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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
The Waterford Library will be closed July 4th-5th, 2025, in observance of Fourth of July.
Join WMHT Public Television for science fun. Combine simple baking & oil supplies to create blue moon sand. Families use familiar tools and materials to have fun and help children develop an understanding of the physical world. Ages 5+ years with their parent/caregiver Programs are at time listed and require prior registration. Sign up for […]
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 […]
Discover the Erie Canal through a hands-on, inquiry-based learning experience that explores the science, technology, and history of innovation in Upstate New York. Students will understand the physics behind the workings of the Canal, including friction, buoyancy, and Pascal’s Law. Using the engineering process, participants build a lock model based on the Erie Canal’s lock […]
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.
Join us for stories, crafts, and playtime every Friday at 10:30. Best for ages 3-5, but all ages welcome! No registration required.
Led by local artist Diane Steele, this adult class is designed to acquaint the "newbie" with materials and techniques used by many watercolor journaling artists. Each student will be provided pens, watercolor pencils, and paper to complete a simple wildflower painting. Many samples will be provided. Registration is required as space is extremely limited. Please […]
Stop by the library’s table at the Waterford Harbor Farmers Market! Learn about upcoming programs and recent changes at the library. Whether you're a regular patron or new to the library, we’d love to connect and share all the ways your library can support you—beyond the books!
Make a work of art using this unique and creative form of abstract painting. Use a squeegee to create bold and expressive patterns. Ages 5+ Programs are at time listed and require prior registration. Sign up for programs by visiting the children’s section or by contacting the library at (518)237-0891. Registration begins June 23rd.
Dive into our D&D campaign at the library! Battle monsters, explore new worlds, and shape your own story. Registration Required! Open to Students in Grades 7–12 This is a 6-session campaign. 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month (July 15th, August 5th, August 19th, September 2nd, September 16th & October 7th) By registering for this […]
Learn about fluorescence and what glows. Watch as three chemicals combine into a "chemical flashlight". Experiment with a black light reader and make glowing jello to take home. Programs are at time listed and require prior registration. Sign up for programs by visiting the children’s section or by contacting the library at (518)237-0891. Registration begins […]
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 […]
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.
Join us for stories, crafts, and playtime every Friday at 10:30. Best for ages 3-5, but all ages welcome! No registration required.
Join us in creating and decorating your very own concertina! This class is geared toward an adult audience and is open to those 16+. Registration is required. This bookbinding method is ideal for beginners, offering a solid introduction to the fundamentals of folding paper for pages and crafting a decorative paper cover. It lays the […]
Use yarn, pipe cleaners, pompoms and googly eyes to create an adorable and silly yarn monster. Ages 5+ Programs are at time listed and require prior registration. Sign up for programs by visiting the children’s section or by contacting the library at (518)237-0891. Registration begins June 23rd.
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 Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree on July 21 […]
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 July 22 is The Husbands by Holly Gramazio. Copies are available at the check-out desk for pickup during the month of July. No registration is required. […]
Learn about forensic science and how evolving technology helps scientists and detectives discover the truth about mysterious criminal cases. “Detectives in training” participate in a mock investigation where they identify the main types of fingerprints, explore the science of chromatography, learn about DNA and how to extract it, and use evidence to identify the culprit. […]
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.
Adult class, for ages 16+. Participants will learn to work with air-dry clay in two sessions by molding and painting miniature gnomes. A tutorial and all materials will be provided. Gnomes can be placed in flowerpots to provide company to your plants or can be used around the home as summer decor. July 24, 6-7 […]
Join us for stories, crafts, and playtime every Friday at 10:30. Best for ages 3-5, but all ages welcome! No registration required.
Refresh Your Wardrobe for Free! Join us at the library for a community clothing swap! Donations of clean, gently used clothing will be accepted during business hours on Thursday, July 24 and Friday, July 25, or during the swap event on Saturday, July 26th. Please note: we cannot accept undergarments or items with stains, holes, […]
Stop by the library’s table at the Waterford Harbor Farmers Market! Learn about upcoming programs and recent changes at the library. Whether you're a regular patron or new to the library, we’d love to connect and share all the ways your library can support you—beyond the books!
Tang presents Ghost Adventures, a project inspired by Tyson Reeder’s painting in the Tang collection called Ghost River. Tyson Reeder creates colorful and imaginative landscapes inspired by our daily experiences. Ages 5+ Programs are at time listed and require prior registration. Sign up for programs by visiting the children’s section or by contacting the library […]
Using white crayons, tissue paper and a little water, we will create colorful pieces of art! All Ages Programs are at time listed and require prior registration. Sign up for programs by visiting the children’s section or by contacting the library at (518)237-0891. Registration begins June 23rd.
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.
Adult class, for ages 16+. Participants will learn to work with air-dry clay in two sessions by molding and painting miniature gnomes. A tutorial and all materials will be provided. Gnomes can be placed in flowerpots to provide company to your plants or can be used around the home as summer decor. July 24, 6-7 […]
Join us for stories, crafts, and playtime every Friday at 10:30. Best for ages 3-5, but all ages welcome! No registration required.