Halloween Trick or Treat In-Person

Children, accompanied by a caregiver, are invited to attend a brief story time and then adjourn to the main floor of the Children's Room for a short activity and a trick-or-treat opportunity. Costumes are optional. Please bring your own treat bag. No registration requir......More

Children, accompanied by a caregiver, are invited to attend a brief story time and then adjourn to the main floor of the Children's Room for a short activity and a trick-or-treat opportunity. Costumes are optional. Please bring your own treat bag. No registration required.Attending this program qualifies for our Fear the Library challenge.

Children's Room

Teen Dungeons & Dragons In-Person

Calling all adventurers in grades 7–12! Join us in the Teen Room for our biweekly D&D campaign. Sessions run every other Saturday from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Space is limited, so be sure to register for the full series to secure your spot!

Teen Room

Baby Sensory Story Time In-Person

Baby Sensory Story Time is an early literacy program including a short baby bounce style story time followed by play with sensory toys and activities. Ages 0-18 months with a caregiver. Registration is not required for this program, but space is limited based on room ca......More

Baby Sensory Story Time is an early literacy program including a short baby bounce style story time followed by play with sensory toys and activities. Ages 0-18 months with a caregiver. Registration is not required for this program, but space is limited based on room capacity.Due to elevator construction, this program will be held upstairs in the H. Dutcher Community Room.

Dutcher Community Room

Escape Room: Downtime for Adults In-Person

Adults of all abilities are welcome in the Teen Room only during our specially scheduled time. Enjoy gaming, board games, puzzles, coloring, and the sensory cart, and relax socially with other adults. No minors will be in the space during the adults-only hours. No regis......More

Adults of all abilities are welcome in the Teen Room only during our specially scheduled time. Enjoy gaming, board games, puzzles, coloring, and the sensory cart, and relax socially with other adults. No minors will be in the space during the adults-only hours. No registration required.

Teen Room

Beginning English Language Class / Clase de inglés para principiantes / Початковий курс англійської мови In-Person

If you have just begun to study English, or if you need practice speaking more fluently, this English Language class is for you! We will practice speaking and listening, reading and writing in English, Let's create fun learning community where adults improve their Eng......More

If you have just begun to study English, or if you need practice speaking more fluently, this English Language class is for you! We will practice speaking and listening, reading and writing in English, Let's create fun learning community where adults improve their English! No registration required. Si acabas de comenzar a estudiar inglés o necesitas practicar para hablar con más fluidez, ¡esta clase de inglés es para ti! Practicaremos hablar y escuchar, leer y escribir en inglés. ¡Creemos una comunidad de aprendizaje divertida donde los adultos mejoren su inglés! No es necesario registrarse.Якщо ви щойно почали вивчати англійську мову або вам потрібно потренуватися у вільній розмові, цей курс англійської мови для вас! Ми практикуватимемо говоріння та аудіювання, читання та письмо англійською мовою. Давайте створимо веселу навчальну спільноту, де дорослі вдосконалюватимуть свою англійську! Реєстрація не потрібна.

Susman Room

Toddler Story Time In-Person

Toddler Story Time is an early literacy program that includes highly interactive books, songs, and activities to foster emerging language skills. This program is for children ages 18-36 months with a caregiver. No registration required.Due to elevator construction, this......More

Toddler Story Time is an early literacy program that includes highly interactive books, songs, and activities to foster emerging language skills. This program is for children ages 18-36 months with a caregiver. No registration required.Due to elevator construction, this program will be held upstairs in the H. Dutcher Community Room.

Dutcher Community Room

Apple for Everyone In-Person / Online

No Class Tuesday 11/11/2025- Library closed for Veterans Day.Apple for Everyone is a hybrid all-things-Apple chat group, where you can bring your device, app, or software questions to get some answers. We welcome users of all experience levels. Meet online or in the lib......More

No Class Tuesday 11/11/2025- Library closed for Veterans Day.Apple for Everyone is a hybrid all-things-Apple chat group, where you can bring your device, app, or software questions to get some answers. We welcome users of all experience levels. Meet online or in the library computer lab. Please register online or by contacting the library at 518-584-7860. When registering online, choose in-person or online. You will receive a Zoom link via email if you register to attend online.Please plan accordingly: this program meets on the second floor of the library, and the elevator is unavailable during this time due to construction.

