
Valley Falls Free Library
Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Come to the library with your previously chosen and delicious dish culled from a Mexican Cookbook; It's Cinco de Mayo somewhere!  

This event is in the "Adults" group

In Stitches Knitting Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Library Branch: Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:

In Stitches is our knitting and crochet group that meets every Wednesday at 6pm. Members include seasoned crafters and complete beginners. Our group is excited to teach new comers!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Write Your Life: Memoir Writing for Adults

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

In this monthly workshop-style class, we will complete writing exercises that spark creativity and share our own pieces with the group in an effort to hone the craft of storytelling.

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 "Young Children" group

Learn & Play Storytime

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

Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement!

This event is in the "Young Children" group

Story Time

11:00am–12:00pm
Young Children
Berlin Free Town Library
Library Branch: Berlin Free Town Library
Age Group: Young Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Toddlers and preschool aged children, accompanied by their parent or caregiver, are welcome to join us on Thursdays from 11 am-12pm for arts & crafts, stories, songs, nursery rhymes and snacks!   

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

Knitters and Stitchers

2:00pm–6:00pm
Teen, Adults
Petersburgh Public Library
Library Branch: Petersburgh Public Library
Age Group: 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

Friendship Bands & Bracelets Make and Take

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
Event Details:

💖 Friendship Bands & Bracelets – Make & Take!

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

NGPL Crafternoon

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

Every Thursday afternoon NGPL hosts a drop in "Crafternoon" for kids. Drop into the children's room between 3:00 and 5:00 to participate. There will be a different craft activity each week.

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 "Adults" group

Mahjong

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Stephentown Memorial Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Trivia & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
Mahjong: Thursdays at 4:00

Join us for Mahjong! Players of all abilities are welcome.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Tech Help with Ms. Sherry

5:30pm–6:00pm
All Ages
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Need help with technology questions or with using the Library’s electronic resources? 

We can help you by phone, email, in person, or with one-on-one assistance during a Tech Basics Coaching session.

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

Adult Coloring

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teen, Adults
Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Library Branch: Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:

Check out our Adult Coloring program! We have all kinds of markers and colored pencils and adult coloring books for you to use. Gather around the table and make new friends while enjoying some peaceful coloring.

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

Craft Supply Swap

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen, Adults
Rensselaer Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rensselaer Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring some unwanted craft supplies to swap for other items you might be looking for! You don't have to bring anything to participate in this free event.

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 grown-ups. Stop in to play and meet other families. All play supplies for the kids and coffee for the grown-ups will be provided.

This event is in the "Young Children" group

MPL Storytime

1:00pm–1:30pm
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 "Elementary (Gr. K-5)" group

Middle School "Bricks and Boards"

2:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Valley Falls Free Library
Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Crafts & Art
Event Details:

Join us every Friday for LEGO building challenges and board games! Bring your friends, pick a game, and have some fun!

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

Kids Cook Around the World: Yorkshire Pudding

2:30pm–5:30pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Stop by to eat like a king and learn about this food's origin. Don't forget your passport!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch Group

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Berlin Free Town Library
Library Branch: Berlin Free Town Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Night: D&D 🐉

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teen
Grafton Community Library
Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Trivia & Games
Event Details:

Teens: Join us every 4th Friday for D&D! We will be creating new characters and setting up for a new, one-shot, drop-in campaign that will start in October. There's always lots of food.

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

Yoga Morning Storytime

9:00am–10:00am
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Altamont Free Library
Library Branch: Altamont Free Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Sensory-Friendly, Storytime & Playtime, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Please join us for a mindful morning of stories and stretches as we discover how movement and playful yoga can bring stories to life in new and creative ways! This program is designed for kids ages 4 through 8 and their adults.