Paint Your Own Poké Ball Kit

All Day
Children
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Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Bring home the magic of Pokémon with our Paint Your Own Poké Ball Kit! It includes all supplies needed to create a custom Poké Ball, whether you stick to the classic design or dream up a brand-new look!

Sensory Sessions

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
KBJ McChesney Room
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

We recognize that public spaces can sometimes be overwhelming for neurodivergent individuals.

Imagination Stations

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come check out our early literacy stations in the programming room, including a story time! We will have books previously selected for check out and a craft station every week! Activities and play stations will be different each week.

Music & Movement with Miss Lisa

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Niskayuna Meeting Room
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Miss Lisa leads babies, toddlers, and preschoolers in this interactive music class.  Kids will listen to songs, engage in creative movement, and use instruments to have fun with music.

Summer Reading Kick-Off Event: Magic Show with Anthony Salazar

11:00am–12:00pm
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into a world of wonder and laughter with Anthony Salazar, the master illusionist who weaves captivating magic and side-splitting comedy into an unforgettable spectacle.

Mr. Twisty Presents: Color Our World with Magic!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Families
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Mr. Twisty who is a comedian and balloon twister as he entertains us with zany and fun storytelling full of colorful twists and turns.

CrAFTERwork

5:15pm–6:45pm
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: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:
CrAFTERwork is an “after work” craft club intended to bring together patrons who enjoy trying new forms of art! Each month we will tackle a new craft. All materials will be provided. Whether you are a novice or a dedicated crafter, all are welcome. Supplies and instructions are provided by the library. For adults 18+, registration is required.

Build Zone

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2)
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Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Join us for a fun building activities using a variety of materials, including Legos and more.  We supply the building materials, but projects stay at the library, so bring your camera.

Single Breath Story Writing Workshop

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult
Scotia Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
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"Stories are a communal currency of humanity." - Tahir Shah