Week Calendar

Join local birder Jocelyn Cole for a monthly (second Thursday at 9:30AM) bird walk around the village of Valley Falls. Learn how to identify our resident birds and about their activities during the different seasons..

Enjoy a fun and educational storytime, featuring crafts and games, every Monday with Ms. Kathy. 

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. 

Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30. Join us for books, movement, singing, and play! Geared towards ages 0-5, but all are welcome. 

Join Ms. Rebekkah for a fun and playful Story Time. We always are happy to welcome new friends to our Story Time.

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30AM for Songs & Stories! Each week's storytime has a different theme.

Stories, songs, & crafts geared for ages infant-5 years old. 

Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30. Join us for books, movement, singing, and play! Geared towards ages 0-5, but all are welcome. 

Don't miss your chance to meet Southpaw, the Valleycats' very best friend and mascot at this special storytime celebrating America's pastime: baseball!

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. 

Little ones ages birth to 5 years are invited to drop in any time on Saturday or Sunday to play with a special assortment of fun toys geared toward young children. 

Join us on Wednesday mornings for Storytime with Mr. Dave.  Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes while practicing early literacy skills, followed by a simple crafts and playtime.

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!   

A new take on Tie Dye! Come learn how to make tie dye paper and take home a brand new bookmark to use for all your summer reading!

Looking for a cool and refreshing treat on a hot summer day? Fruit smoothies are colorful, taste delicious, and make a perfect healthy snack!

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.

Join the lively Beau-Knitters group, a community of knitting and crocheting enthusiasts where all experience levels are welcome. Enjoy the camaraderie, stay for the creative vibes! No experience, cost, or registration fee required.

Join us for a fun Library Scavenger Hunt where kids will solve clues, explore the library, and discover hidden treasures along the way. A perfect adventure for explorers of all ages!

The VIA Aquarium will be joining us and bringing an array of reptiles for everyone to learn about! 

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.

Bridge Club

Mondays @ 1:00 (except for holidays)

Must have knowledge of game to attend. 

*Starts every half hour: 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, 5:30. Bring on the sunshine! We'll create a potion for more sunny days this summer and mix it up together.

Thursdays at 1:00

Bring your fiber crafts!

*Starts every half hour: 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, 5:30. Recommended ages 8 and up. Younger children welcome with an adult participant.

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

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

Drop in between 3:30pm and 6pm to build.  We supply the legos, you supply the imagination!

Write original songs with a group of peers, and record them with a real band. Have your song played on the radio! Space is limited so please email Nick at director@diverlibrary.org to sign-up.

Visit the library's table at the Schodack Farmers Market to apply for a library card, check out a book, sign up for summer reading...the possibilities are endless!

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.

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

Held outdoors, weather permitting. Meet at the library for a walk down Main Street and the chance to regroup and reflect mid-week on our wellness walk!

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

Recommended for grades 3-8. Learn about forensic science and how evolving technology helps scientists and detectives discover the truth about mysterious criminal cases.

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

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

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.

Let's enjoy the sun staying out longer with an outdoor storytime geared toward ages birth to age 8! We'll read stories, engage in music and movement, and have time for nature discovery on the library's front lawn!

Musicians and poets - come share your talents! All ages welcome to perform and to watch.

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!

Discover the art of capturing the world through your lens! The Cohoes Public Library will be hosting photographer Dave Koschnick on Wednesday, July 9th at 6:00 PM. Mr.

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk.

Regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Open to the public.

Tuesday is Storytime Day at Altamont Free Library! Join Ms. Meg for a super fun morning of stories, songs, movement, and crafts every Tuesday morning in the Community Room at AFL (or on the library patio if the weather is nice)!