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. 

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.

These large foam blocks are just right for creative construction and pretend play for any age. Drop in any time this weekend to build!

💻 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.

This low-light, open play time is perfect for children who may be overwhelmed by our traditional storytime. No registration required.

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.

Children's book author, Francine Dingeman will be doing a reading storytime of her book "The Animal Menagerie", an enchanting A to Z picture book filled with captivating characters from the animal kingdom for children ages 4-7.

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

Author Visit with S.W. Miron
Saturday, February 7
11:00 - 1:00

Scenes From My Skeleton Closet
A powerful memoir and self-help tool recommended for adult readers only. 

Thousands of libraries across the world celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day! Join us for a special storytime and family craft on this special day.

Call us at (518) 861-7239 or email us at Director@AltamontFreeLibrary.org for Zoom connection details!

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.

Stop in anytime with tech questions that our on-site tech guru can help to answer.

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.

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.

Thursdays

2/5, 3/5

1:00 - 2:00

DO YOU NEED TECH HELP?

LEGO and STEAM activities after school

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

We love these cute Valentine's Day diamond art cards. Suitable for children ages 7 to 12. Materials provided. Registration required.

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.

Teen Advisory Council meets quarterly to discuss, plan, and implement teen events in the library. Interested in joining? Contact Melanie at programs@castletonpubliclibrary.org for more information.

Join us for movie night, free popcorn! Movie starts at 4:30 pm!

Mahjong: Thursdays at 4:00

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

📅 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.

The Watervliet Library loves Valentine's Day. This year, we're making heart wreaths for you to hang in your home year after year. Materials provided. Registration required. 

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.

If you play the ukulele, even if you’re not very good yet, please join us on the first Tuesday of each month at 6pm! Bring a song or two to share with the group if you like.

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!

Monthly Library Board of Trustees meeting. Public are welcome to attend and comment.

Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! This month's selection is Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. Books are available at the front desk.