Scotia Branch Library OPEN • Meeting Room CLOSED All Day 1/27 - 3/31 Scotia Branch Library Scotia Branch Library's meeting room is unavailable until further notice due to building repairs after damage caused by burst heating pipes. Closing Jan-Mar 2026 Closing Scotia Branch Library OPEN • Meeting Room CLOSED All Day 1/27–3/31 Branches: Scotia Branch Library Description: Scotia Branch Library's meeting room is unavailable until further notice due to building repairs after damage caused by burst heating pipes.
This event is in the "Adult" group Community Puzzle All Day 3/2 - 3/31 Quaker Street Branch Library Age Group: Adult 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! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 2 - 31 2026 Community Puzzle All Day 3/2–3/31 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!
This event is in the "Children" group St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/2 - 3/31 Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Age Group: Children Scavenger HuntMeet at the Children's Desk to find the the Library's Leprechaun! Follow the gold coins to see where he is hiding! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 2 - 31 2026 St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/2–3/31 Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Age Group: Children Event Details: Scavenger HuntMeet at the Children's Desk to find the the Library's Leprechaun! Follow the gold coins to see where he is hiding!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Toddler Time Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Families Join us for a story time the whole family can enjoy! While the books, songs, and rhymes will be for 1 and 2 year olds, siblings are welcome. For one and two year olds and their caregivers. Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Toddler Time 10:30am–11:00am Woodlawn Children's Area Closed Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Children's Area Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a story time the whole family can enjoy! While the books, songs, and rhymes will be for 1 and 2 year olds, siblings are welcome. For one and two year olds and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Storytime Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Families Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family.Drop-in, no registration required. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Cancelled Family Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Scotia Meeting Room Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library Room: Scotia Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family.Drop-in, no registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Toddler Time, we read two books and sing and dance to music, for half hour and then have half hour play time. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Toddler Time 10:30am–11:30am KBJ Slater Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Slater Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Toddler Time, we read two books and sing and dance to music, for half hour and then have half hour play time.
This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adult" group Baby Café Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Families, Adult 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. View Details This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Baby Café 11:00am–1:00pm Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Create an Acrylic Floral Bouquet with Tracy Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult Join us to create a floral bouquet that never fades. You'll learn to paint expressive florals in acrylics. No experience necessary, bring an apron if needed. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Create an Acrylic Floral Bouquet with Tracy 1:00pm–2:30pm Niskayuna Meeting Room Open Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Join us to create a floral bouquet that never fades. You'll learn to paint expressive florals in acrylics. No experience necessary, bring an apron if needed.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Book A Librarian Monday, March 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm Rotterdam Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Book a Librarian is a one-on-one session for personalized reference assistance with a librarian that is uninterrupted. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Book A Librarian 3:30pm–4:15pm Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Book a Librarian is a one-on-one session for personalized reference assistance with a librarian that is uninterrupted.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Slime Lab Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween Get inspired by slime science! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a different slimy masterpiece each week. For slimers ages 6 - 12. Refreshments are provided. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Slime Lab 4:00pm–4:45pm Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Get inspired by slime science! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a different slimy masterpiece each week. For slimers ages 6 - 12. Refreshments are provided.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Cupcake Decorating Class Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult Unlock a new level of creativity at our spring all-levels decorating class, Spring Into Cupcake Decorating Essentials! Learn essential piping techniques to create stunning buttercream chrysanthemums, peonies, zinnias, and roses. Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Cupcake Decorating Class 4:30pm–6:00pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Closed Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Unlock a new level of creativity at our spring all-levels decorating class, Spring Into Cupcake Decorating Essentials! Learn essential piping techniques to create stunning buttercream chrysanthemums, peonies, zinnias, and roses.
