Mechanicville District Public Library

Bead Bonanza
2025-07-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
Thursday, July 17

1 pm

Register at bit.ly/MechBeadBonanza

Make bracelets and perler bead creations!

Family Movie: The Lego Movie
2025-07-18 14:00 - 17:00

Reading Road Trip: Fairbanks, Alaska
2025-07-21 18:00 - 19:00
Visit Alaska and learn about Denali National Park!
July 21 at 6 pm

Register at bit.ly/MechRRAlaska

Story Time: Leo Lionni
2025-07-22 11:30 - 12:00
Join us for books illustrated by Leo Lionni as part of our Color Our World summer programming, plus a craft!

Recommended for ages 3-6, but all are welcome!

Let us know you’re coming at bit.ly/MechStorytime

Ghost Adventures with the Tang Teaching Museum
2025-07-24 13:00 - 14:00
Make a multi-media art piece inspired by Ghost River by Tyson Reeder and learn from the educators at the Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery

Thursday, July 24

1 pm

Register at bit.ly/MechTang25

The Whalemobile (2-4pm)
2025-07-24 14:00 - 16:00
Meet Nile! Step inside an inflatable whale to learn about the fascinating life and biology of whales!

Registration required.

Thursday, July 24

2 – 4 pm

Recommended for grades 1-6

Register at bit.ly/MechWhalemobile

Family Movie: The Wild Robot
2025-07-25 14:00 - 17:00

Reading Road Trip: Casey, Illinois
2025-07-28 18:00 - 19:00
July 28 at 6 pm

Visit Casey, Illinois, home of several of the world’s largest objects!

Register at bit.ly/MechRoadtripIL

Story Time: Sandra Boynton
2025-07-29 11:30 - 12:00
Join us for books illustrated by Sandra Boynton as part of our Color Our World summer programming, plus a craft!

Recommended for ages 3-6, but all are welcome!

Let us know you’re coming at bit.ly/MechStorytime

Kids' Afternoon Tea
2025-07-31 16:30 - 17:30
Learn about English tea etiquette and enjoy light refreshments at our afternoon tea party. Feel free to dress up!

Limited to 25 participants

Thursday, July 31 4:30 pm

Register at bit.ly/MechTea

Family Movie: Moana 2
2025-08-01 14:00 - 17:00

Reading Road Trip: Virginia Caves
2025-08-04 18:00 - 19:00
August 4 at 6 pm

Visit the magical underground world of Virginia caverns!

Learn about this amazing formation and do a craft!

Register at bit.ly/MechRRCaves

Story Time: Tomie dePaola
2025-08-05 11:30 - 12:00
Join us for books illustrated by Tomie dePaola as part of our Color Our World summer programming, plus a craft!

Recommended for ages 3-6, but all are welcome!

Let us know you’re coming at bit.ly/MechStorytime

Teddy Bear Workshop (Kids)
2025-08-07 13:00 - 14:00
Build a stuffed bear to take home!

Limited to 24 participants

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Register at bit.ly/MechTeddyBear

Thursday, August 7

1 pm

Family Movie: Harold and the Purple Crayon
2025-08-08 14:00 - 16:30

Reading Road Trip: Ben & Jerry's Factory
2025-08-11 18:00 - 19:00
Let’s visit Vermont and learn about how ice cream is made!

August 11 at 6 pm
Register at bit.ly/MechRRIceCream

Story Time
2025-08-12 11:30 - 12:00
Join us each Tuesday at 11:30 AM for a themed story time and craft!

Recommended for ages 3-6, but all are welcome!

Let us know you’re coming at bit.ly/MechStorytime

Make Your Own Stamp
2025-08-14 13:00 - 14:00
Carve a stamp from common craft materials and make a unique art print!

Register at bit.ly/MechDIYStamps

Thursday, August 14

1 pm

Family Movie: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
2025-08-15 14:00 - 16:30

Story Time
2025-09-16 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-23 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-30 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-07 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-14 11:30 - 12:00
Join us for a story time and craft!
Tuesdays at 11:30 am
Register at https://bit.ly/MechStorytime

Young Builders Club
2025-09-16 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-09-23 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-09-30 16:30 - 17:30
Join us for fun & building with Lego, Magna-Tiles, and more!
Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30 pm
Register at bit.ly/MecBuilders
Mechanicville District Public Library
190 N Main Street

Crime Lab Science w/ MiSci
2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:00
Wednesday, September 17
6 pm
Best for grades 3-8
Learn about forensic science and how evolving technology helps scientists and detectives discover the truth about mysterious criminal cases. “Detectives in training” participate in a mock investigation where they identify the main types of fingerprints, explore the science of chromatography, learn about DNA and how to extract it, and use all the evidence to identify the culprit

Register at https://bit.ly/MechCrimeLab

Creatable Club: DIY Puzzle
2025-09-25 16:30 - 17:30
Make a puzzle with us!
Thursday, September 25
Best for grades 1-5
https://bit.ly/MechCreatableClub

Cryptozoology w/ Saratoga Children's Museums
2025-10-08 18:00 - 19:00
Learn about the mystical worlds of

Bigfoot, Mothman and more!

Wednesday, October 8

6 pm

REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

bit.ly/MechBigfoot
