Upcoming Events
Every Tuesday at 11am
Children’s Storytime
Storytime is back at Altamont Free Library! Join Ms. Meg for a super fun morning of stories, songs, movement, and crafts every Tuesday morning in the Community Room at AFL!
Monday, April 1st at noon
First Monday Book Group
Join the First Monday Book Club via Zoom for our discussion of Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder . Call (518) 861-7239 or email director@altamontfreelibrary.org for connection details.
Tuesday, April 2nd at 6pm
Ukulele Meetup
Do you uke? If you do, even if you’re not very good yet, please join our monthly ukulele meetup. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, April 2nd at 6pm, and we’d love for you to join us. Bring a song or two to share with the group if you like. This is a fun, supportive way of growing as a player, picking up hints and tips, learning new tunes, and meeting fellow ukesters. We hope to see uke there!
Monday, April 15th @ 6:30
AFL Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
All members of the public are welcome to attend.
Tuesday, April 16th @ 6pm-7pm
Silent Book Club @ The Spinning Room
Are traditional book clubs not your thing? Join the Silent Book Club! In a Silent Book Club participants bring a book of their own choosing and read quietly together in a comfy space, and where could be comfier than a yarn shop? At the end of the hour, anyone who wishes can come together to discuss what they’ve been reading and learn about other books they might enjoy. Meet us at the Spinning Room Yarn Shop at 190 Main Street in Altamont for an hour of reading joy in a lovely and inviting space!
Saturday, April 19th @ 7pm
Stories & Stuffies Storytime
On Friday, February 23rd at 7:00 pm, put on your pj’s, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and join Ms. Erika for a pre-bedtime story and craft! This low-key storytime will be just the thing to prepare your young folks to count some sheep. Make sure to sign up in advance by emailing us at Staff@AltamontFreeLibrary.org, or calling us at (518) 861-7239.
Saturday, April 20th @ 9am
Yoga Storytime
This winter, we invite young families to discover how mindful movement and playful yoga can bring stories to life in new and creative ways! Once each month this winter–Saturday, Jan. 20, Feb. 17 and March 16 from 9-10 a.m.–we’ll gather at the library for fun, kid-friendly yoga guided by mixed with sweet and spirited stories. This program is designed for kids ages 4 through 8 and their adults and no yoga experience is needed. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Bring a yoga mat if you have one–we’ll be sure to have extras to share!–and to join us for a stretchy, story-filled Saturday. Signup is required, so too register in advance, please call us at (518) 861-7239 or email staff@altamontfreelibrary.org.