The Northern Columbia Lions and the Valatie Free Library will be hosting a book sale on Saturday, June 19 in the Library Parking Lot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit the Library on Saturday to see a large collection of adult fiction and non-fiction books, teen and junior books, children’s picture books and DVDs. […]
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DATE CORRECTION: Paint and Sip in Library Parking Lot – Wed., June 23 at 7 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE DATE CORRECTION: Join us on Wednesday, June 23 at 7 p.m. for our first in-person Paint and Sip (water, soda, coffee) event since the beginning of 2020. Chuck is planning a nature scene, and all supplies (canvases and paints will be provided by the Library. Have a fun and social evening and bring […]
Read moreStory Book Signs Are Back
The Storybook Signs are again on the Rail Trail behind the Library. As you walk or bike on the Trail, pause to read William Wakes Up by Linda Ashman and illustrated by Chuck Groenink, Valatie Free Library’s Program Coordinator. Thank you to Al Johnson who made and painted the new signs, to Chuck for putting […]
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, […]
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