Kids entering grades 1-4 are invited to register for this fun-filled book club.  After registering, come to the Children's Desk to pick up your own, free copy of the book The Magic Tree House:  Mummies in the Morning by Mary Pope Osborne.  Read the book before we meet and then come to participate in a trivia game and art activity.  There is no need to return the book!

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.

Our popular preschool art program is back! 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 spot--kids will be cycled through the art room in groups.

An afterschool group for kids ages 8-12 that has various activities, games, and/or crafts that are chosen by the group.

Join Jack (formerly of the Zucchini Brothers) to explore the craft of songwriting by composing and recording a song that is uniquely your own.  For kids entering grades 1-6, registration required.  Sign up begins 7/25/22.

Drop-in anytime between 10 and noon for fun open-ended art activities using a variety of materials. A different project each week for kids entering 1st grade and up. 

Learn all about the country and culture of Jamaica through fun stories and activities.  For kids entering grades 3-6, sign up required.  Registration begins 7/25/22.

Big Buddies and Little Buddies will be paired up to read! Kids entering grades 1-4 may sign up to be a Little Buddy for reading practice. Please indicate what grade level your child is in during registration so they can be paired accordingly We will meet in the Children's Activity Room to pair up and pick out books, then move out to City Park or the Community Room. Please bring a blanket or towel to sit on and plan to attend every session. 

Big Buddies and Little Buddies will be paired up to read! Kids entering grades 5 and up may sign up to be a Big Buddy helper. Please indicate what grade level your child is in during registration so they can be paired accordingly. Big Buddies will be emailed a brief orientation prior to the start of the program. We will meet in the Children’s activity room to pair up and pick out books, then move out to City Park or the Community Room. Please bring a blanket or towel to sit on and plan to attend every session. 

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.

An afterschool group for kids ages 8-12 that has various activities, games, and/or crafts that are chosen by the group.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to "speak" with your hands?  This program will focus on ocean animals and other related signs.  Come participate in games and activities.  For kids entering grades K-6.

Drop-in anytime between 10 and noon for fun open-ended art activities using a variety of materials. A different project each week for kids entering 1st grade and up. 

Big Buddies and Little Buddies will be paired up to read! Kids entering grades 1-4 may sign up to be a Little Buddy for reading practice. Please indicate what grade level your child is in during registration so they can be paired accordingly We will meet in the Children's Activity Room to pair up and pick out books, then move out to City Park or the Community Room. Please bring a blanket or towel to sit on and plan to attend every session. 

Big Buddies and Little Buddies will be paired up to read! Kids entering grades 5 and up may sign up to be a Big Buddy helper. Please indicate what grade level your child is in during registration so they can be paired accordingly. Big Buddies will be emailed a brief orientation prior to the start of the program. We will meet in the Children’s activity room to pair up and pick out books, then move out to City Park or the Community Room. Please bring a blanket or towel to sit on and plan to attend every session. 

Stop in with your family anytime between 10 and 4 to cool off with fun and classic board games and snacks.  A variety of game options will be available for ages 3 and up.  No sign up required.

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.