Be a judge. Click here to vote for the book or books in a list of 8 chosen by VFL’s Program Coordinator. Which one or ones would you choose or would you nominate and choose a different book published in 2020? The actual Caldecott winner will be announced on Monday, January 25th. Will it be […]
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Announcement 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
Thank you to all who donated food, toiletries and money to the Valatie Free Library Christmas Food Drive for the Valatie Food Pantry. It was much appreciated.
Read moreMonthly Food Drive
The Valatie Free Library will be collecting non-perishable food and toiletries each month 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 outside to collect them. We will deliver the donated […]
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.
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 moreA New Crafting Video: You Provide the Leaves; We Provide the Clay.
Chuck has just posted a new crafting video on Facebook! It’s easy and fun! Just find a few green leaves in your backyard, pick up the self-drying clay anytime at the Library, and you are ready to create a beautiful and useful leaf bowl. For more information or to arrange to pick up the clay, […]
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 […]
Read moreTry These Art Projects
On Thursday, July 23 and Friday July, 24, Mr. Chuck will present two fascinating and fun art projects. Today (Thursday) at 1:30 p.m., join him for a Cartooning Workshop on GotoMeeting. Even if you have not already registered, you can still join the group if you email valatiefreelibrary@gmail.com so that he can send you the […]
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