Transform an old book into a work of art as mixed-media artist Julie Takacs conducts a six-part Altered Book workshop series at the Fort Plain Free Library. Each session, Takacs will walk participants through the steps for deconstruction and reconstruction of a book into their own personal masterpieces using mixed media techniques and a variety of art materials including … Read More

  Join us at the Fort Plain Free Library for toddler-preschool story time! In addition to stories, the program for toddlers, preschool-aged youngsters, & their parents or adult caregivers features action rhymes, simple craft projects, & healthy snacks. Story times are conducted by library educators on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Free. Seating is limited; advance registration … Read More

  Do you find yourself craving some hearty “food for thought”? Whet your appetite at the Fort Plain Free Library as the Philo Café serves up a veritable buffet of topics for discussion. The Philo Café is a respectful forum for people to share thoughts and ideas. Topics will be determined by those in attendance. Sometimes there will even be real … Read More

Bring your sewing machine, electrical cords, thread, bobbins, and specialty feet plus basics like shears to this special, four-part workshop. In addition to learning about the machine’s basic parts and what it can do, participants will have an opportunity to make a patchwork pillow from scratch. Advance registration is an absolute must as class size is limited. Free. Call 518-993-4646 to register.

LOOK! The library will host “Look!”, a special mid-winter story hour program for children in grades K to 5 featuring a story, an art activity, and a healthy snack. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. The program is free, but advance registration is suggested as seating is limited. Call 518-993-4646.  

  Writers of all experience levels, styles, and genres are invited to gather in the community room of the Fort Plain Free Library. The creative writing group is made up of writers with varied backgrounds, interests, and objectives. In addition to writing exercises, participants share their work on memoirs, novels, short stories, poems, and more. Participants can provide and receive … Read More

The Fort Plain Free Library will be closed today for the funeral of former board president Keith Seeber.

Because of the inclement weather, Get Stuck on Stamps has been cancelled for tonight. Stamp lovers of all ages and experience levels are invited to join us in the Local History Room next month to learn about stamps and stamp collecting. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Jan. 29th papercrafting workshop with Patty Murray, cancelled because of winter storm Jaden, has been rescheduled. Unless already enrolled, advance registration is required by calling 518-993-4646. Free.

  Do you find yourself craving some hearty “food for thought”? Whet your appetite at the Fort Plain Free Library as the Philo Café serves up a veritable buffet of topics for discussion. The Philo Café is a respectful forum for people to share thoughts and ideas. Topics will be determined by those in attendance. Sometimes there will even be real … Read More