Visit your public libraries on Saturday, February 1st and help celebrate “Take Your Child to the Library Day.” Now in its third year, this annual event is held nation-wide on the first Saturday in February. The event encourages people to start and/or continue the habit of taking a child to the library regularly. You’ll be amazed at how it can improve literacy and a love of learning. If you need a library card, or are thinking of getting one for your child, this is a great time to sign up.
Attend one of the following special events:
Fulton County:
Johnstown Public Library, 38 South Market Street Johnstown, NY 12095
Tel: 518-762-8317
Drop in for a Bunny Scavenger Hunt anytime from 10:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m.
Montgomery County:
Amsterdam Free Library, 28 Church St. Amsterdam, NY 12010
Tel: 518-842-1080
Welcome the Groundhog with Stories and Crafts at 10:30 a.m.
Frothingham Free Library, Fonda, 28 West Main Street Fonda, NY 12068
Tel: 518-853-3016
Drop in for a Special Story Hour, Prizes and Drawings beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Schenectady County:
Schenectady County Public Library, Central, 99 Clinton St. Schenectady, NY 12305
Tel: 518-388-4500
Drop in for a family craft from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sign up to read to Zoe or Henry, our therapy dogs, from 12 noon through 2:00 p.m. Enjoy a family story time for all ages at 2:30 p.m.
Duane Branch, 1331 State St., Schenectady, 12305
Tel: 286-2242
Drop in for a family craft from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Glenville Branch, 20 Glenridge Rd., Scotia, NY 12305
Tel: 386-2243
Drop in for a family craft from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Mont Pleasant Branch, 1026 Crane St., Schenectady, 12303
Tel: 386-2245
Drop in for a family craft from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Niskayuna Branch, 2400 Nott St., Schenectady, 12309
Tel: 286-2249
Drop in for a family craft from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Quaker Street/Duanesburg Branch, Rt. 7 and Bull St., Quaker Street, 12141
Tel: 895-2719
Drop in for a family craft from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Rotterdam Branch, 1100 N. Westcott Rd., Schenectady, 12306
Tel: 356-3440
Drop in for a family storytime at 10:30 a.m. and surprises throughout the day
Scotia Branch, 14 Mohawk Ave., Scotia, NY 12302
Tel: 386-2247
Drop in for a family craft from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Woodlawn Branch, 2 Sanford St., Schenectady, 12304
Tel: 386-2248
Drop in for a family craft from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Schoharie County:
The Community Library (Cobleskill-Richmondville), 110 Union St., Cobleskill, 12043
Tel: 234-7897
Drop in any time for a Scavenger hunt, raffle, and yummy cake.
Schoharie Free Library, 103 Knower Ave., Schoharie, 12157
Tel: 295-7127
Drop in for Stories, Games and Crafts for the Entire Family from 10:30 a.m. through 12:30 pm.
Sharon Springs Free Library, 129 Main St., Sharon Springs, 13459
Tel: 284-3126
At 11:00 a.m., come for Yoga for Kids; From 12 noon to 2:00 p.m., drop in for crafts and guessing game; each child will receive a book to own.
