May
1 Tuesday
Preschool Storytime
Theme-based, multi-age level storytimes with an emphasis on early literacy. Books, rhymes, songs, a short video, and an art activity, 10 a.m. For ages 2 to 5 with caregiver. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville For more info, visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.
2 Wednesday
May Flowers
Drop by the Children’s Place to learn how to make a paper flower bouquet to celebrate Spring or give to Mom, 3:45-4:30 p.m. For grades K and up. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
All Ages Drop-in Lego Build
Put your Lego skills to work, 6:30 p.m. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit www.guilpl.org.
ARTfull Afternoons
Children ages 5 to 14 are introduced to art in the collection and exhibitions, then explore the concepts they learn in the Art Studio creating their own masterpieces, 2:30 p.m. Free with museum admission of $12. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. For more information, call (518) 792-1761 or visit www.hydecollection.org.
3 Thursday
Library Tots
Children from newborn to 36 months with a caregiver will enjoy activities to develop baby’s skills, 9:45 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville For more info, visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791
Tours for Tots
Children ages 5 and younger learn about a work in the museum, then spend time in the Art Studio making their own creations, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free with museum admission of $12. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. For more information, call (518) 792-1761 or visit www.hydecollection.org.
4 Friday
First Friday Friends
Children ages 12 to 36 months and their parents are invited to the library to play and interact with others while using toys, books and puzzles, 10 a.m. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.
Star Wars Trivia and Cosplay
Gather your squadron and come in your best Star Wars costumes for a night of trivia and cosplay, 7-9 p.m. For families and all ages. Register only one person per team; no more than five people per team. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit www.guilpl.org.
Story Art
Enjoy the Museum by listening to a story, exploring objects from the teaching collection and creating a fun art project, 11 a.m. For toddlers and preschoolers. Free. New York State Museum, Albany. For more information call (518) 474-0079 or visit www.nysm.nysed.gov.
5 Saturday
We Love Moms
Children ages three 3 and up accompanied by an adult are invited for stories, songs and a craft all about Mom, 11 a.m. No younger siblings please. Registration required. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public
Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.
5 Saturday (cont.)
Art for All
Adults and children of all ages are welcome to join us in the Albany Institute art studio on Saturdays for drop in art making with activities are based on current exhibitions, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost is admission of $10-$12. Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Ave., Albany. For more information, call (518) 463-4478 or visit www.albanyinstitute.org.
6 Sunday
Citizen Science:
Bumble Bee Watch
Happroximately one mile to look for bumblebees in the preserve and learn how you can participate in Bumble Bee Watch, 1-2:30 p.m. For ages 8 and up. Free. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. For more information, call 456-0655 or visit www.albanypinebush.org.
7 Monday
Cyber Security for Tweens (and Parents, too!)
Learn about the questions you should be asking and the conversations you need to be having with your kids with a Q and A to follow, 6:30 p.m. Program provided by the Guilderland Police Department. Registration required. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit www.guilpl.org.
Integrated Playgroup
This weekly playgroup is designed specifically to benefit young children with special needs through multi-sensory activities, including tactile exploration, music, sign language, art and movement, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Albany Public Library: Pine Hills Branch, 517 Western Ave., Albany. For more information, call (518) 482-7911.
8 Tuesday
Read to Furry Friends
Also Wednesday. GPL’s furry friends are waiting to hear the stories that new readers will share with them, 6:30 p.m. For grades pre-K to 2. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit www.guilpl.org.
Preschool Storytime
Theme-based, multi-age level storytimes with an emphasis on early literacy. Books, rhymes, songs, a short video, and an art activity, 10 a.m. For ages 2 to 5 with caregiver. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville For more info, visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.
Lego Free Build
We’ve got the Legos — lots and lots of them — you bring the building skills, 4 p.m. For kids and families. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Chess Club
Sign up for one session per night and try your hand at chess with our teen volunteers, 5:30-6:30 p.m. OR 6:30-7:30 p.m. All experience levels welcome. For grades K-5. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
9 Wednesday
Little Shakers Story
and Craft Hour
A Shaker themed story hour with age appropriate craft activities for pre-school age children, 10:30 a.m. There is a $5 materials fee per family. Pre-registration requested but not required. Register by sending an email to Michelle at [email protected] or call (518) 456-7890. Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Road, Albany.
