Week Calendar

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. 

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 our monthly book group for a welcoming discussion of great reads. Each month we explore a new title and share our thoughts in a relaxed, engaging setting.

Nature journaling is the practice of observing and recording the natural world using a combination of words, drawings, and numbers— or what we call "The Three Languages" of nature journaling.

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

Bring your puzzles to swap for ‘new’ to you puzzles. Please have boxes taped shut or pieces in a ziploc bag in box. Puzzles accepted for swap with missing pieces just label box with how many are missing.

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

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

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.  

Make a simple Valentine using the Cricut. Participants make make two cards. All materials provided.

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.

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

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

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

Come and warm up with a program focused on hot chocolate. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and taste some goodies provided by Chef Steve, then make your own hot chocolate kit to take home!! This program is for kids in grades 3-6.

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.

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

Each month, Beyond the Panels picks a graphic novel to read and discuss. 

January's Pick: Chernobyl: The Fall of Atomgrad by Matyáš Namai

Join us in the Teen Center to make your own Aquari-yum! Arrange candy rocks and gravel, gummy fish and sharks, and other treats in a goldfish bowl.