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.

Defensive Driving Course hosted by the Connor's Agency
2025-06-21 08:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
The Connors Agency is hosting a six-hour defensive driving course on Saturday, June 21 at the Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 N. Main St. in Mechanicville.
Call The Connor’s Agency at (518) 664-7307 during business hours for details and to register.
Limited to 24 participants

Songwriting Workshop with Sam Gleason and Albany Barn
2025-06-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
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

Story Time: Picnic
2025-06-17 11:30 - 12:00 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
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

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-06-16 18:00
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, June 16th
6:00pm

CDTA Half Fare Session
2025-06-12 11:00 - 13:30 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
CDTA will be on site to answer questions about their Half Fare Program.
The Capital District Transportation Authority offers Half Fare rates to citizens age 65 and older, honorably discharged veterans and disabled individuals to access transit services. All customers who qualify for Half Fare, will need to obtain a Navigator Half Fare photo ID card to ride on CDTA services.
Learn more at https://www.cdta.org/half-fare

Story Time: Beach
2025-06-10 11:30 - 12:00 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
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

Toddler Tutus
2025-06-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
Create your own tutu!

For ages 3-6 & caregivers

Thursday, June 5th

4:30 pm

Register at bit.ly/MechTutus

Chip Taste Test (Teens)
2025-06-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
Make a tier list! We’ll try different chips and their store brands and rank them

Wednesday, June 4

6:30 pm

Register at bit.ly/MechTeenEvents

Open to grades 6-12

Summer Concerts: Stirred Up
2025-06-03 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, June 3 at 6:30 pm

Tallmadge Park, Mechanicville

Band: Stirred Up

Classic rock, new country

Rain Date: June 10
No Registration required

Story Time: Dance
2025-06-03 11:30 - 12:00 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville

Build it Up! w/ Saratoga Children's Museum
2025-05-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
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

Closed: Independence Day
2025-05-28 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
The Library will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

Young Builders Club
2025-05-27 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-05-20 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-05-13 16:30 - 17:30 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
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

Story Time (Ages 3-6)
2025-05-27 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-20 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-13 11:30 - 12:00 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville

Adult Book Club
2025-05-26 19:00
Adult Book Club
Monday, May 26th
7:00pm
Next month selection to be determined at meeting

Silly Skills Challenge
2025-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
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

Cup Stacking Training Camp
2025-05-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
Practice your sport stacking skills at this active program!

Recommended for ages 5-12

Monday, May 19

6 pm

Register at bit.ly/MechCupStacking

Friends of the Library Meeting
2025-05-19 18:00
Friends of the Library Meeting
Monday, May 19th
6:00pm

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-05-19 09:00
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, May 19th
9:00am

Make a Sunshine Print
2025-05-15 16:30 - 17:30 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
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

Adult Craft: Salt Shaker Button Bouquet
2025-05-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
Must be 18 or older
Registration is limited to 15 people. Look for a call to confirm your spot.
Wednesday, May 14
6 pm

Register at bit.ly/MechCrafts

Plush Pet Adoption
2025-05-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
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

A Story Every Hour for Children's Book Week!
2025-05-09 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
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!

Daily Story Time for Children's Book Week
2025-05-08 17:00 - 17:30 | 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!

Story and Art Workshop with Skribblers Magazine
2025-05-08 16:30 - 17:30 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
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
