Friends of Cohoes Public Library

10/14/2026

Thursday, October 15 from 4 - 7 pm, the McDonald's on Saratoga Ave. in Waterford will donate 20% of all proceeds to the Friends of the Cohoes Public Library. These funds go directly to the Library to support their programs. It's an easy and delicious way to support the Library.

10/14/2026

Sooooo - have you got your reservations for the Autumn Harvest Luncheon? Reservations close on October 15. You can find them at the Cohoes Public Library or on their website www.CohoesPublicLibrary.org and select the flyer. We will honor Beth Slezak for all her hard work and have a chance to listen to Phil Bayly former news anchor and author of the "Murder on Skies" series.

We offer access to several digital resources, FREE WITH YOUR FREE LIBRARY CARD. Below are a few of our most popular services. See below for a complete list.

10/10/2026

On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the McDonald's Restaurant, 42 Saratoga Ave., Waterford will generously donate 20% of all proceeds from 4 - 7 pm to the Friends of the Cohoes Public Library so they can continue to support YOUR LIBRARY. Please join us there and thank them for us.

10/10/2026

Don't forget - Reservations close on October 15 for the Autumn Harvest Luncheon. Reservation forms can be found at www.CohoesPublicLibrary.org and select the Autumn Harvest Luncheon flyer.

10/10/2026

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! To all who helped with the book sale - whether you came and browsed; bought some of the fabulous books, CDs, and DVDs or passed the word. And especially to those members who worked tirelessly to set up, sort, monitor and clean up. Since I am afraid I'll forget some one, I won't name names, but you know who you are. Thank you once again.

10/10/2026

Today is the last day of the book sale up at the Cohoes Public Library. So many mysteries, non-fiction, regular fiction, puzzles, et al. Stop up and see the great selection. For classic mystery fans, we got a big box of Agatha Christie donated yesterday. But, stop by early, things are going fast!!!!

10/09/2026

We are open until 7 pm for the preview! Join us also tomorrow from 10 am to 4 pm for our Harvest Book Sale !

10/06/2026

Thank you for all who have donated to the book sale. There are so many interesting selections - but, we could use more. Bring your donation to the Cohoes Public Library and stop by at the Book Sale, Friday 10/9 from 5 - 7 pm (admission fee for preview night) and free admission on Saturday 10/10, from 10 am to 4 pm to pick some new selections.

10/06/2026

Do you have your reservations for the Autumn Harvest Luncheon yet? The deadline for reservations is October 15. Reservation forms are at available at the library or online at www.CohoesPublicLibrary.org and select the luncheon flyer. Friend of the Year, Beth Slezak is being honored and Phil Bayly, author of "Murder on Skis" mystery series and former news anchor will be guest speaker.

We offer access to several digital resources, FREE WITH YOUR FREE LIBRARY CARD. Below are a few of our most popular services. See below for a complete list.

10/04/2026

Do you have your reservations yet for the Autumn Harvest Luncheon on November 1, 2026? Reservations close on October 15. The Friends are honoring Beth Slezak, Director of the Cohoes Senior Center for her tireless work and features speaker Phil Bayly, former news anchor and author of the popular "Murder on Skis" mystery series. The Luncheon, at the Ukrainian American Citizens Club at 1 Pulaski Ave, Cohoes, is from 1 - 4 pm and features a buffet from Deacon Blues and a cash bar.