Upcoming Events

This simple and delicious gift is sure to spread some holiday cheer. Create and personalize one or more hot chocolate jars to enjoy with friends and neighbors this winter.

Join us for stories, songs and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children.  Ages 3-5

NCBC is a book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults.We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party. All or no reading ability is acceptable.

Join us for stories, games, crafts, and more! All are welcome.

Visit the library for a warm bowl of soup! Pop in and sit with others on the main floor to warm up from the December cold. We'll have some toppings available for you to jazz up your bowl of soup.

Chess Night is a casual, open chess meet-up for teens and young adults that welcomes all skill levels! Players will have an opportunity to learn, practice, and meet other community members interested in chess.

Meet every week to practice your Spanish in a friendly community setting! Native speakers and those interested in improving their language skills are equally welcome. Free and open to the public.

Join local Artist Emily Beveridge to make your own air dry clay snowy owl!

Ernest Hemingway famously said that The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain planted the seed of modern literature.

Liven up your Christmas tree with a sparkly, colorful ornament using Diamond Dots.  Create your own masterpiece to either hang on your tree or to give as a gift.  All supplies will be provided.

Storytime features simple stories, songs, and rhymes carefully chosen to build awareness of language and vocabulary, foster a love of books, and provide a fun family activity.

Meet weekly to explore tabletop role-playing games (including Dungeons & Dragons) with a group of teens and adults enthusiastic about this hobby. We’ll meet in the large conference room, with the Young Adult area as a backup space.

Led by Teen Librarian Bryce, who will also be available to help players create characters and learn the basics of D&D 5th Edition. All materials will be provided.

A 3-week program of imaginative, playful, and creative movement that aims to increase body awareness; educate how to utilize movement for stress regulation and to encourage creativity and connection with one another and nature.

Adults who enjoy writing poetry are invited to share their work and comment on the work others.

Join us for songs, playful activities, and stories!

Stay and play with friends afterward.

Families with preschoolers and school age kids are welcome.

Every Tuesday from 11 to 12 p.m.

In person at the Wells (Albany) Library!

Join us from 1-3 pm on Tuesdays for handwork and pleasant conversation. Bring a project to work on: embroidery, knitting, crochet, quilting, mending - whatever you like to do!

Digital Literacy librarian, Meg, will have her rubber duck collection on display for the whole month of December and she will be leading us in making our very own rubber duck earrings!

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

An opportunity to meet in person our month's exhibitors and talk with them about their exhibited items.

Munchies will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite treat.

Join us for an informal musical get-together every 3rd Tuesday from 6-8pm.

You're invited to listen or play, no matter your skill level; beginners are encouraged to learn from experienced players in the first half hour.