Week Calendar

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.

Homeschooled teens (ages 13-19) are invited to the Teen Center to socialize, learn more about Library services, and try a new activity.

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

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 PrinterOn  

Policy discussions by board subcommittee

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

This introduction to using a computer will cover basic vocabulary, using a mouse and keyboard, searching the internet, creating an email account,  and creating and saving documents.

(USA, 2018, 98 mins, color, NR) 

Starring Catherine Keener, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Colin Cunningham 

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.

Celebrate the cozy season making a paper form stand led by volunteer community member Jackie. Program is geared towards Adults and Older teens, if registering with a child please make a note when you sign up.

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

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.  

Committee meeting

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.

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.

The Graphic Novel Book Club is an ongoing monthly group where we will read and discuss a graphic novel and then do an art project or activity relating to the book. Each month features a different graphic novel chosen by the group to read.

Monthly meeting

Beginner American Sign Language Class #4

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

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! 

(USA, 2018, 98 mins, color, NR) 

Starring Catherine Keener, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Colin Cunningham 

Gather your team and put your puzzle-solving skills to the test! In this exciting competition, 10 teams will complete a 500-piece puzzle within 90 minutes.

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

You are welcome to join us in conversation with Navajo Ranger, Stanley Milford, Jr. as he chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into bizarre cases of the paranormal and the unexplained in Navajoland.