Week Calendar

Bring your little ones for an author reading of her latest book, there may be balloon animals and more!  Call 518-753-4230 to register.

Computer Essentials: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 7 and August 5, 9:30am - 11:00am

This 5-week/10 session course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, a

Computer Essentials: Mondays and Tuesdays, July 7 and August 5, 9:30am - 11:00am

This 5-week/10 session course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, a

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. 

Crafting Circle: Mondays at 10:30
Join us at the Stephentown Library for a morning of crafting and socializing. 

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.

Join us this summer for Miss Mikayla's Wednesday Storytime! Each week, we will have stories and crafts for the kiddos. This will be different from Ms. Karen's Monday Storytime so feel free to attend both. No registration required. 

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

Second & Fourth Wednesdays at the Medusa Branch Library Scrabble, Mexican Train, Pinochle and more... Join us to meet up with other players. Bring a game you want to share, or come learn something new - we'll teach you!

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.

Story Time w/ Tara
​Medusa Branch
Join us for the fun! Stories and activities to get the weekend started.

📚🌽 Find Us at the Farmers Market! 🌽📚
The Menands Public Library is at the market—come say hello!

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. 

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.

Join Miss Jen for yoga for youngsters age 3 and up on Tuesdays at 11am through August 19.  Bring a yoga mat or bath towel.  It's fun, it's social, and it's a great way to introduce kids to the calming benefits of yoga.

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!   

Color your own bookmark! We have so many different designs and materials to choose from. Each child will get to make two bookmarks to take home. Registration required. 

It's a Bluey Party! 

Saturday, July 12 at 11:00am

Join us for a morning of all things Bluey! We will have Bluey painting, Bluey crafts, Bluey food, and we will have watch an episode or two of our favorite Bluey family.

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.

🎳 Bowling in the Library? You Bet!
Our special indoor bowling game is set up exclusively in the Children’s Room—but there’s a twist: it’s only available when Ms. Sherry is here!

Bridge Club

Mondays @ 1:00 (except for holidays)

Must have knowledge of game to attend. 

🎳 Bowling in the Library? You Bet!
Our special indoor bowling game is set up exclusively in the Children’s Room—but there’s a twist: it’s only available when Ms. Sherry is here!

*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.

🎳 Bowling in the Library? You Bet!
Our special indoor bowling game is set up exclusively in the Children’s Room—but there’s a twist: it’s only available when Ms. Sherry is here!

Weekly mah jongg meeting.  Players of all abilities welcome.

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.

Thursdays at 1:00

Bring your fiber crafts!

🎳 Bowling in the Library? You Bet!
Our special indoor bowling game is set up exclusively in the Children’s Room—but there’s a twist: it’s only available when Ms. Sherry is here!

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.

We've got a friendly expert from Cornell Cooperative Extension's Digital Literacy Team waiting just for you. Bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone – no tech worries here. It's easy peasy – first come, first served.

*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.

Join us for an amazing magic show! Magician Jim Snack will perform magic and illusions to delight and amaze. Please sign up. Ages 5 and up.

Come out to the Cohoes Public Library for a live aquatic experience with touch tanks from Eddie's Aquarium! This event will be held on Saturday, July 12th from 1-3 PM.

Do you love to take pictures?  Do you want to take better pictures with your cellphone or with a digital camera?

🎨 Summer Rock Decorating  

Come and join us to decorate your very own summer rock!  This fun and creative activity is open to kids and teens.

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

Calling all Minecraft fans! Join us for Minecraft crafts, games, and Minecraft-inspired snacks. Feel free to wear your favorite Minecraft clothes or costume!

🎨 Summer Rock Decorating  

Come and join us to decorate your very own summer rock!  This fun and creative activity is open to kids and teens.

Come join us for a fun and creative craft time! We’ll be making funny face characters using paper plates, yarn for hair, and lots of decorations. You can create a doll, a silly monster, or any character you like!

Weekly summer craft for elementary age children (5-12). Make art and have fun! Please sign up so that we can determine what supplies we need.

Messy Play includes fingerpainting, sidewalk chalk, sensory bags, paper mâché, slime.

Maker Space includes beading, foil crafts, paper mâché, paper bead making, paper crafts, watercolor painting, plastic lace crafts

Grab your drawing supplies and get ready to draw along with author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos!

🎨 Summer Rock Decorating  

Come and join us to decorate your very own summer rock!  This fun and creative activity is open to kids and teens.

We’ll use tabletop easels, follow an art video to paint a colorful picture, & enjoy yummy snacks and juice.

Come join us for a fun and creative craft time! We’ll be making funny face characters using paper plates, yarn for hair, and lots of decorations. You can create a doll, a silly monster, or any character you like!

🎳 Bowling in the Library? You Bet!
Our special indoor bowling game is set up exclusively in the Children’s Room—but there’s a twist: it’s only available when Ms. Sherry is here!

🎨 Summer Rock Decorating  

Come and join us to decorate your very own summer rock!  This fun and creative activity is open to kids and teens.

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

💖 Friendship Bands & Bracelets – Make & Take!

Backyard Science summer series:  Volcano!  We can't travel across the ocean to witness a real volcano, but we can make a mini one erupt here in Valley Falls!

In conjunction with Messy Play/Maker Space. A chance for caregivers to relax and socialize, while the Littles create and play.

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!

💖 Friendship Bands & Bracelets – Make & Take!

🎨 Summer Rock Decorating  

Come and join us to decorate your very own summer rock!  This fun and creative activity is open to kids and teens.

Crafternoon summer series:  Mini Marker Barn Quilts!  They're everywhere!  Barn quilts are all over the place, and now you can use markers to color your own 6 inch square barn quilt to hang at home.

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.

FREE Tech Help!! Bring your device and get help with all of your questions.

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

FREE Summer Grab and Go Meals for Kids Under 18.

The Stephentown Library will be distributing FREE Summer Meals to kids 18 years old and under.

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.

FREE Summer Grab and Go Meals for Kids Under 18.

The Stephentown Library will be distributing FREE Summer Meals to kids 18 years old and under.

Our family-friendly cooking classes are open to both kids and adults—come stir up some fun together! The library provides all the ingredients and supplies—you just bring your appetite and enthusiasm.

Don’t wear your favorite clothes to this one! We will be using squirt guns and acrylic paint outside the library to get our “art” on! 

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

Drop-in Makerspace

Available projects include

Spin Art, beading, paper beads, watercolor, fingerpaint, fabric coloring, foil art, Tie-dyed paper, exploratory art kit

July 24th- Sewing Machine Basics

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.

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!

Join us for an hour of LEGO-building fun!

STEAM program with a different presentation/project each week.

July 8th- 4-H STEM presentation

July 15th- 4-H environmental presentation

July 22nd-Reptile Adventures- Touch and hold a variety of reptiles

The writing group session is for fun, inspiration, and encouragement.

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.

Movie Night at the Valley Falls Free Library!  Let the colors continue:  Tonight it's The Color Purple.  Popcorn and bottled water provided!

Do you love to take pictures?  Do you want to take better pictures with your cellphone or with a digital camera?

Westerlo Town Historian, Gayle Hannay is available to help users of Ancestry Library do their own genealogy research. Call and reserve a library laptop if you are not bringing your own device 518-797-3415. 

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

All concerts will be held at on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the gazebo in Orsini Park. In the event of rain, please check the Altamont Free Library Facebook page for rain venue details. 

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)!