ARTfull Afternoons
Children ages 5 to 14 are introduced to art in the collection and exhibitions, then explore the concepts they learn in the Art Studio creating their own masterpieces, 2:30 p.m. Free with museum admission of $12. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. For more information, call (518) 792-1761 or visit www.hydecollection.org.
10 Thursday
Basic Bike Maintenance
A representative from Steiner Sports will share some basic maintenance tips like fixing a flat tire, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Meet outside on the Green. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
10 Thursday (cont.)
Library Tots
Children from newborn to 36 months with a caregiver will enjoy activities to develop baby’s skills, 9:45 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville For more info, visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.
Tours for Tots
Children ages 5 and younger learn about a work in the museum, then spend time in the Art Studio making their own creations, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free with museum admission of $12. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. For more information, call (518) 792-1761 or visit www.hydecollection.org.
11 Friday
Project Runway: Dress Your Pet – Duct Tape Accessories
Learn how to create duct tape accessories for your pet or favorite stuffed animal to take part in the May 20 Pet Fashion show, 4-4:45 p.m. All ages welcome. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempublic
library.org.
Star Parties
Also Saturday. Come view the stars and planets in Landis’ dark skies with members of the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers, 9:30 p.m. Free. Landis Arboretum, 174 Lape Road, Esperance. For more information, call (518) 875-6935.
12 Saturday
Albany Tulip Festival
Also Sunday. Featuring annual traditions rooted in the city’s rich Dutch heritage, nearly one hundred artisans selling their handmade crafts, a fine arts show, delicious food, the KidZone family fun destination, two stages of world-class live entertainment and more than 140,000 tulips in 150 different varieties, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Washington Park, Albany.
Spring Migration Bird Walk
at Woodlawn Preserve
Meet at the Woodlawn Preserve trailhead on Gifford Road in Schenectady and walk approximately one and a half miles around the pond trail searching for spring migrants, 7:30-10:30 a.m. For ages 10 and up. Free. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. For more information, call 456-0655 or visit www.albanypinebush.org.
Bubbles!
Make bubble solution and wands from everyday household items, 10:30 a.m. Presented by the Capital District Child Care Council. For children ages three and up, accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.
Family Yoga
Stop by at 10:30 am for an hour of family yoga class. Bring a mat if you have one. Class is designed for ages 4-9 with a parent/caregiver. Please register at the Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville, www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.
12 Saturday (cont.)
Planting Smiles and Flowers for Mother’s Day
WMHT’s Barbara Lukas will host the annual Mother’s Day program, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For grades pre-K to 2. Registration required and all kids must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit www.guilpl.org.
Art for All
Adults and children of all ages are welcome to join us in the Albany Institute art studio on Saturdays for drop in art making with activities are based on current exhibitions, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost is admission of $10-$12. Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Ave., Albany. For more information, call (518) 463-4478 or visit www.albanyinstitute.org.
13 Sunday
Art Lab
A gallery and art-making activity that explores the “A” in STEAM, 1-4 p.m. For families with children ages 6 and older, but anyone can participate. Free with museum admission of $12. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. For more information, call (518) 792-1761 or visit www.hydecollection.org.
14 Monday
Project Runway: Dress Your Pet – Last-Minute Help
Get last-minute help with projects for your pet or favorite stuffed animal to take part in the May 20 Pet Fashion show, 7-8 p.m. All ages welcome. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Integrated Playgroup
This weekly playgroup is designed specifically to benefit young children with special needs through multi-sensory activities, including tactile exploration, music, sign language, art and movement, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Albany Public Library: Pine Hills Branch, 517 Western Ave., Albany. For more information, call (518) 482-7911.
15 Tuesday
Preschool Storytime
Theme-based, multi-age level storytimes with an emphasis on early literacy. Books, rhymes, songs, a short video, and an art activity, 10 a.m. For ages 2 to 5 with caregiver. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville For more info, visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.
Tad & Diane in the Garden
Families with children ages 3-8 are invited to join Library mascot Tad (the frog) and local performer and educator Diane Payette in the Reading Garden for songs and stories, 6:30 p.m. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.
