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

  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

People of all ages and walks of life are invited to bring their individual quilting, crocheting, knitting, embroidery, weaving, felting, and/or fiber-and-textile craft projects to the Fort Plain Free Library for each weekly gathering of the Creative Textile Fibers Group. Bring a project to work on and share.

  Writers of all experience levels, styles, and genres are invited to gather in the local history room of the Fort Plain Free Library. The creative writing group is made up of authors from varied writing backgrounds, interests, and objectives. In addition to exercises, participants share their work on memoirs, novels, short stories, poems, and more. It is facilitated by ... 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.

  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

People of all ages and walks of life are invited to bring their individual quilting, crocheting, knitting, embroidery, weaving, felting, and/or fiber-and-textile craft projects to the Fort Plain Free Library for each weekly gathering of the Creative Textile Fibers Group. Bring a project to work on and share.

  Writers of all experience levels, styles, and genres are invited to gather in the local history room of the Fort Plain Free Library. The creative writing group is made up of authors from varied writing backgrounds, interests, and objectives. In addition to exercises, participants share their work on memoirs, novels, short stories, poems, and more. It is facilitated by ... 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.

Local history lovers are invited to join us in the Local History Room as we share memories, family histories, vintage photo albums, post cards, memorabilia, scrapbooks, and more. The casual, drop-in discussion group is facilitated by Fort Plain Village Historian Eileen Chambers and Minden Town Historian Rob Carter.

People of all ages and walks of life are invited to bring their individual quilting, crocheting, knitting, embroidery, weaving, felting, and/or fiber-and-textile craft projects to the Fort Plain Free Library for each weekly gathering of the Creative Textile Fibers Group. Bring a project to work on and share.

  Writers of all experience levels, styles, and genres are invited to gather in the local history room of the Fort Plain Free Library. The creative writing group is made up of authors from varied writing backgrounds, interests, and objectives. In addition to exercises, participants share their work on memoirs, novels, short stories, poems, and more. It is facilitated by ... 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.

Papercrafter Patty Murray will guide participants in making rubber-stamped and paper-crafted cards and/or three-dimensional paper objects. The class is free, however seating is limited. Advance registration and a $5 registration fee are required. The fee is refundable ONLY on the evening of the class. Please call 518-993-4646 to register or for more information.

People of all ages and walks of life are invited to bring their individual quilting, crocheting, knitting, embroidery, weaving, felting, and/or fiber-and-textile craft projects to the Fort Plain Free Library for each weekly gathering of the Creative Textile Fibers Group. Bring a project to work on and share.

  Writers of all experience levels, styles, and genres are invited to gather in the local history room of the Fort Plain Free Library. The creative writing group is made up of authors from varied writing backgrounds, interests, and objectives. In addition to exercises, participants share their work on memoirs, novels, short stories, poems, and more. It is facilitated by ... Read More

Get Stuck on Stamps Stamp lovers of all ages and experience levels are invited to join us in the Local History Room to learn about stamps and stamp collecting. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.