Waterford Public Library

Golden Leaves Book Club
2025-12-15 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, romance, and romantasy reads. Light refreshments will be provided. No registration necessary. We will be discussing A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas on December 15 from 6-7. Copies are available for pickup at the Waterford Public Library.
When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world.

Capital Roots Produce Drop-Off
2025-12-17 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-01-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-01-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-01-21 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
2025-12-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-15 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
2025-12-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-15 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
2025-12-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-16 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.

Holiday Gift Wrapping Party
2025-12-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Join us at the library for a relaxing afternoon of gift wrapping and enjoy a stress-free start to the holiday season. We’ll provide wrapping paper, gift tags, scissors, tape, ribbons, and bows—just bring your unwrapped gifts and any additional supplies you’d like to use. Light refreshments will be served. Drop-ins welcome, no registration necessary.

Musical Storytime
2025-12-20 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 festive craft. Ideal for ages 2-6. No registration is required.

Waterford Readers Book Club
2025-12-23 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 December 23rd is The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose. Copies are available at the check-out desk for pickup during the month of December. 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.
Molly Gray has always loved the holidays. When Molly was a child, her gran went to great lengths to make the season merry and bright, full of cherished traditions. The first few Christmases without Gran were hard on Molly, but this year, her beloved boyfriend and fellow festive spirit, Juan Manuel, is intent on making the season Molly’s mofinst joyful yet.
But when a Secret Santa gift exchange at the Regency Grand Hotel raises questions about who Molly can and cannot trust, she dives headfirst into solving her most consequential—and personal—mystery yet. Molly has a bad feeling about things, and she starts to wonder: has she yet again mistaken a frog for a prince?

Library Closed for Christmas
2025-12-25 - 2025-12-26
The Waterford Library will be closed December 25th-26th, 2025, for the Christmas holiday.

Delayed Opening (11 am)
2025-12-27 08:00 - 17:00
The library will be opening at 11:00 a.m. due to snow accumulations overnight.

Delayed Opening (11 am)
2025-12-29
The library will be opening at 11:00 a.m. due to icy road conditions.

Library Closing @ 2pm
2025-12-31
The Waterford Library will close at 2pm December 31st, 2025, in observance of New Year’s Eve.

Noon Year's Eve!
2025-12-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Noon Year’s Eve is a fun and festive celebration designed for younger kids to ring in the New Year at a kid-friendly hour! The event features an exciting puppet show, a simple craft, a thrilling balloon drop countdown, and a special toast with sparkling apple juice. It’s the perfect way for little ones to enjoy the joy and excitement of New Year’s Eve!

Library Closed for New Year's Day
2026-01-01
The Waterford Library will be closed January 1st, 2026, in observance of New Year’s Day.

Toddler Takeover!
2026-01-06 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-17 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.

An Afternoon of Classical Music
2026-01-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
This program will feature trios by female composers Louise Farrenc and Undine Smith Moore, as well as duos for each instrument permutation from a variety of composers. Performed by Melanie Chirignon (flute), Melanie Hardage (piano), and Laura Melnicoff (cello), this concert celebrates collaboration, contrast, and the expressive possibilities of intimate chamber music. We hope you will join us for a lovely afternoon of music. No registration is necessary.

This program is generously sponsored by the Recording Industry’s Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF).

Library Board Meeting
2026-01-13 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.

2026 Vision Boards
2026-01-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Waterford Wesleyan Church Fellowship Hall, 75 Grace Street, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Start the new year with intention and creativity at our 2026 Vision Board Workshop! ✨We’ll be creating traditional vision boards using only magazines, scissors, glue, and Sharpies—no devices, no printing, just old-school cut-and-paste creativity. Come put your goals, dreams, and inspirations for the year ahead into poster form to help motivate you all year. All supplies will be provided—just bring your dreams, ideas, and enthusiasm!
Please note: This program will take place off-site at the Waterford Wesleyan Church Fellowship Hall (75 Grace St, Waterford, NY). The parking lot is conveniently located across the street from the church and as you walk up between the two brick buildings, the Fellowship Hall is the second door on the left.
Come create, reflect, and envision a bright year ahead!
Registration is required (for ages 16+) and opens on December 14th, 2025. If registration is full, please call us and we will put you on the waitlist.

Crafter School
2026-01-14 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.

Library Closed for MLK Day
2026-01-19
The library will be closed on January 19th, 2026, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
