Currently the Library offers the following passes:

The Clark Institute 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA 01267 (413) 458-2303. This pass will be available in June and allows free admission for two adults between the months of June  and October, 2012. Admission to the Institute is free between the months of November and May.

Historic Cherry Hill 523½ South Pearl Street Albany, NY 12202 (518) 434-4791. This pass will admit four people and has no expiration date.

The Hyde Collection 161 Warren Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 (518) 792-1761. We have Two passes to the Hyde Collection with each pass admitting two adults for free. This pass expires on August 31st, 2012.

Iroquois Indian Museum 324 Caverns Road  Howes Cave, NY 12092 (518) 296-8949. This pass admits 2 adults and two children and has no expiration date.

Mass Moca 87 Marshall Street  North Adams, MA 01247 (413) 662-2111. This pass admits two adults and two children. We expect to have this pass shortly.

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Bill Daubny grew up in Cohoes and has gone on to become a successful writer with two published novels to his credit. Although he has lived throughout the country, and currently resides in Clifton Park, his heart, roots and a wealth of warm memories reside in Cohoes.

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 17th.

The Cohoes Public Library is now collecting rechargable batteries for recycling. Bring down your rechargable batteries, bag and seal them up in the plastic bags provided and drop them in the box. We’ll take care of the rest. We are still collecting traditional household batteries (AAA, AA, 9V, C, D) but that is a seperate  program and there is a seperate box available for those.

New Bean Bag chairs, donated by The Friend’s of the Cohoes Public Library, have been delivered to the library. Two sizes – small for kids and large for teens and adults. I can personally vouch for their comfort and fun.

Playaway Views – hand-held video players that come pre-loaded with multiple children stories set to video – are available at the Cohoes Public Library. Come on down and check them out.

 January 18, 2012, the Mystery Book Club at the Cohoes Public Library will be discussing Laura Levine’s “This Pen for Hire” – a lighted hearted mystery featuring Janie Austen, a freelance writer and amateur sleuth, who, along with her cat Prozac, helps solve a murder with wit and humor. A fun read for a busy time, Janie Austen is sure to become a favorite character and Laura Levine a favorite author. The Mystery Book Club meets at 10:30 am. Books are available at the library. For updated information, see www.cohoespubliclibrary.org or call 235-2570.

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 Hidden Treasures Book Club

 A continuation of “Little Altars Everywhere”, Rebecca Wells’ “Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood” will be the next hidden treasure to be explored by the Cohoes Public Library Book Club on January 18, 2012 at 6:30 pm. The book focuses on Siddalee Walker as she works to put ghosts to rest by exploring the scrapbook of her mother’s life and restarting their relationship. If you enjoy Fannie Flagg, you’ll love Rebecca Wells. Join us to discover this book which is available at the library. For information, please call 235-2570 or see www.cohoespubliclibrary.org.

• Saturday, December 24^th – Open between 10:a.m. and 1:00pm
• Sunday, December 25^th – Closed for the Day
• Monday, December 26^th – Closed for the Day
• Tuesday, December 27^th – Resume Normal Hours of Operations

• Saturday, December 31^st – Open between 10:a.m. and 1:00pm
• Sunday, January 1^st  – Closed for the Day
• Monday, January 2^nd  – Closed for the Day
• Tuesday, January 3rd – Resume Normal Hours of Operations

Peace and happy holidays to you.

The Cohoes Public Library

Mystery Book Club
The Mystery Book Club will be discussing Joanne Fluke’s “Candy Cane Murder” and “Sugar Cookie Murder.” “Candy Cane Murder” is an anthology that includes the work of Laura Levine and Leslie Meier as well as Ms. Fluke. The “Sugar Cookie Murder” is a Hannah Swenson mystery and contains over 50 original recipes. They both offer something light and tasty for the holidays! Join the Mystery Book Club on December 14 at 10:30 am at the Cohoes Public Library to share your insights on these cozy mysteries.

Hidden Treasures Book Club
The Hidden Treasures Book Club will be discussing “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. Now a popular movie, must-read is set in early 1960?s Mississippi during a time of racial unrest and an awakening conscience. Join the Hidden Treasures Book Club on December 14 at 6:30pm at the Cohoes Public Library to discuss this book that has been described as heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.

We look forward to seeing you here.