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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No-Cost Ways to Help the Valatie Free Library
For two no-cost ways to help, view the following suggestions. AMAZON SMILE If you would like to help us with no cost to yourself, Amazon Smile is the way to do it. Click here to be taken to the Amazon Smile site; sign in with your usual Amazon user ID and password, and shop. The […]
Read moreThank 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 moreNew Feature – RECITE ME
The Columbia County Libraries now have RECITE ME, a tool to make the information on our web pages accessible to all. On this web page, click on RECITE ME in the top toolbar. Then go to any article, hover at the beginning of the article or highlight the article and listen. RECITE ME will read […]
Read moreLibby for Magazines Is Here!
E-magazines are available now only on Libby or Overdrive. RB digital is no longer available. However, you still have access to the same magazines that were formerly in RB digital and can request and borrow magazines for 7, 14 or 21 days. Download the Libby App from the App Store or access Libby by clicking […]
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 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 moreSummer Programs: July 19 – 25
Thursday, July 23 – 1:30 – Cartooning Workshop with Mr. Chuck. Whether you like Peanuts, Spiderman or graphic novels, this class is for everyone who loves comics and/or drawing. We will have fun with the basics of designing characters and drawing comic panels. Gotomeeting. Friday, July 24 – 1:30 p.m. Gotomeeting. Craft Workshop with Mr. Chuck. Pick up your […]
Read moreHelp Is Here!
Are you missing those tech sessions with Lloyd the Geek? Have you felt like throwing your phone or other device across the room during the last 3 months? Don’t despair: help is one free app away, and yes, it is help from Heather Lloyd. Join us on Thursday, July 16th at 1:30 p.m. in a […]
Read moreThank You to the Storycrafters
Thank you to the Storycrafters for a wonderful show yesterday, Wednesday, July 1. A great start to the Valatie Free Library Summer Program! Jeri and Barry’s presentation gave us myths and stories of different cultures as well as new and funny versions of familiar fairy tales and “do it with them sounds and songs.” We […]
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