Virtual Story Hour for Children, preschool through Grade 1, will continue to be offered each Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. on GotoMeeting. Please email the Library at valatiefreelibrary@gmail.com on Sunday or Monday or prior to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, and we will send you an invitation containing the link. Click the link, and you will be taken to […]
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Expiring Library Cards
Some of you may be receiving an email from the Library today informing you that your library cards have expired. Just respond to the email with the information required, and your card will be updated to the year 2023. Don’t miss out on accessing all the e-resources available with your card from the Library System […]
Read moreVFL Craft Time
Check out the Valatie Free Library Facebook page. Chuck, our new Program Coordinator, has designed a new activity, “Valatie Free Library Presents Craft Time.” The first activity is drawing with 3 people . . . or more. Check out the neat design; try it with friends and family. Send a photo of your drawing to […]
Read moreGet a Free Library Card; Use It Today
If you would like to order an ebook or an audio book while the Library is closed, please check the top item in the right sidebar of this web page Click on “Click here.” Register for a temporary card by completing the starred items on the form – your name, address, phone number, email, etc. […]
Read moreDo the Census Online. It’s Fast and Easy!
Spend five to ten minutes to complete the Census online. It really is fast and easy, and you won’t have to go out to the Post Office. Read over the instructions in your Census invitation that has already been mailed to you. Then go to my2020census.gov to answer the questions. You can respond in English, […]
Read moreA Request to Library Patrons
If you are planning to return library items to the Valatie Free Library at this time while we are closed, we would like to request that you keep them, no matter which library they came from, until we can open again. You will NOT receive any fines! Thank you!
Read morefrom the Director
Do you need your library card number or information about your item loans, the Census, a great new book or DVD, a computer concern? Would you like to make a suggestion about a book or DVD or a special program for adults or kids? Send an email to valatiefreelibrary@gmail.com which includes your phone number, and […]
Read moreA Free Movie Night
As you think of ways to occupy yourself during this crisis, consider Kanopy, a streaming service of thousands of movies. Look for the Kanopy icon at the bottom of the right sidebar on this page. The Columbia County Libraries with the aid of a very generous grant from the Crandell Theater have purchased a one […]
Read moreVFL Closes on March 17th
To protect our patrons and Staff in this difficult time, the Valatie Free Library will be closed from Tuesday, March 17 through Tuesday, March 31. Check this page, our Facebook and Instagram pages for information about fun things to read, watch and learn as you stay at home and do your part to slow the […]
Read moreSuspension of Holds and Delivery Services to MHLS Libraries
Please consult the following schedule of Suspension of Holds and Delivery Services to Member Libraries: Holds will be suspended effective 3:00pm Monday, March 16, 2020 for all libraries. Existing holds will also be suspended at this time, and will be unsuspended when delivery resumes. For member libraries who have notified MHLS staff of their intent […]
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