Waterford Public Library

Wildlife Wednesday: Silent Wings (Raptor Rehab)
2026-07-15 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Meet live Birds of Prey from this raptor rehab! NO Registration Required

Capital Roots Produce Drop-Off
2026-07-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-01 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-06-24 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.

Library Board Meeting
2026-07-14 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.

MiSci Dino Discovery
2026-07-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Explore the prehistoric world as you learn how to identify dinosaurs while holding real fossils! Registration Required

Weekly Storytime
2026-07-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-26 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.

Fiber Fanatics Meet-Up
2026-07-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-18 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.

Online Author Talk: Rachael DeVaux
2026-07-09 14:00 - 15:00 | NY
Join us for an energizing virtual conversation with Rachael DeVaux, New York Times bestselling author of Rachael’s Good Eats. Her newest book, The High Protein Plate, shows how anyone at any stage of life can easily incorporate protein into their diet. From Buffalo Chicken Baked Tacos and Honey Blackberry Overnight Oats to Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta, these satisfying and simple meals are made for everyday life.
The High Protein Plate includes the following:

– 100 high-protein, craveable recipes for packing protein from breakfast through dessert.
– Straightforward guidance on how much protein you really need—and why it matters.
– Macros for every recipe, so you can easily track what’s best for you.
– Confidence to plan and prepare balanced, purposeful meals.
– Meal prep tips to set you up for success all week long.
– A 28-day plan to help get you started and stay on track.

Whether you’re focused on building lean muscle, balancing blood sugar, boosting energy, or just feeding your family well you need protein. The High Protein Plate makes it simple—and delicious to get enough every day.
Register today to learn delicious ways you can incorporate protein into your meals! https://libraryc.org/waterfordlibraryNY/176480/register
About the Author:
Rachael DeVaux is the author of the instant New York Times bestseller Rachael’s Good Eats. A registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, and entrepreneur, she has built a loyal audience of over a million people through her website and Instagram by sharing practical, science-backed guidance on food, fitness, and feeling good. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her husband and young son. Visit RachaelsGoodEats.com to learn more.

Crafternoon: Map Coasters
2026-07-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Love to travel? Then turn your wanderlust into functional art and create a unique set of coasters using colorful road maps.
Open to ages 16+. Registration is required. To attend, RSVP below or by calling the library at 518-237-0891. If the program is full you may call the library to be put on the waitlist.

Solar Bugs
2026-07-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Create a jittering bug powered by the sun. (Due to small parts, this activity is limited to older children)
Registration Required

Online Author Talk: Mark Wolynn
2026-07-07 14:00 - 15:00 | NY
Join us in conversation with renowned therapy expert and awarding-winning author Mark Wolynn as we discuss his work It Didn’t Start with You and The Official It Didn’t Start with You Workbook. Wolynn shares compelling evidence that the roots of our anxiety, phobias, and chronic pain may not reside in our immediate life experience or in chemical imbalances in our brains—but in the lives of our parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents. And now, The Official It Didn’t Start with You Workbook is available with practical exercises to take your understanding even further.
The latest scientific research supports what many have long intuited—that traumatic experiences can be passed down through generations. Even if the person who suffered the original trauma has died, or the story has been forgotten or silenced, memory and feelings can live on. These emotional legacies are often hidden, encoded in everything from gene expression to everyday language, and they play a far greater role in our emotional and physical health than has ever before been understood.
As a pioneer in the field of inherited family trauma, Mark Wolynn has worked with individuals and groups on a therapeutic level for over twenty years. It Didn’t Start with You is a transformative approach to resolving longstanding difficulties that in many cases, traditional therapy, drugs, or other interventions have not had the capacity to touch.
Register today to join our virtual conversation and learn more about how inherited family trauma impacts your health–and how to break the cycle: https://libraryc.org/waterfordlibraryNY/175833/register
About the Author:
Mark Wolynn is a leading expert in the field of inherited family trauma. He’s the director of The Family Constellation Institute in the US and is renowned for his work that bridges epigenetics, neuroscience, and somatic healing, and shows how the traumas of our parents, grandparents, and even great grandparents, can live in our bodies as unexplained depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and chronic health conditions. His book It Didn’t Start with You is an international bestseller, which has sold more than three million copies worldwide. It won the Silver Nautilus Book Award for Psychology and has been translated into 40 languages. Mark has just released the 2025 revised edition of It Didn’t Start with You and The Official It Didn’t Start with You Workbook.

Toddler Takeover!
2026-07-07 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.

Dinosaur Habitat
2026-07-06 15:00 - 16:00 | NY
Create a home for you new dino-pet! Each participant will receive a small toy dinosaur and design a habitat where it can live. Registration Required

Library Closed for Fourth of July
2026-07-03 - 2026-07-04 | NY
The Waterford Library will be closed July 3rd-4th, 2026, in observance of Fourth of July.

Drop-In Tech-Help
2026-07-02 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.

