Upcoming Events

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games for elementary school aged children, families welcome. We will have a variety of card and board games set up, beginners welcome!

Come on in and be prepared to play some 70s board games.  Take a seat at the table of the game that you would like to play and enjoy meeting new friends and families.  We will be playing games like Battleship, Life, and many more!

Discover the science of magnetism! Children will learn about magnets, conductors and insulators through a series of tests.

Discover the science of magnetism! Children will learn about magnets, conductors and insulators through a series of tests.

This webinar shows novices and returning users how to navigate the new Canva interface with confidence.

Come to the library to play Mahjong with new and old friends! If you already know how to play, sign up and join a group for a game or two.

Love LEGOs?  We do, too! We have a vast collection of LEGOs for you to build with! Your finished piece will be on display in the Children's Room for a whole week! Come build with us and show off your skills.

Come join an informal, monthly meeting of your neighbors to listen to and discuss experiences with personal investing!

Film expert and Menands Public Library Director Lenny Zapala is offering the second of a five-installment series with the movie Mildred Pierce.  Mildred Pierce (Joan Crawford) is a single mom doing the best she can.

Get ready to be amazed by the marvelous magic of Melvin the Magnificent!

Get tax help and file for free!

We're hosting a 3-day scrapbooking and crafting event, so gather your supplies and haul them over to the library for some creative camaraderie!  Feel free to bring whatever craft project you're working on; it's always fun to see wha

This is an opportunity to recharge your writing, and spark your creativity. A space to write without distractions. Whether you are writing memoirs, short fiction, poetry, or just going wherever your imagination and interests lead!

We're hosting a 3-day scrapbooking and crafting event, so gather your supplies and haul them over to the library for some creative camaraderie!  Feel free to bring whatever craft project you're working on; it's always fun to see wha

Get tax help and file for free!

We're hosting a 3-day scrapbooking and crafting event, so gather your supplies and haul them over to the library for some creative camaraderie!  Feel free to bring whatever craft project you're working on; it's always fun to see wha

This is a 6-hour course with a 3-hour session on two days. You MUST attend both sessions to receive a course completion certificate. Bring your NYS Driver License and AARP membership card. Fee is $25 for AARP members and $30 for non-members.

Our Social Work Intern is here to help you navigate a comprehensive resource guide designed to assist with everything from housing and employment to government forms, food insecurity, mental health, and so much more!

Join this dynamic group of teens in grades 9 to 12 who meet monthly to brainstorm future programs for teens, as well as discuss how to best help the library and the community. TAG members also help out with our library programs for all ages.