This event is in the "Adult" group Slow Flow Vinyasa Yoga w/ Inner Bliss Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adult Soak up a little sweetness in this relaxing and rejuvenating yoga class. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Slow Flow Vinyasa Yoga w/ Inner Bliss 5:30pm–6:30pm Glenville Meeting Room Open Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library Room: Glenville Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Soak up a little sweetness in this relaxing and rejuvenating yoga class.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Night Time Story Time Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Families Read some stories before bed! Join us twice a month for an evening edition of Family Story Time, with songs and stories suitable for ages 0 months-6 years (older siblings welcome). Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Night Time Story Time 6:00pm–6:30pm KBJ Slater Room Open Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Slater Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Read some stories before bed! Join us twice a month for an evening edition of Family Story Time, with songs and stories suitable for ages 0 months-6 years (older siblings welcome).
This event is in the "Adult" group Great Decisions 2025 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Age Group: Adult Great Decision 2026:Each week we will be discussing the topic assigned in the book and on the DVD.Physical study-guide books are available for purchase, but are not required.List of topics TBA. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Great Decisions 2025 9:30am–11:00am KBJ McChesney Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ McChesney Room Age Group: Adult Event Details: Great Decision 2026:Each week we will be discussing the topic assigned in the book and on the DVD.Physical study-guide books are available for purchase, but are not required.List of topics TBA.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Storytime Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Families Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family.Drop-in, no registration required. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Glenville Meeting Room Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library Room: Glenville Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family.Drop-in, no registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group Imagination Stations Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Imagination Stations 10:30am–11:30am Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Pre-School Full STEAM Ahead Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:45am Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Storytime Age Group: Children, Families Fun and hands-on, this interactive STEAM storytime will encourage preschoolers’ curiosity about the world around them through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math themed activities. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Pre-School Full STEAM Ahead 10:45am–11:45am Niskayuna Meeting Room Open Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Fun and hands-on, this interactive STEAM storytime will encourage preschoolers’ curiosity about the world around them through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math themed activities.
This event is in the "Adult" group Book A Librarian Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm KBJ Mazzone Study Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adult 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: Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Book A Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm KBJ Mazzone Study Room Open Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Mazzone Study Room 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 "Adult" group Niskayuna Book Club Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Come and join the Niskayuna Book Club March 17th for a discussion of Daughters of Shandong by Eve Chung. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Niskayuna Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Niskayuna Meeting Room Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Come and join the Niskayuna Book Club March 17th for a discussion of Daughters of Shandong by Eve Chung.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Basic Knitting with Michelle Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Woodlawn Meeting Room at Woodlawn Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: All Ages Michelle will teach the basics of knitting. All supplies will be available.Come and enjoy the benefits of knitting in a relaxing environment. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Basic Knitting with Michelle 5:30pm–6:30pm Woodlawn Meeting Room Open Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Michelle will teach the basics of knitting. All supplies will be available.Come and enjoy the benefits of knitting in a relaxing environment.
This event is in the "Children" group Stay & Play Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Children 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. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 18 2026 Wed Stay & Play 10:15am–11:15am KBJ McChesney Room Full Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ McChesney Room 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Baby Lap Time Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Families Bring your baby and bounce along to songs, rhymes, and stories! Learn about early literacy resources and connect with other caregivers. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Mar 18 2026 Wed Baby Lap Time 10:30am–11:30am KBJ Slater Room Open Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Slater Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Bring your baby and bounce along to songs, rhymes, and stories! Learn about early literacy resources and connect with other caregivers.
This event is in the "Children" group Imagination Stations Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 18 2026 Wed Imagination Stations 10:30am–11:30am Quaker Street Meeting Area 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group REELS Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adult Title: Coal Miner’s DaughterActors: Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones, Beverly D'Angelo, Levon Helm, Phyllis BoyensStudio: Universal PicturesDirector: Michael AptedRating: PGRuntime: 125 MinutesYear: 1980 View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 18 2026 Wed REELS 12:00pm–3:00pm KBJ McChesney Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ McChesney Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: Title: Coal Miner’s DaughterActors: Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones, Beverly D'Angelo, Levon Helm, Phyllis BoyensStudio: Universal PicturesDirector: Michael AptedRating: PGRuntime: 125 MinutesYear: 1980