Diamond Dot Art Club
2026-07-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Come hang out with fellow crafters for this fun yet mindful art form! Bring your own projects, or choose from a variety of kits we have available. From stickers, to keychains, to full canvases, we will have many options to choose from! Open to teens and adults, beginners welcome! RSVP below or call the library at 518-237-0891.

Waterford Readers Book Club
2026-06-30 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 June 30th is The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young. Copies are available at the check-out desk for pickup during the month of June. 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.
In the small mountain town of Jasper, North Carolina, June Farrow is waiting for fate to find her. The Farrow women are known for their thriving flower farm–and the mysterious curse that has plagued their family line. The whole town remembers the madness that led to Susanna Farrow’s disappearance, leaving June to be raised by her grandmother and haunted by rumors. It’s been a year since June started seeing and hearing things that weren’t there. Faint wind chimes, a voice calling her name, and a mysterious door appearing out of nowhere–the signs of what June always knew was coming. But June is determined to end the curse once and for all, even if she must sacrifice finding love and having a family of her own. After her grandmother’s death, June discovers a series of cryptic clues regarding her mother’s decades-old disappearance, except they only lead to more questions. But could the door she once assumed was a hallucination be the answer she’s been searching for?

Anyone Can! Learn to Embroider
2026-06-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Join the Waterford Public Library for a beginner-friendly embroidery class. Participants will learn to embroider a little bunny in a 4″ hoop using three different stitches. All materials and instruction will be provided.
Registration is required. This class is open to ages 16+. RSVP below or call the library at (518) 237-0891. If the event is full, please call us so that we can put you on the wait list.

MVP Enrollment Assistance
2026-06-26 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.

Total Destruction and Devastation: The Haudenosaunee in the Revolution
2026-06-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
For more than a century, the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee kept a strong alliance with the people of Colonial New York. However, the tensions of the American Revolution would shatter this relationship and sunder the bonds of the Six Nations themselves. This presentation explores one of the darkest chapters of the American Revolution which unfolded here in upstate New York.

Join us for this engaging and informative program presented by the Schenectady County Historical Society. Discover this powerful chapter of our state’s history just in time for the Fourth of July. You can register in advance or simply drop in—everyone is welcome to attend.

CardBoard Kids
2026-06-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Come play a tabletop game from our collection, or bring your own to share. A variety of card and Board games will be available.

Online Author Talk: Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy
2026-06-23 14:00 - 15:00 | NY
Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms.
Diaspora Spice Co. sources the most flavorful, fresh spices in the world from 150 regenerative farms across South Asia—from elders, indigenous communities, young changemakers, and brilliant multi-generational farming families across India and Sri Lanka who are leading the way in sustainable and climate change–resistant agriculture. Filled with culinary storytelling, The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook highlights these farmers and their spices with profiles and evocative photography, plus 85 recipes for simple, seasonal, and powerfully delicious meals.
CEO and founder Sana Javeri Kadri and recipe writer Asha Loupy realized that eating with the people who grow our spices unveils a whole new dimension in our cooking. Adapted for a global pantry, these recipes share the warmth of true South Asian home cooking at its truest and tastiest.
Sana and Asha also note which recipes are the most beginner friendly, freezer friendly, good for a dinner party menu (like a Diwali feast!), and which lend themselves to be pantry building blocks, all for a super easy-to-navigate cookbook.
Register now to learn more about Diaspora Spice Co., the progressive spice company rooted in flavor and equity: https://libraryc.org/waterfordlibraryNY/164551/register
About the Authors:
Sana Javeri Kadri is the founder and CEO of Diaspora Co., a farm-to-table spice company that puts equity, transparency, and high-quality products at its forefront. Sana founded the company in 2017 with just a turmeric blend; now her company sources 30 single origin spices from across 150 farms across India and Sri Lanka. A third-generation native of Mumbai, she now lives in Oakland, California.
Asha Loupy is a recipe developer and writer with more than a decade of experience in the specialty food industry, from cheese monger to grocery buyer and e-commerce manager. She’s written for Bon Appétit, Food52, Epicurious, and more. She’s based in Oakland, California.

Currents of Knowledge Book Club
2026-06-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Join us for our new book club! Meets the third Saturday of the month from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Whether you’re a devoted nonfiction reader or simply curious to explore new ideas, you’re warmly invited to join the conversation. No registration is required—just bring your curiosity and a love of learning. With a primary focus on memoirs, science, and nature writing, each selection invites thoughtful discussion and fresh perspectives. From personal journeys and groundbreaking discoveries to explorations of the natural world, the group gathers to learn together and share insights. The club may also branch into other nonfiction topics based on members’ interests and enthusiasm. Coffee and pastries will be provided. Settle in with a warm drink and a sweet treat as we share ideas, ask questions, and connect through great nonfiction.
This month we will be discussing Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Books are available for checkout at the circulation desk during the month of June.

Library Closed for Juneteenth
2026-06-19 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
The Waterford Library will be closed June 19th 2026, in observance of Juneteenth.
