Monday, July 30 – 10 – 11:30 a.m. (Workshop 1) and 12:30 – 2 p.m. (Workshop 2). Paint and Sip with Amy DeWeerd. Both workshops are for kids, ages 7 and older. Join us to paint a colorful summer scene and have a snack. Tuesday, July 31 – 10:30 a.m. Story Hour for Children in […]
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Wednesday’s Animal Embassy Program
Last night’s program was another wonderful experience presented by Animal Embassy, an organization dedicated to exotic animal rescue/adoption and environmental education. Animal Embassy specializes in providing hands-on, educational and interactive experiences for people of all ages. Children and adults enjoyed seeing the exotic animals: lizard, frogs, toad, chinchilla and six-month old emu. Presenter Chris discussed […]
Read moreShake! Rattle! Roll! Planned Program with New Changes.
“Find your groove, while you make some noise. When is the last time you shook a rattle? Model clay to create a one of a kind rattle. The class is inspired by folk percussion instruments around the world. Multiple projects planned- all with music in mind. Come shake, rattle and roll. A light snack of apple […]
Read moreSpring Break at Valatie Free Library!
Tuesday, April 3rd– Poetry Day- 12p.m. – 2p.m. Learn the method of Black Out poetry; create your own haiku and more! Ages 8+ Wednesday, April 4th– Relief Printmaking- 10:30a.m. – 12p.m. Join Mary Young as she teaches us the method of relief printing. Make several prints using different techniques. Materials include Styrofoam, found objects, and […]
Read moreCalling All Preschoolers!
Preschoolers, Caregivers and Younger Siblings, join us for Story Hour every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Valatie Free Library. Listen to stories, do a craft, meet Posie, the therapy dog, and have a snack. No registration is necessary. Just walk in – 1036 Kinderhook Street – 4 buildings down from the VMA.
Read moreRed Apple Run Sponsors
Thank you to all our sponsors. You helped to make the race a great success. Thank you to our GOLD sponsors: Diana Van Alstyne Freeman Howard, P.C. Great Lengths Hair Salon Hennessy Insurance Agency Kinder Farm Inc. Kinderhook Runners Club Law Office of Alexander Powhida Samascott Orchards VFL Staff Thank you to our SILVER sponsors: […]
Read moreProgram Information
If you have not registered for summer programs, visit the Library or call us at 758-9321 for information on availability. Click on “2017 Summer Programs” or “Calendar” at the top of this web page for a listing of all the workshops and presentations. Wednesdays are Family Nights with many presentations and hands-on activities. Note the […]
Read moreRecent Library Programs
Below see photos of two of our recent library programs: computer problems assistance with Lloyd the Geek and a craft workshop with Laurie. Help solving computer, tablet, laptop, e-reader, cell phone problems is available at the Valatie Free Library on the second Wednesday of each month. There are three forty-five minute sessions each help session. […]
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