Daily Story Time for Children's Book Week
2025-05-05 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-06 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-08 17:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
Stop in the library at 5 pm for a reading of classic children’s books for all ages.
No registration required!

Graphic Novel Series Finale
2025-05-05 18:00 - 19:00
Join us to see all the work we made during this series! Friends and family are welcome.
Email any questions to jamodeo@sals.edu

Story Time (Ages 3-6)
2025-05-06 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-13 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-20 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-27 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

Community Read-a-thon!
2025-05-07 17:00 - 20:00
Join us to celebrate National Children’s Book Week at our Community Read-a-thon!
Stop by and read 5 children’s books together in the library to earn a prize!
Teens, read for 20 minutes or more and earn a prize!
Register at bit.ly/MechReadAThon
Call or email jamodeo@sals.edu to learn more.
We can’t wait to see you there!

Story and Art Workshop with Skribblers Magazine
2025-05-08 16:30 - 17:30
Create original art and writing pieces using collage style and short narratives to express your dreams.
Join Skribblers in an exploration of color, shape, texture, word and story to create original works.
Share them as gifts, keep them for inspiration or publish them in Skribblers Magazine Inc for Children. (All ages are welcome)
Thursday, May 8 at 4:30 pm

Register at bit.ly/MechSkribblers

A Story Every Hour for Children's Book Week!
2025-05-09
Stop in the library at 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, and 4 pm for a reading of classic children’s books for all ages.
No registration required!

Young Builders Club
2025-05-13 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-05-20 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-05-27 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

Plush Pet Adoption
2025-05-14 18:00 - 19:00
Kids and tweens are invited to learn about adopting and taking care of a pet and bring home a stuffed friend of their own.

Bring a container to bring your new friend home safely!
Wednesday, May 14 at 6 pm
Register at bit.ly/MechPets

Make a Sunshine Print
2025-05-15 16:30 - 17:30
Make printed art using the power of the sun!

This is an interactive craft program for kids, teens and families

Thursday, May 15 at 4:30 pm

Register at bit.ly/MechSunshine

Cup Stacking Training Camp
2025-05-19 18:00 - 19:00
Practice your sport stacking skills at this active program!

Recommended for ages 5-12

Monday, May 19

6 pm

Register at bit.ly/MechCupStacking

Silly Skills Challenge
2025-05-21 18:00 - 19:00
Can you eat a cookie off your eyeball?

Are you the best at paper basketball?

Discover your silliest skills at this interactive program

Recommended for ages 5-12

Wednesday, May 21

6 pm

Register at bit.ly/MechSillySkills

Build it Up! w/ Saratoga Children's Museum
2025-05-28 18:00 - 19:00
Students will begin to problem solve like an engineer as they propose and design a solution to solve a major dilemma and save the day!

Wednesday, May 28

6 pm
Open to grades K – 5

Limited to 25 participants

Register at bit.ly/MechBuildIt

Story Time: Dance
2025-06-03 11:30 - 12:00

Toddler Tutus
2025-06-05 16:30 - 17:30
Create your own tutu!

For ages 3-6 & caregivers

Thursday, June 5th

4:30 pm

Register at bit.ly/MechTutus

Story Time: Beach
2025-06-10 11:30 - 12:00

Story Time: Picnic
2025-06-17 11:30 - 12:00
Join us 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

Songwriting Workshop with Sam Gleason and Albany Barn
2025-06-19 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for a workshop on songwriting, including song structure, expressive lyrics, poetic format, and chordal progression

Thursday, June 19th

1 pm

Register at bit.ly/MechSongs25

Summer Reading Sign Ups
2025-06-23 - 2025-06-27
Register for Summer Reading from June 23 – 27 and explore our calendar of fun programs!
Drop by the library or call 518.664.4646 with any questions.

Story Time: Lois Ehlert
2025-06-24 11:30 - 12:00
Join us for books illustrated by Lois Ehlert 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

Reading Roadtrip: The Grand Canyon
2025-06-30 18:00 - 19:00
Learn about a new place around the country (and beyond!) Best for ages 4-8

Mondays at 6 pm
Register at bit.ly/MechGCNP

Story Time: Eric Carle
2025-07-01 11:30 - 12:00
Join us for books illustrated by Eric Carle 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

Sidewalk Chalk Murals
2025-07-03 13:00 - 14:00
Make a sidewalk chalk masterpiece!

Wednesday, July 2

4:30 pm

Register at https://bit.ly/MechChalk

Reading Road Trip: Florida Everglades
2025-07-07 18:00 - 19:00
Monday, July 7
6 pm

Take a trip to the Everglades!

Learn about this amazing wetland area and do a craft!

Register at bit.ly/MechEverglades
