Upcoming Events

Call us at (518) 861-7239 or email us at Director@AltamontFreeLibrary.org for Zoom connection details!

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! This month's selection is Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. Books are available at the front desk.

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye. 

Children's book author, Francine Dingeman will be doing a reading storytime of her book "The Animal Menagerie", an enchanting A to Z picture book filled with captivating characters from the animal kingdom for children ages 4-7.

Author Visit with S.W. Miron
Saturday, February 7
11:00 - 1:00

Scenes From My Skeleton Closet
A powerful memoir and self-help tool recommended for adult readers only. 

Valentine's Party
Wed, Feb 11 
4:00 - 6:00
-Live Music
-Valentines Crafts
-Snacks
-Warm Drinks
-$5/Bag Book Sale

All Ages Welcome!

May book is Know My Name by Chanel Miller

June book is The Sister Effect by Susan Mallery

July book is West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge

Ginny Frost Author Talk
She will be presenting on "What makes a romance",
will be reading from one of her latest books as well as signing and selling!

Feminist philosopher Dr.

Monthly Book Club

Book Discussion Group: Tuesday, February 17 at 4:30

Shepherd by Richard Matturro

Join us for a special book group as we welcome Stephentown Author Richard Matturro to SML.

Do You Love a Good Mystery?

Since about 2009, a group has been meeting at the Cohoes Public Library on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am to make new friends and to discuss one of the most beloved genres of all time – mysteries.

Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a book discussion! This month's selection is First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston. Books are available at the front desk.

Take part in our conversation with Tom Crouch about the trials, errors, and incredible legacy of the Smithsonian’s foundation. Tuesday, February 24th at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with Menands Public Library!   

Kid's Book Club & Dragon Eye Craft
Book: Dragons in a Bag
Tuesday, February 24 at 4:00
Join our kid's book club and make clay dragon eyes!

Join Sarah for the Menands Public Library Adult Book Club as we discuss The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight.
 

Join us every fourth Wednesday from 4:00PM to 5:00PM for a discussion about this month's book. In Februart, we are reading The Women by Kristin Hannah. There will be tea and snacks!

Book Club: Cutting for Stone

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.

Call us at (518) 861-7239 or email us at Director@AltamontFreeLibrary.org for Zoom connection details!

Catherine author of the picture book, ONE OF THIRTEEN, was inspired by her mother who grew up in Maplewood, NY in the 1940s. A fictional story for all ages, this local story involves a train and a large family.

July book is West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge

August book is Every Summer After by Carley Fortune

September book is The Devil's Highway by Luis Alberto Urrea