After-School Activities Program (A.S.A.P.)
There is an After-School Activity Program at Bancroft Public Library. Each weekday from 2:30 pm until 4:00 pm Bancroft offers kids the chance to come and hang out at the library! The after-school activity program gears activities to kids ages 9 – 14 years. Younger children are welcome to come with an adult in attendance. Activities include art and crafts, technology, games, lego club, and more! See calendar below for an idea of what things happen each week. Note: daily program may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Operation Adopt – A – Soldier
| Date | Now – Through November 11, 2025 |
| Time | anytime the library is open |
| Description | The Salem Legion is sponsoring Operation Adopt-A-Soldier this year. The library is one location in town to drop off items. Current needs are: – Cookies – Toothbrushes – Chapstick -Puzzle Books -Small Games and Cards -Pens, Paper, Envelopes – Baby Wipes – Body Wash, or – – Soap – Hand Lotion – Shampoo – Hats and Gloves – Packaged snacks – Energy bars |
| Location | Lobby of Library |
| Registration | No registration |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions |
World, Weather, and Clothing: What Should I Wear?
| Date | Saturday, November 8, 2025 (this program was rescheduled from the summer). |
| Time | 10:30 am – 11:30 am |
| Description | World, Weather, & Clothing: What Should I Wear? A fun program that explores how people’s geographic location influences their choices in what to wear. There will be interactive stations, including clothing to try on, a matching game with international dolls, and an art project. Program is 60 minutes. Program is best suited for children ages 5 through 11 years old. Program sponsored by the Friends of Bancroft Library. |
| Location | Proudfit Hall |
| Registration | Registration is required. There are limited spots for this program! |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions |
Self-Defense Class with Lisa Boucher
| Date | Sunday, November 9, 2025 |
| Time | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm |
| Description | Lisa Boucher of Boucher Marital Arts comes highly recommended to Bancroft Library for her self-defense classes In this 1.5 hour long course, she will teach women, both teens and adults, some of the best ways to protect yourself from physical assault or attack. Attendees must be age 13 or older. Under age 18 must have parental consent. All participants must sign a consent form. Lisa Boucher is a 6th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do who has practiced and taught basic self defense classes for over 20 years. |
| Location | Proudfit Hall |
| Registration | Registration Required |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions or to register |
Learn About Land Conservation and Easements with Agricultural Stewardship Association
| Date | Thursday, November 13, 2025 |
| Time | 5:30 pm |
| Description | Have you ever wondered about conserving your land, or what that even means? What about easements-what are they? Do you want to keep your land as agricultural land or forest forever? Agricultural Stewardship Association, the main conservation easement group in Washington and Rensselaer counties, comes to Bancroft Library to break down what it means to put an easement on your property (whether it be farm, forest, or a combination of the two) and explain the steps of the process. |
| Location | Proudfit Hall |
| Registration | FREE – Registration Recommended |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions or to register |