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Library Closed - Christmas Eve

All Day
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site

Library Closed - Christmas Day

All Day
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site

Community Puzzle

All Day 12/26 - 12/28
Quaker Street Branch Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us in building a community jigsaw puzzle at the Quaker Street Branch. Jigsaw puzzles can improve short-term memory, relieve stress, and help you make new friends! Drop-in...

Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Join us in building a community jigsaw puzzle at the Quaker Street Branch. Jigsaw puzzles can improve short-term memory, relieve stress, and help you make new friends! Drop-in for a few minutes or a few hours; place 3 pieces or 300! 

Meet Your Historian

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Writing
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 during this time...

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

Music Makers

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Ms. Steph this morning to sing songs, dance and play games that will introduce children to the basics of music making. Hands-on play with instruments will happen at the end of...

Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Ms. Steph this morning to sing songs, dance and play games that will introduce children to the basics of music making. Hands-on play with instruments will happen at the end of the program. For kids ages 0 – 7. 

Community Puzzle

All Day 12/30 - 12/31
Quaker Street Branch Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us in building a community jigsaw puzzle at the Quaker Street Branch. Jigsaw puzzles can improve short-term memory, relieve stress, and help you make new friends! Drop-in...

Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Join us in building a community jigsaw puzzle at the Quaker Street Branch. Jigsaw puzzles can improve short-term memory, relieve stress, and help you make new friends! Drop-in for a few minutes or a few hours; place 3 pieces or 300! 

Drop-in Board Games

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Drop in and play a board game! We have Operation, Scrabble, Perfection, Jenga, Guess Who, Yeti in My Spaghetti, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Connect 4, Checkers, Chess and various card ga...

Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Drop in and play a board game! We have Operation, Scrabble, Perfection, Jenga, Guess Who, Yeti in My Spaghetti, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Connect 4, Checkers, Chess and various card games! For families with kids and teens.

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Pokémon Card Making

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Come to the library, learn all about Pokémon, and design your own Pokémon card while you enjoy some fun Pokémon snacks and decorate your own Pokéball cookie. Registration enco...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Come to the library, learn all about Pokémon, and design your own Pokémon card while you enjoy some fun Pokémon snacks and decorate your own Pokéball cookie. 

Registration encouraged, but drop-ins welcome. 

REELS at Glenville Spotlight Cinema Series

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Welcome to a new REELS at Glenville film series, Spotlight Cinema, where each series of films we highlight a particular actor, director, or theme. The first spotlight shines on the...

Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Welcome to a new REELS at Glenville film series, Spotlight Cinema, where each series of films we highlight a particular actor, director, or theme. The first spotlight shines on the theme of movies that have had a Criterion release on dvd/blu-ray.

Noon Year's Eve Party: Kid's Edition

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for games crafts, music, to-go treats and a balloon drop as we ring in 2023! 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Children, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 101
Event Details:

Join us for games crafts, music, to-go treats and a balloon drop as we ring in 2023! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Meet Your Historian

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Writing
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 during this time...

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

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Tween Graphic Novel Book Club

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Join Librarian Laura in a book discussion of Delicious in Dungeon by Ryoko Kui and a related craft. Snacks and drinks will also be provided! For kids aged 9-12. Registration is req...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join Librarian Laura in a book discussion of Delicious in Dungeon by Ryoko Kui and a related craft. Snacks and drinks will also be provided! For kids aged 9-12. Registration is required. 

Library Closed - New Year's Day

All Day
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site

Book A Librarian

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Glenville 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: Glenville 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:

Drop-in Board Games

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Drop in and play a board game! We have Operation, Scrabble, Perfection, Jenga, Guess Who, Yeti in My Spaghetti, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Connect 4, Checkers, Chess and various card ga...

Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Drop in and play a board game! We have Operation, Scrabble, Perfection, Jenga, Guess Who, Yeti in My Spaghetti, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Connect 4, Checkers, Chess and various card games! For families with kids and teens.

Epoch Trivia Battle

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Who was part of your zeitgeist? Muhammad Ali? Kurt Cobain? The Kardashians? Khaby Lame? Whether your impressionable years occurred  in the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s or 00s, bring you...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Who was part of your zeitgeist? Muhammad Ali? Kurt Cobain? The Kardashians? Khaby Lame?

Beat the Snow Winter Concert Series

Sunday, January 5, 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):  Musicats DuoCategory:  Jazzy Music*Please remember to check the Friends of the Library's Facebook page (here) if there is a possi...

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):  Musicats Duo

Category:  Jazzy Music

Baby Café

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, Adult
Event Details:

A Baby Café is a free drop-in service offering in-person breastfeeding/chestfeeding support for pregnant and/or new parents in the community. Siblings and partners welcome! Grab an...

Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2)
Age Group: Families, Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

A Baby Café is a free drop-in service offering in-person breastfeeding/chestfeeding support for pregnant and/or new parents in the community. Siblings and partners welcome! Grab and go snacks provided.

Teen Crochet Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

We meet the first Monday of each month. Bring your own project to work on in the company other teens. Share your techniques, patterns, and ideas. All skill levels, beginner to adva...

Required
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

We meet the first Monday of each month. Bring your own project to work on in the company other teens. Share your techniques, patterns, and ideas. All skill levels, beginner to advanced welcome!

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Monday, January 6, 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

REELS at Scotia Spotlight Cinema Series

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Welcome to a new REELS AT Scotia film series, Spotlight Cinema, where each series of films we highlight a particular actor, director, or theme. The first spotlight shines on the la...

Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Welcome to a new REELS AT Scotia film series, Spotlight Cinema, where each series of films we highlight a particular actor, director, or theme. The first spotlight shines on the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, who filmed two movies locally.

Yoga-Relax and Unwind

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Yoga class for health and wellness with certified instructor, Miki, both chair and mat yoga. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat if possible. Open to adults, teens, and tweens...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Yoga class for health and wellness with certified instructor, Miki, both chair and mat yoga. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat if possible. Open to adults, teens, and tweens.

CrAFTERwork

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult
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. Whether you are a novice or a...

Required
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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. Whether you are a novice or a dedicated crafter, all are welcome.

Experience the New Catalog! How-tos and FAQs

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for a live, in-person session where we'll:Showcase the exciting new features of our website and catalog.Answer all your questions about the updates.Explore the option of bo...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Join us for a live, in-person session where we'll: