Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Picture of a tax return with a calculator and a dollar bill in an envelope.

Taxpayer Assistance Program

All Day 4/9
Flag Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Workshops & Classes

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Flag Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Get tax help and file for free!

Various political pins on a green background.

Majority Rules 101: Film Screening and Discussion about Ranked Choice Voting

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Interested in fairer, stronger, more democratic elections and reducing polarization?

Image of colored pencils with the name and short description of the coloring event.

Adult Coloring Evening

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need to get out of the house after a long, stressful day?  Looking for something fun to do that will require minimal effort? Want to be around other people but without social pressure?  Join us for a relaxing evening of coloring.

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Suspicious Stitches

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Troy Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Troy Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

3rd Saturday of each month at Main Library!
Bring your own craft (knit, crochet, paper-craft, etc.) to work on while listening to true crime podcasts. Come for the craft, stay for the crime!

Photographs of two terrariums with the words "terrific terrariums" displayed.

Terrific Terrariums

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Workshops & Classes

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Master Gardener Denise Maurer to learn how to create your tiny garden oasis! Terrariums are miniature landscapes grown under glass, creating their own microclimate, thus requiring little maintenance.

Film poster for the Librarians film

The Librarians Showing

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Movies & Entertainment

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights.

Image of colored pencils with the name and short description of the coloring event.

Adult Coloring Evening

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need to get out of the house after a long, stressful day?  Looking for something fun to do that will require minimal effort? Want to be around other people but without social pressure?  Join us for a relaxing evening of coloring.

Silly graphic of a spool of thread and ball of yarn with suspicious faces with "Suspicious Stitches" above them.

Suspicious Stitches

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Troy Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Troy Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

3rd Saturday of each month at Main Library!
Bring your own craft (knit, crochet, paper-craft, etc.) to work on while listening to true crime podcasts. Come for the craft, stay for the crime!

Silly graphic of a spool of thread and ball of yarn with suspicious faces with "Suspicious Stitches" above them.

Suspicious Stitches

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Troy Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Troy Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

3rd Saturday of each month at Main Library!
Bring your own craft (knit, crochet, paper-craft, etc.) to work on while listening to true crime podcasts. Come for the craft, stay for the crime!

Silly graphic of a spool of thread and ball of yarn with suspicious faces with "Suspicious Stitches" above them.

Suspicious Stitches

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Troy Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Troy Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

3rd Saturday of each month at Main Library!
Bring your own craft (knit, crochet, paper-craft, etc.) to work on while listening to true crime podcasts. Come for the craft, stay for the crime!

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DIY Grass Pets

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Teens
Lansingburgh Branch
Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Upstairs Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Spring on down to the Lansingburgh Branch to create your own Grass Pet! Then, take your new friend home with you and watch them grow. For ages 4-12, siblings welcome. No registration required, as supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

Garden Fairy Doors

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Want to add some magic to your yard or outdoor space? Join us at the Main Library to color and decorate fairy doors! Keep them inside, or put them in a garden! Supplies Included. First come, first serve. Ages 10-18.

Family Game Night

4:00pm–5:30pm
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

Family Game Night

4:00pm–5:30pm
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

MiniSTEAM stars! Earth Day

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Come learn about a new topic every month and do an activity!  This month’s theme is Earth Day! Registration not required, supplies are limited. Ages 4-7.

Early Literacy Storytime!

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Lansingburgh Branch
Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Upstairs Programming Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Explore learning in a safe environment through play, song, stories, and fun! Kids ages 0-5 are welcome to attend with their caregivers- siblings welcome! No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

Family Game Night

4:00pm–5:30pm
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

Make Your Own Comic Strip: Drop-In Craft

All Day
Children, Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the YPS room at the Main Library any time today to make your own comic strip! Supplies provided, this is a drop-in craft. Ages 5 and up!

Family Game Night

4:00pm–5:30pm
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

Family Game Night

4:00pm–5:30pm
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

Family Game Night

4:00pm–5:30pm
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

Library Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/23–5/25
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Lansingburgh Branch, Off Site
Description:

Both Library Locations will be closed on Saturday, May 23rd and Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day weekend. 

Family Game Night

4:00pm–5:30pm
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

Family Game Night

4:00pm–5:30pm
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

Family Game Night

4:00pm–5:30pm
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

Library Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Lansingburgh Branch, Off Site
Description:

Both Library locations will be closed on Friday, June 19th for Juneteenth.

Family Game Night

4:00pm–5:30pm
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

Library Closed for Independence Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Lansingburgh Branch, Off Site
Description:

Both Library Locations will be closed on this day for Independence Day. 

Bigfoot, Mothman, and Champie oh My!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Lansingburgh Branch
Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Upstairs Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Kids will unearth the myths of legendary creatures known as Cryptids. These will include local mythic beasts such as the Lake George Monster and Bigfoot.

Library Closed for Labor Day Weekend

All Day 9/5–9/7
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Lansingburgh Branch, Off Site
Description:

Both Library locations will be closed on Saturday, September 5th and Monday, September 7 for Labor Day Weekend.