Musical Storytime
2026-06-06 10:30 - 11:15 (America/New_York) | 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.

Weekly Storytime
2026-06-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-22 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.

Fiber Fanatics Meet-Up
2026-06-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-21 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.

Drop-In Tech-Help
2026-06-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-21 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.

Library Budget Vote
2026-06-03 12:00 - 20:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
On Wednesday June 3, 2026 residents of the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District are asked to vote on the 2027 Budget for the Waterford Public Library. The 2027 budget as raised by property taxes totals $378,180.00. The $378,180 figure represents a 3.2% increase over the 2026 Budget. Two positions on the Library Board will also be on the ballot. Polls will be open from 12pm until 8pm on June 3rd and voting takes place at the Waterford Library. Absentee ballots available upon request. A copy of the 2027 budget can be found here, and paper copies will be available in the Waterford Library, or can be mailed or emailed to residents upon request. Questions or requests for additional information should be directed to Library Director Chloe Whittaker at 518-237-0891 or watpublibrary@gmail.com

Capital Roots Produce Drop-Off
2026-06-03 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-27 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-20 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-13 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!
2026-06-02 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-16 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.

Craft Supplies Swap
2026-05-30 10:30 - 12:30 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Refresh your craft supplies and get rid of unused items in your collection, all at zero cost! Donations will be accepted all day Thurs May 28 and Fri May 29, or can be brought in on the day of the event between 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. Donations must be in good condition, and any loose items should be bagged or packaged. Please do not bring any unfinished projects, or yarn that is less than half a skein. You are not required to donate items to attend the swap, though it is encouraged. If you have any questions about what may or may not be accepted, please call the library at (518) 237-0891.

CardBoard Kids
2026-05-27 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
2026-05-26 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 May 26th is The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick. Copies are available at the check-out desk for pickup during the month of May. 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.
By early 1960s standards, Margaret Ryan, Viv Buschetti, and Bitsy Cobb, suburban housewives in a brand-new “planned community” in Northern Virginia, appear to have it all. The fact that “all” doesn’t feel like enough leaves them feeling confused and guilty, certain the fault must lie with them. Things begin to change when they form a book club with Charlotte Gustafson–the eccentric and artsy “new neighbor” from Manhattan–and read Betty Friedan’s just-released book, The Feminine Mystique. But is it really the book that alters the lives of these four very different women? Or is it the bond of sisterhood that helps them find courage to confront the past, navigate turmoil in a rapidly changing world, and see themselves in a new and limitless light?

Library Closed for Memorial Day
2026-05-25
The Waterford Library will be closed May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.

Container Gardening 101
2026-05-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Interested in gardening, but stumped on how to save space? Come learn the Art of container gardening! We will talk about soil, fertilizer, & watering needs, site selection, design principles, container choices, and what you can plant with this method.
This informative program will be taught by Cornell Cooperative Extension Horticulture Educator Madison Blodgett.
Registration is optional for this program, and drop-ins are welcome. Please note that reminder calls will not be given.

MVP Enrollment Assistance
2026-05-22 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.

Customer Savings Event with National Grid
2026-05-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Advocates will be on-site to help you explore options and determine your eligibility for assistance including the following:

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) which also provides cooling assistance
Energy Affordability Program (EAP)
Payment Plans
Budget Plan/Balanced Billing
Special Protections

No registration is necessary, just drop-in between 5-6:30 pm. Bring a current energy bill and any award letters for other assistance you currently receive.

Golden Leaves Book Club
2026-05-18 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 Quicksilver by Callie Hart on May 18th from 6-7. Limited copies are available for pickup at the Waterford Public Library during the month of May.
Twenty-four-year-old Saeris Fane is good at keeping secrets. No one knows about the strange powers she possesses, or the fact that she has been picking pockets and stealing from the Undying Queen’s reservoirs for as long as she can remember. In the land of the unforgiving desert, there isn’t much a girl wouldn’t do for a glass of water. But a secret is like a knot. Sooner or later, it is bound to come undone.
When Saeris comes face-to-face with Death himself, she inadvertently reopens a gateway between realms and is transported to a land of ice and snow. The Fae have always been the stuff of myth, of legend, of nightmares…but it turns out they’re real, and Saeris has landed right in the middle of a centuries-long conflict that might just get her killed.
The first of her kind to tread the frozen mountains of Yvelia in over a thousand years, Saeris mistakenly binds herself to Kingfisher, a handsome Fae warrior, who has secrets and nefarious agendas of his own. He will use her Alchemist’s magic to protect his people, no matter what it costs him… or her. Death has a name. It is Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate. His past is murky. His attitude stinks. And he’s the only way Saeris is going to make it home.

Blood on the Clocktower
2026-05-16 14:00 - 18:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
“Blood on the Clocktower is a game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception for five-to-twenty courageous adult 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.”
https://bloodontheclocktower.com/

Currents of Knowledge Book Club
2026-05-16 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 The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery. Books are available for checkout at the circulation desk during the month of May.

Online Author Talk: Dr. Patrick K. Porter and Ruchika Sikri
2026-05-14 14:00 - 15:00
Join us in conversation with Ruchika Sikri and Dr. Patrick Porter as we chat about their book, Brain Fitness Blueprint, in which they present a 30-day action plan to supercharge your brain and achieve peak performance.
Your brain wasn’t built for the world we live in. Poor sleep, excessive screen time, and modern stressors have disrupted brain function, leading to mental fatigue, decreased focus, and emotional imbalance. So how are we going to thrive?
Dr. Patrick Porter, founder of BrainTap, and Ruchika Sikri, founding partner of Wisdom Ventures and former Head of Well-being Learning at Google, will help you restore your cognitive clarity, find emotional balance, and achieve lasting vitality with an integrative framework that harnesses the tools of holistic spiritual practices alongside the insights of cutting-edge research.
Their groundbreaking blueprint will reveal:

Why modern life is hijacking your brain—and how to reclaim control
How meditation, breathwork, and nature-based rituals reset your nervous system
How emerging technologies can enhance focus, sleep, and emotional regulation
Daily habits to support mental sharpness, resilience, and purpose
A 30-day action plan to rewire your brain for energy, clarity, and joy

Register now to find out why these two visionary researchers believe you can easily attain the vibrant, focused, and flourishing mind you were meant to have: https://libraryc.org/waterfordlibraryNY/156921/register
About the Authors:
Ruchika Sikri is a visionary investor and entrepreneur. She founded Wisdom Ventures Fund, Mandala Ventures, and Ready Platform to support human flourishing through innovation and purpose-driven communities. With over 25 years of leadership experience at Microsoft, Cisco, and Google, she now follows her life’s mission to help build a more connected and compassionate world through globally accessible well-being solutions.
Patrick K. Porter, Ph.D., is an award-winning author, educator, researcher, and speaker. During a career spanning more than three decades, Dr. Porter has been on the cutting edge of brainwave entrainment technology. His newest brain-training platform, BrainTap, is distinctively designed to activate the brain’s neuroplasticity to achieve brain fitness, overcome stress, accelerate learning, enjoy superb sleep, and other lifestyle improvements.

Crafter School
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.
