Tuesday, April 13 – 7 p.m. Keeping the Body and Mind Functioning Well, an online presentation by public health educator, Victoria McGahan, of the Columbia County Health Department. This presentation may be moved to April 20th if Health Department Staff are needed for vaccination duty. Please call the Library (518-758-9321) to register so we can […]
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The Story Walk Situation
We apologize for the confusion, but we are reconstructing our signs for the Story Walk on the Trail behind the Valatie Free Library. The original signs could not withstand the high winds we have had in the past few weeks. When we have received formal permission from National Grid, we will construct stronger story signs, […]
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 moreKanopy Goes Live This Afternoon at Valatie Free Library- 2/25/2021
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 moreMake Your Own Bird Feeder
Help the birds that you see around your house by making an easy bird feeder for your backyard. Pick up an identification chart of common feeder birds, your own bird identification journal and bird seed at the Library. Find a stick and an empty milk or juice carton and you are ready. Click here to […]
Read moreArt Journaling # 2
Nancy Kohler, local artist and enthusiastic art journalist, returns to the Valatie Free Library with a monthly series of art journaling workshops. No stranger to the Library, she has presented several workshops for families, kids and adults in past years and is looking forward to this new venture. We are enthusiastic about welcoming her again […]
Read moreAnnouncement from Chuck, VFL Program Coordinator
The Valatie Free Library is joining forces with the Kinderhook Memorial Library to bring you our first ever Early Readers Book Club! Intended for kids grade K-2, you’ll get your very own copy of the book, a folder of activities related to the book, a take home craft, and access to a special video read-along! […]
Read moreThank You for Contributing to the March Food Drive
Thank you for your generosity in March. We will again be collecting non-perishable food and toiletries during the last two weeks in April for the Valatie Food Pantry. Monetary donations are also welcome. A box for the items will be in the entrance room in the Library or you may call (518-758-9321), and we will come […]
Read moreRemote Help from Lloyd the Geek
Heather Lloyd, Lloyd the Geek, is still giving computer / laptop / tablet assistance to patrons on the second Tuesday of each month. Call the Library (518-758-9321) to register. Heather will contact you to help you put TeamViewer, a free app, on your device. Then she will be able to access your device remotely, troubleshoot […]
Read morePhoto and Art Show –
Stay tuned for details about viewing the photos sent to the Library in December 2020 for our artistic recap of a most unique year in history. See how the photographers revealed hope and optimism in the face of so much that was overwhelmingly frustrating and sad.
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