Week Calendar

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.

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.

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 Your Smartphone

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

Create a personalized ornament or magnet with the Cricut! Cut a simple simple stencil, apply torch paste and heat. All materials supplied.

What's a MoonBee? At this hands-on sewing bee workshop, participants will be creating and assembling reusable feminine hygiene kits to be distributed to school girls in over 30 countries around the world by the Mooncatchers Project.

Learn about Gujarati, a region in western India.  An introduction to language basics will be shared along with a craft and dance the region is known for.  For ages 4-7, registration required.

Online shopping lets you buy products on the internet from your computer and have them shipped to your home or anywhere! Online stores often have larger inventories and lower prices, so you can quickly find the best deal.

(USA, 2020, 96 mins, color, NR) 

Featuring Jimmy Carter, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and Madeleine Albright 

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.

Kazakh is the primary language for people who live in Kazakhstan.  Presenter Ilona Reilly, native to the country, will introduce language basics as well as share a fun cultural activity.  For children ages 4-7, registration required.

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.  

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.

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

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 Chewy, a certified therapy dog.  Kids will choose a book and read to the dog one-on-one during a 15 minute time slot.  Chewy is a great listener!  Plea

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

This free, 5-part ukulele class is for kids ages 7-12! Instruments provided. Must be able to attend all 5 sessions: September 23rd, October 7th, October 28th, November 18th, and December 2nd.

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

Beginner American Sign Language Class #6

Monthly meeting

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

Join us for a fun time filled with an obstacle course, balance beam, throwing games and more! For families with kids ages 12 and under. No sign up required. 

(USA, 2020, 96 mins, color, NR) 

Featuring Jimmy Carter, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and Madeleine Albright 

Unleash your creativity at our Sticker-Making with Cricut Workshop, designed for people in their twenties! Join us for an engaging and hands-on session where you'll learn how to use a Cricut machine to design and create your own custom stickers.

Join us for a discussion on Vern: Custodian of the Universe. Pick your copy of the novel at the Reference desk. Limited copies available.

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.

You’re invited to join us as Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel A Council of Dolls.