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Let's Cook! Apple-licious Eats

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Community Room at Voorheesville Public Library
Program Type:
Foodie, Social
Age Group:
Children

Join Jodie Fitz for an evening of food and fun featuring her newest book, Gal's Apple-licious Eats!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Voorheesville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Foodie, Social
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Jodie Fitz for an evening of food and fun featuring her newest book, Gal's Apple-licious Eats!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crochet 101

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Voorheesville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Crochet 101 with Kaila Kurz is a beginner class for anyone who would like to learn the foundations of crochet! In this class, you will learn how to choose yarn, hooks, and notions for any project.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Voorheesville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Crochet 101 with Kaila Kurz is a beginner class for anyone who would like to learn the foundations of crochet! In this class, you will learn how to choose yarn, hooks, and notions for any project.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Discussion & Author Visit

Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Voorheesville Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Book Discussion & Author Visit

Always a Weaver by Maija DeRoche

Sun., Oct. 5,  1:30 - 3:00  pm

Author Maija DeRoche joins us to discuss her latest fiction book, the sequel to Forever Chrysalis.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Voorheesville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Book Discussion & Author Visit

Always a Weaver by Maija DeRoche

Sun., Oct. 5,  1:30 - 3:00  pm

Author Maija DeRoche joins us to discuss her latest fiction book, the sequel to Forever Chrysalis.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Games for All

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Voorheesville Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Social
Age Group:
Adults

Adults of all ages and abilities are welcome to try our game program. We'll be playing games that promote inclusion so our community can connect, build friendships and have fun together. Please register. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Voorheesville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming, Social
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults of all ages and abilities are welcome to try our game program. We'll be playing games that promote inclusion so our community can connect, build friendships and have fun together. Please register. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Voorheesville Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Friends of the Library

Monday, October 6, 6:30 pm

Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting.

Library Branch: Voorheesville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Friends of the Library

Monday, October 6, 6:30 pm

Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime - Pizza, Please

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Voorheesville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Social, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

What do you like on your pizza during National Pizza Month? Let's find out!

Library Branch: Voorheesville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Social, Storytime
Event Details:

What do you like on your pizza during National Pizza Month? Let's find out!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Nimblefingers

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Voorheesville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Social
Age Group:
Adults
Nimblefingers:

Join us to share our arts, crafts and conversation.

Nimblefingers

Weekly on Tuesdays, 1:00 - 3:00pm

Join us to share conversation and company while you work on your sewing, knitting or other handcraft projects. 

Library Branch: Voorheesville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social
Event Details:

Join us to share our arts, crafts and conversation.

Nimblefingers

Weekly on Tuesdays, 1:00 - 3:00pm

Join us to share conversation and company while you work on your sewing, knitting or other handcraft projects. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Making Art + Conversation

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Voorheesville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Social
Age Group:
Adults

This month, we’ll be learning the ancient Japanese marbling technique of Sumingashi which translates to “floating ink.” We will create intricate designs by floating inks on the surface of water then immersing paper to create marble designs which y

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Voorheesville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month, we’ll be learning the ancient Japanese marbling technique of Sumingashi which translates to “floating ink.” We will create intricate designs by floating inks on the surface of water then immersing paper to create marble designs which y

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Banned Books Trivia BINGO

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Voorheesville Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Social
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Try your hand at a new kind of game -- Trivia BINGO! We'll test your knowledge of banned book titles while you try to get 5 books in a row on your BINGO card. Teens in grades 9 and up and adults are welcome. Please register. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Voorheesville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gaming, Social
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try your hand at a new kind of game -- Trivia BINGO! We'll test your knowledge of banned book titles while you try to get 5 books in a row on your BINGO card. Teens in grades 9 and up and adults are welcome. Please register. 

This event is in the "Babies" group

Library Tots

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Voorheesville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Social, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

Children, 0-24 months, with a caregiver, are invited to join us as we get together for a fun program featuring songs, fingerplays, body movement, felt board stories, books, and toys! No registration needed.

 

 

Library Branch: Voorheesville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social, Storytime
Event Details:

Children, 0-24 months, with a caregiver, are invited to join us as we get together for a fun program featuring songs, fingerplays, body movement, felt board stories, books, and toys! No registration needed.

 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Afternoon Movie

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Voorheesville Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Thursday Afternoon Movie:

Join us for a classic movie, and a relaxing afternoon at the library.  There's always time for some trivia before the show starts, so settle in early, choose some snacks and a...

Thunderheart 1992 1h 59m 10/9/25 

Library Branch: Voorheesville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a classic movie, and a relaxing afternoon at the library.  There's always time for some trivia before the show starts, so settle in early, choose some snacks and a drink, and visit with your fellow movie lovers. 

Thunderheart 1992 1h 59m 10/9/25 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Lives of Women in America

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Voorheesville Public Library
Program Type:
Informational, Local History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Shelby Mattice, Curator at the Bronck Museum will provide a candid exploration of the physical and social realities of women's lives during various historical periods.

