Decoupage Ghosts
2025-10-24 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Get ready for for a ghostly good time! We’ll be decorating clay ghosts with fall-themed napkins using the art of decoupage. Whether you’re looking for a spooky seasonal decoration or just a fun fall craft, this hands-on program is sure to be a treat. Open to ages 16+. Registration required; Sign-ups open September 24th.

Waterford Readers Book Club
2025-10-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Join the library for a monthly book club! We will primarily be reading mysteries and thrillers but other genres may be included from time to time. Our pick for October 28 is Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Copies are available at the check-out desk for pickup during the month of October. No registration is required. Please note that this book club takes place after the library is closed. We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes prior to the start of book club if you wish to check out items or peruse our collection.
After receiving a frantic letter from her newly-wed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, Noemí Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. She’s not sure what she will find—her cousin’s husband, a handsome Englishman, is a stranger, and Noemí knows little about the region.
Noemí is also an unlikely rescuer: She’s a glamorous debutante, and her chic gowns and perfect red lipstick are more suited for cocktail parties than amateur sleuthing. But she’s also tough and smart, with an indomitable will, and she is not afraid: Not of her cousin’s new husband, who is both menacing and alluring; not of his father, the ancient patriarch who seems to be fascinated by Noemí; and not even of the house itself, which begins to invade Noemi’s dreams with visions of blood and doom.

Fiber Fanatics Meet-Up
2025-10-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Join our weekly group at the library where we celebrate all crafty hobbies including knitting, crochet, embroidery, and more! All levels of experience welcome. No registration is required.

Speed Puzzling Competition
2025-11-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Registration Required. Sign-ups start October 1st.
Ages 12 and up (each team must include at least one adult)
Teams of 2 will race to finish a 300-piece puzzle in 45 minutes. Then, teams of 4 will tackle a 500-piece puzzle in 90 minutes. Prizes will go to each member of the winning teams. Prizes provided by the New York Jigsaw Puzzle Association!

Drop-In Tech-Help
2025-11-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Join a staff member for hands-on help with your tech needs! Bring your laptop, phone, or tablet with you and any questions you might have and learn to unlock the full potential of your own devices. Tech-Time is a drop-in event every first and third Thursday from 10-11 am, no registration required. If unsure of whether the library can help with your issue, please call ahead: (518) 237-0891.

Carrying the Bag: Otherness in the Modern Speculative Short Story
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Join Richard Hartshorn at the Waterford Public Library for a virtual talk connecting Ursula K. LeGuin’s Carrier Bag theory to LGBTQ+ writers of speculative fiction over time. This presentation will provide writing advice and a fresh perspective to fiction writers, particularly those interested in blurring the lines between literary and speculative fiction. Registration for this event is required and begins on October 1, 2025. Participants can opt to come into the library for the virtual presentation or join from the comfort of their home. Meeting links will be sent out the day before the presentation. Call (518) 237-0891 to reserve a spot.
Richard Hartshorn (they/them) is a writer of literary and speculative fiction, and instructor of English and Writing at Hudson Valley Community College.

Customer Savings Event with National Grid
2025-11-08 10:30 - 12:30 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
A National Grid advocate will be on-site to help you explore options and determine your eligibility for assistance including the following:

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Energy Affordability Program (EAP)
Payment Plans
Budget Plan
Special Protections

If you receive HEAP, Lifeline Telephone Service Program, SNAP, Veterans Disability or Survivors Pension, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance, TANF, Medicaid or other assistance please bring a current year/season award letter to enroll in National Grid’s bill discount for your gas and electric accounts (if eligible).

Anyone Can! Acrylic Paint
2025-11-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Discover your creative side in another hands-on painting workshop led by Nicky. In this session, participants will learn step-by-step techniques to create a vibrant birch tree painting using acrylics; perfect for beginners and seasoned painters alike.
Painting can get messy so please dress accordingly and avoid flowing sleeves. Open to ages 18 and up. Registration opens October 13th and is required as space is limited.

Blood on the Clocktower
2025-11-15 14:00 - 18:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Join the library for a fun social deduction game for adults!

Blood on the Clocktower is a game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception for five-to-twenty courageous players and one devious storyteller.
A social game played in person, seated in a circle, each player receives either a ‘good’ or ‘evil’ token with their unique character on it. Good players share information to solve the mystery whilst evil players lie about who they are and what they know. The good team wins if they can piece together their knowledge, trust each other, and execute the demon. The evil team wins if the demon can sow distrust, evade detection, and wipe out the village.”

First come, first served, as space allows. Ages 18+

Find out more: https://bloodontheclocktower.com/

Golden Leaf Book Club
2025-11-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Join our newest book club, the Golden Leaf Book Club, run by Shaunty McMillin, owner of Golden Leaf Books here in Waterford. This is a book club focused on fantasy, romance, and romantasy reads. Light refreshments will be provided. No registration necessary. We will be discussing One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig on November 17th from 6-7. Copies are available for pickup at the Waterford Public Library.
“Elspeth Spindle needs more than luck to stay safe in the eerie, mist-locked kingdom of Blunder—she needs a monster. She calls him the Nightmare, an ancient, mercurial spirit trapped in her head. He protects her. He keeps her secrets.
But nothing comes for free, especially magic.”

Adult Craft Night: Faerie Window Ornaments
2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Join the library and local artist Emma Rinaldi for a delightfully whimsical painting/crafting class. This class will guide participants through the steps of creating a window to another world. These fairy windows (which can be turned into ornaments) are made with acrylic paint, cardstock, twigs, and twine. This is a beginner-friendly class. All materials (and instruction) will be provided. Registration is required.
Ages 16+. Call (518) 237-0891 to secure a spot.

