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 […]
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Welcome 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 […]
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 moreBook Club – Monday, Sept. 9th at 7 p.m.
Book Club meets on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 7 p.m. in the Library (1036 Kinderhook Street). We will be sharing information about the books we have read this summer and then choosing several books we would like to read and discuss this year. Join us! New members are always welcome. Call the Library (518-758-9321) […]
Read moreMagic Show and Ice Cream Sundaes – Wednesday, August 14
On Wednesday, August 14 at 6:30 p.m. the Valatie Free Library presents the last event of the 2019 Summer Program. Master Magician Doug Bartels returns with “MAGIC.” Come to the Library to be amazed and to celebrate a great summer of reading and wonderful presentations. End the night with ice cream sundaes! All Ages are welcome to attend this family program at the […]
Read moreFamily Program: Animal Embassy – Tues. Aug. 6
The Valatie Free Library will host Animal Embassy on Tuesday, August 6 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Fellowship Hall / 1010 Kinderhook Street / Valatie New York. Join Animal Embassy of Stamford, Connecticut on a journey through the night life of the animal kingdom! Learn the differences between “nocturnal,” “crepuscular” and “diurnal” animals with […]
Read moreShadow Puppets – Thank You, Brad Shur
Brad Shur of Paper Heart Puppets conducted another wonderful presentation at the Valatie Free Library on Tuesday, July 30 at 1 p.m. Kids, and moms, made some great puppets and then using Brad’s special screen displayed them as shadow puppets. Check out the pictures included in this post. To see more information about Brad go […]
Read moreBubbles! Bubbles! Bubbles!
Tomorrow, Friday, July 26th, from 11 to noon is Bubble Day at the Valatie Free Library. Join us to demonstrate your bubble creativity. We have multiple tubs of bubbles and all kinds of wands. Challenge your friends to a contest. Who has created the largest, most colorful, strangest or most geometrically perfect bubble?
Read moreOut of This World
CMOST WILL BE HERE TONIGHT, JULY 24TH AT 6:30 P.M.with the program, Out of This World: ***Can you defy gravity? We will try while learning about planets, moons and stars. This program will bring you closer to space and the solar system. Join us to learn and to do a hands-on activity! Bring your friends.
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