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  • Saving Family Mementos: Part 1 Organizing Prints and Albums

    Bancroft Public Library 181 South Main Street, Salem, NY, United States

    Does thinking about all the print photos you've got stashed in shoeboxes and albums and desk drawers and frames and unknown nooks and crannies ever make you feel like you've got your own private Mt. Everest to deal with? Have you ever wanted to create a keepsake album or photo gift for a special occasion, […]

  • VITA: Tax Prep Assistance

    Bancroft Public Library 181 South Main Street, Salem, NY, United States

    The Volunteer Tax Program (VITA) in Washington and Warren Counties will again be offering free tax preparation appointments for the 2026 tax filing season January- April. This service is available to families and individuals who make less than $69,000/year. Please contact VITA with Questions and to make an appointment!1-800-211-5128 Two other dates are- February 21 […]

  • Saving Family Mementos:Part 2 Emergency Preparedness

    Bancroft Public Library 181 South Main Street, Salem, NY, United States

    Have you ever played the 'what if' game, where you're asked to decide what you would grab if you had to leaver your house quickly? Would photos be on your short list? Which ones? Are they someplace where you could gather them quickly or are they scattered throughout your house? Or do you even know […]

  • Photography Fundamentals in Nature

    Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States

    Learn the basics of composition, exposure, and general techniques to improve your photography and get the most out of the equipment you already own. While a DSLR or mirrorless camera is recommended, the class will also include tips for smartphone users as well. The class will focus primarily on landscape photography, but will also include […]

  • Healthy Living for your Brain and Body

    Bancroft Public Library 181 South Main Street, Salem, NY, United States

    The Alzheimer's Association returns in just a few weeks with another program at Bancroft Library. We welcomed Lindsay Stanislowsky back in the fall, and participants LOVED her class. She returns in February with "Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body". Please call or email to register for this class: mcarll@sals.edu or 518-854-7463. Visit bancroftlibrary.org

  • Celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year

    Bancroft Public Library 181 South Main Street, Salem, NY, United States

    This interactive program allows participants to study the traditions and customs of Chinese Lunar New Year, learn some mandarin phrases, and create an authentic make and take project. Kids learn through hands-on stations and try on authentic clothes! Presented by World Awareness Children's Museum. Please register by calling 518-854-7463 or emailing mcarll@sals.edu

  • VITA: Tax Prep Assistance

    Bancroft Public Library 181 South Main Street, Salem, NY, United States

    The Volunteer Tax Program (VITA) in Washington and Warren Counties will again be offering free tax preparation appointments for the 2026 tax filing season January- April. This service is available to families and individuals who make less than $69,000/year. Please contact VITA with Questions and to make an appointment!1-800-211-5128 Two other dates are- February 21 […]

  • Kits & Cubs at Merck Forest & Farmland Center

    Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States

    Even though our Kits & Cubs program is hibernating, there's still SO much to discover, and so many ways to do it, at Merck Forest! Look for animal tracks in fresh snow. Build a snow person like the one our staff built (her name is Betty White) or a snow animal . Bring your binoculars […]

  • Kits & Cubs at Merck Forest & Farmland Center

    Merck Forest & Farmland 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States

    Even though our Kits & Cubs program is hibernating, there's still SO much to discover, and so many ways to do it, at Merck Forest! Look for animal tracks in fresh snow. Build a snow person like the one our staff built (her name is Betty White) or a snow animal . Bring your binoculars […]

  • VITA: Tax Prep Assistance

    Bancroft Public Library 181 South Main Street, Salem, NY, United States

    The Volunteer Tax Program (VITA) in Washington and Warren Counties will again be offering free tax preparation appointments for the 2026 tax filing season January- April. This service is available to families and individuals who make less than $69,000/year. Please contact VITA with Questions and to make an appointment!1-800-211-5128 Two other dates are- February 21 […]

  • NYS Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program

    Bancroft Public Library 181 South Main Street, Salem, NY, United States

    With severe weather events becoming more frequent andmore extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkersare prepared for disasters. The NY Citizen PreparednessTraining Program teaches residents to have the tools andresources to prepare for any type of disaster, respondaccordingly and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disasterconditions. The training course will provide an […]

  • Story Makers

    Bancroft Public Library 181 South Main Street, Salem, NY, United States

    Story Makers, a new writing group, is starting on the first Thursday of the month at Bancroft Library. This group is for adult writers to share and critique works-in-progress of passion and depth, in every genre. Meets at 7 pm in Proudfit Hall, no need to register.