Week Calendar

Please join us for a mindful morning of stories and stretches as we discover how movement and playful yoga can bring stories to life in new and creative ways! This program is designed for kids ages 4 through 8 and their adults.

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

Crafting Circle: Mondays at 10:30
 

Join us at the Stephentown Library for a morning of crafting and socializing. 

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. 

Story Time: Wednesdays at 10:00

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. 

Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement!

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.

Join us at the library to read a story about firefighters, then meet firefighters from Castleton Fire Department and see their fire truck! All ages welcome.

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.

Children and their guardians are welcome to join us every Tuesday morning at 11 AM for Storytime which includes stories, songs, games and a simple craft.  Storytime takes places in the Annex in North Greenbush Town Hall.

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!   

Join us at the Cohoes Public Library for the Audubon Society of the Capital Region! Learn about local birds and meet fellow bird watchers! Event starts at 11:00 AM at 18 Mohawk Street.

Held outdoors (weather permitting). Make a creative design on cardstock using colored sand and glue!

Join us for a fun and creative time, make your very own owl craft and take it home! All ages welcome, supplies provided while they last!
 

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.

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.

Looking for a new job or fresh career path? Rensco Career Center is coming to Diver Library to help. Their professional career services include: resume development, interview preparation, job search assistance, and career assessment. 

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.

Stop by the library anytime between September 2nd from Sep–30 to make your own apple-themed lacing craft! A fun, hands-on activity perfect for young children.
All supplies provided. No registration needed!
 

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

Stop by to eat like a king and learn about this food's origin. Don't forget your passport!

Book Sale & Jazz Cafe 
at the library!
Saturday, September 27
2:00 - 3:30

-$5 To Fill a Bag of Books!
-Bake Sale & Cozy Drinks
-Live music with Mary Heffner & Michael Lamki

LEGO and STEAM activities after school

Lego Club is BACK starting on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 3:45PM.

💖 Friendship Bands & Bracelets – Make & Take!

💖 Friendship Bands & Bracelets – Make & Take!

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.

STEAM activities after school. Homework Help is available during program.

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

Kid's Yoga
Monday, September 22 at 4:00
Tuesday, October 7 at 4:00
Tuesday, November 4 at 4:00
Movement and storytelling with Prancing Pony Yoga
If possible, bring a mat or towel to practice on.

Visit the library's table at the Town of Schodack Community Market to say hello, apply for a library card, and check out a book!

Join us every fourth Wednesday from 4:00PM to 5:00PM for a discussion about this month's book. There will be tea and snacks!

Mahjong: Thursdays at 4:00

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

Menands Public Library Adult Book Club

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.

This month, we are reading “The Covenant of Water” by Abraham Vergese. New members are always welcome!  

Come to the library with your previously chosen and delicious dish culled from a Mexican Cookbook; It's Cinco de Mayo somewhere!  

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!

Bring some unwanted craft supplies to swap for other items you might be looking for! You don't have to bring anything to participate in this free event.

Teens: Join us every 4th Friday for D&D! We will be creating new characters and setting up for a new, one-shot, drop-in campaign that will start in October. There's always lots of food.

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.

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)!