Week Calendar

Perfect for entertaining! Here’s how it works – BAKE: Bake 4 dozen of your favorite holiday cookies. BRING: Bring cookies in one container. Please do not separate into portions ahead of time. PRINT: Bring a copy of your recipe to share.

Enjoy NYC in the holiday season!  Call 518-753-4230 to join a group heading to NYC from Valley Falls on Saturday, December 13th, 7am.  We'll arrive at Bryant Park, Manhattan, then leave from that locatio at 7pm the same day.

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.

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 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.

💻 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.

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!   

💻 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.

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!

Take a Virtual tour of the Erie Canal in Cohoes with City Historian and President of Spindle City Historic Society of Cohoes!
Presentation will be on site at the Cohoes Public Library at 11 am.

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.

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.

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 to create and take home your own snowman craft! Before heading to the library, please check our calendar to confirm that Ms. Sherry will be there. Thank you!

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 us to create and take home your own snowman craft! Before heading to the library, please check our calendar to confirm that Ms. Sherry will be there. Thank you!

Make a candy house with graham crackers and candy! We do this program every year and always have a fun time, with creative little houses to make as a table centerpiece (or get eaten on the way home).

Discover the science behind how lava lamps work, and make your own simple lava lamp! 

Homeschool Holiday Party: Tuesday, December 9 at 2:00

All Homeschooling Families are welcome to attend SML’s Homeschool Class Series.

For teens in grade 6 and up. Start with a blank journal as your canvas and use our art supplies to make it fancy and fun!

Herb Club Holiday Tea and Dessert
Wednesday December 10
from 2:00 to 3:30

Looking for a new job or a fresh career path? Rensselaer County Career Center will be here at the library once a month to help.

Join us on Saturday, December 13th to make your very own gingerbread house to display at the Altamont WinterFest Celebration on Sunday, December 14th.

Join us for the annual tree lighting!  We will be making special ornaments for the Village Tree, singing carols, enjoying festive treats, and will even have a very special visit from Santa!

LEGO and STEAM activities after school

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

💖 Friendship Bands & Bracelets – Make & Take!

Kids Book Club
Felix Powell, Boy Dog
by Erin Entrada Kelly
Tuesday, Dec 9 at 3:00

Join to discuss the book and make paper collage magic blankets!

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

 Join Us for a Christmas Frame Craft! 
Come make and take your own festive Christmas frame, we’ll provide all the materials!
Ages: 2 to 8 years
All supplies included • Fun for kids and families!

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

Dungeons and Dragons: Thursday, December 11 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!  

Join us to create and take home your own snowman craft! Before heading to the library, please check our calendar to confirm that Ms. Sherry will be there. Thank you!

Join us to create and take home your own snowman craft! Before heading to the library, please check our calendar to confirm that Ms. Sherry will be there. Thank you!

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

💖 Friendship Bands & Bracelets – Make & Take!

Mahjong: Thursdays at 4:00

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

Winter Wonderland 
Thu, Dec 11
4:00 - 7:00

ALL AGES WELCOME!

-Ornament Craft
-Cocoa Station
-Play area
-Face painting

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.

Jingle Bell Rockin' Ballet
with Miss Tori
Friday, December 12 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!

Learn how to create a beautiful holiday wreath or centerpiece for the holidays.

Please RSVP. Space is limited.

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

📅 Tech Help at the Library with Sarah

🕔 Date/Time: Every other Wednesday, starting September 3rd | 5:00–5:45 PM

One on one tech help every Wednesday from 5 to 6 pm.

Learn the basics of Quilling (coiling/shaping thin strips of colorful paper).  This workshop will focus on Holiday themes.

Ornaments at the Library: Friday, December 12 at 5:00

Join us for some fun ornament making at SML! We will have three different projects to try your hand at. The projects are best for adults, teens, and kids with the help of an adult.

Holiday Cookie
Bake-Off
Mon, Dec 8 @ 6:00

BAKERS: register by Fri, 12/5
Call 518-279-4023 for entry details. Space is limited!

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!

Minerva Campbell will introduce the benefits of yoga for health, mind, body, and spirit. $5/class suggested donation. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. Registration is required for each class.

Minerva Campbell will introduce the benefits of yoga for health, mind, body, and spirit. $5/class suggested donation. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. Registration is required for each class. RSVP director@nassaufreelibrary.org

Join us for some new and fun knit-along projects.  Feel free to bring a project you are already working on or start one of the patterns we have picked out. We are also working on a collective project that will stay in the library!

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.

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