Summer 2022 promises to be a fun one at the Valatie Free Library. We have many professional presentations, arts and crafts workshops, fun activities. For specific details, click on 2022 Summer Programs in the Quick Access Tool Bar above this page. Then call the Library (518-758-9321) or click here to register for the activities you […]
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Coming Events: Summer 2022
2022 Summer Events will be posted during the first week of June.
Read moreNo-Cost Ways to Help the Valatie Free Library
For two no-cost ways to help, view the following suggestions. AMAZON SMILE If you would like to help us with no cost to yourself, Amazon Smile is the way to do it. Click here to be taken to the Amazon Smile site; sign in with your usual Amazon user ID and password, and shop. The […]
Read moreThank You!
Thank you to Mayor Frank Bevens and the Village Board for their donation of rapid Covid testing kits to the Valatie Free Library for our patrons and community members. Visit the Library and pick up a test!
Read moreNew Feature – RECITE ME
The Columbia County Libraries now have RECITE ME, a tool to make the information on our web pages accessible to all. On this web page, click on RECITE ME in the top toolbar. Then go to any article, hover at the beginning of the article or highlight the article and listen. RECITE ME will read […]
Read moreBoard of Trustees
The next Board of Trustees meeting will take place on Monday, July 11, 2022 at 6 p.m. in the Library. The Public is welcome to attend.
Read moreKanopy – A Review
Thanks to a very generous donation by Theresa Hurley in memory of her sister, Mary C. Hurley, the Valatie Free Library again has a subscription to Kanopy. Valatie Free Library patrons may now stream films, documentaries and children’s programming for no charge. To use this service, a person must be a patron of the Valatie […]
Read moreLibby for Magazines Is Here!
E-magazines are available now only on Libby or Overdrive. RB digital is no longer available. However, you still have access to the same magazines that were formerly in RB digital and can request and borrow magazines for 7, 14 or 21 days. Download the Libby App from the App Store or access Libby by clicking […]
Read morePath to the “Trail” Completed
Thank you to Billy Marsh, Ron Rich and Jake Samascott who completed the path linking the Valatie Free Library to the Albany-Hudson Electric Trail on Wednesday October 28th. We appreciate their volunteering to create a functional and attractive access to the Trail for the community. A special thank you to Ron for clearing the path […]
Read moreThank You, Doug Bartels, Master Magician
On Wednesday, July 5, 2020, Master Magician Doug Bartels presented his special brand of magic for Valatie Free Library at 6:30 p.m. on Facebook Live. If you missed the show, check our Facebook page. You can watch it there anytime for the rest of the summer. It was great! Doug is a master magician who […]
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