Tuesday, April 13 – 7 p.m. Keeping the Body and Mind Functioning Well, an online presentation by public health educator, Victoria McGahan, of the Columbia County Health Department. This presentation may be moved to April 20th if Health Department Staff are needed for vaccination duty. Please call the Library (518-758-9321) to register so we can […]
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The Story Walk Situation
We apologize for the confusion, but we are reconstructing our signs for the Story Walk on the Trail behind the Valatie Free Library. The original signs could not withstand the high winds we have had in the past few weeks. When we have received formal permission from National Grid, we will construct stronger story signs, […]
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 moreKanopy Goes Live This Afternoon at Valatie Free Library- 2/25/2021
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 moreMake Your Own Bird Feeder
Help the birds that you see around your house by making an easy bird feeder for your backyard. Pick up an identification chart of common feeder birds, your own bird identification journal and bird seed at the Library. Find a stick and an empty milk or juice carton and you are ready. Click here to […]
Read moreArt Journaling # 2
Nancy Kohler, local artist and enthusiastic art journalist, returns to the Valatie Free Library with a monthly series of art journaling workshops. No stranger to the Library, she has presented several workshops for families, kids and adults in past years and is looking forward to this new venture. We are enthusiastic about welcoming her again […]
Read moreAnnouncement from Chuck, VFL Program Coordinator
The Valatie Free Library is joining forces with the Kinderhook Memorial Library to bring you our first ever Early Readers Book Club! Intended for kids grade K-2, you’ll get your very own copy of the book, a folder of activities related to the book, a take home craft, and access to a special video read-along! […]
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 moreA New Crafting Video: You Provide the Leaves; We Provide the Clay.
Chuck has just posted a new crafting video on Facebook! It’s easy and fun! Just find a few green leaves in your backyard, pick up the self-drying clay anytime at the Library, and you are ready to create a beautiful and useful leaf bowl. For more information or to arrange to pick up the clay, […]
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 […]
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