Library Branch: Voorheesville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Informational, Local History
Event Details:

Shelby Mattice, Curator at the Bronck Museum will provide a candid exploration of the physical and social realities of women's lives during various historical periods.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Time

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Voorheesville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Meeting, Social
Age Group:
Teens

Unwind on Friday afternoon at the public library. Play Switch games on the big screen, use the tech equipment, or craft supplies. There will be snacks. Bus transportation from the school is available. Grades 6-12, please register. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Voorheesville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Meeting, Social
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind on Friday afternoon at the public library. Play Switch games on the big screen, use the tech equipment, or craft supplies. There will be snacks. Bus transportation from the school is available. Grades 6-12, please register. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Saturday Sensory Storytime

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Voorheesville Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a sensory-friendly storytime with interactive stories, songs, crafts and unstructured play! Lights will be dimmed and fidgets will be provided for anyone who may need one during the sensory storytime. Children ages 3+ with caregiver.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Voorheesville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Social, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory-friendly storytime with interactive stories, songs, crafts and unstructured play! Lights will be dimmed and fidgets will be provided for anyone who may need one during the sensory storytime. Children ages 3+ with caregiver.

Closed for Holiday

All Day
Voorheesville Public Library

The library will be closed on Monday, October 13 in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. Regular hours will resume at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 14.

Closing
Branches:
Voorheesville Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Monday, October 13 in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. Regular hours will resume at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 14.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

The Great Give Back - Food Pantry Collection

All Day 10/14 - 10/18
Main Library at Voorheesville Public Library
Program Type:
Donation Drive
Age Group:
Everyone

The Great Give Back, an annual community service initiative for New York State libraries is Oct. 18. Let's see how many carloads of donations and personal care items we can collect for The New Scotland Community Food Pantry!

Library Branch: Voorheesville Public Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Donation Drive
Event Details:

The Great Give Back, an annual community service initiative for New York State libraries is Oct. 18. Let's see how many carloads of donations and personal care items we can collect for The New Scotland Community Food Pantry!

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime - Squirrely Squirrels

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Voorheesville Public Library
Program Type:
Social, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Squirrels are gathering nuts to prepare for the cold weather ahead and they can act rather squirrely! We will share stories about squirrely squirrels.

Library Branch: Voorheesville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Social, Storytime
Event Details:

Squirrels are gathering nuts to prepare for the cold weather ahead and they can act rather squirrely! We will share stories about squirrely squirrels.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Nimblefingers

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Voorheesville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Social
Age Group:
Adults
Nimblefingers:

Join us to share our arts, crafts and conversation.

Nimblefingers

Weekly on Tuesdays, 1:00 - 3:00pm

Join us to share conversation and company while you work on your sewing, knitting or other handcraft projects. 

Library Branch: Voorheesville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social
Event Details:

Join us to share our arts, crafts and conversation.

Nimblefingers

Weekly on Tuesdays, 1:00 - 3:00pm

Join us to share conversation and company while you work on your sewing, knitting or other handcraft projects. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Bead Creative

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Voorheesville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Social
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Try an easy project to learn beading techniques needing only a few basic tools. The hardest part will be selecting your beads from our large supply! Teens in grades 9-12 and adults, please register.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Voorheesville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try an easy project to learn beading techniques needing only a few basic tools. The hardest part will be selecting your beads from our large supply! Teens in grades 9-12 and adults, please register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiction Book Discussion

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Voorheesville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

When a teenager vanishes from her Adirondack summer camp, two worlds collide Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Voorheesville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

When a teenager vanishes from her Adirondack summer camp, two worlds collide Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiction Book Discussion

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Voorheesville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

When a teenager vanishes from her Adirondack summer camp, two worlds collide.  Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Voorheesville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

When a teenager vanishes from her Adirondack summer camp, two worlds collide.  Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing.

This event is in the "Babies" group

Library Tots

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Voorheesville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Social, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

Children, 0-24 months, with a caregiver, are invited to join us as we get together for a fun program featuring songs, fingerplays, body movement, felt board stories, books, and toys! No registration needed.

 

 

Library Branch: Voorheesville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social, Storytime
Event Details:

Children, 0-24 months, with a caregiver, are invited to join us as we get together for a fun program featuring songs, fingerplays, body movement, felt board stories, books, and toys! No registration needed.

 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Afternoon Movie

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Voorheesville Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Thursday Afternoon Movie:

Join us for a classic movie, and a relaxing afternoon at the library.  There's always time for some trivia before the show starts, so settle in early, choose some snacks and a...

Auntie Mame     1958     2h 23m      10/16/25 

Library Branch: Voorheesville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a classic movie, and a relaxing afternoon at the library.  There's always time for some trivia before the show starts, so settle in early, choose some snacks and a drink, and visit with your fellow movie lovers. 

Auntie Mame     1958     2h 23m      10/16/25 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hauntings of the Capital District

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Voorheesville Public Library
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

Join Discover Albany's Maeve McEneny-Johnson for tales of the ghosts, ghouls and gossip lurking in Albany. Who is the ghostly figure who lingers past closing time at the historic Olde English Pub?

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Voorheesville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Discover Albany's Maeve McEneny-Johnson for tales of the ghosts, ghouls and gossip lurking in Albany. Who is the ghostly figure who lingers past closing time at the historic Olde English Pub?