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Tie Dying at the Library

11:00am–12:30pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Stephentown Memorial Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Tie Dying at SML: Saturday, July 26 at 11:00

Let's get colorful at the library! We will have everything that you need to tie dye large cotton bags. If you'd like to tie dye a t-shirt or any other item, please bring it with you.

Cohoes Library Comic Con 2025 (Second Annual!)

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

We are excited to announce that the 2nd Annual Cohoes Library Comic Con will take place Saturday, July 26th from 11 AM - 4 PM at the Cohoes Public Library, located at 10 Cayuga Plaza, Cohoes, NY. Mark your calendars!

Geocaching 101

1:00pm–2:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Valley Falls Free Library
Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Social, Special Event
Event Details:

You're invited to join the world's largest treasure hunt!  Bring an adult (you'll need a smartphone) and meet us at the library for an introduction to geocaching, and guaranteed, you'll find your first geocache before the session is over!

Author/Illustrator Matt McElligott

3:00pm–4:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Berne Public Library
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Berne Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Special Event, Books & Writing
Registration Required

Sounds of Nature's Music on World Instruments with Bells & Motley Olden Music @ 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.

Yoga for Kids

12:00pm–12:45pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event, Storytime & Playtime, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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

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.

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

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

Tang Museum: Ghost Adventures

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Brunswick Community Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Community Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts & Art, Special Event
Event Details:

The Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery is visiting our library to host an exciting art experience!

Ghost Adventures
Ages 5+
Call 518-279-4023 to sign up.

Career Day: Instructor for the Blind

6:00pm–6:45pm
Tween, Teen
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event
Event Details:

For grades 4 and up. This monthly series highlights all types of professions to offer an educational opportunity to kids and teens about potential future careers!

Tromp through the Swamp with Tom Sieling

6:00pm–6:45pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Music, Special Event, Storytime & Playtime
Event Details:

Take a "tromp through the swamp" with us and enjoy an evening of kids' participatory music with Tom Sieling! His fun, upbeat songs (with live instruments!) will be sure to get you moving!

Cardboard Kingdom

11:00am–12:30pm
All Ages
Berne Public Library
Library Branch: Berne Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

End of program celebration. All are welcome. Location to be determined.

Reader's pizza party

1:00pm–2:30pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Rensselaer Public Library
Library Branch: Rensselaer Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Our participants of the summer reading club, Color Our World, and their families are invited to come have pizza, get prizes and receive their reading certificates.

Birds of Prey

6:00pm–6:45pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event
Event Details:

Come see raptors such as owls, hawks, eagles, and falcons with Silent Wings Raptor Rehab and Education. Learn about them, their unique behaviors and the conservation issues that impact them. All ages. 

VIA Aquarium Marine Invertebrates

1:00pm–2:00pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Berlin Free Town Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Berlin Free Town Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required

Kid's Clothing Swap

08/15/2025 @ 2:00pm–08/16/2025 @ 2:00pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Brunswick Community Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Community Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

When:
Fri, Aug 15 - 2:00 - 6:00
Sat, Aug 16 - 10:00 - 2:00

Drop Off Period:
Aug 13, 14, 15
Wed, Thu, Fri

Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up Party

11:30am–1:00pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Berlin Free Town Library
Library Branch: Berlin Free Town Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Come by the library to celebrate the end of our SRP!  

SRP Closing Party -- Bouncy House!

1:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Valley Falls Free Library
Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Partnership, Music, Social, Special Event
Event Details:

Come join the fun as we close out our 2025 Summer Reading Program at the Library with popcorn, lawn games, snow cones, cotton candy and a Bouncy House!  We'll see you there!

Family Magic Show

6:00pm–6:45pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event
Event Details:

This exciting show by MagicMan is filled with conjuring, comedy, and audience participation! 

Friends of CPL Music on the Lawn: Scarlett Fever

5:30pm–7:30pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Partnership, Food & Cooking, Music, Social, Special Event
Event Details:

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Enjoy live music by Gone Gray on the front lawn! All ages. The Friends of CPL will be selling meatball subs, hot dogs, strawberry shortcakes, and drinks.