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Story Times To Go: Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon

01/21/2025 @ 4:45pm to 01/24/2025 @ 5:45pm
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your story time to go craft from the library and follow along with the Youtube video of Amy Wu and the Pa...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home!

Baby Lap Time

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Bring your baby and bounce along to songs, rhymes, and stories! Learn about early literacy resources and connect with other caregivers. For babies 0-15 months and their caregi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Bring your baby and bounce along to songs, rhymes, and stories! Learn about early literacy resources and connect with other caregivers. 

Imagination Stations

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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! Act...

Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
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.

Book A Librarian

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult
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:Br...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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:

REELS

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:30pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Date: 01/23/2025 Title: October Sky Actors: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Chris Owen, William Lee Scott Studio: Universal Pictures Director: Joe Jo...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Date: 01/23/2025 

Title: October Sky 

Actors: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Chris Owen, William Lee Scott 

Studio: Universal Pictures 

Director: Joe Johnston 

Rating: PG 

Book-A-Librarian

Book A Librarian

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult
Open
Required
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 80

Cozy Crafters

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Bring your current craft project to this social group to work on, meet new people and learn new skills. From knitting to quilting, and everything in between, we can help each other...

Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Bring your current craft project to this social group to work on, meet new people and learn new skills. From knitting to quilting, and everything in between, we can help each other begin and complete craft projects.

Book-A-Librarian

Book A Librarian

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult
Open
Required
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 80

Build Zone

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Families
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 Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: 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.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:45pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learning English as a second languageopens many doors for people and providesthem with a variety of options they mightnot otherwise have. This course is designedfor adult learners ...

Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Learning English as a second language

opens many doors for people and provides

them with a variety of options they might

not otherwise have. This course is designed

for adult learners and helps individuals

Sharpie Alcohol Ink Tiles w/ C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In this workshop, we'll be creating stunning, one-of-a-kind tile art pieces! Learn to capture the effect of alcohol inks using a few simple materials. Whether you’re a seasoned art...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In this workshop, we'll be creating stunning, one-of-a-kind tile art pieces! Learn to capture the effect of alcohol inks using a few simple materials.

Writers Group

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:30pm
KBJ Broughton Study Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Whether you’ve been doing it forever or just starting out, bring your written words to this volunteer run community group and receive feedback from fellow wordsmiths as time permit...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Broughton Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Whether you’ve been doing it forever or just starting out, bring your written words to this volunteer run community group and receive feedback from fellow wordsmiths as time permits.

piggy bank overflowing with cash

Financial Empowerment: Paying for College

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help you navigate the financial aspects of saving for college. We'll cover essential topics such as budgeting for education, explori...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help you navigate the financial aspects of saving for college.

Everything Fiber Arts

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Enjoy knitting and crocheting. Learn fiber arts skills.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Enjoy knitting and crocheting. Learn fiber arts skills.

Story Art Lab: Almost a Full Moon

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families
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 Almost a Full Moon and make pop-up moon card...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
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 Almost a Full Moon and make pop-up moon cards.

Free IRS Certified Tax Assistance

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
KBJ Program Room 1 at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Union College Professor Mary O'Keeffe and her students will provide FREE tax assistance to our patrons. Be sure to stop by on Tuesday and Thursday evenings to receive their expert ...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Union College Professor Mary O'Keeffe and her students will provide FREE tax assistance to our patrons.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
KBJ Swanker Board Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Event Details:

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Swanker Board Room
Event Details:

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Family Story Time

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Event Details:

Stories & learning for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. 

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Event Details:

Stories & learning for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. 

WMHT: Good Night Moon

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join WMHT Public Television for a program of family activities. Watch the animated story ofGood Night Moon, enjoy craft activities, and carry home a storybook.  Storybooks var...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M.
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Join WMHT Public Television for a program of family activities.

Littles Society Toddler Fun

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Come explore hands-on activities that make learning fun! With themed sensory bins, motor skills games & personalized worksheets you'll leave with easy activities for home; and ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2)
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Come explore hands-on activities that make learning fun! With themed sensory bins, motor skills games & personalized worksheets you'll leave with easy activities for home; and new ideas to keep your toddler engaged.

PAWS For Reading

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a story class for children in grades K-5 with an adult. Meet therapy dogs Ivy, Luna and shadow this month at the Central Library. They would loves to listen to yo read ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us for a story class for children in grades K-5 with an adult. Meet therapy dogs Ivy, Luna and shadow this month at the Central Library. They would loves to listen to yo read a story.  

Dog Man Day

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Celebrate the release of the new Dog Man movie at the library! Families are invited to an afternoon of crafts, snacks, and Dog Man themed fun. Make your own Scarlet Shedder or Bark...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Celebrate the release of the new Dog Man movie at the library! Families are invited to an afternoon of crafts, snacks, and Dog Man themed fun. Make your own Scarlet Shedder or Bark Knight Cape with Ms.

Beat the Snow Winter Concert Series

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

This week's performance...Performer(s):  Rosanne Hargrave & Michael Clement Category:  "A Place for Us" Leonard Bernstein*Please remember to check the Friends of...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

This week's performance...

Performer(s):  Rosanne Hargrave & Michael Clement 

Category:  "A Place for Us" Leonard Bernstein

PAWS For Reading

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a story class for children in grades K-5 with an adult. Meet therapy dogs Ivy, Luna and shadow this month at the Central Library. They would loves to listen to yo read ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a story class for children in grades K-5 with an adult. Meet therapy dogs Ivy, Luna and shadow this month at the Central Library. They would loves to listen to yo read a story.