Golden Leaves Book Club
2026-03-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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 Kushiel’s Dart by Jacqueline Carey on March 16 from 6-7. Limited copies are available for pickup at the Waterford Public Library during the month of March.
The land of Terre d’Ange is a place of unsurpassing beauty and grace. It is said that angels found the land and saw it was good… and the ensuing race that rose from the seed of angels and men live by one simple rule: Love as thou wilt. Set in a world of cunning poets, deadly courtiers, heroic traitors, and a truly Machiavellian villainess, this is a novel of grandeur, luxuriance, sacrifice, betrayal, and deeply laid conspiracies. Not since Dune has there been an epic on the scale of Kushiel’s Dart-a massive tale about the violent death of an old age, and the birth of a new.

Capital Roots Produce Drop-Off
2026-03-18 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-25 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-01 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-08 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
2026-03-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-02 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.

Fiber Fanatics Meet-Up
2026-03-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-09 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
2026-03-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-10 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.

Toddler Takeover!
2026-03-21 10:30 - 12:00, 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.

Blood on the Clocktower
2026-03-21 14:00 - 18:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
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. Ages 16+

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

Waterford Readers Book Club
2026-03-24 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 March 24th is How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin. Copies are available at the check-out desk for pickup during the month of March. 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.
For fans of Knives Out and The Thursday Murder Club, an enormously fun mystery about a woman who spends her entire life trying to prevent her foretold murder only to be proven right sixty years later, when she is found dead in her sprawling country estate…. Now it’s up to her great-niece to catch the killer.

CardBoard Kids
2026-03-25 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.

Felt Egg Ornaments
2026-03-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Join the library and learn to sew a cute egg ornament with button flowers. All materials and instruction will be provided for this beginner-friendly class. Ages 16+. Registration is required as space is limited. You can RSVP beginning February 26, 2026. If the event is full, please call the library to be put on the waitlist: (518) 237-0891.

MVP Enrollment Assistance
2026-03-27 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.

Effective Communication Strategies presented by the Alzheimer's Association
2026-03-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
This program is part of The Empowered Caregiver Series presented by the Alzheimer’s Association.
Dementia affects a person’s ability to communicate, making it hard to convey their wants and needs to the people around them.
Caregivers can learn to use a person-centered approach to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.
Topics covered include:

How dementia affects communication
Using a person-centered communication approach
Tips for communicating with family, friends, and healthcare professionals

All are welcome and registration is preferred but not required for this informational program.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health.

Tea 101 with Short and Stout Tea Company
2026-03-31 18:30 - 19:30 | 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.

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.

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.

Kids Craft- Yarn Bracelets
2026-04-06 10:00 - 12:00 | NY
Drop by the children’s section to make a yarn bracelet for yourself, a friend, or a family member!

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.

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!
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.
