Capital Roots Produce Drop-Off
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, 2026-05-06 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-13 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Crafter School
2026-04-08 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-13 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.

Fiber Fanatics Meet-Up
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, 2026-05-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-14 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
2026-04-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-15 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.

Puzzle Swap (Scaled-Down)
2026-04-11 10:30 - 14:00 | NY
Do you have puzzles lying around the house looking for a new home? Bring them to the library! The Capital Region Puzzle Exchange will be hosting a puzzle swap. Please bring only puzzles that meet the following criteria:+

300 pieces or more
No dollar store puzzles
Securely taped shut box (or in a bag inside the box)
Missing pieces are okay (but the box must be labeled as such)
Puzzle will only be accepted during event

Please note: No donations. If you bring puzzles, please take puzzles with you!
This puzzle swap is being held in conjunction with the Speed Puzzling Competition, and will be smaller than previous swaps.
For information about speed puzzling competition:
Click here for pairs
Click here for teams

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!
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, 2026-05-12 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.

Drop-In Tech-Help
2026-04-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-07 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.

CardBoard Kids
2026-04-22 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.

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.

Toddler Takeover!
2026-05-05 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.
