After-School Activities Program (A.S.A.P.)
Chaylyn Harrington is stepping down from her role as After School Program Coordinator at the end of April. We are sad to lose her, but happy that she is moving forward in her chosen career, and we are very thankful that she was able to create a foundation from which future A.S.A.P. programming can be created!
Please stay tuned as we hire another person to fill this role. If you are interested in learning more about the position, please reach out to Melissa at mcarll@sals.edu, or stop by the library.
Tai Chi with Lila Brown at Bancroft
| Date | Wednesdays and Thursdays |
| Time | 8:45 am – 10:00 am (Wed.) 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm (Thurs.) |
| Description | Instructor Lila Brown offers Tai Chi to the Salem community at the library, free of charge. We start with gentle, healing Qi Gong warm-ups and dip in to the beginning of the Yang Style Short Form. Improve your flexibility, balance, breathing, strength, and posture while developing focus, patience and awareness; mental, spiritual, and physical. Enjoy the flow of movement and mindfulness. Perfect for all ages and conditions. No previous experience necessary. Space generally limited to 8 participants. Drop-ins are welcome when space allows. |
| Location | Proudfit Hall |
| Registration | To register for your spot, and for more information, contact Lila at LilaRBrown@gmail.com. |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions |
Seed Library is Now Open!
| Date | Spring- Summer 2026 |
| Time | during library hours |
| Description | Bancroft Public Library’s seed library is now available. Stop by the library to pick out your seeds for this season. Cornell Cooperative Extension has offered great resources on gardening, and Bentley Seeds from Cambridge has provided the packets. (Thank you to Beth DellaRocco for coordinating this opportunity) |
| Location | Library |
| Registration | stop by anytime |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or mcarll@sals.edu |
Homeschool Supply Swap
| Date | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 |
| Time | 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm |
| Description | This June, Bancroft Library will host another Homeschool Supply Swap. Bring in your curriculum, workbooks, educational items, and anything else homeschool-related that you no longer use and are ready to pass on to another family! Meet other homeschooling parents, share ideas and curriculum recommendations, and take home items new to you. Please feel free to bring materials in ahead of time, or the day of the event. Event is free, and there will be activities for children while home school parents peruse the materials available. |
| Location | Proudfit Hall |
| Registration | FREE – no registration needed |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or mcarll@sals.edu for questions |
Bancroft Library at Salem Art Work’s Last Sunday Artisan Bazaar
| Date | Last Sunday of the Month (June 28, July 26, August 30) |
| Time | 10 am – 2 pm |
| Description | This summer, Salem Art Works is hosting an amazing artisan market and bazaar the last Sundays of June, July, and August. Bancroft Library will be in attendance with a tent. Stop by our booth to learn more about the library, check out books, get a library card, and check out this truly awesome community event at SAW. More details will be available on SAW’s website soon. https://www.salemartworks.org/ |
| Location | 9 Cary Lane, Salem, NY |
| Registration | No registration needed – FREE Program |
| Contact | mcarll@sals.edu or 518-854-7463 |
I Bird NY Challenge – Take out the Birding Backpack
| Date | Now – November 2026 |
| Time | Anytime! |
| Description | The annual I BIRD NY Challenge is back! Use your observation skills and take the Challenge by identifying any 10 bird species of your choosing in New York State. Participants who successfully complete this fun challenge will be awarded a commemorative patch, completion certificate, and be entered into a drawing for great birding prizes!* The challenge is open from March 1 through November 1, open to participants of all ages and abilities. Participants may also earn a bonus entry into the prize giveaway by submitting a photo documenting their experience completing the I BIRD NY Challenge. Please, check out the library’s birding backpack (at the circulation desk) to help you on your quest! The backpack was provided by Southern Adirondack Audubon Society. To participate in the I BIRD NY Challenge, complete a Challenge Log online or download the I BIRD NY Challenge form (PDF) See DEC website for more info: https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/birding/i-bird-ny |
| Location | Proudfit Hall |
| Registration | No registration needed – FREE Program |
| Contact | mcarll@sals.edu or 518-854-7463 |
Fort Ticonderoga History Talk
| Date | Wednesday, July 22, 2026 |
| Time | 12:30 pm |
| Description | Come and learn about the events that occurred in 1775 and 1776 at Ticonderoga and how they led up to the Revolutionary War. This program is a virtual history talk that is scheduled for after the noon potluck. Feel free to come to both events! This talk is rescheduled from a postponed fall 2025 event. Please email mcarll@sals.edu if you would like the Zoom link for the program. |
| Location | Proudfit Hall or from the comfort of your home via virtual link |
| Registration | Registration Required |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or mcarll@sals.edu |
Read with Bianca the Therapy Dog
| Date | Saturday, July 25, 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 am – noon |
| Description | Salem Central School students are familiar with Bianca the Therapy Dog, and this summer she is coming to Bancroft for a Saturday morning. Kids of any age are welcome to come and read a book to Bianca. Along with her owner, Kiki Perkins, Bianca stops by to spread joy, and reduce stress, and support kids. She especially loves reading with children and makes a wonderful, encouraging reading buddy! Please call to sign up for this event. If we have a lot of interest, we will have to schedule time slots for kiddos to read to Bianca. |
| Location | Bancroft Library Children’s Area |
| Registration | Yes, please register for this program! |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu |
Solve a Rubik’s Cube Program for Kids!
| Date | Wednesday, July 29, 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
| Description | This program is taught by kids for kids! The Rubik’s cube workshop is designed for children in grades 2–6 and is geared toward beginners who have never solved a Rubik’s Cube or are just starting their cubing journey. The goal is to spark interest in cubing while teaching foundational solving techniques. By the end of the session, each child will be able to solve a 2×2 Rubik’s Cube and understand the basic algorithms and move sequences used in the process. There are 12 spots available. Please call to register. |
| Location | Proudfit Hall |
| Registration | Registration is required. |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or mcarll@sals.edu for questions |