Week Calendar

Have you ever wondered about making sushi?  We'll show you how and you'll enjoy a great meal with your friends and neighbors.  Sign up required.

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. 

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!

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

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

💻 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.

Join us at the Cohoes Public Library for the Friends of the Cohoes Public Library meeting at 11:00AM.

Kids and caregivers, join us for books, songs and games at our new weekend story-time!

Ages 2-6 with their grown-up. Stop on by and say hello!

Stop by for a weekend storytime and activity geared toward families with young children (ages birth-8) featuring crafts, music and movement, books, and fun!

A fun gathering of people who knit, crochet, sew, spin...whatever works for you!  Come and spend a quiet time in the library after hours with others who do the same.  Refreshments will be available.

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.

Free fruits and vegetables, sponsored by Capital Roots. No qualifications needed, as supplies last. 

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.

Get assistance in solving problems with housing, food or transportation with our Social Work intern. Appointments are also available after an initial meeting.

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.

For adults. This course will teach you to have the tools and resources to prepare for natural and man-made disasters, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions.

It's time for another Barn Quilt class! Let's celebrate the end of summer by making art with your neighbors and friends at the Valley Falls Free Library.

Homeschool Class: Tuesday, November 11 at 2:00

Veteran Homeschool Mom, Sara Walther will be at the Stephentown Library to talk about her experience with graduating her homeschooled kids.

On Wednesday, November 12th from 2:30PM to 5:00PM, students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade are invited to come to the library for Middle School Mayhem.

Stop by the library to make cool scratch art decor using special paper!

For kids ages 3 to 12 years

Come decorate your own festive garland and take it home!

All materials provided – just bring your creativity!

LEGO and STEAM activities after school

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.

Dungeons and Dragons: Thursday, November 13 at 3:00

Join us for a serious game of D&D with Master DM Josh Bryant. This game is for High School students only and will be for a small group of players.

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

Garland Decoration Craft
For kids ages 3 to 12 years

Come decorate your own festive garland and take it home

 All materials provided – just bring your creativity!

Nature Play with Ms. Heather
Monday, October 6 at 4:00
Monday, November 10 at 4:00
Ages 1.5 to 8

For kids ages 3 to 12 years

Come decorate your own festive garland and take it home!

All materials provided – just bring your creativity!

Take a midweek breather and get creative!
Join us for Adult Crafternoon on Wednesday, November 12th, from 4–6 PM. 

November- Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

December- Winter Street by Elin Hilderbrand

January-Remarkably Bright Creatures- Shelby Van Pelt

February- The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey

💖 Friendship Bands & Bracelets – Make & Take!

Mahjong: Thursdays at 4:00

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

A Royal Ballet with Miss Tori
Friday, November 14 at 4:30

For ages 16 and up. Join us for our monthly Fiber Arts Workshop! Whether you're new to knitting and crochet or a seasoned fiber artist, this is the perfect place to share and create in a friendly environment. All skill levels welcome!

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

Snowflake Quilling
Wed, 11/12 @ 5:30
Space is limited
Call 518-279-4023 to register

 Movie Night in the Library! 

Join us for a cozy movie night on Thursday, November 13 at 5:00 PM

at the Menands Public Library!

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.

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!

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