16 Wednesday
ARTfull Afternoons
Children ages 5 to 14 are introduced to art in the collection and exhibitions, then explore the concepts they learn in the Art Studio creating their own masterpieces, 2:30 p.m. Free with museum admission of $12. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. For more information, call (518) 792-1761 or visit www.hydecollection.org.
17 Thursday
Library Tots
Children from newborn to 36 months with a caregiver will enjoy activities to develop baby’s skills, 9:45 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville For more info, visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791
Tours for Tots
Children ages 5 and younger learn about a work in the museum, then spend time in the Art Studio making their own creations, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free with museum admission of $12. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. For more information, call (518) 792-1761 or visit www.hydecollection.org.
18 Friday
World Language
Story Time: Japanese
This international story time will include stories and songs in Japanese and English, plus a craft, 10 a.m. For children ages three and up with an adult; no registration required. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.
18 Friday (cont.)
Friday Family Film: ‘Coco’
Watch as aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer (PG, 105 min., 2017), 6:30 p.m. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit www.guilpl.org.
19 Saturday
Van Schaick Mansion
Open House
Join the members of the Schuyler Society, Children of the American Revolution, for a fun-filled afternoon of children’s colonial games, Revolutionary War reenactors, and tours of the mansion once visited by George Washington and Benjamin Franklin are all part of the activities, noon-4 p.m. Free. Van Schaick Mansion, 1 Van Schaick Ave., Cohoes. For more information, call (518) 439-0814.
Color Me Smart Run
A kids fun run and 5K followed by refreshments and giveaways, 9:30 a.m. Cost is $5 for children and $30 for adults. St. Jude The Apostle School, 42 Dana Ave., Wynantskill. To register, visit events.myschoolcolorrun.com/event/ColorMeSmartRun. For more information, call (518) 248-7885.
Karner Blue Butterfly Walk
Celebrate Endangered Species Day with a 0.9-mile hike to see the Karner blue butterfly and learn about the natural history of the Karner blue and efforts to rescue this species from the brink of extinction, 10:30 a.m.-noon. For ages 6 and up. Cost is $3 per person; $5 per family. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. For more information, call 456-0655 or visit www.albanypinebush.org.
Little Wonders of Science: ‘Animalia’ and ‘Look Again!’
Inspire curiosity through stories, play and special hands-on activities specifically created for children ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Cost is $5 plus regular admission of $5 for children, $8 for seniors and $10 for adults. MiSci, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. For more information, call (518) 382-7890 or visit www.misci.org.
Children’s Star Sighting
Enjoy an interactive program exploring the stars, planets, comets and constellations in the night sky, 11 a.m. Appropriate for children grades pre-K-2 and their families. Cost is $3 per person. Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, 25 Quackenbush Square, Albany. For more information, call (518) 434-0405.
Albany Star Sighting
Interactive program identifies stars, planets, comets and constellations in the night sky and the tools and techniques for becoming an amateur astronomer, 1 p.m. Geared for skywatchers 8 and above. Cost is $3 per person. Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, 25 Quackenbush Square, Albany. For more information, call (518) 434-0405.
20 Sunday
Karner Blue Butterfly Walk
Enjoy a 0.9-mile hike to see the Karner blue butterfly and learn about the natural history of the Karner blue and efforts to rescue this species from the brink of extinction, 1-2:30 p.m. For ages 6 and up. Cost is $3 per person; $5 per family. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. For more information, call 456-0655 or visit www.albanypinebush.org.
Family Paint Workshop
Paint workshop provides a parent-child bonding opportunity and makes the perfect Mother’s Day gift, too. Engaging materials like feathers, and bubble wrap will be used to create movement, pattern and lines. You’ll also paint your own masterworks as a teaching artist leads you through a beautiful birch tree landscape painting created on canvas board, 1-3 p.m. For ages 6 and up. Cost is $25 non-members; $20 members per painter. Registration required. Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Ave., Albany. For more information, call (518) 463-4478 or visit www.albanyinstitute.org.
Pinkalicious: The Musical
Based on the popular book, this is the tale of Pinkalicious, who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents, 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and free for kids 12 and under. The Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (518) 465-3334 or visit www.palacealbany.org.
