Waterford Public Library

Tea 101 with Short and Stout Tea Company
2026-03-31 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
A fundamental class of tea basics that summarize various topics related to tea. We’ll discuss the difference between tea and tisanes, types of tea, brewing techniques, and health benefits. A tasting of 4 major types of tea is provided. This is an adult class, but teens are also welcome to attend. Registration is required as space is limited. RSVP using the form below or call the library. If the class is full, you can give us a call at (518) 237-0891 to be put on the wait list.

Capital Roots Produce Drop-Off
2026-04-01 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-22 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-29 10:30 - 11:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Capital Roots’ Squash Hunger program is a food donation initiative that collects and distributes more than 40 tons of fresh produce to our region’s food pantries and shelters each year. The Waterford Library receives its delivery between 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. each Wednesday morning.
Since 2004 Capital Roots has involved thousands of community members in our effort to increase the presence of fresh food on communal tables. We rely on generous gardeners, farmers and grocery shoppers to donate fresh produce to our collection bins and on volunteers to deliver it to food pantries and shelters, some of which feed more than 100 people three meals a day, every day.

Drop-In Tech-Help
2026-04-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-16 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.

Fiber Fanatics Meet-Up
2026-04-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-30 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.

Diamond Dot Egg Keychains
2026-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Add a little sparkle to your spring décor! In this craft program, participants will create festive diamond-dot egg ornaments. Using colorful gems and adhesive designs, you’ll make a bright, shimmering decoration perfect for hanging or gifting. All supplies will be provided. This class is open to teens ages 13+ and adults. Registration is required as space is limited. RSVP using the form below or call the library. If the class is full, you can give us a call at (518) 237-0891 to be put on the wait list.

Weekly Storytime
2026-04-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Join us for stories, crafts, and playtime every Friday at 10:30. Best for ages 3-5, but all ages welcome! No registration required.

Decoupage Eggs
2026-04-04 14:30 - 15:30 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Celebrate the season at our next Crafternoon! 🌸 Join us to create whimsical spring décor by decoupaging foam eggs with beautiful spring-themed napkins. Display a few in a decorative bowl for a simple, charming way to welcome the arrival of spring.
This beginner-friendly craft is open to ages 16+. Registration is required; RSVP below or call the library at 518-237-0891.
Please note: For safety and ease while crafting, avoid wearing loose or flowing sleeves.

Toddler Takeover!
2026-04-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Bring your little ones to the library for a fun-filled time with a variety of toys and activities! Enjoy a ball pit with tunnels, dress-up clothes, a play kitchen, and more. While all ages are welcome, this event is especially perfect for children 6 and under.

Crafter School
2026-04-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Use your imagination to create a work of art with the supplies provided.Each month we will provide a unique project to try.Basic craft supplies will always be available.

Speed Puzzling Competition-Pairs
2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Registration Required. Sign-ups start March 11th.
Ages 12 and up (each team must include at least one adult, 18+)
Teams of 2 will race to finish a 300-piece puzzle in 45 minutes.
Prizes will go to each member of the winning teams.
Prizes provided by the New York Jigsaw Puzzle Association!
When registering, please include the correct number of guests for your pair or team. For example, if you are registering for a team of four (including yourself), add three guests. This helps ensure that the number of available slots accurately reflects the total number of people attending.
For Teams click here.
We will also be holding a scaled-down puzzle swap during the competition. Click Here for more information.

Speed Puzzling Competition-Teams
2026-04-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Registration Required. Sign-ups start March 11th.
Ages 12 and up (each team must include at least one adult, 18+)
Teams of 4 will race to finish 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!
For Pairs click here
We will also be holding a scaled-down puzzle swap during the competition. Click Here for more information.

Library Board Meeting
2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
The Board of Trustees meets monthly at the library on the 2nd Tuesday of the month beginning at 6pm. All meetings are open to the public. Interested parties can view the board meeting agenda and other items to be discussed here. Documents will be uploaded for viewing 24 hours in advance of the Tuesday meeting. A public comment period will be available at the beginning of each meeting.

Online Author Talk: Alex Hutchinson
2026-04-16 14:00 - 15:00 | NY
In The Explorer’s Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map, Alex Hutchinson dives headfirst into a fascinating and provocative new field of research, examining how exploration is a fundamental part of what makes us human.
Off the beaten path, on unmarked trails, we are wired to explore. More than just a need to get outside, the search for the unknown is a specific, primal urge that has shaped the history of our species and continues to mold our behavior in ways we are just beginning to understand. In fact, the latest neuroscience suggests that exploration is an essential ingredient of human life. Exploration, it turns out, isn’t merely a hobby—it’s our story.
And yet, it has never been easier to live an exploration-free life, without the struggle and uncertainty that true exploration—of places, experiences, and ideas—requires. With the digital world designed to exploit the neural circuitry behind our drive to explore, we receive the illusion of novelty without accompanying growth.
From paddling the lost rivers of the northern Canadian wilderness to the ocean-spanning voyages of the Polynesians, The Explorer’s Gene combines riveting stories of exploration with cutting-edge insights from behavioral psychology and neuroscience. The end result offers a singular approach to finding meaning in our past struggles, embracing the possibility of failure in our future, and crucially, recognizing when our present is good enough.
Register now to participate in this timelessly relevant discussion: https://libraryc.org/waterfordlibraryNY/152918/register
About the Author: Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning science journalist with a big-picture focus on human performance and particular interests in fitness, endurance sports, and the outdoors. He is Outside magazine’s longtime Sweat Science columnist, and his writing also appears in The Atlantic, The New Yorker, and elsewhere. Before journalism, he was a postdoctoral physicist at the National Security Agency and a long-distance runner for the Canadian national team. He lives in Toronto with his wife and daughters.

