Week Calendar

Get seeds and all your gardening questions answered with a Master Gardener! The Seed Library will also be open on Wednesdays from 5 -7 pm at the Reference Desk and by appointment any time with Autumn.

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

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.

Homeschoolers ages 13-19 are invited to stop by the Teen Center for conversation and to customize a plain canvas tote bag with original art.

This program is a part of our regular monthly Homeschool Hangout for teens ages 13-19.

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

Create a special magnet from recycled book pages. Participants can make 2 magnets and select your word or music note of choice. These make fun and easy gifts for any mom figure or are a lovely way to add character to your home. 

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: Mindfulness Apps

Policy discussions by board subcommittee

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

Don't let your smartphone's settings stump you! Learn the basics in this workshop. This presentation will explore some of the common features of smartphones.

Join us as we become scientists and learn about lava lamps. What makes those bubbles rise to the top? Why do they fall back down? Then using just four simple ingredients, you will make your own and take it home! For kids in grades 3-6.

Preschoolers can stretch, move, and relax in this fun and engaging Preschool Yoga session! Designed for ages 3-5, this class combines simple yoga poses, breathing exercises, and gentle music to encourage movement, mindfulness, and creativity.

(USA, 2024, 98 mins, color, PG-13) 

Starring June Squibb, Richard Roundtree, Parker Posey and Fred Hechinger 

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.

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength?

Learn to play the joyful Hawaiian instrument, and feel the magic of making music with others!

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

Meet in the Teen Center for a drop-in D&D monster battle! We'll have pre-made characters for all players and a new, surprise monster ready to be revealed every week.

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

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

Meet other teens in the Teen Center for LGBTQI+ conversation and a craft: use miniature D&D dice, beads, and jewelry fittings to craft a wearable work of art.

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. To be held in the Children's Activity Rooms.

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! 

Here is your opportunity to learn a new language! This monthly series, for kids in grades K-6, will introduce kids to American Sign Language. This month will feature signs for animals and a few activities including bingo.

Over 18 only

Create a beautiful, long lasting wreath with sustainable materials! Dennis and Joanne Hull provide all the materials needed; light refreshments provided. 

What can we do to continue to develop ourselves and feel more content with our lives? In this workshop we will explore 6 aspects of wellbeing and see what our strengths and weaknesses are.

(USA, 2024, 98 mins, color, PG-13) 

Starring June Squibb, Richard Roundtree, Parker Posey and Fred Hechinger 

We're launching a Saturday anime club for teens and we're asking for help to choose the shows. We'll sneak preview some staff picks and poll the crowd on their opinions.

Johnny Campbell emerged onto the UK folk scene writing self-penned material and delving deep into Northern English folk song and story. The album From Hull & Halifax & Hell (2020) took him to The Faroe Islands to record live,

Johnny Campbell with local guest Kristoffer Ross performs a second night as a guest of the Historic Salem Courthouse in Salem (Washington County), NY.

www.johnnycampbell.co.uk