The following events will take place this week at the Valatie Free Library. Join us! Tuesday, October 2: Story Hour at 10:30 a.m. – for preschoolers and siblings Coding with 2018 ICC grad, Habib at 5 p.m. for kids 7 and older. Solve computer puzzles using computer code instructions. Friday, October 5: Pinch Pots with […]
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Voter Registration Day – Today, 9/25/18
Although the deadline for registering to vote is October 12, today is Voter Registration Day. Visit the Valatie Free Library to pick up a registration form. We also have absentee ballot applications available as well as instructions and general information about Columbia County 2018 Local Races. Staff will be happy to help you with any […]
Read moreCongratulations To Our Summer Readers
Congratulations to all the kids who took part in the reading challenge this summer. Your reading was impressive. Thank you to the parents who encouraged summer reading and a very special appreciation to O’Kenny’s which discounted the ice cream certificate prizes.
Read moreThe Final Program – Wednesday, August 8 at 6:30
August 8, 6:30 p.m. Join us for the Sound Explorers, a program that includes making instruments from recycled materials, unique sound science experiments, group movement, “sound stories,” listening games & more. Matthew Cantello, presenter tonight, describes Sound Explorers: “SOUND EXPLORERS and SUPER SONICS are fun, educational experiences for children of all ages that awaken and develop […]
Read moreThe Spoonman Will Be Here – 8/3 at 6:30 p.m.
Don’t miss the show: Jim Cruise, Interactive Family Comedian will play the spoons, create a mountain band of audience members, do outrageous impressions. “It’s a spoonful of fun.” Join us at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 3rd. Click here to go to the Spoonman’s web page to read more about him. His brief bio is interesting […]
Read moreAnita Sanchez – The Importance of Slime – 8/2 at 1 p.m.
Today, August 2 at 1 p.m. Anita Sanchez returns with “Slime Time: Meet Some Slugs, Snails and Worms.” Why is slime so vital to the survival of these creatures? Find out why Ms. Sanchez admits to having a sneaking fondness for slugs. She says, “They’re not crowd-pleasers like, say, fireflies. But here’s the amazing thing—if it weren’t for […]
Read moreCMOST returns with Marvelous Magnets – 8/1
CMOST will be back to present another fascinating and interactive family science program at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, August 1. Join us for “Marvelous Magnets,” a program of science, creativity and fun at the Library. And. . . the Library has air conditioning too!!
Read morePaper Heart Puppets Show Tuesday at 2 P.M.
Join us on Tuesday, July 31st at 2 p.m. for something special. Brad Shur will be joining us with his show, “Paper Mouth Puppets.” Learn about the art of making paper mouth puppets. Enjoy an interactive presentation. Brad Shur is a puppeteer, puppet builder and and the founder and lead artist of Paper Heart Puppets. […]
Read moreWednesday’s Animal Embassy Program
Last night’s program was another wonderful experience presented by Animal Embassy, an organization dedicated to exotic animal rescue/adoption and environmental education. Animal Embassy specializes in providing hands-on, educational and interactive experiences for people of all ages. Children and adults enjoyed seeing the exotic animals: lizard, frogs, toad, chinchilla and six-month old emu. Presenter Chris discussed […]
Read moreThank You, John Gray
On Saturday, April 21st, the Valatie Free Library hosted John Gray of Channel 10 News who spoke about his children’s book, God Needed a Puppy. He kept his audience spellbound as he described why he wrote the book, the trials he encountered while trying to publish it and the amazing (to him, but not to […]
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