Week Calendar

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

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

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.

Come make your own unique monster using part of a pool noodle and craft supplies!

💻 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)!

💻 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.

Want to build something cool? Drop in and make a tower or other exciting structure out of Keva Planks!

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.

Ring in 2026 with creativity and fun by designing your own decor and accessories!

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.

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!
 

In our final installment of Kids Cook Around the World, we won't have to travel far! Learn about guacamole's origin, make your own version, and give it a taste test!

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.

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!

💖 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!  

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

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!
 

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

📚 Reading Challenge Ends Today! Please submit your reading sheets by the end of the day, we’ll be announcing three lucky winners soon!

Menands Public Library Book Club – December Meeting
📅 Tuesday, December 30, 2025
🕠 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Menands Public Library

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

Family Game Night: Monday, December 29 at 6:00

Join us on Monday, December 29 for Family Game Night! We will provide lots of games to play or feel free to bring your own.

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!