Mechanicville District Public Library

Summer Reading Sign Ups
2025-06-23 - 2025-06-27 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
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 (America/New_York)
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

Story Time: Christian Robinson
2025-07-08 11:30 - 12:00
Join us for books illustrated by Christian Robinson 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

Magic Tricks Workshop w/ Jackie the Magician
2025-07-09 18:30 - 19:30
Discover the 1-2-3’s of magic, ventriloquism, and balloon twisting in this unique one hour class for kids ages 6 to 12.

Bring home several easy magic tricks, a finger puppet, and balloon animals.

Wednesday, July 9

6:30 pm
Limit 30 participants

Register at bit.ly/MechMagic

Fiddle Music and Traditional Dance Workshop w/ Paul Rosenberg
2025-07-10 16:30 - 17:30
Join us to learn about traditional dances around the world and enjoy some folk music! All ages welcome!
Registration Required.
Register at https://bit.ly/MechDance

Family Movie: Minions: Rise of Gru
2025-07-11 14:00 - 17:00

Reading Road Trip: The Moon
2025-07-14 18:00 - 19:00
July 14 at 6 pm

Visit the moon! Learn about our closest space friend and do a craft!

Register at bit.ly/MechRRMoon

Story Time: Greg Pizzoli
2025-07-15 11:30 - 12:00
Join us for books illustrated by Greg Pizzoli 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

Bead Bonanza
2025-07-17 13:00 - 14:00
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