Crafternoon - Trivets
2025-11-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Create a handcrafted detail for your holiday gatherings. In this Crafternoon, participants will use clothespins to craft a unique trivet design—both beautiful and practical. These handmade pieces are perfect for serving hot dishes at your Thanksgiving table or adding warmth and style to your home year-round. All materials are provided, and no prior crafting experience is required.
This program is open to ages 16 and older, and registration is required. Call us to sign up.

Waterford Readers Book Club
2025-11-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Join the library for a monthly book club! We will primarily be reading mysteries and thrillers but other genres may be included from time to time. Our pick for November 25th is A Talent for Murder by Peter Swanson. Copies are available at the check-out desk for pickup during the month of November. No registration is required. Please note that this book club takes place after the library is closed. We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes prior to the start of book club if you wish to check out items or peruse our collection.
Martha Ratliff conceded long ago that she’d likely spend her life alone. She was fine with it, happy with her solo existence, stimulated by her work as a librarian in Maine. But then she met Alan, a charming and sweet-natured salesman whose job took him on the road for half the year. When he asked her to marry him, she said yes, even though he still felt a little bit like a stranger.
A year in and the marriage was good, except for that strange blood streak on the back of one of his shirts he’d worn to a conference in Denver. Her curiosity turning to suspicion, Martha investigates the cities Alan visited over the past year and uncovers a disturbing pattern—five unsolved cases of murdered women.
Is she married to a serial killer? Or could it merely be a coincidence? Unsure what to think, Martha contacts an old friend from graduate school for advice. Lily Kintner once helped Martha out of a jam with an abusive boyfriend and may have some insight. Intrigued, Lily offers to meet Alan to find out what kind of man he really is . . .but what Lily uncovers is more perplexing and wicked than they ever could have expected.

Community Holiday Party
2025-11-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Join us for a festive holiday gathering sponsored by the Friends of the Waterford Public Library!Kids can decorate their own gingerbread (graham cracker) houses and make a fun holiday craft, while adults create beautiful ornaments to take home. Light refreshments will be provided for everyone to enjoy.
When our celebration wraps up, don’t forget that the Waterford Holiday Parade will take place later in the evening — a wonderful way to keep the seasonal fun going!

Paws and Sparkles
2025-12-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
We’ll be crafting charming diamond-painted magnets featuring cats and dogs. Participants can relax as they place the faceted gems piece by piece, bringing each cute design to life. This is a great hands-on meditative craft and a fun way to create something bright for your fridge. Registration required. Open to ages 16+

Golden Leaves Book Club
2025-12-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Join our newest book club, the Golden Leaves Book Club, run by Shaunty McMillin, owner of Golden Leaf Books here in Waterford. This is a book club focused on fantasy, romance, and romantasy reads. Light refreshments will be provided. No registration necessary. We will be discussing A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas on December 15 from 6-7. Copies are available for pickup at the Waterford Public Library.
When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world.

Holiday Gift Wrapping Party
2025-12-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Join us at the library for a relaxing afternoon of gift wrapping and enjoy a stress-free start to the holiday season. We’ll provide wrapping paper, gift tags, scissors, tape, ribbons, and bows—just bring your unwrapped gifts and any additional supplies you’d like to use. Light refreshments will be served. Drop-ins welcome, no registration necessary.

Waterford Readers Book Club
2025-12-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Join the library for a monthly book club! We will primarily be reading mysteries and thrillers but other genres may be included from time to time. Our pick for December 23rd is The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose. Copies are available at the check-out desk for pickup during the month of December. No registration is required. Please note that this book club takes place after the library is closed. We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes prior to the start of book club if you wish to check out items or peruse our collection.
Molly Gray has always loved the holidays. When Molly was a child, her gran went to great lengths to make the season merry and bright, full of cherished traditions. The first few Christmases without Gran were hard on Molly, but this year, her beloved boyfriend and fellow festive spirit, Juan Manuel, is intent on making the season Molly’s mofinst joyful yet.
But when a Secret Santa gift exchange at the Regency Grand Hotel raises questions about who Molly can and cannot trust, she dives headfirst into solving her most consequential—and personal—mystery yet. Molly has a bad feeling about things, and she starts to wonder: has she yet again mistaken a frog for a prince?

An Afternoon of Classical Music
2026-01-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
This program will feature trios by female composers Louise Farrenc and Undine Smith Moore, as well as duos for each instrument permutation from a variety of composers. Performed by Melanie Chirignon (flute), Melanie Hardage (piano), and Laura Melnicoff (cello), this concert celebrates collaboration, contrast, and the expressive possibilities of intimate chamber music. We hope you will join us for a lovely afternoon of music. No registration is necessary.

This program is generously sponsored by the Recording Industry’s Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF).

2026 Vision Boards
2026-01-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Waterford Wesleyan Church Fellowship Hall, 75 Grace Street, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Start the new year with intention and creativity at our 2026 Vision Board Workshop! ✨We’ll be creating traditional vision boards using only magazines, scissors, glue, and Sharpies—no devices, no printing, just old-school cut-and-paste creativity. Come put your goals, dreams, and inspirations for the year ahead into poster form to help motivate you all year. All supplies will be provided—just bring your dreams, ideas, and enthusiasm!
Please note: This program will take place off-site at the Waterford Wesleyan Church Fellowship Hall (75 Grace St, Waterford, NY). The parking lot is conveniently located across the street from the church and as you walk up between the two brick buildings, the Fellowship Hall is the second door on the left.
Come create, reflect, and envision a bright year ahead!
Registration is required (for ages 16+) and opens on December 14th, 2025. If registration is full, please call us and we will put you on the waitlist.
