Week Calendar

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.  

There are many different ways to be creative. Children entering grades 1st-6th will experience four unique art experiences. 

Registration required.

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.  

Alyx is a comedy magician who has appeared on Penn & Teller, News 10 ABC and the CW. She will offer a fun-filled, interactive magic show that will provide plenty of laughs for the whole family.

There are many different ways to be creative. Children ages 2-3 will experience four unique art experiences. 
Registration required.

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

Saturday Crafting Open Lab. In this session patrons can make a series of different crafts from previous crafts classes.

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

Curious about using Canva to create a new design project? This lecture will walk you through the sign-up process and the basic functions of this popular design platform.

Today's Bonus Topic: Novelist Plus Reader Advisory 

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

In this two-part class, kids will learn to play the fun and easy lap dulcimer from award-winning musician, Dan Duggan (with an assist from the Folklife Center's Kevin Rogan and Miss Emma from the Children's Department).

Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds.

Bring your favorites doll (American Girl or other) to create  a button, make an outfit, create jewelry, make your own trail mix, and decorate a mini tote bag! Sign up required. Adults do not need to register.

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.

Tweens ages 8-13 will learn to play Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition over the course of six weeks.

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

Doyle Irish Stick Fighting, with Whisky Stick Faction Coaches John Borter and Trish Chiovari, is a two-handed martial art developed well over 200 years ago by the Doyle family in Ireland, and brought to Canada in the early 19th century.

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! 

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.  

Meet in the Teen Center to play (or learn) dueling card games like Magic the Gathering and tabletop games like Blood on the Clocktower, Dread, or Clue. 

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 ukulele class.

Come help “Color Our World” (and each other!) in this fun, MESSY outdoor program for Teens ages 13-19.

Join us for our weekly after school group for kids in grades 4-6, featuring various activities, games, and/or crafts chosen by the group. To be held in the Children's Activity Rooms or outside in the park if weather permits.

Join us in the Park for a cool refreshing beverage and for some silent book reading. Patrons are invited to come with a camping chair or blanket and read with others for their summer reading goals or just for a relaxing activity outside.

Cover Crops - Discover how to fertilize, protect and improve your soil with minimal effort. Maren Stoddard of Soil & Water Conservation District explains the why & how behind cover crops.

Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable evening in the park! We're hosting a fun-filled gathering featuring classic lawn games such as cornhole, badminton, and bocce.

Patrons will learn about color theory through a series of cut & paste activities inspired by Josef Albers – known for his work on color theory.

We're taste testing ranch dressings. Taste them, rate them, rank them, discuss with fellow connoisseurs. Please be advised that there will be no other types of dressing. Ranch only.