Week Calendar

Chandler Young VFW

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. 

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.

Welcome to Wednesday Sensory Storytime with Miss Mikayla! We're bringing back Wednesday Storytime with a new twist. This storytime incorporates sensory-friendly toys and games under lower lighting than our usual storytimes.

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!

Join us for a relaxing day of color by number! No experience is needed to create your own work of art. We'll provide the materials and you match the colors to the numbers! All ages welcome.

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

Give old book pages new life! Join us for a creative, hands-on program where we’ll transform discarded pages into beautiful crafts and unique art pieces. All supplies provided—just bring your imagination!

💻 Need Help with Technology or Digital Tools?

We offer personalized, one-on-one tech support—whether you’re learning a new device or navigating digital library resources.

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.

Wednesdays at 11am drop in for  storytime for preschoolers and their caregivers.  Stories, rhymes, and songs help little ones learn pre-reading skills.  Plus a simple craft to help practice fine motor skills.

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!   

💻 Need Help with Technology or Digital Tools?

We offer personalized, one-on-one tech support—whether you’re learning a new device or navigating digital library resources.

See what you can create out of our large cardboard bricks that are perfect for building!

Come join us for the 2nd Annual Upstate Writes! A Book Festival at the Cohoes Public Library! A book festival for book lovers featuring dozens of upstate authors.

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? Rensselaer County Career Center is here to help! Professional career services include resume development, interview preparation, job search assistance, and career assessment.

Bring Your Own Device: Tech Help Drop-In
Thursdays
11/6, 12/4, and 1/8
1:00 - 2:00

Get help on your job search with the Rensselaer County Career center! Learn how to write a resume, get help finding positions, and ace your next interview. Free program, no sign-up needed.

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.

Learn the history and versatility of this three bears' favorite and sample some for yourself while adding a stamp to your passport!

Join us to make and take your own paper tree — with colorful leaves!

This fun, hands-on craft is free and perfect for all ages.

Drop in to get help with your computer.

Stop in anytime with tech questions that our on-site tech guru can help to answer.

Join us to make and take your own paper tree — with colorful leaves!
This fun, hands-on craft is free and perfect for all ages.
Get creative and bring home your masterpiece!
 

LEGO and STEAM activities after school

Kick back after school with games like Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. We welcome teens and tweens to have a snack and compete with their friends every other Monday. Please register ahead of time so we know how much food to get!

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

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

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.

FREE Tech Help: Friday, October 3 at 3:00

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!  

Join us to make and take your own paper tree — with colorful leaves!

This fun, hands-on craft is free and perfect for all ages.

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.

The Cohoes Public Library will be showing Wicked (2024) for our Wednesday Movie night!

We will also have FREE popcorn! Movie Starts at 4:00 PM, all ages welcome.

💖 Friendship Bands & Bracelets – Make & Take!

Mahjong: Thursdays at 4:00

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

Planning to attend our cooking class?
Please register by emailing Sherry at sherry@menandslibrary.org or calling us at 518-463-4035.

Monday nights 5:30 - 7:45pm.   Call 518-674-5050 if interested in joining.

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.

Join us for an informative presentation on HUD Homes, where you'll learn what HUD Homes are, who is eligible to purchase them, and how the buying process works from start to finish.

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!

Our D&D West Marches-style campaign for adults using 5e 2014 rules starts on October 15th at 6:00PM.

Join our Book Club for a cause! Meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30. This month's book is Failures of Forgiveness - What We Get Wrong and How to Do Better by Myisha Cherry. BYOB (Bring your own book)!

Join us for our November Library Board of Trustees meeting. The public is welcome to attend and comment.

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! This month's selection is The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt.