Moon Sand Science Activity
2025-07-07 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
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 programs by visiting the children’s section or by contacting the library at (518)237-0891. Registration begins June 23rd.

Library Board Meeting
2025-07-08 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.

Capital Roots Produce Drop-Off
2025-07-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-16 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-23 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-30 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.

Erie Canal: Ticket to Ride (Presented by MiSci)
2025-07-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
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 system.
Best for Ages 8+
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.

Fiber Fanatics Meet-Up
2025-07-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-31 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
2025-07-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-25 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.

Anyone Can! Watercolor Pencil Drawing
2025-07-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
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 visit or call the library to sign up. (518) 237-0891.

Waterford Farmers Market Pop-up
2025-07-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Waterford Harbor Visitors Center, 1 Tugboat Alley, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
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!

Squeegee Art
2025-07-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
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.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons (Registration Full!)
2025-07-15 16:30 - 19:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Dive into our D&D campaign at the library! Battle monsters, explore new worlds, and shape your own story.
Registration Required! (Registration Full!)
Open to Students in Grades 9–12
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 campaign, you’re committing to being part of the team, so do your best to attend as many sessions as you can! Consistency helps keep the story strong and the fun going for everyone.
By joining, you agree to follow the library’s Code of Conduct. That means being respectful, kind, and creating a safe, inclusive space for all players.

Science Chef: Glowing Science
2025-07-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
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 June 23rd.
Ages 8+, Please Note, food will part of this presentation
This program is sponsored by Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation

Drop-In Tech-Help
2025-07-17 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.

DIY Concertina / Accordion Book
2025-07-19 10:30 - 12:30 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
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 groundwork for more advanced bookbinding projects in the future. The handmade books produced in this workshop are great for painting, sketching, or mixed media work. Participants will have access to materials for designing and embellishing both the cover and the internal pages.

Yarn Monsters
2025-07-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
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.

Golden Leaf Book Club
2025-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
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 from 6-7. Copies are available for pickup at the Waterford Public Library.
“Viv’s career with the notorious mercenary company Rackam’s Ravens isn’t going as planned.
Wounded during the hunt for a powerful necromancer, she’s packed off against her will to recuperate in the sleepy beach town of Murk—so far from the action that she worries she’ll never be able to return to it.
What’s a thwarted soldier of fortune to do?
Spending her hours at a beleaguered bookshop in the company of its foul-mouthed proprietor is the last thing Viv would have predicted, but it may be both exactly what she needs and the seed of changes she couldn’t possibly imagine.
Still, adventure isn’t all that far away. A suspicious traveler in gray, a gnome with a chip on her shoulder, a summer fling, and an improbable number of skeletons prove Murk to be more eventful than Viv could have ever expected.”

Waterford Readers Book Club
2025-07-22 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 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. 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.
“When Lauren returns home to her flat in London late one night, she is greeted at the door by her husband, Michael. There’s only one problem—she’s not married. She’s never seen this man before in her life. But according to her friends, her much-improved decor, and the photos on her phone, they’ve been together for years.
As Lauren tries to puzzle out how she could be married to someone she can’t remember meeting, Michael goes to the attic to change a lightbulb and abruptly disappears. In his place, a new man emerges, and a new, slightly altered life re-forms around her. Realizing that her attic is creating an infinite supply of husbands, Lauren confronts the question: If swapping lives is as easy as changing a lightbulb, how do you know you’ve taken the right path? When do you stop trying to do better and start actually living?”

Crime Lab Science
2025-07-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
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.
Best for Ages 8+
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.

DIY Clay Gnomes (two-part class)
2025-07-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
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 pm, sculpt the gnomes. July 31, 6-7 pm, paint the gnomes.
Registration is required. Visit us in person or call the library at (518) 237-0891 to reserve a spot. If you are unable to attend the second session, just let the librarian know and arrange for pickup of your gnome once fully dried.

Clothing Swap
2025-07-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
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, or significant wear. The library reserves the right to decline donations as needed.
Any unclaimed items at the end of the event will be donated to CAPTAIN’s Treasures Next-to-New Shop in Clifton Park.
Come swap, save, and support sustainability!

Tang Museum
2025-07-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
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 at (518)237-0891. Registration begins June 23rd.

Tissue Paper Art
2025-07-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
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.
