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Paws for Reading

Friday, December 13, 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.

Stay & Play

Saturday, December 14, 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

Saturday, December 14, 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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, December 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Bedtime Story Time

Tuesday, December 17, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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.

Story Art Lab: First Snow

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library
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. Today, we'll read First Snow by Peter McCarty.For families wi...

Required
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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. Today, we'll read First Snow by Peter McCarty.

For families with kids grades k-5th. 

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

Gingerbread Houses

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Drop by the Woodlawn Branch to design, construct, and decorate Mini Gingerbread Houses using a variety of sweet treats-pop tarts, frosting, candy and more.  For children and t...

Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Drop by the Woodlawn Branch to design, construct, and decorate Mini Gingerbread Houses using a variety of sweet treats-pop tarts, frosting, candy and more.  For children and their grown-ups, ages 5 and up.

Library Closed - Christmas Eve

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

Library Closed - Christmas 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
This event is in the "Children" group.

Music Makers

Saturday, December 28, 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.

Drop-in Board Games

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Drop in and play a board game! We have Operation, Scrabble, Perfection, Jenga, Guess Who, Yeti in My Spaghetti, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Connect 4, Checkers, Chess and various card ga...

Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Drop in and play a board game! We have Operation, Scrabble, Perfection, Jenga, Guess Who, Yeti in My Spaghetti, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Connect 4, Checkers, Chess and various card games! For families with kids and teens.

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

Pokémon Card Making

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Come to the library, learn all about Pokémon, and design your own Pokémon card while you enjoy some fun Pokémon snacks decorate your own Pokéball cookie. Registration encourag...

Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Come to the library, learn all about Pokémon, and design your own Pokémon card while you enjoy some fun Pokémon snacks decorate your own Pokéball cookie. 

Registration encouraged, but drop-ins welcome. 

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

Noon Year's Eve Party: Kid's Edition

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for games crafts, music, to-go treats and a balloon drop as we ring in 2023! 

Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Children, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 110
Event Details:

Join us for games crafts, music, to-go treats and a balloon drop as we ring in 2023! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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

Drop-in Board Games

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Drop in and play a board game! We have Operation, Scrabble, Perfection, Jenga, Guess Who, Yeti in My Spaghetti, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Connect 4, Checkers, Chess and various card ga...

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

Drop in and play a board game! We have Operation, Scrabble, Perfection, Jenga, Guess Who, Yeti in My Spaghetti, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Connect 4, Checkers, Chess and various card games! For families with kids and teens.

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

Being Me Is Special!

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Join Tommie Burch, yoga instructor and local author of the picture book Being Me Is Special, for a yoga session focused on the whole family! Learn about breathwork, posture, and mo...

Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join Tommie Burch, yoga instructor and local author of the picture book Being Me Is Special, for a yoga session focused on the whole family! Learn about breathwork, posture, and movement during this interactive yoga experience.