Week Calendar

Herb Club: Repurposing Found Objects Into Garden Art

Wednesday, January 21
2:00 - 3:30

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

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.

Wear your comfy pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to our first Polar Pajama Party! We’ll read snowy books, dance and move like polar animals, and create winter-inspired artwork. For ages up to 8 years old. RSVP encouraged.

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

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

Who will be the first star baker at the Valley Falls Library?  Bring your famous Toll house Chocolate cookies to find out if it's you!  Register at 518-753-4230.

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!

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.

Teen Movie & Ramen Night
🗓 Sunday, January 18
🕐 1:00–3:30 PM
📍 Menands Public Library

Tweenw and teens ages 10-18 are invited to join us for a hands-on sewing class! Participants will learn the basics of using a sewing machine and create their very own fabric totebag to take home. No experience needed—just bring your creativity!

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.

Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a book discussion! This month's selection is Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness by Jamil Zaki. Books are available at the front desk.

​Showing: Quartet 

The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging combines rigorous science reporting, compelling patient success stories, and surprising self-discovery to reveal the lasting, life-changing power of socia

For teens in grade 6 and up. Kick off 2026 with good vibes—create your own personal mantra and design a custom inspo rock you can keep on your desk, in your locker, or anywhere you need a boost all year long!

LEGO and STEAM activities after school

 (Ages 5–12)

 (Ages 5–12)

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.

Dungeons and Dragons: Thursday, January 22 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.

Book Discussion Group: Tuesday, January 20 at 4:30

The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson

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

Join us for some reading practice with a certified therapy dog! Our friendly pup creates a calm, happy space for young readers. Practice reading aloud and enjoy furry encouragement!

Join us for Movie Night for a showing of "Interstellar".  Free popcorn will be provided.

Mahjong: Thursdays at 4:00

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

 (Ages 5–12)

📅 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.

The Altamont Free Library Board of Trustees will hold its annual organizational meeting at 6pm on Monday, January 19th, which will be immediately followed by our regular monthly meeting at 6:30pm. The public is welcome to attend.
 

Learn the art of collage with local author and artist Lisa LaMonica.  Please RSVP. 

Exploring The Sheltering Sky — Jazz with the Arch Stanton Quartet
📅 Tuesday, January 20 • 6:30 PM
📍 Menands Public Library

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.

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 Hannaford Dietian Stephanie McNear, MS, RDN to learn about The MIND Diet - a way of eating that can reduce your risk of Alzheimer's by 53% and slow down biological aging in the brain by 7.5 years. Sample a tasty MIND-Diet approved recipe!

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