This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group Holiday Gnome Grab and Go Kit All Day 12/8 - 12/13 Rotterdam Tabling (Interior) at Rotterdam Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families Pick up a grab and go kit this week that has all the supplies you’ll need (except a glue gun or strong adhesive,) to make a little holiday gnome! Can be used as an ornament or just a fun and festive decoration. For kids, tweens and teens. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 8 - 13 2025 Holiday Gnome Grab and Go Kit All Day 12/8–12/13 Rotterdam Tabling (Interior) Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam Tabling (Interior) Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Pick up a grab and go kit this week that has all the supplies you’ll need (except a glue gun or strong adhesive,) to make a little holiday gnome! Can be used as an ornament or just a fun and festive decoration. For kids, tweens and teens.
This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Toddler Time 10:30am–11:00am KBJ Slater Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Slater Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children 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 Dec 8 2025 Mon Family Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Scotia Meeting Room Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library Room: Scotia Meeting Room Age Group: Children 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 "Adult" group Book A Librarian Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Rotterdam Study Room A at Rotterdam Branch Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adult Book a Librarian is a one-on-one session for personalized reference assistance with a librarian that is uninterrupted. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Book A Librarian 4:00pm–4:45pm Rotterdam Study Room A Open Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam Study Room A Age Group: Adult Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required 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 "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Granny Hexagon Cardigans with Jody Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult In two sessions, learn how to make the infamous Granny Hexagon Cardigan. Knowledge of basic crochet stitches needed. Materials provided but feel free to bring your favorite yarn. For tweens, teens and adults. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Granny Hexagon Cardigans with Jody 5:00pm–6:00pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Full 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: In two sessions, learn how to make the infamous Granny Hexagon Cardigan. Knowledge of basic crochet stitches needed. Materials provided but feel free to bring your favorite yarn. For tweens, teens and adults.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Teen Writing Club Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Writing Age Group: Teen & Tween Come write in! Poets, novelists, cartoonists, and more are invited to an hour of writing inspiration and sharing. Work on your existing projects or try a new prompt in a supportive and welcoming atmosphere. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Teen Writing Club 5:00pm–6:00pm KBJ Slater Room Open Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Slater Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Writing Registration Required Event Details: Come write in! Poets, novelists, cartoonists, and more are invited to an hour of writing inspiration and sharing. Work on your existing projects or try a new prompt in a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
This event is in the "Adult" group Poetry Circle Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm KBJ Program Room 1 at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Writing Age Group: Adult The group meets to read poetry written by those that attend. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Poetry Circle 6:15pm–7:45pm KBJ Program Room 1 Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Program Room 1 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Writing Event Details: The group meets to read poetry written by those that attend.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Storytime Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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 Dec 9 2025 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, December 9, 2025 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 Dec 9 2025 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, December 9, 2025 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.For children ages 3-6 and their caregivers. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 9 2025 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.For children ages 3-6 and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adult" group Baby Café Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Families, Adult 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Baby Café 11:00am–1:00pm Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 Age Group: Families, Adult Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: 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 Book Club Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Join us for a discussion of West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Scotia Meeting Room Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library Room: Scotia Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for a discussion of West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.
This event is in the "Adult" group Book-A-Librarian Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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: Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Book-A-Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm KBJ Mazzone Study Room Full 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 The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Online Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Cancelled View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Cancelled The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J.
This event is in the "Adult" group Woodlawn Book Club Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Woodlawn Meeting Room at Woodlawn Branch Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult The Woodlawn Book Club will be discussing various books by Agatha Christie on December 9, 2025 at 2pm. Read any mystery by Agatha Christie, share the gruesome details with the group, and identify the killer. Enjoy tea and light refreshments. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Woodlawn Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Woodlawn Meeting Room Open Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: The Woodlawn Book Club will be discussing various books by Agatha Christie on December 9, 2025 at 2pm. Read any mystery by Agatha Christie, share the gruesome details with the group, and identify the killer. Enjoy tea and light refreshments.
This event is in the "Adult" group REELS at Scotia Spotlight Cinema Series Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adult Welcome to a new REELS Spotlight Cinema Series at Scotia, where each series of films highlights a particular actor, director, or theme. This series spotlight shines on movies that are based on books that have been banned or challenged!. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 9 2025 Tue REELS at Scotia Spotlight Cinema Series 3:00pm–6:00pm Scotia Meeting Room Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library Room: Scotia Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: Welcome to a new REELS Spotlight Cinema Series at Scotia, where each series of films highlights a particular actor, director, or theme. This series spotlight shines on movies that are based on books that have been banned or challenged!.
This event is in the "Adult" group Bingo Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library Age Group: Adult Library Bingo game with light refreshments.Enjoy a game, winners awarded prizes. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Bingo 5:30pm–6:30pm Woodlawn Children's Area Open Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Children's Area Age Group: Adult Registration Required Event Details: Library Bingo game with light refreshments.Enjoy a game, winners awarded prizes.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adult" group Raising Star Readers Fair Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Age Group: Children, Adult Join us for skill building and games to raise your star reader. There will be learning sessions, literacy games, free books, reading dogs, and dinner for attendees. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Raising Star Readers Fair 6:00pm–7:30pm KBJ Slater Room Open Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Slater Room Age Group: Children, Adult Registration Required Event Details: Join us for skill building and games to raise your star reader. There will be learning sessions, literacy games, free books, reading dogs, and dinner for attendees.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Baby Lap Time Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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 Dec 10 2025 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, December 10, 2025 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 Dec 10 2025 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 Book A Librarian Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Scotia Branch Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adult 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 "Adult" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Book A Librarian 11:00am–1:00pm Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Technology Class 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 "Adult" group REELS Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adult Date: 12/10/2025 Title: Call of the Wild Actors: Harrison Ford, Dan Stevens, Omar Sy, Karen Gillan, Bradley Whitford Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Director: Chris Sanders View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 10 2025 Wed REELS 12:00pm–2:00pm KBJ McChesney Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ McChesney Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: Date: 12/10/2025 Title: Call of the Wild Actors: Harrison Ford, Dan Stevens, Omar Sy, Karen Gillan, Bradley Whitford Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Director: Chris Sanders
This event is in the "Adult" group Cozy Crafters Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Cozy Crafters 1:00pm–2:00pm Quaker Street Meeting Area 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group The Crafting Nest Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult Bring your fiber arts projects to the Crafting Nest at the Woodlawn branch library. Enjoy working together, meeting new friends, and helping each other to begin and complete projects. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 10 2025 Wed The Crafting Nest 1:00pm–2:00pm Woodlawn Children's Area Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Children's Area Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Bring your fiber arts projects to the Crafting Nest at the Woodlawn branch library. Enjoy working together, meeting new friends, and helping each other to begin and complete projects.