Mechanicville District Public Library

Family Movie: The Wild Robot
2025-07-25 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville

Reading Road Trip: Casey, Illinois
2025-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
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 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
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

Candle Dipping w/ Winterberry Homestead (Tweens & Teens)
2025-07-30 16:30 - 18:00 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
Learn to make candles! Hosted by Winterberry Homestead
Open to tweens and teens
Wednesday, July 30 at 4:30 pm
Register at https://bit.ly/MechCandles

Bring Your Own Book Club (Teens)
2025-07-30 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-06 18:30 - 19:30, 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

Kids' Afternoon Tea
2025-07-31 16:30 - 17:30 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
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 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville

Reading Road Trip: Virginia Caves
2025-08-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
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 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
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

Summer Concert: Tailspin
2025-08-05 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 5 at 6:30 pm

Tallmadge Park, Mechanicville

Band: Tailspin

Rock, Country

Rain Date: August 12

Bad Art Night (Teens)
2025-08-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
Show off your lack of skills at our bad art night

No experience required!

Wednesday, August 6

4:30 pm

Register at bit.ly/MechBadArt

Teddy Bear Workshop (Kids)
2025-08-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
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 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville

Reading Road Trip: Ben & Jerry's Factory
2025-08-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville
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 | 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

Tie Dye Party (Tweens & Teens)
2025-08-13 16:30 - 17:30 | 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

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 | 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 | 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
