14 May 2012

Know Someone Who is Interested in Becoming a Teen Volunteer at the Watervliet Public Library?

Teen volunteers are a vital part of our Summer Reading Program’s success. Their efforts ensure that the library can help kids sign up for the Summer Reading, assist patrons with updating their books/minutes read list, and pass out weekly prizes. Teen volunteers help library staff with summer programs like weekly crafts for children and teens. Teen volunteers also help around the library, cleaning and organizing the shelves, putting library materials away, and generally helping as needed. 

How do I become a teen volunteer?
1. Read our Teen Volunteer Interest Letter.
2.  Fill out an application.  Volunteers must be 13 or older.
3. Drop off an application at the Watervliet Library.

Spaces are limited and may fill up quickly!

Questions? Call 274-4471, stop by the library, or email: 
Elizabeth Jakubowski, Librarian - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or
Gene Schatoff, Watervliet Public Library Director - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

06 February 2012

We've been able to partner with Ruby Tuesday (the 675 Troy-Schenectady Rd location) so on Tuesday May 22nd, Wednesday May 23rd, and Thursday May 24th if you bring this flier with you to Ruby Tuesday, 20% of your bill will go directly to the Library.

Feel free to share this info and flier with anyone who you think would be interested. Your support is greatly appreciated.  Every dollar you donate will go directly towards supporting the library's budget.

Hope to see you there!

01 May 2012

Tuesday, June 12, 6:00 pm -7:30 pm at the Watervliet Public Library.
Learn how to cook with more olive oil, wine and hearty whole grains for a Greek-inspired heart healthy diet.  Participants will prepare and sample several delicious Mediterranean style foods and take home recipes and information.  A class with hands-on demonstrations and yummy tastings!  Brought to you by Cornell Cooperative Extension.

For more information or to register call 274-4471.

19 April 2012

Our Mission: To increase community awareness of library services, promote cultural and educational programs to community residents, to assist the library with special projects and to raise funds for the library.

How Can YOU Be a Friend?
Fill out our Friends Brochure at the library, or print it out and bring it in to join.  Our Friends do a variety of things: volunteer at the library, assist at library programs and special events, support the Friends annual member appeal, attend member meetings and activities. 

Do your part to make sure the Watervliet Public Library continues to be responsive to the needs of the community... consider becoming a Friend of the Library.

Call Gene Schatoff, Friends liaison 274-4471 with any questions or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Thank you for your continuing support.

15 March 2012

Happy Spring!  Be sure to check out our new Spring 2012 program brochure with details about all of our latest story times, book clubs, crafts and more!