Mechanicville District Public Library

Family Movie: Minions: Rise of Gru
2025-07-11 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville

Summer Concert: Tailspin
2025-08-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Tallmadge Park, 200 Park Place, Mechanicville, NY, 12118, United States
Join us for music, food, and fun! Concerts are free!

Tuesday, August 5 at 6:30 pm

Tallmadge Park, Mechanicville

Band: Tailspin

Rock, Country

Rain Date: August 12

Summer Concert: The Schmooze
2025-08-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Tallmadge Park, 200 Park Place, Mechanicville, NY, 12118, United States
Join us for music, food, and fun! Concerts are free!

Tuesday, August 19 at 6:30 pm

Tallmadge Park, Mechanicville

Band: The Schmooze

Pop, Dance, and Rock

Rain Date: August 26

Social Security Information Program with John N. Kalil Jr. LUTCF
2025-09-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
The Mechanicville District Public Library is offering a free Social Security Information program for individuals ages 55-70.

This one-hour financial education program is designed to help attendees learn how to maximize their Social Security benefits prior to collecting them.

Registration is limited to 25 participants
Register online at https://bit.ly/MECSocialSecurity25 or in person.

Get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions, and bring your own!

When is the best time to collect my Social Security benefits?
Does it make sense to take benefits sooner rather than later?
Can I still work and collect benefits?
What happens to my benefits if I should die too soon?
Is my spouse able to collect benefits while working?

The event is being presented as a community service by Guest Speaker John Kalil, a Financial Advisor and the President of Retirement Solutions, LLC. The program is open to the public and free to attend.

Hudson View Cemetery Tour w/ Saratoga County History Center
2025-09-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Hudson View Cemetery, 6 South Street, Mechanicville, NY, 12118, United States
The history of the City of Mechanicville will be brought back to life as we walk through the beautiful and historic Hudson View Cemetery known as the resting place of civil war hero Elmer Ellsworth. Local history buffs Tom Salvador and Bob Murphy will take us to the grave sites of Mechanicville residents to tell stories of the glory days of the city during the industrial age which became home to thousands of first-generation Americans working in the mills. Parking is available at the entrance to the cemetery on South Street. Registration required. Donations appreciated.

Register at https://brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/87101-hudson-view-cemetery-walking-tour

Citizen's Preparedness Training
2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
On Wednesday, September 17th, SFC. Nicodeme Esmel will present a Citizen’s Preparedness training at the library.During the event, you will learn how to prepare your family for a disaster situation, how to respond in the moment, and how to recovery.
Register at bit.ly/MecPreparedWe are thankful to the NYS Citizen Preparedness Corp and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services for their partnership.

Adult Craft: Fall Mason Jars
2025-09-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
Wednesday, September 24 at 6:30 pm

Must be 18 or over.
Limited to 12 participants
We will contact you to confirm your spot.

Register at https://bit.ly/MecCraftSept

Friends of the Library Meeting
2025-09-29 18:00
Friends of the Library Meeting
Monday, September 29th
6:00pm

Adult Book Club
2025-09-29 19:00
Adult Book Club
Monday, September 29th
7:00pm

Q+A with Mary Roach | SALS Big Read
2025-10-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
Join us for a Q+A session with the author of “Fuzz,” Mary Roach as part of the Southern Adirondack Library System’s Big Read.

Register at https://bit.ly/MecBigRead

Salem Bus Trip (Friends of the Library)
2025-10-12 06:00 - 22:30 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
Sunday, October 12
Departing from the library at 6:00 am, dropping off at the Salem Visitors Center.
Departing from Salem at 6:00 pm arriving back at the library at 10:30 pm.
Cost is $70 per person. Two buses are available.
Purchase your ticket in-person at the library. Cash or check accepted.
Learn more about the Friends of the Library

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-10-20 09:00
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, October 20th
9:00am

October Adult Craft - Plaster Ghost Painting
2025-10-22 08:00 - 17:00

Friends of the Library
2025-10-27 18:00
Friends of the Library Meeting
Monday, October 27th
6:00pm

Adult Book Club
2025-10-27 19:00
Adult Book Club
Monday, October 27th
7:00pm

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-11-17 18:00
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, November 17th
6:00pm
Meeting Agenda
Draft October Meeting Minutes

November Adult Craft
2025-11-19 18:00 - 19:30
Join us as we make a Thankful wreath in celebration of Thanksgiving. Program limited to 10 adults.
Class is Full!!!!!

Friends of the Library Meeting
2025-11-24 18:00
Friends of the Library Meeting
Monday, November 24th
6:00pm

Adult Book Club
2025-11-24 19:00
Adult Book Club
Monday, November 24th
7:00pm

December Adult Craft
2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:30
Join us to make a Winter Themed Craft. Limited to 12 Adults
Register: https://forms.gle/syZ5iHEsDLPXTqhf6

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-12-15 09:00
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, December 15th
9:00am

Friends of the Library Meeting
2025-12-29 18:00
Friends of the Library Meeting
Monday, December 29th
6:00pm

Adult Book Club
2025-12-29 19:00
Adult Book Club
Monday, December 29th
7:00pm
