Programs
Children Story Time!
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Story time for toddlers and children is back at the library, starting Tuesday, September 14th at 10 am. Our new story teller, Linda has a great mix of stories, songs and rhymes for your children. A child must be at least 18 months old on the first day of the program and must be accompanied [...]
Library will be CLOSED for Labor Day Weekend
Monday, August 30th, 2010Due to the Labor Day holiday, Cohoes Public Library will be closed from Saturday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 6. The library will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 7. The library staff and trustees wish you a happy and safe holiday weekend!
Book Clubs @ the library
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010Monday Evening Book Club
reading “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” on 9/13/10
(2nd Monday of the month)
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday Morning Book Club
reading “Passenger to Frankfurt” on 8/17/10
(3rd Tuesday of the month)
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Khryn Rigney is leading both Monday evening and Tuesday morning book clubs. Our book clubs meet on 2nd Monday, and [...]
Free Museum Passes Available at Library
Monday, August 9th, 2010The Library has 2010 summer passes! Patrons may now check out free passes for the following local museums:
The Francine and Sterling Clark Museum www.clarkart.edu
Historic Cherry Hill www.historiccherryhill.org
Iroquois Indian Museum www.iroquoismuseum.org
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art www.massmoca.org
The Norman Rockwell Museum www.nrm.org
Passes are first come-first served at the circulation desk. Because only a limited number are available, passes [...]
“Around the World in Cohoes” – Children of Tibet
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010Program Name : “Around the World in Cohoes” – Children of Tibet.
Where: Cohoes Public Library
Date: May 17th 2010
Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM (45 minutes presentation + 45 minutes of question answer session)
Children of Tibet
One woman’s journey alone into the Himalayan Mountains of Northern India and her experience of the Dalai Lama and some of [...]
Cohoes Public Library presents FREE workshops in Memoir Writing:
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010Cohoes Public Library presents FREE workshops in Memoir Writing : “Memoir and Poetry: Writing from the Inside out”
When: APRIL 12, APRIL 26, MAY 10, & MAY 24 @ 6PM
Where: Cohoes Public Library
Have you always wanted to write about your life but didn’t know where to start?
The Cohoes Public Library will conduct a series of four, [...]
Learn how to speak English – ESL Class at the Cohoes Public Library
Thursday, February 18th, 2010Want to practice your English? Meet up with others in your area who are interested in learning and teaching the English Language. All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome! The group meets at the Library 2-3 times a week during weekdays. For more information or to register, call the library at 518.235.2570
Teen Book Club
Thursday, February 11th, 2010Every WEDNESDAY from 6:00 pm to 7:30 PM at the library. ( Ages 12-18)
Join other teens at the library for book discussions, movie nights, game nights and other fun filled activites.
If you have any questions, please call the library at 518.235.2570
Russian Folk Art at the Library
Friday, January 22nd, 2010Date: January 25th 2010
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: Conference Room – Cohoes Public Library
Join us to experience and understand the cultural dimensions and contributions of Russian folk art. There will be a wide range of demonstrations of museum quality objects of Russian folk art. Miniature paintings, textiles, nesting dolls and ceramics toys would be on display.
Pictures taking [...]
Discover us online!
Thursday, January 7th, 2010Welcome to The Cohoes Public Library! This website is your guide to the many services and resources that the Library has to offer.
We are in the process of updating this website, so stay tuned.
Meanwhile, if you have any comments and suggestions please email us at cohs1@uhls.lib.ny.us