Waterford Public Library

Drop-In Tech-Help
2025-04-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Card Games (for kids)
2025-04-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
A variety of card games will be available to explore, from classics like Uno to new favorites like Loonacy. (Ages 6+)

Fiber Fanatics Meet-Up
2025-04-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-22 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.

Weekly Storytime
2025-04-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-04-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-16 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.

Vegetable Gardening Basics with Hillary Hess
2025-04-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Join the Waterford Library and Hillary Hess an organic farmer, gardening educator and former Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County Master Gardener Supervisor for a class on vegetable gardening! The class will cover:

Choosing a site
Types of garden beds
Seed starting / transplanting
Soil basics
How to choose your plants
Layout and planning
Protecting your garden from pests.
Supporting your plants
Maintaining your garden

All Students will learn practical tips and resources and will take home materials, plants and seeds. This is a free class, but registration is required to ensure we have enough space. Please call the library at (518) 237-0891 or stop by in person and add your name to the registration sheet.

Waterford Readers Book Club
2025-04-22 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 22 is A Most Agreeable Murder by Julia Seales. 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.
“When a wealthy bachelor drops dead at a ball, a young lady takes on the decidedly improper role of detective in this action-packed debut comedy of manners and murder.”

Capital Roots Produce Drop-Off
2025-04-23 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-04-30 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-05-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-05-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-05-21 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.

Kids Day at Peebles Island State Park
2025-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Peebles Island State Park, 1 Delaware Avenue North, Cohoes, NY, 12047, United States
The library will have a table at Kids Day this year! This event is hosted by Peebles Island State Park and takes place at the pavilion in the park. Join Peebles Island for this FREE event on Saturday April 26, 2025 9AM-12:00PM. There will be crafts and activities, nature walks, vernal pool tours, bluebird house building, our local libraries and Grama Tippy Toes! This event is rain or shine.

Kids Craft: Dragon Eyes
2025-05-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Stop by the library anytime between 11 AM and 1 PM to create your own pair of glass dragon eyes! Use paint or paint pens to design the back of flat glass gems. This fun craft takes just 15-30 minutes, depending on the materials you choose. Supplies are limited, so it’s first come, first served—don’t miss out!

Toddler Takeover!
2025-05-06 10:30 - 12:30 | 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.

Fabric Swap
2025-05-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
The Waterford Public Library, in conjunction with the Troy Sew Shop, is excited to announce its first Fabric Swap! This is the perfect time to refresh your fabric stores at zero cost to you. Out with the old, in with the new! We are accepting fabric donations all day Thursday May 8th from 10-6 and Friday May 9th from 10-2 (whether you are planning to attend the swap or not) but participants are also free to bring in fabric day-of, between 10-1. You are not required to donate fabric to participate in the swap, though it is encouraged.
Donations must be in good condition (no stains, holes, or strong odors). Donations may include sewing notions (pins, scissors, patterns, working machines, thread, bobbins, etc.). For any additional questions, please call the library at (518) 237-0891.

Library Board Meeting
2025-05-13 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.

Craft Supplies Swap
2025-05-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Refresh your craft supplies and get rid of unused items in your collection, all at zero cost! Donations will be accepted all day Thurs May 15 and Fri May 16, or can be brought in on the day of the event between 10 am – 1pm. Donations must be in good condition, and any loose items should be bagged or packaged. Please do not bring any unfinished projects, or yarn that is less than half a skein. You are not required to donate items to attend the swap, though it is encouraged. If you have any questions about what may or may not be accepted, please call the library at (518) 237-0891.

Blood on the Clocktower
2025-05-17 14:00 - 17:00 | NY
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.

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

Bling Your Book ✨
2025-05-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Join us for Bling Your Book —where creativity meets literature! Give your favorite book a sparkling makeover in this hands-on event. Using tiny rhinestones, you’ll embellish elements of a book cover, adding a touch of glamour and personality to your reading collection.
What to Bring: Just the book of your choice! Both hardcover and softcover books work well. When selecting a book, consider a cover with simple designs and a few key elements to highlight—sometimes, less is more!
Whether you’re into mysteries, romance, or fantasy, this event invites you to personalize your reading experience like never before. No crafting experience needed—just bring your book and get ready to shine!
This event is suitable for adults and teenagers aged 13 and up. Anyone under 18 must have an adult with them to participate. Registration is required. Please stop in or call the library at 518.237.0891 to register. Walk-ins are not guaranteed to be able to participate.
