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Programs and Events

The library offers a number of programs throughout the year.  Check out Upcoming Events for the most current listings.​
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  • Story Time & Youth Services
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Recurring Programs

RENSSELAERVILLE BRANCH

Kids & Caretakers Drop-in, Tuesdays, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Pop in for unstructured play and coloring with the kids. It’s a chance to catch your breath and catch up with other grown-ups!
Library Writing Group, 2nd Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | An enjoyable time to sit and write. Come to write in any form with a simple prompt. You can share...
Poet Hour, Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |  (OnHiatus Until October) Poet Hour is a free, fun, weekly meet-up guided by poet and Rensselaerville resident Kostas Anagnopoulos. Get together with other lovers of poetry to discuss or create poetry.
Silent Book Club, 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | The perfect book club for introverts and others seeking a social setting to read or listen to audiobooks on their own, with the opportunity to have quiet book discussions with others. No required reading - bring your own book or choose one from our shelves!
Film Hour, Last Fridays, 7:30 pm | Each month we screen arthouse shorts or an indie film, documentary or cult favorite.
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MEDUSA BRANCH
Crafts & Coloring Circle for Adults, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm | Bring your knitting, crocheting, origami -- whatever you are into! We will also have coloring sheets and maybe a craft that is new to you. Coffee and tea available.
Games Group for Adults, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm | Join us to meet other game lovers. We play old favorites and learn new games as well. Coffee and tea available.
Story Time, Saturday, 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Featuring stories, activities and unstructured play, Story Time helps young children build strong reading skills, communication skills, and empathy. Plus, unstructured play helps build the imagination and coordination!
                                               

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​1459 County Route 351
PO Box 188
Rensselaerville, NY 12147
518-797-3949
Fax: (518) 797-5211

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