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Preschool Process Art

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

A storytime where books meet art. We will read a book and then using a variety of materials, preschoolers will create art that is child-directed, choice-driven, and celebrates the ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

A storytime where books meet art. We will read a book and then using a variety of materials, preschoolers will create art that is child-directed, choice-driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery. Dress for mess! 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Lap Time

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 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 0-14 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: 14
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.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Halloween Costume Swap

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Beginning Monday, 10/7, 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. I...

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

Beginning Monday, 10/7, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families
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: 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.

NO registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Music & Movement with Miss Lisa

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Miss Lisa leads babies, toddlers and preschoolers in this interactive music class. Kids will listen to songs, engage in creative movement, and use instruments to have fun with musi...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance, Storytime
Event Details:

Miss Lisa leads babies, toddlers and preschoolers in this interactive music class. Kids will listen to songs, engage in creative movement, and use instruments to have fun with music.  Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, October 22, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Imagination Stations

Tuesday, October 22, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

WMHT Family Literacy Program: Math Fables

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

John WMHT Public Television for a program of family activities. Watch the animated story version of the book, enjoy craft activities, and carry home a storybook. For kids in pre K-...

Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

John WMHT Public Television for a program of family activities. Watch the animated story version of the book, enjoy craft activities, and carry home a storybook. For kids in pre K- 2nd grade and their caregivers. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Process Art

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

A storytime where books meet art. We will read a book and then using a variety of materials, preschoolers will create art that is child-directed, choice-driven, and celebrates the ...

Required
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

A storytime where books meet art. We will read a book and then using a variety of materials, preschoolers will create art that is child-directed, choice-driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery. Dress for mess! 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Crochet Fun with Jody

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families, Adult
Event Details:

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

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Lap Time

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 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 0-14 months and their caregi...

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:

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, October 23, 2024 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Build Zone

Wednesday, October 23, 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Build Zone

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn 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: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Children's Area
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Science Lab: Alien Autopsy

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Perform a gruesome dissection of a Lego figure made out of Jello and document what you find. Preschool – Gr.4 

Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Perform a gruesome dissection of a Lego figure made out of Jello and document what you find. 

Preschool – Gr.4 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Paws for Reading

Friday, October 25, 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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Music Makers

Saturday, October 26, 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Movie: Hocus Pocus (1993)

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Rated PG. Three 17th-century witches, hanged for their murderous crimes, are resurrected on Halloween in modern-day Salem by an unsuspecting boy, who must now figure out how to get...

Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Rated PG. Three 17th-century witches, hanged for their murderous crimes, are resurrected on Halloween in modern-day Salem by an unsuspecting boy, who must now figure out how to get them back in the ground.
Runtime 95 minutes.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Knitting Fun

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Adult
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Paws For Reading

Saturday, October 26, 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 dog Luna this month at the Central library. They would love to listen to you read a story.

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 dog Luna this month at the Central library. They would love to listen to you read a story.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families
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: 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.

NO registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Music & Movement with Miss Lisa

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Miss Lisa leads babies, toddlers and preschoolers in this interactive music class. Kids will listen to songs, engage in creative movement, and use instruments to have fun with musi...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance, Storytime
Event Details:

Miss Lisa leads babies, toddlers and preschoolers in this interactive music class. Kids will listen to songs, engage in creative movement, and use instruments to have fun with music.  Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, October 29, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Imagination Stations

Tuesday, October 29, 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.