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Bedtime Story Time

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

An evening early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family. Pajamas and stuffed an...

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

An evening early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family. Pajamas and stuffed animals welcome and strongly encouraged.  

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Lap Time

Wednesday, December 4, 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, December 4, 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, December 4, 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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Story Time To Go: Corduroy

All Day 12/6 - 12/20
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your story time to go craft from the library and follow along with the Youtube video of Corduroy by Don F...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your story time to go craft from the library and follow along with the Youtube video of Corduroy by Don Freeman read by Librarian Laura. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Music Makers

Saturday, December 7, 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.

Stay & Play

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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 se...

Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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 is required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Paws for Reading

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Disco Grab & Go!

All Day 12/9 - 12/14
Rotterdam Tabling (Foyer) at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Parents of babies 0 - 2 years old are welcome to pick up a grab and go bag to make your child a "baby disco"! Tons of shiny reflection fun for your baby to enjoy for hours on end (...

Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam Tabling (Foyer)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Parents of babies 0 - 2 years old are welcome to pick up a grab and go bag to make your child a "baby disco"!

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

Family Storytime

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library
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
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.

Toddler Time

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a story time the whole family can enjoy! While the books, songs, and rhymes will be targeted at ages 12 - 18 months, siblings are welcome.

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney 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 targeted at ages 12 - 18 months, siblings are welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Story Art Lab

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Get inspired by books! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a new masterpiece based on our book of the day. Registration is encouraged, but not required.For families wit...

Required
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Get inspired by books! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a new masterpiece based on our book of the day. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

For families with kids grades K-5.

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville 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: 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.

NO registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Imagination Stations

Tuesday, December 10, 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.

Preschool Full STEAM Ahead

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Fun and hands-on, this interactive STEAM story time will encourage preschoolers’ curiosity about the world around them through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math theme...

Required
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Fun and hands-on, this interactive STEAM story time 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 "Children" group.

Stay & Play

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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 se...

Required
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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 "Teen & Tween" group.

Kaleidoscope Kits

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Woodlawn Tabling (Interior) at Woodlawn Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Kaleidoscope Day falls on December 11th, coinciding with the birthday of its inventor, Sir David Brewster-a Scottish scientist, inventor, and author.  A kaleidoscope is an opt...

Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Kaleidoscope Day falls on December 11th, coinciding with the birthday of its inventor, Sir David Brewster-a Scottish scientist, inventor, and author.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Lap Time

Wednesday, December 11, 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, December 11, 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.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Kaleidoscope Kits

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Niskayuna Tabling (Interior) at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Kaleidoscope Day falls on December 11th, coinciding with the birthday of its inventor, Sir David Brewster-a Scottish scientist, inventor, and author.  A kaleidoscope is an opt...

Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Kaleidoscope Day falls on December 11th, coinciding with the birthday of its inventor, Sir David Brewster-a Scottish scientist, inventor, and author.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Build Zone

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1) at Mont Pleasant 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 and more.  We supply the building materials, but projects stay at the library, so bring your...

Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
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 and more.  We supply the building materials, but projects stay at the library, so bring your camera.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Build Zone

Wednesday, December 11, 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.

Financial Wellness For Kids

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Angela, founder of You. Inc. and learn about making and keeping money in a fun interactive and entertaining workshop for kids and their caregivers. For ages 0-11.  

Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join Angela, founder of You. Inc. and learn about making and keeping money in a fun interactive and entertaining workshop for kids and their caregivers. For ages 0-11.

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Build Zone

Thursday, December 12, 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.