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.

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

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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Mystery Book Discussion

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Lansingburgh Branch
Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Upstairs Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

Join this evening book group as we explore mystery fiction as chosen by the group. Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Lansingburgh Branch Library.
No registration necessary. 

Book Discussion - Reading with the Banned

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Flag Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join other well-read patrons in a monthly book discussion focused on reading banned/challenged titles.

Reading with the Banned discussion group will meet at the Main Library on the second Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM.

Greta the Reading Dog

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

Does your child struggle with reading? Help them build confidence in a welcoming environment with Greta the Goldendoodle. Children may read to her or just visit. All are welcome!

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. 

Greta the Reading Dog

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

Does your child struggle with reading? Help them build confidence in a welcoming environment with Greta the Goldendoodle. Children may read to her or just visit. All are welcome!

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. 

Greta the Reading Dog

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

Does your child struggle with reading? Help them build confidence in a welcoming environment with Greta the Goldendoodle. Children may read to her or just visit. All are welcome!

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. 

Mystery Book Discussion

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Lansingburgh Branch
Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Upstairs Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

Join this evening book group as we explore mystery fiction as chosen by the group. Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Lansingburgh Branch Library.
No registration necessary. 

Greta the Reading Dog

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

Does your child struggle with reading? Help them build confidence in a welcoming environment with Greta the Goldendoodle. Children may read to her or just visit. All are welcome!

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. 

Book Discussion - Reading With the Banned

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Registration Required

Greta the Reading Dog

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

Does your child struggle with reading? Help them build confidence in a welcoming environment with Greta the Goldendoodle. Children may read to her or just visit. All are welcome!

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. 

Greta the Reading Dog

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

Does your child struggle with reading? Help them build confidence in a welcoming environment with Greta the Goldendoodle. Children may read to her or just visit. All are welcome!

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. 

Mystery Book Discussion

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Lansingburgh Branch
Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Upstairs Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

Join this evening book group as we explore mystery fiction as chosen by the group. Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Lansingburgh Branch Library.
No registration necessary. 

Greta the Reading Dog

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

Does your child struggle with reading? Help them build confidence in a welcoming environment with Greta the Goldendoodle. Children may read to her or just visit. All are welcome!

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. 

Greta the Reading Dog

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

Does your child struggle with reading? Help them build confidence in a welcoming environment with Greta the Goldendoodle. Children may read to her or just visit. All are welcome!

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.

Greta the Reading Dog

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

Does your child struggle with reading? Help them build confidence in a welcoming environment with Greta the Goldendoodle. Children may read to her or just visit. All are welcome!

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. 

Greta the Reading Dog

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

Does your child struggle with reading? Help them build confidence in a welcoming environment with Greta the Goldendoodle. Children may read to her or just visit. All are welcome!

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. 

Greta the Reading Dog

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

Does your child struggle with reading? Help them build confidence in a welcoming environment with Greta the Goldendoodle. Children may read to her or just visit. All are welcome!

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. 

Greta the Reading Dog

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

Does your child struggle with reading? Help them build confidence in a welcoming environment with Greta the Goldendoodle. Children may read to her or just visit. All are welcome!

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. 

Greta the Reading Dog

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

Does your child struggle with reading? Help them build confidence in a welcoming environment with Greta the Goldendoodle. Children may read to her or just visit. All are welcome!

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. 

Greta the Reading Dog

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

Does your child struggle with reading? Help them build confidence in a welcoming environment with Greta the Goldendoodle. Children may read to her or just visit. All are welcome!

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. 

Greta the Reading Dog

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

Does your child struggle with reading? Help them build confidence in a welcoming environment with Greta the Goldendoodle. Children may read to her or just visit. All are welcome!

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. 

Greta the Reading Dog

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

Does your child struggle with reading? Help them build confidence in a welcoming environment with Greta the Goldendoodle. Children may read to her or just visit. All are welcome!

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.