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Build Zone

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children
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 ...

Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
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. 

Crochet Fun with Jody

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Adult
Event Details:

Teaching basic crochet skills to participants in order for them to create small stuffed toys.

Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Teaching basic crochet skills to participants in order for them to create small stuffed toys.

Drop Off for Halloween Costume Swap

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
Niskayuna Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

From Monday, Oct 7 through Saturday, Oct 12, the library will begin accepting donations of clean, gently worn Halloween costumes.  On Wed, 10/16 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm we will h...

Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

From Monday, Oct 7 through Saturday, Oct 12, the library will begin accepting donations of clean, gently worn Halloween costumes.  On Wed, 10/16 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm we will host a costume swap.

Drop Off for Halloween Costume Swap

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Niskayuna Tabling (Interior) at Niskayuna Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

From Monday, Oct 7 through Saturday, Oct 12, the library will begin accepting donations of clean, gently worn Halloween costumes.  On Wed, 10/16 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm we will h...

Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

From Monday, Oct 7 through Saturday, Oct 12, the library will begin accepting donations of clean, gently worn Halloween costumes.  On Wed, 10/16 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm we will host a costume swap.

Drop Off for Halloween Costume Swap

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Niskayuna Tabling (Interior) at Niskayuna Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families

Paws for Reading

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Meet Genny, a therapy dog who would love to listen to you read a story. For children in grades K-5 with an adult.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Meet Genny, a therapy dog who would love to listen to you read a story. For children in grades K-5 with an adult.

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
KBJ Program Room 1 at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy a bowl of cereal and watch a classic popular television show from the last 4 decades. Bring your favorite pillow, stuffed lovie and blanket. Seating will be picnic style. &nb...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Enjoy a bowl of cereal and watch a classic popular television show from the last 4 decades. Bring your favorite pillow, stuffed lovie and blanket. Seating will be picnic style.  Cereal and milk* will be provided.

Drop Off for Halloween Costume Swap

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Niskayuna Tabling (Interior) at Niskayuna Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families

Knitting Fun

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Adult
Event Details:

Peggy teaches the basics of knitting, stiches and tension. All materials are provided. For grades 3 and up. Registration encouraged, but not required.  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2)
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Peggy teaches the basics of knitting, stiches and tension. All materials are provided. For grades 3 and up. Registration encouraged, but not required.  

Paws For Reading

Saturday, October 12, 2024 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 love to listen to you 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 love to listen to you read a story.

Library Closed - Indigenous Peoples' 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

Story Time To Go: Stumpkin

All Day 10/15 - 10/18
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your grab and go story time craft from the library and follow along with the Youtube video of Stumpkin by Lucy...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Children, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your grab and go story time craft from the library and follow along with the Youtube video of Stumpkin by Lucy Ruth Cummins read by Librarian Laura. 

Story Time To Go: Stumpkin

All Day 10/15 - 10/18
Glenville Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your grab and go story time craft from the library and follow along with the Youtube video of Stumpkin by Lucy...

Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your grab and go story time craft from the library and follow along with the Youtube video of Stumpkin by Lucy Ruth Cummins read by Librarian Laura. 

Story Time To Go: Stumpkin

All Day 10/15 - 10/18
Scotia Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your grab and go story time craft from the library and follow along with the Youtube video of Stumpkin by Lucy...

Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your grab and go story time craft from the library and follow along with the Youtube video of Stumpkin by Lucy Ruth Cummins read by Librarian Laura. 

National Book Month Bingo

All Day 10/15 - 10/31
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for ...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for participants who complete one full row. 

National Book Month Bingo

All Day 10/15 - 10/31
Glenville Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for ...

Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for participants who complete one full row. 

National Book Month Bingo

All Day 10/15 - 10/31
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for ...

Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for participants who complete one full row. 

National Book Month Bingo

All Day 10/15 - 10/31
Niskayuna Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for ...

Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for participants who complete one full row. 

National Book Month Bingo

All Day 10/15 - 10/31
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for ...

Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for participants who complete one full row. 

National Book Month Bingo

All Day 10/15 - 10/31
Quaker Street Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for ...

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

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for participants who complete one full row. 

National Book Month Bingo

All Day 10/15 - 10/31
Rotterdam Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for ...

Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for participants who complete one full row. 

National Book Month Bingo

All Day 10/15 - 10/31
Scotia Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for ...

Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for participants who complete one full row. 

Family Storytime

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family.NO registration required.

Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville 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.

NO registration required.

Imagination Stations

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam 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: 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.