• Share your talents with the Mechanicville District Public Library! We are seeking local volunteers to host engaging teen workshops this fall and winter, focusing on creative hobbies like photography, hair styling, canning veggies, knitting, car maintenance, painting, cake decorating, candlemaking, soap making, making your own lotion, butter churning, repair electronics, tune a guitar, and anything you can think of. Empower the next generation by teaching these fun skills.If you are interested please contact Director Michelle Duell at the Mechanicville Library 518-664-4646.

2026 I BIRD NY Challenge

The challenge has already begun and it will end on November 1st, 2026. Anyone is welcome to particpate! In order to document completion, there will be an online log, you can send an email, or you can mail the sightings – all of which can be found on their website and more information is available!

https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/birding/i-bird-ny

The challenge is to identify 10 different bird species throughout New York State and log them.

Mechanicville District Public Library is proud to promote – and join – the fun for all!