This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Teen Kits: Collage Bookmarks 05/04/2026 @ 9:00am–05/09/2026 @ 5:00pm Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group May 4 - 9 2026 Teen Kits: Collage Bookmarks 05/04/2026 @ 9:00am–05/09/2026 @ 5:00pm Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Create a one-of-a-kind bookmark durable enough for all the reading you do! Cardstock bookmark blanks, collage supplies and glue, and a ribbon accent are included. Kits available at the Children's Desk while supplies last!
This event is in the "Adult" group Community Puzzle All Day 5/1–5/23 Adult This event is in the "Adult" group May 1 - 23 2026 Community Puzzle All Day 5/1–5/23 Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library Age Group: Adult Event Details: Join us in building a community jigsaw puzzle at the Quaker Street Branch. Jigsaw puzzles can improve short-term memory, relieve stress, and help you make new friends! Drop-in for a few minutes or a few hours; place 3 pieces or 300!
This event is in the "Adult" group Meet the Historian 10:00am–12:30pm Adult Rotterdam Study Room A This event is in the "Adult" group May 7 2026 Thu Meet the Historian 10:00am–12:30pm Rotterdam Study Room A Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam Study Room A Age Group: Adult Event Details: Schenectady County Historian John Woodward will be available to answer questions and meet with any patrons looking for help with local history research from 10am-12:30pm. No registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group Stay & Play 10:15am–11:15am Children Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 7 2026 Thu Stay & Play 10:15am–11:15am Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 Upcoming Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this 5-week series for children ages 1-3 with their caregivers. This program encourages playing with your child and talking with child experts. Attend 5 weeks of the series to receive a completion prize. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adult" group Book A Librarian 12:30pm–1:30pm Adult Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2) Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 7 2026 Thu Book A Librarian 12:30pm–1:30pm Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2) Upcoming Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Register with a librarian for personalized reference assistance that is uninterrupted.Book a forty-five-minute one-on-one session to get assistance in one of the following areas:
This event is in the "All Ages" group Shade Gardening 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages Niskayuna Meeting Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group May 7 2026 Thu Shade Gardening 2:00pm–3:00pm Niskayuna Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Registration Required Event Details: You can turn the shady part of your yard into a cool, tranquil and beautiful spot. This class will cover the design, planning and maintenance of a shade garden.
This event is in the "Children" group Build Zone 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Woodlawn Children's Area This event is in the "Children" group May 7 2026 Thu Build Zone 3:30pm–4:30pm Woodlawn Children's Area Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Join us for a fun building challenge using a variety of materials, including Legos, Magnetiles, Strawbees, and more. We supply the building materials, but projects will stay at the library, so bring your camera.
This event is in the "Children" group PAWS for Reading @ Scotia 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Glenville Meeting Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 7 2026 Thu PAWS for Reading @ Scotia 4:00pm–5:00pm Glenville Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library Room: Glenville Meeting Room Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: Meet Sully, a therapy dog who would love to listen to you read a story. For children in grades K-5.Registration appreciated, drop-ins also welcome.
This event is in the "Adult" group Crafting Series-Planter decorating 5:30pm–6:30pm Adult Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1) Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 7 2026 Thu Crafting Series-Planter decorating 5:30pm–6:30pm Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1) Upcoming Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a 5 week crafting series on Thursdays at 5:30pm. Decorating planters with tissue paper involves decoupaging torn or cut tissue/napkins onto pots using Mod Podge or diluted glue for a vibrant, custom look.
This event is in the "Adult" group On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group May 7 2026 Thu On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran.