Events in July 2026
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June 28, 2026
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June 29, 2026(2 events) 10:00 am: Small Wonders Storytime for Babies & Toddlers – Enjoy a briefer storytime (20-30 minutes) for babies and toddlers, featuring songs, movement activities, and stories. A short sensory or craft activity follows. 11:00 am: Preschool Storytime for Ages 3-6 Years – This storytime is a bit longer (30-45 minutes), and includes more stories, songs, and movement activities followed by a craft activity. |
June 30, 2026(1 event) 4:30 pm: Summer Reading Program Kick-Off: Decoupage Notebooks – Create your own journal to take on all your summer adventures! All materials provided. For ages 5 years and up. |
July 1, 2026
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July 2, 2026
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July 3, 2026(1 event) Library Closed: Independence Day (Observed)July 3, 2026 |
July 4, 2026(1 event) Library Closed: Independence DayJuly 4, 2026 |
July 5, 2026(1 event) 11:00 am: New Lebanon Book Group - "Daughters of the Bamboo Grove," by Barbara Demick. Newcomers welcome, we follow a no fragrance policy for the safety of some of our members. – "In her entrancing, disturbing "Daughters of the Bamboo Grove." Barbara Demick traces the wildly divergent paths of twins born in China under the one-child rule. |
July 6, 2026(3 events) 10:00 am: Small Wonders Storytime for Babies & Toddlers – Enjoy a briefer storytime (20-30 minutes) for babies and toddlers, featuring songs, movement activities, and stories. A short sensory or craft activity follows. 10:30 am: Dig Into Archaeology with 4H - PROGRAM CANCELED – Due to low registration numbers, this program has been canceled. Please see our home page for a full listing of Summer Reading programs. 11:00 am: Preschool Storytime for Ages 3-6 Years – This storytime is a bit longer (30-45 minutes), and includes more stories, songs, and movement activities followed by a craft activity. |
July 7, 2026
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July 8, 2026
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July 9, 2026(1 event) 6:00 pm: Library Board Meeting – |
July 10, 2026(1 event) 4:00 pm: Online Concert with Linda Worster – Enjoy Linda’s unique blend of acoustic folk/rock and original tunes from the comfort of home. Zoom login details will be posted on our website the day of the concert. |
July 11, 2026(1 event) 10:30 am: Mahjong – All levels including newcomers welcome! |
July 12, 2026
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July 13, 2026(2 events) 10:00 am: Small Wonders Storytime for Babies & Toddlers – Enjoy a briefer storytime (20-30 minutes) for babies and toddlers, featuring songs, movement activities, and stories. A short sensory or craft activity follows. 11:00 am: Preschool Storytime for Ages 3-6 Years – This storytime is a bit longer (30-45 minutes), and includes more stories, songs, and movement activities followed by a craft activity. |
July 14, 2026(1 event) 1:30 pm: Owl Pellet Excavation for Kids – What do owls eat? Kids can discover for themselves by excavating owl pellets to see what owls prey upon for food! All materials and tools provided. |
July 15, 2026
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July 16, 2026(2 events) 1:00 pm: Healthcare Advocate Office Hours – Meet with a Healthcare Advocate from the Healthcare Consortium for help with Medicare questions. Walk-ins are welcome, or call Rachel Cole at 518-822-8820, ext. 308 to make an appointment. 6:00 pm: Make It & Take It Adult Craft- Origami Crane – Learn the art of origami by folding a paper crane, a symbol of longevity and wisdom! All materials provided, registration is appreciated by calling 518-794-8844 or emailing libraryassistant@newlebanonlibrary.org. |
July 17, 2026(1 event) 6:00 pm: Teen Takeover at the Community Center – It's a nugget-themed night out for teens at the Community Center! Make a dino nugget plushie while snacking on dino chicken nuggets. All materials provided. For tweens/teens in grades 7-12. |
July 18, 2026(1 event) 10:30 am: Mahjong – All levels including newcomers welcome! |
July 19, 2026
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July 20, 2026(2 events) 10:00 am: Small Wonders Storytime for Babies & Toddlers – Enjoy a briefer storytime (20-30 minutes) for babies and toddlers, featuring songs, movement activities, and stories. A short sensory or craft activity follows. 11:00 am: Preschool Storytime for Ages 3-6 Years – This storytime is a bit longer (30-45 minutes), and includes more stories, songs, and movement activities followed by a craft activity. |
July 21, 2026
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July 22, 2026
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July 23, 2026(1 event) 7:00 pm: Living Foods with Vince Teachout – |
July 24, 2026(1 event) 6:30 pm: Family Interactive Movie - "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs." – |
July 25, 2026(1 event) 10:30 am: Mahjong – All levels including newcomers welcome! |
July 26, 2026
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July 27, 2026(3 events) 10:00 am: Small Wonders Storytime for Babies & Toddlers – Enjoy a briefer storytime (20-30 minutes) for babies and toddlers, featuring songs, movement activities, and stories. A short sensory or craft activity follows. 11:00 am: Preschool Storytime for Ages 3-6 Years – This storytime is a bit longer (30-45 minutes), and includes more stories, songs, and movement activities followed by a craft activity. 11:30 am: Columbia County Office for the Aging: Farmer's Market Coupon Distribution – A representative from the Columbia County Office for the Aging will be at the Library to distribute free coupons to use at Farmer's Markets. Must be 60 years or older and meet income guidelines. |
July 28, 2026
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July 29, 2026
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July 30, 2026(2 events) 1:30 pm: Snack Bingo! – Come on in for a few rounds of Snack Bingo! 6:30 pm: Climate Smart Series: Permaculture and Thriving Communities – Permaculture expert Brahm Gartner will share stories from his work around the globe, and lead a discussion on what thriving communities mean to you. Brahm has over a decade of experience all over the world with groups that use Permaculture, regenerative agroforestry, and agroecology to foster resilient, thriving communities. This program is part of a series of talks developed in partnership with the Village of East Nassau Climate Smart Committee and co-sponsored by the New Lebanon Climate Smart Committee and the Stephentown Clean Energy Committee. |
July 31, 2026
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August 1, 2026(1 event) 10:30 am: Mahjong – All levels including newcomers welcome! |
We offer story times and other activities for children, teens, and adults, including a book discussion group. Please check our calendar for more information on our programs. Also, please note that if no one is in attendance of a program within 30 minutes of the starting time, then the program is considered cancelled.