Computer Lab

Handcraft Meet Up Online

Join our informal online knitting and handcrafting meet-up. This online gathering is a perfect opportunity to knit, crochet, embroider, or do other handwork while chatting with others who are working on their own projects. There will be no instruction, but we welcome th......More

Join our informal online knitting and handcrafting meet-up. This online gathering is a perfect opportunity to knit, crochet, embroider, or do other handwork while chatting with others who are working on their own projects. There will be no instruction, but we welcome the opportunity to show and share our creations and help each other. New members welcome. Please register online.

intenSati - Workout for the Body and Mind In-Person

intenSati is a high energy workout combining movement, mantras, and meditation to inspire a positive mental and physical transformation. This practice is designed to help participants become more mindful of their thoughts by learning empowering, positive affirmations du......More

intenSati is a high energy workout combining movement, mantras, and meditation to inspire a positive mental and physical transformation. This practice is designed to help participants become more mindful of their thoughts by learning empowering, positive affirmations during the workout.Whether you feel like working at a low impact level or your highest energy level, this practice is for you. This program is part of Tuesdays to Thrive. Please register through the online calendar or by calling 518-584-7860, option 4 or 5.

Dutcher Community Room

Baby Music

Baby Music is a musical play program for ages 0-18 months with a caregiver, incorporating lap bounces, shakers, scarves, and more. Sessions include 20 minutes of directed activity and 10 minutes of free play. Registration is not required, but space is limited based on r......More

Baby Music is a musical play program for ages 0-18 months with a caregiver, incorporating lap bounces, shakers, scarves, and more. Sessions include 20 minutes of directed activity and 10 minutes of free play. Registration is not required, but space is limited based on room capacity.

Friends of SSPL: 2 for $1 Book Sale In-Person

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Dutcher Community Room

English Conversation Circle In-Person

This SSPL English practice circle has learners of different levels speaking to the instructor and each other, about topics of their choosing. Students in this meeting should feel free to ask questions about American English, culture, and idioms! The experienced SSPL vol......More

This SSPL English practice circle has learners of different levels speaking to the instructor and each other, about topics of their choosing. Students in this meeting should feel free to ask questions about American English, culture, and idioms! The experienced SSPL volunteer teacher will keep the conversation flowing! Please register online.

Glasby Room

Toddler Story Time In-Person

Toddler Story Time is an early literacy program for children ages 18-36 months with a caregiver. It includes highly interactive books, songs and activities to foster emerging language skills. Registration is not required, but space is limited based on room capacity.

Crawshaw Story Room

Paws4Reading with Meggie (Cairn Terrier) In-Person

Our Paws4Reading partners are certified therapy dogs who are happy to sit quietly and listen appreciatively to any story you wish to read. Please call 518-584-7860, ext. 305 on the day of the program to reserve a 10-minute time slot.

Crawshaw Story Room

Read with Pride In-Person

Join us for a discussion of Another Word for Love by Carvell Wallace.In Another Word for Love, Carvell Wallace excavates layers of his own history, situated in the struggles and beauty of growing up Black and queer in America. With courage, vulnerability, and a remarkab......More

Join us for a discussion of Another Word for Love by Carvell Wallace.In Another Word for Love, Carvell Wallace excavates layers of his own history, situated in the struggles and beauty of growing up Black and queer in America. With courage, vulnerability, and a remarkable expansiveness of spirit—not to mention a thrilling, and unrivaled, storytelling verve—Another Word for Love makes an irresistible case for life, healing, the fullness of our humanity, and, of course, love. It could be called a theory of life itself—a theory of being that will leave you open to the wonder of the world. 2024; 272 pages.Read with Pride is an ongoing reading group that meets the first Thursday of each month and reads fiction and nonfiction from the LGBTQ community.Co-sponsored by Saratoga Pride

Susman Room

Paws4Reading with Allie (Rottweiler) In-Person

Our Paws4Reading partners are certified therapy dogs who are happy to sit quietly and listen appreciatively to any story you wish to read. Please call 518-584-7860, ext. 305 on the day of the program to reserve a 10-minute time slot.

