Tie Dye Party (Tweens & Teens)
2025-08-13 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
Dye a shirt or bring your own item!

Limited to 20 participants
Register at bit.ly/MechTieDye

Bring Your Own Book Club (Teens)
2025-08-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
Each Wednesday during the summer, join us for a book club with a twist!

Read any book you like and join us to share 1-2 books every week, enjoy a snack, and leave with new recommendations

Don’t have a book? No problem!

Come anyway and leave with some to try!
Everyone is welcome!
Register at bit.ly/TEENBOOKCLUB

Make Your Own Stamp
2025-08-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
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 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville

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

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

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.

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 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
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 | 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

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.

Crime Lab Science w/ MiSci
2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
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

City Wide Garage Sale
2025-09-20 08:00 - 17:00
To advertise your garage sale with us, call or visit the library before September 15.
518.664.4646

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

Creatable Club: DIY Puzzle
2025-09-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
Make a puzzle with us!
Thursday, September 25
Best for grades 1-5
https://bit.ly/MechCreatableClub

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

Full Moon Hike
2025-10-06 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for a fun hike on the Zim Smith Trail to enjoy the Harvest Moon. Please bring a flashlight/headlamp. Register at the link below
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckH3SFfzkNg26s16cd5P2OOMcszyeCK42QKi1nfMdleFlglQ/viewform?usp=header

Cryptozoology w/ Saratoga Children's Museums
2025-10-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
Learn about the mystical worlds of

Bigfoot, Mothman and more!

Wednesday, October 8

6 pm

REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

bit.ly/MechBigfoot

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

Living Then and Now w/ Brookside Museum
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
Learn about how kids of the past lived and do activities to compare them to live today
By Brookside Museum
Best for grades K – 5
Register at https://bit.ly/MecThenAndNow

Spooky Fluffy Slime
2025-10-18 13:00

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