Week Calendar

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..

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.

The start of the new year is typically a time to redirect our attention toward healthy eating habits. Come learn how to make a high-protein, low-calorie dessert with a surprising ingredient.

💻 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.

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.

Join us for story-time for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers! No signup needed.

Turn this year’s goals into a visual incentive by creating a vision board. Led by Marlyne Fahey. Seats limited; sign up at 518-674-5050. Bring a lunch; drinks & snacks provided.

Kids and teens are invited to make a bath fizzy to take home! Recommended for ages 5 and up. 

Celebrate winter with a snowy design made from perler beads!

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.

Come and join us for a fun Make & Take Popsicle Stick Craft!
This creative activity is perfect for kids of all ages.
All ages are welcome, bring your imagination and enjoy crafting together!

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.

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.

Come and join us for a fun Make & Take Popsicle Stick Craft!
This creative activity is perfect for kids of all ages.
All ages are welcome, bring your imagination and enjoy crafting together!

LEGO and STEAM activities after school

Beginner Hand Stitching Class (Ages 5–15)

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

Come and join us for a fun Make & Take Popsicle Stick Craft!
This creative activity is perfect for kids of all ages.
All ages are welcome, bring your imagination and enjoy crafting together!

Every Wednesday from 3-5 we are inviting crafters, artists, and needleworkers of all types and abilities to our social circle to craft together. Bring your own project. Tea and cookies will be provided.

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

Come and join us for a fun Make & Take Popsicle Stick Craft!
This creative activity is perfect for kids of all ages.
All ages are welcome, bring your imagination and enjoy crafting together!

We will be showing the movie "Knives Out" at 4:30 pm with free popcorn!

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.

Please register at sherry@menandslibrary.org or call us at 518-463-4035

This Class is for Kids and Adults.

📅 Tech Help at the Library with Sarah

🕔 Date/Time: Every other Wednesday | 5:00–5:45 PM

📍 Location: Menands Public Library, 4 N. Lyons Ave, Menands, NY 12204

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

A new session of Zumba Gold with Michelle Mickiewicz starts on Monday, December 8th at 6:00PM at the Grafton Firehall/VFW (581 County Route 85 in Grafton). This ten-week session will go through February 9, 2026th and cost $60.

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!

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)!

This interactive class with Surya Chennapragada will help you train your mind in “Focusing on your breathing.” You can practice this rule-free meditation anywhere, anytime to help achieve more calm and reduce stress.

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! This month's selection is The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore by Evan Friss. Books are available at the front desk.