This event is in the "Adult" group

Meet the Historian

10:00am–12:30pm
Adult
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
Open
Registration Required
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
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
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
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
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
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
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