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

Paws to Read

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Castleton Public Library
Library Branch: Castleton Public Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for some reading practice with a certified therapy dog! Our friendly pup creates a calm, happy space for young readers. Practice reading aloud and enjoy furry encouragement!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Back Pain Seminar with Dr. Erik Carmen

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Altamont Free Library
Library Branch: Altamont Free Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Special Event, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

When you get out of a chair does it take a few steps to straighten up? Does your significant other complain about their back pain, but refuse to see a doctor? Please join us on Friday, March 20th as Dr.

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

Minecraft Activities

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

Make a spinning viewer. Join in on challenges.

This event is in the "Adults" group

FREE Tax Help and Filing

9:30am–2:30pm
Adults
Cohoes Public Library
Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Special Event
Event Details:

Get in person tax help and file for free on Monday, February 23rd and Monday, March 23rd at these times with New York State Taxation Assistance Program:

9:30 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm
2:30 pm

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family BINGO Night

5:00pm–6:30pm
All Ages
Stephentown Memorial Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Social, Special Event, Trivia & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family BINGO Night: Friday, March 27 at 5:00

Join us on Friday, March 27 for Family BINGO Night at the Stephentown Library! 
We will have a fun BINGO Game with prizes.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Book Sale

9:00am–4:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Berne Public Library
Library Branch: Berne Public Library
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Take what you want, pay what you want.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Seed Library Social 🌱

10:30am–12:30pm
All Ages
Grafton Community Library
Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Special Event, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Good news, gardeners! Image removed.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Rhonda's Reptiles

11:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
Stephentown Memorial Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
New Date! Rhonda's Reptiles: Saturday, March 28 at 11:00

Rhonda will be at SML with her reptiles on March 28. Fingers crossed that we don't have another snow day! 

Registration is not required but it is helpful!

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

Arch Stanton Quartet Jazz Performance of "Exploring the sheltering sky"

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teen, Adults
Cohoes Public Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Partnership, Music, Social, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for a jazz performance by the Arch Stanton Quartet inspired by the music and writings of Paul Bowles on Saturday, March 28th at 1 pm. Supported by Albany County and Advance Albany County Alliance. 

This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bunny Hunt

04/01/2026 @ 6:30am–04/10/2026 @ 7:30pm
Tween, All Ages
Valley Falls Free Library
Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: Tween, All Ages
Program Type: Social, Special Event
Event Details:

The hunt is on!  Find the wooden bunnies hidden in the village, win a great prize basket!

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

Easter Egg Hunt

12:00pm–4:00pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Sensory-Friendly, Social, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt that lasts for 3 days! Explore the library, solve riddles, and find hidden eggs for a chance to win amazing prizes!

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

Easter Egg Hunt

4:00pm–7:00pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Sensory-Friendly, Social, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt that lasts for 3 days! Explore the library, solve riddles, and find hidden eggs for a chance to win amazing prizes!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Closed Friday, April 3rd

All Day
All Ages
Cohoes Public Library
Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event, Other
Event Details:

The Cohoes Public Library will be closed Friday, April 3rd.

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

Easter Egg Hunt

11:00am–3:00pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Menands Public Library
Library Branch: Menands Public Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Sensory-Friendly, Social, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt that lasts for 3 days! Explore the library, solve riddles, and find hidden eggs for a chance to win amazing prizes!

 

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

Easter Egg Hunt

11:00am–7:30pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween
Valley Falls Free Library
Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Come to the playground in Valley Falls for the annual Easter Egg Hunt!  

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

NY Hunter Safety Course

9:00am–5:00pm
Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Stephentown Memorial Library
Library Branch: Stephentown Memorial Library
Age Group: Elementary (Gr. K-5), Tween, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Other
Event Details:

NYS Hunter Education Class 
Saturday, April 11, 2026 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Spring Festival 🌻

11:00am–2:00pm
All Ages
Grafton Community Library
Library Branch: Grafton Community Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts & Art, Sensory-Friendly, Social, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM for the Grafton Community Library Family Spring Fesitval!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Photo Contest Judging and Reception

10:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
Berlin Free Town Library
Library Branch: Berlin Free Town Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Model Train Day

10:00am–2:30pm
All Ages
Cohoes Public Library
Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

A day of operating model trains celebrating the Model Railroad Hobby. Enjoy operating model trains, chat with members of the Albany N-Trak group and learn about this great family-oriented hobby!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Clothing Swap

11:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Sand Lake Town Library
Library Branch: Sand Lake Town Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event
Event Details:

Looking to spice up your wardrobe, but on a tight budget?  Come to the SLTL Friends Women's Clothing Swap.  No clothing donations before the event.  Must be present to participate.

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

Earth Day Craft Party

3:00pm–5:30pm
Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), All Ages
Brunswick Community Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Community Library
Age Group: Young Children, Elementary (Gr. K-5), All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & Art, Social, Special Event
Event Details:

Earth Day Craft Party
Wednesday, April 22
3:00 to 5:30
All ages welcome!
-Paper Flowers
-Contact Paper Bookmarks
-Pinecone Snails

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bus trip to Boston!

7:30am–7:30pm
All Ages
Valley Falls Free Library
Library Branch: Valley Falls Free Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join your friends and neighbors in a bus trip to historic Boston!  $70 will get you there and back on a comfortable motorcoach.  Walk the Freedom Trail, in this, our 250th Birthday year.

This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Audubon Society Presentation on Local birds

11:00am–12:00pm
Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Cohoes Public Library
Library Branch: Cohoes Public Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Adult Learning, Special Event
Event Details:

Learn about local birds with the Audubon Society!