Children's Room

Teen Dungeons & Dragons In-Person

Calling all adventurers in grades 7–12! Join us in the Teen Room for our biweekly D&D campaign. Sessions run every other Saturday from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Space is limited, so be sure to register for the full series to secure your spot!

Teen Room

Baby Sensory Story Time In-Person

Baby Sensory Story Time is an early literacy program including a short baby bounce style story time followed by play with sensory toys and activities. Ages 0-18 months with a caregiver. Registration is not required for this program, but space is limited based on room ca......More

Baby Sensory Story Time is an early literacy program including a short baby bounce style story time followed by play with sensory toys and activities. Ages 0-18 months with a caregiver. Registration is not required for this program, but space is limited based on room capacity.Due to elevator construction, this program will be held upstairs in the H. Dutcher Community Room.

Dutcher Community Room

Escape Room: Downtime for Adults In-Person

Adults of all abilities are welcome in the Teen Room only during our specially scheduled time. Enjoy gaming, board games, puzzles, coloring, and the sensory cart, and relax socially with other adults. No minors will be in the space during the adults-only hours. No regis......More

Adults of all abilities are welcome in the Teen Room only during our specially scheduled time. Enjoy gaming, board games, puzzles, coloring, and the sensory cart, and relax socially with other adults. No minors will be in the space during the adults-only hours. No registration required.

Teen Room

Beginning English Language Class / Clase de inglés para principiantes / Початковий курс англійської мови In-Person

If you have just begun to study English, or if you need practice speaking more fluently, this English Language class is for you! We will practice speaking and listening, reading and writing in English, Let's create fun learning community where adults improve their Eng......More

If you have just begun to study English, or if you need practice speaking more fluently, this English Language class is for you! We will practice speaking and listening, reading and writing in English, Let's create fun learning community where adults improve their English! No registration required. Si acabas de comenzar a estudiar inglés o necesitas practicar para hablar con más fluidez, ¡esta clase de inglés es para ti! Practicaremos hablar y escuchar, leer y escribir en inglés. ¡Creemos una comunidad de aprendizaje divertida donde los adultos mejoren su inglés! No es necesario registrarse.Якщо ви щойно почали вивчати англійську мову або вам потрібно потренуватися у вільній розмові, цей курс англійської мови для вас! Ми практикуватимемо говоріння та аудіювання, читання та письмо англійською мовою. Давайте створимо веселу навчальну спільноту, де дорослі вдосконалюватимуть свою англійську! Реєстрація не потрібна.

Susman Room

Toddler Story Time In-Person

Toddler Story Time is an early literacy program that includes highly interactive books, songs, and activities to foster emerging language skills. This program is for children ages 18-36 months with a caregiver. No registration required.Due to elevator construction, this......More

Toddler Story Time is an early literacy program that includes highly interactive books, songs, and activities to foster emerging language skills. This program is for children ages 18-36 months with a caregiver. No registration required.Due to elevator construction, this program will be held upstairs in the H. Dutcher Community Room.

Dutcher Community Room

Library Board Meeting In-Person

The board meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:00 pm with the following exceptions:No meeting in AugustIf a holiday falls on the 2nd Monday, the meeting is on Tuesday.There are occasionally special meetings (rare) and (even rarer) meetings are cancelled and reschedul......More

The board meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:00 pm with the following exceptions:No meeting in AugustIf a holiday falls on the 2nd Monday, the meeting is on Tuesday.There are occasionally special meetings (rare) and (even rarer) meetings are cancelled and rescheduled.Meetings are open to the public.

Dutcher Community Room