Weekly Storytime
2026-08-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-31 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-10 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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
2026-08-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-02 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.

Drop-In Tech-Help
2026-08-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-16 10:00 - 11:00, 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
2026-08-05 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.

Capital Roots Produce Drop-Off
2026-08-05 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-29 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-22 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-08 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.

Toddler Takeover!
2026-08-04 10:30 - 12:00, 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.

Musical Storytime
2026-08-01 10:30 - 11:15 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Join the library for a special musical storytime with Miss Chloe! We will sing some songs, read some books, and do a fun craft. Ideal for ages 2-6. No registration is required.

Waterford Readers Book Club
2026-07-28 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 July 28th is Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister. Copies are available at the check-out desk for pickup during the month of July. 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.
It is June 21st, the longest day of the year, and new mother Camilla’s life is about to change forever. After months of maternity leave, she will drop her infant daughter off at daycare for the first time and return to her job as a literary agent. Finally. But, when she wakes, her husband Luke isn’t there, and in his place is a cryptic note. Then it starts. Breaking news: there’s a hostage situation developing in London. The police arrive, and tell her Luke is involved. But he isn’t a hostage. Her husband—doting father, eternal optimist—is the gunman. What she does next is crucial. Because only she knows what the note he left behind that morning says…

MVP Enrollment Assistance
2026-07-24 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.

Adult Coloring Evening
2026-07-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Color your cares away! Join us for tea/coffee, snacks, relaxing music, and of course, coloring! All materials (coloring pages, pencils, and snacks) will be provided. Open to ages 18+. Registration is required; RSVP below or call the library at 518-237-0891.

Golden Leaves Book Club
2026-07-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Please join us for 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. Please note that this book club takes place after normal library hours. We will be discussing A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas on July 20th from 6-7. Limited copies are available for pickup at the Waterford Public Library during the month of July.
The epic third novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas.
Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin’s actions and learn what she can about the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit. One slip could bring doom not only for Feyre, but for everything-and everyone-she holds dear.
As war bears down upon them all, Feyre endeavors to take her place amongst the High Fae of the land, balancing her struggle to master her powers-both magical and political-and her love for her court and family. Amidst these struggles, Feyre and Rhysand must decide whom to trust amongst the cunning and lethal High Lords, and hunt for allies in unexpected places.

Learn to Quill with Stacey K
2026-07-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Quilling is an art form that utilizes small strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued to create intricate designs. In this class, instructor Stacey will teach participants how to make adorable stand-alone flowers in little wooden pots using this technique. All materials will be provided. No prior experience is necessary. Registration is required – RSVP below or call the library. If the program is full, you can call us at (518) 237-0891 to be put on the wait list. Open to ages 16+.
Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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.

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.
