Job Fair Hosted by Schenectady County Connects

10:00am - 12:00pm
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Event Details:

Schenectady County Connects is hosting a job fair.  The event is open to anyone seeking new or better employment opportunities. They will have approximately 10 -12 employers across industries, each month, that have immediate hiring needs

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Glenville Book Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Glenville Branch Library
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Book Club Corner
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Paws for Reading - Morning Edition!

10:30am - 11:30am
Rotterdam Branch Library
Required
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Meet Genny, a therapy dog who would love to listen to you read a story. For children in grades K-5 with an adult.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Play: Sharks

10:30am - 11:45am
Niskayuna Branch Library
Required
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Our program begins with a story, followed by exploratory play.  We practice sharing and communicating, and building early literacy through fun story-themed activities for preschoolers.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Story Art Lab

11:00am - 12:00pm
Glenville Branch Library
Required
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Get inspired by books! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a new masterpiece based on our book of the day. Today we'll read Backyard Fairies and design fairy shadow boxes.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Meet Your Historian

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Schenectady County Historian Bill Buell will be available to answer questions and meet with any patrons looking for help with local history research. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Meet Your Historian

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Schenectady County Historian Bill Buell will be available to answer questions and meet with any patrons looking for help with local history research during this time. No registration required

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book-A-Librarian

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Open
Required
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Book A Librarian July/ August 2024

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 "Adult" group.

Book A Librarian

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Niskayuna Branch Library
Required
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Book A Librarian July/ August 2024

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 "Adult" group.

Book-A-Librarian

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Open
Required
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Book A Librarian July/ August 2024

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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

The Shark Riddle

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Niskayuna Branch Library
Required
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a special showing of The Shark Riddle – a 30-minute shark film for the whole family – featuring HD footage of over 20 shark species, as well as shark dentists and seals singing about blubber.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

QUILTBAG+ Book Club: The Fire Never Goes Out

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Glenville Branch Library
Required
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Read the rainbow! Enjoy novels, memoirs, comics, and more books with an LGBTQIA+ focus. Talk about what you loved (or didn’t) in a welcoming environment and meet readers your age!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Climate and Sustainability with Cornell Cooperative Extension

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Scotia Branch Library
Open
Required
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us for this new class on climate and sustainability! This course will lay the foundation on climate science, climate change, local impacts, and what we can do in our communities to promote sustainability and build resiliency!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Digital Literacy Series

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Open
Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Week 1 (July 11): Computer Basics for Beginners

A very basic course demonstrating computer fundamentals, terminology, use of the mouse and generally working in the Microsoft Windows operating system environment