Community Fabric Swap
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
The Waterford Public Library is holding our second Community Fabric Swap! This is a great time to refresh your fabric stores at no cost. Donations will be accepted all day Thursday April 16 (10-6), and Friday April 17 (10-2). Donations must be in good condition (no stains, holes, strong odors). Donations may include sewing notions (pins, scissors, patterns, working machines, thread, bobbins, etc). You do not need to donate fabric to participate in the swap, though it is encouraged. Excess fabric at the end of the swap will be donated to Up-Stitch!

We look forward to seeing you! This event is rain or shine, though we are hoping for good weather so that we can hold it outdoors. Drop-ins are welcome and encouraged!

Golden Leaves Book Club
2026-04-20 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 and romantasy reads. Light refreshments will be provided. No registration necessary. We will be discussing Golden Son & Morning Star (books 2 & 3 in the Red Rising series) by Pierce Brown on April 20th from 6-7. Limited copies are available for pickup at the Waterford Public Library during the month of April.
The Red Rising series by Pierce Brown is a popular science fiction saga that begins with a trilogy: Red Rising, Golden Son, and Morning Star. It follows Darrow, a “Red” from Mars, who infiltrates the ruling Gold class to lead a revolution against a color-coded, caste-based society.

Online Author Talk: Thalia Ho
2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:00 | NY
Thalia Ho, creator of the award-winning blog Butter and Brioche and author of Wild Sweetness, explores the five tastes of dessert and beyond in her new book, Bittersweet.
In Bittersweet: The Five Tastes of Dessert and Beyond, Thalia Ho explores the five tastes and distills their ability to transform desserts into something memorable. Bitter brings deep complexity, sweet tempers and comforts, sour surprises and brings things to life with citrus or tang, salt can offset or enhance, umami is strong and satisfies.
This lyrical and visually stunning cookbook offers more than 100 enthralling dessert recipes. With gripping prose, deep reflection, and hauntingly beautiful photographs, Thalia shares inspired and inventive recipes to elevate what your last bite can be—adventurous, otherworldly, and unforgettable.
Register today and learn how to take your sense of taste to the next level: https://libraryc.org/waterfordlibraryNY/152921/register
About the Author: Thalia Ho is the author of Wild Sweetness and Bittersweet: The Five Tastes of Dessert and Beyond, and the creator of the acclaimed food blog Butter and Brioche, which won both Editor’s and Reader’s Choice in SAVEUR Magazine’s awards. Her work has been featured in numerous print and online media outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Guardian, and more. Thalia has collaborated creatively with an array of international brands, including Valrhona and Gucci, and has done work for radio, television, podcasts, and film. Thalia resides in Australia but travels the world often in pursuit of sweetness.

MVP Enrollment Assistance
2026-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Need Health Insurance?
Meet with an MVP representative at the library on the 4th Friday of the month from 10 am – 12 pm. They can help with new enrollment, renewals, and coverage questions for any plans through the New York State of Health marketplace. Free and confidential service.
You may need the following on-hand to enroll in a plan:

Date of birth
Social Security Number or Document Numbers to verify immigration status
Proof of income for the last 30 days

This is a drop-in program; no appointment is necessary.

Backyard Bird Feeding
2026-04-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Whether you’re brand new to bird feeding or looking to level up your backyard habitat, this quick primer presented by Carol Quantock from the Audubon Society of the Capital Region will give you practical tools to turn your outdoor space into a favorite stop for local birds.

Which feeders and foods draw different birds
How to welcome birds without overfeeding the squirrels
Simple ways to make your yard safe and inviting
Bird Feeding and Care

Carol Quantock is a local environmental advocate and native plant gardener. She has been an active birder for almost 50 years, and is the editor of the Audubon Society of the Capital Region’s newsletter, Wingbeats as well as the organization’s Vice President. Her interest and passion for birding evolved from extensive real-time experience. That experience was enhanced greatly when she took an ornithology course at SUNY Albany, where she became immersed in “all things bird.” Carol is also a Cornell Cooperative Extension (Saratoga County) Master Gardener, earning her certificate in May of 2021. She is an avid native plant gardener, concentrating on the plants that co-evolved with local wildlife and insects.
All are welcome to attend. Registration is NOT required but feel free to RSVP below if you plan to attend. Reminder calls will not be given for this program.

Waterford Readers Book Club
2026-04-28 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 April 28th is Recursion by Blake Crouch. Copies are available at the check-out desk for pickup during the month of April. 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.
MEMORY MAKES REALITY.
That’s what New York City cop Barry Sutton is learning, as he investigates the devastating phenomenon the media has dubbed False Memory Syndrome—a mysterious affliction that drives its victims mad with memories of a life they never lived. That’s what neuroscientist Helena Smith believes. It’s why she’s dedicated her life to creating a technology that will let us preserve our most precious memories. If she succeeds, anyone will be able to re-experience a first kiss, the birth of a child, the final moment with a dying parent. As Barry searches for the truth, he comes face to face with an opponent more terrifying than any disease—a force that attacks not just our minds but the very fabric of the past. And as its effects begin to unmake the world as we know it, only he and Helena, working together, will stand a chance at defeating it.
