Week Calendar

Sign up for this walking/reading group series based on the Blue Zones Power 9 concepts. Participants will meet with fellow community members for a morning walk, followed by a discussion about the the assigned reading.

Families with children birth to age 3 are invited to join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and more. We'll be outdoors in City Park, so please dress for the weather and bring a blanket or towel to sit on.  

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.

Families with children ages 3-5 are invited to join us for stories, songs, movement, and more. We'll be outdoors in City Park, so please dress for the weather and bring a blanket or towel to sit on.  

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.

This month's title is Summer by Edith Wharton.

Copies are available by request through the library system. Please read the books and join us for discussion. All are welcome!

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

Today's Bonus Topic: Get to Know Playaways 

Policy discussions by board subcommittee

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

Personnel Committee meeting

Repair Cafe is back

Repair Cafes provide community members with a free alternative to throwing 

away their broken household and treasured items. Repair Cafes are an opportunity 

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.

Join instructor Alexander Grandy, Folklife Center librarian Kevin Rogan, and Children’s Department library assistant Emma Rogan for this this free intermediate ukulele class.

Open card dueling for teens ages 13-19. Drop into the Teen Center and play Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, and other games.

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 instructor Alexander Grandy, Folklife Center librarian Kevin Rogan, and Children’s Department library assistant Emma Rogan for this this free advanced ukulele class.

Join us for our weekly after school group for kids ages 8-12, featuring various activities, games, and/or crafts chosen by the group. To be held in the Children's Activity Rooms or City Park depending on weather and activity.

Social club for teens, ages 13-19. Meet in the Teen Center for a different activity every week. Arts and crafts, acting games, cooking classes, book talks, gaming, art walks, and more. No registration required. Free.

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