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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Thank 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 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 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 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 […]
Read moreArt Supplies Ready for Friday, July 10
We had to cancel last Friday’s craft because of the lack of power, but don’t miss this week. Chuck has a really great craft project for Friday at 1:30 p.m. Art supplies are ready and you can pick them up at the table outside the Library deck. Click here to register for this program, and […]
Read moreSummer Registration Starts on Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Registration for summer programs is here!! If you would like to enroll your children for some or all of the Valatie Free Library Programs, we welcome you!! Check out the fun and inspiring programs that Chuck ,our new Program Coordinator, has planned for July and August. Click on the link above: 2020 Summer Programs and then […]
Read moreSummer Programs at the Library
Please check out a silly version of the story of “The Tortoise and the Hare” as presented by the Ichabod Crane Librarians and the librarians from Kinderhook Memorial Library, North Chatham Library and the Valatie Free Library. We had fun “being” the animals and hope you enjoyed our version. And don’t forget to check Valatie’s […]
Read moreWelcome Back! June 17, 2020 Curbside Pickup Begins
Curbside Hours: Monday 1-6 / Tuesday & Wednesday 1 – 5 / Thursday 3 – 6 / Friday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. / Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. To better serve you and ensure the safety of the Staff and Patrons of the Valatie Free Library, we ask that you: call or email […]
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 […]
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