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.

Mark your calendars, our popular Winter Family Photo sessions are back just in time for holiday card season!

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.

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 A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. 

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

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 Canva Apps

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

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 us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E.

Mark your calendars, our popular Winter Family Photo sessions are back just in time for holiday card season!

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! 

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

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

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

Herbalists JoAnn Pedersen and Meghan Kerr are back by popular demand! Learn about making Elderberry syrup, lip balm, teas, and body scrubs.  Participants will get some hands on experience as well as observing demonstrations.

Mark your calendars, our popular Winter Family Photo sessions are back just in time for holiday card season!

Dance instructor Jennifer Cornell will lead kids in grades K-2 in fun Latin dance moves!  Salsa, Cha-Cha, and Merengue—all Latin ballroom dances—have been adapted to be taught as line dancing.

Dance instructor Jennifer Cornell will lead kids in fun Latin dance moves!  Salsa, Cha-Cha, and Merengue—all Latin ballroom dances—have been adapted to be taught as line dancing.  For kids in grades 3-6, registration required.

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