Week Calendar

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. 

Monthly Book Club

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.

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

Do You Love a Good Mystery?

Since about 2009, a group has been meeting at the Cohoes Public Library on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am to make new friends and to discuss one of the most beloved genres of all time – mysteries.

Join us for our next discussion of our latest read of "The Falcon Always Twice" by Donna Andews led by Angie Hogencamp.

Chair Yoga: Third Thursday of the Month at 10:00

Do you want to try Yoga but aren’t able to sit on the floor? This is the class for you!

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 grownups. Stop in to play and meet other families. All play supplies for the kids and coffee for the grownups will be provided. 

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

Holiday Decoration Free Sale: Saturday, November 22 from 10:00 to 2:00

Are you overwhelmed with the amount of holiday decorations that you have?? Are you looking to revamp your own collection?

💻 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.

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

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!   

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!

Come with your little ones and your grandparents and your teddy bears for a picnic in the library!  It may not be summer, but we'll still have a great time.  Please call 518-753-4230 to register.

Stop by the library tomorrow for Thanksgiving/Fall theme crafts for kids and adults!

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.

Tuesday, Nov 4 & 18, 1 - 3pm bring your sewing or other craft projects to work on while enjoying the companionship of the group.  Group meets the first and third Tuesday of the month.

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

Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a book discussion! This month's selection is The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly by Margarita Magnusson. Books are available at the front desk.

The Kadam family leaves India for France, where they open a restaurant directly across the road from Madame Mallory's Michelin-starred eatery. Starring Helen Mirren and Om Puri. PG 2hr. 2 min. Popcorn and snacks provided.

Starts on the hour: 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00. Discover the magic behind ooey-gooey, sparkly slime!

Get yourself primed for the holiday season and join us for an online conversation you won't want to miss!

For kids ages 3 to 12 years

Come decorate your own festive garland and take it home!

All materials provided – just bring your creativity!

Plant Ornaments and Cards
Wed, Nov 19 from 2:00 - 3:30
Join Herb Club as we create beautiful pressed plant collages on wooden ornaments and cards.

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.

💖 Friendship Bands & Bracelets – Make & Take!

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.

Dungeons and Dragons: Thursday, November 20 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 to learn a quiet meditation practice called "Counting Breaths”.  Meditation can improve your sleep, focus, and patience.  This interactive workshop is designed to help you learn and practice this simple, rule-free meditation to h

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

For kids ages 3 to 12 years

Come decorate your own festive garland and take it home!

All materials provided – just bring your creativity!

Book Discussion Group: Tuesday, November 18 at 4:30

Honey by Victor Lodato

Our Monthly Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month. New members are always welcome.

Join us for a fun cookie decorating event! We'll provide ready-made cookies for you to decorate with sprinkles and chocolate chips and much more. Note that we won’t be baking cookies on-site.

Please Register Now:

Join us every fourth Wednesday from 4:00PM to 5:00PM for a discussion about this month's book. In November, we are reading The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. There will be no December meeting.

Join us for Wednesday Movie Night with the Greatest Showman! Free popcorn!

Mahjong: Thursdays at 4:00

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

LEGO Club: First and Third Thursday of the Month at 4:30

Calling all LEGO builders and enthusiasts! Join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month for some LEGO fun!

Teen Slime Making

🗓 Monday, November 17, 2025
🕔 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Menands Public Library, 4 N Lyons Ave, Menands, NY 12204

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

Adult Book Club – The House in the Cerulean Sea
📅 Tuesday, November 18, 2025
🕠 5:30–6:30 PM

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.

Sarah from the Troy Sew Shop will be joining us for this workshop. Participants are encouraged to bring 1-2 items they would like consultation on. Please call or visit us online to register.

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. 

Tuesday, November 18, 6pm

November’s theme is Southern Food, so bring a dish that channels your inner Paula Deen, Damaris Phillips, or Emeril Lagasse to share with the group.

Call 518-674-5050 to register.

This month, we are traveling to Turkey!  Bring a dish to share inspired by Turkish cuisine, along with the recipe, and enjoy meeting new and old friends, all set against the scenic backdrop of Turkey, accompanied by traditional Turk

Friendsgiving at the Library
Wednesday, November 19 at 6:00

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 Library staff to create unique holiday cards using sewing, stamping, scrapbooking and good old-fashioned glue. 

CANCELLED on 11/20/25.

Open to the public.

We’re also looking for new trustees for 2026.  If interested, call 518-674-5050 to talk to the director.

Teen Night: Friday, October 21 at 6:00

It's time for Teen Night! Join us for food, friends, and fun! Teen Night is open to any Tween/Teen in 6th grade and up. 

SCHEDULING NOTE: We are meeting the third Friday of the month in November (21st) and December (19th) due to the holidays.

Join us for Open Mic night where we invite local performance artists of all kinds to gather and share their art at the library. Performances must be suitable for a family-friendly audience.

Monthly meeting of the library's Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend. 

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.

All are welcome to join us for the monthly meeting of the Stephentown Memorial Library Board of Trustees. Attendees can join in person at the library on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00.

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!