20 Sunday (cont.)
Project Runway:
Pet Fashion Show
Share your pet-friendly styles at a fashion show on the Green for pets and stuffed animals, 2-3 p.m. To participate, sign up online or call. All ages welcome. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Woman on a Wheel
Join NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation historian Kjirsten Gustavson for an illustrated talk on the way in which the bicycle helped to shape the modern woman and pave the way for suffrage, 1 p.m. Free. Huxley Theater at New York State Museum, Albany. For more information call (518) 474-0079 or visit www.nysm.nysed.gov.
SenseAble Science
A sensory friendly science center experience for those with autism and other sensory needs, 10 a.m.-noon. Presented by the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region, Schenectady ARC, and miSci. Cost $5 for children, $8 for seniors and $10 for adults. MiSci, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. For more information, call (518) 382-7890 or visit www.misci.org.
21 Monday
Integrated Playgroup
This weekly playgroup is designed specifically to benefit young children with special needs through multi-sensory activities, including tactile exploration, music, sign language, art and movement, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Albany Public Library: Pine Hills Branch, 517 Western Ave., Albany. For more information, call (518) 482-7911.
22 Tuesday
Origami for Kids
Enjoy some paper-folding fun as you create a project with us or bring something you want to work on together, 3:30-4:45 p.m. For kids and families. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Preschool Movies
A series of short, literature-based films from children’s favorite books, 10:15 a.m. For families with children ages 3-6. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.
23 Wednesday
Three Little Pigs
STEM Storytime
Listen to the story of the three pigs, then experiment with different building materials and see the tale from the wolf’s perspective, 10:30 a.m. For children up to age 6 with family. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
ARTfull Afternoons
Children ages 5 to 14 are introduced to art in the collection and exhibitions, then explore the concepts they learn in the Art Studio creating their own masterpieces, 2:30 p.m. Free with museum admission of $12. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. For more information, call (518) 792-1761 or visit www.hydecollection.org.
24 Thursday
GPL Sprouts: Building Bridges with the 3 Billy Goats Gruff
Take part in a fun-filled STEM program for kids ages 4-7, where they will explore the world around them through books, experiments, activities, and crafts, 3:30 p.m. Registration required. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit www.guilpl.org.
Tours for Tots
Children ages 5 and younger learn about a work, then spend time making their own creations, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free with museum admission of $12. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. For more information, call (518) 792-1761 or visit www.hydecollection.org.
25 Friday
Rubber Ducky Club:
Bumblebee Storytime
See what the buzz is all about with stories, songs and a craft, 10:30-11:15 a.m. For children up to age 6 with family. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
26 Saturday
Terrific Turtles
Learn what kinds of turtles live in the Pine Bush, where they live, and how they survive with a live turtle presentation and a hike into turtle habitat, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For all ages. Cost is $3 per person; $5 per family. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. For more information, call 456-0655 or visit www.albanypinebush.org.
28 Monday
Integrated Playgroup
This weekly playgroup is designed specifically to benefit young children with special needs through multi-sensory activities, including tactile exploration, music, sign language, art and movement, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Albany Public Library: Pine Hills Branch, 517 Western Ave., Albany. For more information, call (518) 482-7911.
29 Tuesday
Preschool Storytime
Theme-based, multi-age level storytimes with an emphasis on early literacy. Books, rhymes, songs, a short video, and an art activity, 10 a.m. For ages 2 to 5 with caregiver. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville For more info, visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.
30 Wednesday
ARTfull Afternoons
Children ages 5 to 14 are introduced to art in the collection and exhibitions, then explore the concepts they learn in the Art Studio creating their own masterpieces, 2:30 p.m. Free with museum admission of $12. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. For more information, call (518) 792-1761 or visit www.hydecollection.org.
31 Thursday
Tween Fuse Beads
Get to know fifth-graders from other schools, make some crafts and meet your teen librarian, Tori, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Snacks will be served! For grade 5 only. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.
Tours for Tots
Children ages 5 and younger learn about a work, then make their own creations, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free with museum admission of $12. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. For more information, call (518) 792-1761 or visit www.hydecollection.org.
