Stories and Breakfast

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Event Details:

In partnership with the Town of Rotterdam, SCPL will be visiting parks around Rotterdam this Summer! Enjoy an outdoor story time with a breakfast snack and craft.

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:30am
Children
KBJ Slater Room
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Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Toddler Time, we shake our sillies out, play with scarves, two books to read and play time.

Mr. Twisty: Color Our World with Magic!

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Families
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Performance
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Please note, this program takes place off-site at the Lions Pavilion in Collins Park, Scotia

Book a Librarian

11:30am–12:15pm
Adult
Quaker Street Meeting Area
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:
Book a Librarian is a one-on-one session for personalized reference assistance with a librarian that is uninterrupted.

Tang Museum presents Ghostly Adventures

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

This summer join art curator, Njeri, in exploring Ghost Adventures. This project is inspired by Ghost River, a painting by artist Tyson Reeder.

Big Play: 2025 Summer Reading Kick Off

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children, Families
Woodlawn Children's Area
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Big Fun at our Big Play event.  Children will have a variety of stations to play with their caregivers.

Spark Wheel Art for Kids & Teens

4:30pm–5:30pm
Families
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Come to the library and get creative with the Spark Wheel! Spin the wheel and it will randomly select what to draw, what shapes and colors to use! For families with kids & teens.

Teen Writing Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teen & Tween
KBJ Slater Room
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come write in! Poets, novelists, cartoonists, and more are invited to an hour of writing inspiration and sharing. Work on your existing projects or try a new prompt in a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.

Cupcake Decorating Workshop

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adult
Niskayuna Meeting Room
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants will learn how to decorate four different types of flowers on cupcakes using piping techniques.