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Wood Craft Program Starts

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The Menands Public Library is kicking off a hands-on wood craft program for kids and teens that runs from March 5 through March 27. Participants can create something original to take home, with supplies provided. If you have a young maker in the house, this is a great way to spend time creatively after school and during the early spring stretch.

About Menands, NY

Discover what makes Menands such a great place to live and explore.

Menands is a compact village just north of downtown Albany, tucked along the Hudson River with a quiet, residential feel and easy access to the Capital District’s bigger attractions. People like the mix of small-street calm and nearby outings, from walks at Albany Rural Cemetery to quick trips to riverfront paths and parks in the surrounding area. Brisk mornings and clear, comfortable stretches of daylight make it easy to fit in a stroll or a bike ride before or after work.

Living options include single-family homes on tree-lined blocks, smaller multifamily properties, and a range of rentals that suit commuters and downsizers alike. Getting around is straightforward, with nearby highways and local roads connecting quickly to Albany, Troy, and major employers, plus convenient access to shopping and dining corridors close by. For day-to-day errands, residents appreciate being near supermarkets, services, and the broader set of arts, events, and restaurants centered in Albany.