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.  

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. 

In this hands-on science program, we’ll dive into the fascinating world of magnets. Kids will explore how magnets work, discover their invisible forces, and test what materials they attract.

Homeschoolers ages 13-19 are invited to meet in the Teen Center to socialize and try an activity.

This month we're testing our knowledge on all things cinema!

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.  

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

Saturday Crafting: Shadow Boxes. In this crafting session patrons will create their own festive 3D scene. Materials are provided but feel free to bring your own.

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

Board subcommittee meeting

Today's Bonus Topic: Protecting Your Personal Information Online 

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.

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 (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. 

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

Who says mistakes can’t be beautiful? We’ll read Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg, then turn “oops” moments into amazing art creations of our own! Perfect for preschool artists, ages 3–5. Registration required.

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.

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 in grades 5-7.

Meet in the Teen Center to fight this week's monsters! No D&D experience or materials required--our volunteers will have everything you need.

This program is for teens ages 13-19.

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

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

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.

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! 

Make Your Yard More Sustainable - Learn about the simple decisions that will make your property more healthy and sustainable.

The theme for this Creative Writing Workshop is Setting. 

An introduction to some simple line and party dances for teens in a welcoming, low-pressure setting. Get the basics and feel ready for your next school dance or special occasion. 

Armadi Tsayn (in Armenian, “Sounds/Voice of the Roots") is a contemporary folk ensemble which pays homage to the rich musical heritage of Western Armenia and the captivating sounds of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Armadi Tsayn (in Armenian, “Sounds/Voice of the Roots") is a contemporary folk ensemble which pays homage to the rich musical heritage of Western Armenia and the captivating sounds of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).