Join us for a romance book club, aptly titled "The Happily Ever After Book Club." The only rule is that the book has to have a happy ending! The book club meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Tea and light refreshments will be provid...read more

Learn the art of Chinese calligraphy in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival with San-Francisco based artist, JoJo Liu . Whether you're a beginner or have experience, you will learn how to hold the brush, master basic strokes, and create calligraphic artwork. This is an online program, bu...read more

Embrace the autumn season by crafting an adorable pair of felt leaf earrings that you can wear all season long. Participants will learn a few introductory embroidery/sewing stitches and will leave with a finished pair of earrings. All materials and instruction will be provided. Registration is requi...read more

The League of Women Voters will be facilitating our annual forums to present the slate of Board of Trustees and the Interim Library Director will present the 2025 budget. Participants will have an opportunity to listen to and ask questions of the potential officers, as well as the Director.The ...read more

Join local artist Kayla Jolin for an introductory watercolor class where you will learn to paint adorable mushrooms. All materials and instruction will be provided.This program has been made possible through Arts Thrive and Grow which has been funded by New York State, Kathy Hochul, Governor. We tha...read more

Join the library and Sarah from the Troy Sew Shop for this hands-on, three-session workshop. Sarah will guide participants through the process of sewing a bag, from cutting out fabric, to ironing seams, to using a sewing machine. This class is perfect for beginner or intermediate sewers. All materia...read more

The League of Women Voters will be facilitating our annual forums to present the slate of Board of Trustees and the Interim Library Director will present the 2025 budget. Participants will have an opportunity to listen to and ask questions of the potential officers, as well as the Director.The ...read more

An introduction to puberty. Participants will learn what puberty is and how it changes your body physically and emotionally. They will learn how relationships change and hygiene skills for healthy bodies. Participants will be able to make and take home their own hygiene kits. For ages 8-12. Registra...read more

Join the library and the Chinese Community Center (CCC) for a presentation and performance on the history of Peking Opera. Peking Opera as a unique form of art was established over 230 years ago by Emperor Qianlong and has been cherished in mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong ever since. The p...read more

The vote for the 2025 budget and the slate of Board of Trustees will be held at the Main Library and the Lansingburgh Branch on Tuesday, September 24, 12 noon to 8 pm, for in-person voting.Absentee ballots are also available. Please contact the library for more information.

Join this afternoon book group as we explore newer adult fiction as chosen by the group. Meets on the last Wednesday of each month.No registration necessary. February book discussion Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver request it here. Short DescriptionSet in the mountains of south...read more

Come the library for an afternoon of stress-free crafting and fun. This month we will be making pressed flower bookmarks. A variety of dried flowers will be provided, as well as additional materials and instruction. 

Teens will learn to identify the difference between a healthy and unhealthy relationship. They will learn skills for healthy communication and be able to identify resources for abusive situations. For ages 14-18. Presented by Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood.

Did you know that Crailo State Historic Site would not exist today, without the determined efforts of Susan de Lancey van Rensselaer Strong? In 1899, Susan, descendant of Hendrick van Rensselaer (who built Crailo in 1707), purchased the badly deteriorated building and spent the next twenty years rep...read more

Learn to sew a set of potholders! This fun class for all sewing levels will be taught by Stitching Exchange: local immigrant women artisans wanting to practice their English skills with their American sewing friends. Sustainable materials of home decor fabric remnants and repurposed wool blankets wi...read more