Library Events

What can you build with LEGOs?LEGO Time will be held the first Saturday of each month with different activities and assignments. Creations will be on display throughtout the library until the next LEGO event.For children age four and older

Come join us for crafts, games and fun from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm!*UPDATE* Due to illness the Defenders Detachment (Star Wars Characters) will not be able to attend as previously advertised..

Hey kids, come to the library Saturday May 4th for a free comic book to celebrate Free Comic Book Day. (Plus, it's also Star Wars Day at the library!) We'd like to extend a big THANK YOU to Aquilonia Comics, Cards & More for generously providing the comic books for our first Free Co...read more

Join us in discovering the honey bee, beekeeping and gardening, how they work together, the benefit of bees in your garden and what can you do to help the honey bee! 

An assortment of crafts and gifts will be created and decorated with an array of crafty materials and colors. All creatives are welcome!Recommended for children 5 and older.

The Mystery Book Club is BACK! They will be meeting the 3rd Wednesday of every other month at 10:30 am.  The list of books and facilitators is as follows:September 20 – “Blood Orange” - by Susan Wittig-Albert - Led by Anne Marie Koschnick October 18 – “Da...read more

A day of operating model trains celebrating the Model Railroad Hobby. Enjoy operating model trains, chat with members of the NMRA and learn about this great family-oriented hobby! Sponsored by Cohoes Public Library in partnership with the Hudson Berkshire Divisionof the National Model Railroad Assoc...read more

What can you create with tools that can make almost anything?Join us as we display Clixos and other creative building units.Suitable for children 4 and older.Thanks to State Senator Neil D. Breslin!

Come join us for a musical presentation from members of the Iron Jacks on Monday, May 20 at 1 pm. Sponsored by the Cohoes Public Library and Lifepath Cohoes Senior Center.

This meeting is open to the public.

Come join us Saturday, May 22nd at 3 pm for a presentation from local author Sue Baird about her book “Our House by the Falls” Yes, that’s the Cohoes Falls!

Closing early at 5:00 pm to participate in Memorial Day Parade.

Design, build, create in teams or on your own. The sky's the limit and the tools will be at your disposal.Registration is recommended to make sure we have enough supplies for everyone.Suitable for individuals 7 and older 

The Cohoes Public Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27th.We will reopen on Tuesday, May 28th at 9:30 am.

Come join us on Wednesday, May 29th at 3 pm for the Story and Legacy of Kate Mullany of Troy NY, a trade union pioneer. Presentation by the American Labor Studies Center, housed at the Kate Mullany House.