This event is in the "Children" group Build Zone Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Age Group: Children 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Build Zone 3:45pm–4:45pm Niskayuna Meeting Room Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, 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 This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group LEGO Club Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families Do you like building with LEGOS? Join us for a fun LEGO challenge or create something of your own! LEGOS provided. Youth of all ages welcome. Registration encouraged, drop-ins also welcome. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 29 2026 Wed LEGO Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Glenville Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library Room: Glenville Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Registration Required Event Details: Do you like building with LEGOS? Join us for a fun LEGO challenge or create something of your own! LEGOS provided. Youth of all ages welcome. Registration encouraged, drop-ins also welcome.
This event is in the "Children" group Stay & Play Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Stay & Play 10:15am–11:15am Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 Upcoming Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 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 Hola! Hello! Bilingual Story Time Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Families Join Ms. Rojas for a story time presented in Spanish & English for children ages 0 - 8. Story time includes puppets, books, songs, a craft activity and a sensory station. Ven y disfruta con Sra. Rojas cuentos bilingües en Español y Ingles. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Hola! Hello! Bilingual Story Time 10:30am–11:30am KBJ Slater Room Upcoming Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Slater Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join Ms. Rojas for a story time presented in Spanish & English for children ages 0 - 8. Story time includes puppets, books, songs, a craft activity and a sensory station. Ven y disfruta con Sra. Rojas cuentos bilingües en Español y Ingles.
This event is in the "Children" group Behind Mr. Whatsit: A Wrinkle In Time Book Discussion Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Children Did you watch Stranger Things season 5 and wonder, “who is Mr. Whatsit?” Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Behind Mr. Whatsit: A Wrinkle In Time Book Discussion 4:00pm–5:00pm Quaker Street Meeting Area Upcoming Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Did you watch Stranger Things season 5 and wonder, “who is Mr. Whatsit?”
This event is in the "Children" group PAWS for Reading Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library Age Group: Children Meet Lucky Charm, a therapy dog who would love to listen to you read a story. For children in grades K-5.Registration appreciated, drop-ins also welcome. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 30 2026 Thu PAWS for Reading 4:00pm–5:00pm Glenville Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library Room: Glenville Meeting Room Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: Meet Lucky Charm, a therapy dog who would love to listen to you read a story. For children in grades K-5.Registration appreciated, drop-ins also welcome.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Story Time Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Families Stories & learning for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group May 2 2026 Sat Family Story Time 10:30am–11:30am KBJ Slater Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Slater Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Stories & learning for families with children ages birth to 5 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group Littles Learn & Play Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children With sensory activities, motor skills games, and stories you'll leave with ideas for easy-to-do activities at home. Refreshments are provided. Best suited for ages 1-5 and their families. Older siblings are welcome. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 2 2026 Sat Littles Learn & Play 11:00am–1:00pm Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) Upcoming Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: With sensory activities, motor skills games, and stories you'll leave with ideas for easy-to-do activities at home. Refreshments are provided. Best suited for ages 1-5 and their families. Older siblings are welcome.
This event is in the "Children" group PAWS for Reading with Genny Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Mont Pleasant Tabling (Interior) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Youngsters who want practice reading and dog lovers of all ages are invited to visit therapy dog Genny at the library. Genny is a great listener and enjoys being petted. Intended audience is ages 6 and up. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 2 2026 Sat PAWS for Reading with Genny 2:00pm–3:00pm Mont Pleasant Tabling (Interior) Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library Room: Mont Pleasant Tabling (Interior) Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Youngsters who want practice reading and dog lovers of all ages are invited to visit therapy dog Genny at the library. Genny is a great listener and enjoys being petted. Intended audience is ages 6 and up.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Pop Up Story Time Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Families Join us for stories, songs, flannel board stories and more on days when we don't have a therapy dog.For families with children up to age 5. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group May 3 2026 Sun Pop Up Story Time 2:00pm–2:30pm KBJ Slater Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Slater Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, flannel board stories and more on days when we don't have a therapy dog.For families with children up to age 5.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Storytime Monday, May 4, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group May 4 2026 Mon 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, May 4, 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 May 4 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Slime Lab Monday, May 4, 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 May 4 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 "Children" group Artventures: How to Draw Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Children Each month we are going to dive into a new ARTventure!Learn a new art medium and make something unique and fun. For school aged children in grades 2 - 5. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 4 2026 Mon Artventures: How to Draw 4:00pm–5:00pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Each month we are going to dive into a new ARTventure!Learn a new art medium and make something unique and fun. For school aged children in grades 2 - 5.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Storytime Tuesday, May 5, 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 May 5 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, May 5, 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 May 5 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, May 5, 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group May 5 2026 Tue Pre-School Full STEAM Ahead 10:45am–11:45am Niskayuna Meeting Room Upcoming 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Baby Lap Time Wednesday, May 6, 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group May 6 2026 Wed Baby Lap Time 10:30am–11:30am KBJ Slater Room Upcoming 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 Build Zone Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Age Group: Children Do you like to build and create? Join us weekly on Wednesdays for Build Zone where we build with Legos, Duplos, and other materials suitable for brains at various developmental stages. For ages 6-12. Younger siblings are welcome. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 6 2026 Wed Build Zone 3:30pm–4:30pm 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: Children Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Do you like to build and create? Join us weekly on Wednesdays for Build Zone where we build with Legos, Duplos, and other materials suitable for brains at various developmental stages. For ages 6-12. Younger siblings are welcome.
This event is in the "Children" group Build Zone Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Age Group: Children 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 6 2026 Wed Build Zone 3:45pm–4:45pm Niskayuna Meeting Room Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, 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 Junior Writing Club Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Glenville Branch Library Program Type: Writing Age Group: Children Practice your creative writing skills and use your imagination! Meet us for snacks, fun writing prompts, and sharing if you'd like. For kids in grades 3-5. Registration required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 6 2026 Wed Junior Writing Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Writing Registration Required Event Details: Practice your creative writing skills and use your imagination! Meet us for snacks, fun writing prompts, and sharing if you'd like. For kids in grades 3-5. Registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group Stay & Play Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 7 2026 Thu Stay & Play 10:15am–11:15am Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 Upcoming Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 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 Build Zone Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Age Group: Children 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 7 2026 Thu Build Zone 3:30pm–4:30pm Woodlawn Children's Area Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, 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 PAWS for Reading @ Scotia Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library Age Group: Children Meet Sully, a therapy dog who would love to listen to you read a story. For children in grades K-5.Registration appreciated, drop-ins also welcome. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 7 2026 Thu PAWS for Reading @ Scotia 4:00pm–5:00pm Glenville Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library Room: Glenville Meeting Room Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: Meet Sully, a therapy dog who would love to listen to you read a story. For children in grades K-5.Registration appreciated, drop-ins also welcome.