Upcoming Events

Each month we will highlight different ways the Library can support homeschooled families. Kids will be able to ask questions and work with a librarian to help support their educational goals.

Kids in grades K-6 are invited to join us for our weekly free art program.  Enjoy a different open-ended art project each week featuring a variety of art styles and materials.  No sign up required.  

Children in Kindergarten and up are invited to come practice reading skills with Charlie, a certified therapy dog.  Kids will choose a book and read to the dog one-on-one during a 15 minute time slot.  Charlie is a great listener! 

Join us for open-ended art activities for kids ages 3-5.  Your little artist will be introduced to the materials, then work independently and at their own pace.   Please call 518-792-6508 x4 the morning of the program to reserve a s

Learn photography from professional photographers and exhibit your photos in the Library's Folklife Gallery. Canon t6i digital cameras are provided for this free program. For kids ages 10-13 years.

Start an early love of reading with our baby story time!  Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and play time.  Enjoy a special time with your baby and connect with other caregivers.

Children in Kindergarten and up are invited to come practice reading skills with Beatrix, a certified therapy dog.  Kids will choose a book and read to the dog one-on-one during a 15 minute time slot.  Beatrix is a great listener! 

Join us for our weekly after school group for kids ages 8-12, featuring various activities, games, and/or crafts chosen by the group. 

No registration required, call for more details

The ever-popular, free Bluegrass Music Jam hosted by Denise Radtke & Frank Orsini meets monthly on the 1st Thursday of the month, September through April, that is Sept 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5 (2024), Jan 2, Feb 6, March 6, April 3 (2025), 6:30

Join us for stories, songs, movement activities and more!  For families with young children, birth-5 years old.  Siblings welcome!  No sign up required.

Children in Kindergarten and up are invited to come practice reading skills with Abby, a certified therapy dog.  Kids will choose a book and read to the dog one-on-one during a 15 minute time slot.  Abby is a great listener!  Please

Visit the Painting the Border: A Child's Voice exhibit on the 2nd floor, then join Skidmore World Languages Professor Diana Barnes and students to discuss the artwork and enjoy a variety of bilingual stories.  Kids of all ages a

Join us for open-ended art activities for kids ages 3-5.  Your little artist will be introduced to the materials, then work independently and at their own pace.   Please call 518-792-6508 x4 the morning of the program to reserve a s

Children in Kindergarten and up are invited to come practice reading skills with Aja, a certified therapy dog.  Kids will choose a book and read to the dog one-on-one during a 15 minute time slot.  Aja is a great listener!  Please c

Start an early love of reading with our baby story time!  Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and play time.  Enjoy a special time with your baby and connect with other caregivers.

Age appropriate toys and activities are grouped in play areas for your child's enjoyment. Come meet other families with young children and learn about the library's resources for families.