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Scotia building repairs

All Day 4/1 - 4/10
Scotia Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Scotia Branch Library
This event is in the "Adult" group

Community Puzzle

All Day 4/6 - 4/30
Quaker Street Branch Library
Age Group:
Adult

Join us in building a community jigsaw puzzle at the Quaker Street Branch. Jigsaw puzzles can improve short-term memory, relieve stress, and help you make new friends! Drop-in for a few minutes or a few hours; place 3 pieces or 300! 

Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Join us in building a community jigsaw puzzle at the Quaker Street Branch. Jigsaw puzzles can improve short-term memory, relieve stress, and help you make new friends! Drop-in for a few minutes or a few hours; place 3 pieces or 300! 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Book A Librarian

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
KBJ Program Room 1 at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult

Register with a librarian for personalized reference assistance that is uninterrupted.
Book a forty-five-minute one-on-one session to get assistance in one of the following areas:

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register with a librarian for personalized reference assistance that is uninterrupted.
Book a forty-five-minute one-on-one session to get assistance in one of the following areas:

This event is in the "Adult" group

Digital Literacy for Beginners

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult

Please join us for a three part series about Computers and Digital Literacy. 

The first part will focus on Computer Basics. The second part will focus on Internet Basics and the third part will focus on Microsoft Word.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join us for a three part series about Computers and Digital Literacy. 

The first part will focus on Computer Basics. The second part will focus on Internet Basics and the third part will focus on Microsoft Word.

This event is in the "Adult" group

NYS Taxpayer Assistance Program

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Age Group:
Adult

NYS Department of Taxation and Finance will be providing assistance to taxpayers in filing their 2025 taxes for free.

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

NYS Department of Taxation and Finance will be providing assistance to taxpayers in filing their 2025 taxes for free.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Meet the Historian

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Rotterdam Study Room A at Rotterdam Branch Library
Age Group:
Adult

Schenectady County Historian John Woodward will be available to answer questions and meet with any patrons looking for help with local history research from 10am-12:30pm. No registration required.

Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Schenectady County Historian John Woodward will be available to answer questions and meet with any patrons looking for help with local history research from 10am-12:30pm. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Book A Librarian

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult

Register with a librarian for personalized reference assistance that is uninterrupted.
Book a forty-five-minute one-on-one session to get assistance in one of the following areas:

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register with a librarian for personalized reference assistance that is uninterrupted.
Book a forty-five-minute one-on-one session to get assistance in one of the following areas:

This event is in the "Adult" group

Everything Fiber Arts

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Bring your fiber arts projects and enjoy working with other crafters.

Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Bring your fiber arts projects and enjoy working with other crafters.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Crafting Series- Wall pockets

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a 5 week crafting series on Thursdays at 5:30pm. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a 5 week crafting series on Thursdays at 5:30pm. 

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

Balloon Magic Show

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families, Adult

Barb filled presents a balloon magic show full of wonder and will teach participants to use their own creative ideas to design unique balloon sculptures.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families, Adult
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Barb filled presents a balloon magic show full of wonder and will teach participants to use their own creative ideas to design unique balloon sculptures.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Hook & Zen Adult Crochet Club

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Unwind your mind and escape the hustle: Join our  Hook and Zen Adult Crochet Club! Our first project is a Custom-Fit Top Down Sweater. You choose the yarn, the length, the sleeves, and the fit.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind your mind and escape the hustle: Join our  Hook and Zen Adult Crochet Club! Our first project is a Custom-Fit Top Down Sweater. You choose the yarn, the length, the sleeves, and the fit.

This event is in the "Adult" group

REELS at Glenville Spotlight Cinema Series

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult

Welcome to another season of REELS Spotlight Cinema at the Glenville branch library, where each series of films highlights a particular actor, director, or theme. This series spotlight shines on retrospectives, first of movies that Taraji P.

Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Welcome to another season of REELS Spotlight Cinema at the Glenville branch library, where each series of films highlights a particular actor, director, or theme. This series spotlight shines on retrospectives, first of movies that Taraji P.

This event is in the "Adult" group

How-To Crochet Workshop

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Join our beginner friendly workshop and discover the satisfying art of crochet. You will learn how to hold the hook and yarn, the 4 basic stitches, and simple pattern reading. All supplies provided. Registration required. Ages 18+

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our beginner friendly workshop and discover the satisfying art of crochet. You will learn how to hold the hook and yarn, the 4 basic stitches, and simple pattern reading. All supplies provided. Registration required. Ages 18+

This event is in the "Adult" group

Great Decisions 2025

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Age Group:
Adult

Great Decision 2026:

Each week we will be discussing the topic assigned in the book and on the DVD.

Physical study-guide books are available for purchase, but are not required.

List of topics TBA.

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Great Decision 2026:

Each week we will be discussing the topic assigned in the book and on the DVD.

Physical study-guide books are available for purchase, but are not required.

List of topics TBA.

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Baby Café

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, Adult

Baby Café is a free drop-in service offering in-person breastfeeding/chestfeeding support for pregnant and/or new parents in the community. Siblings and partners welcome! Grab and go snacks provided.

Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group: Families, Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Baby Café is a free drop-in service offering in-person breastfeeding/chestfeeding support for pregnant and/or new parents in the community. Siblings and partners welcome! Grab and go snacks provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Book A Librarian

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
KBJ Mazzone Study Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult

Register with a librarian for personalized reference assistance that is uninterrupted.
Book a forty-five-minute one-on-one session to get assistance in one of the following areas:

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Mazzone Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register with a librarian for personalized reference assistance that is uninterrupted.
Book a forty-five-minute one-on-one session to get assistance in one of the following areas:

This event is in the "Adult" group

Experience Gel Printing with Tracy

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Woodlawn Meeting Room at Woodlawn Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Create unique textured prints using acrylic paint and a gel plate.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create unique textured prints using acrylic paint and a gel plate.

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Trash Parade 2026 Info & Planning Session

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Earth Day, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families, Adult, All Ages

Join Eric Ayotte and Schoharie River Center for an informational session about this year's Trash Parade!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Earth Day, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Eric Ayotte and Schoharie River Center for an informational session about this year's Trash Parade!

This event is in the "Adult" group

On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

REELS

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult

Title: Snow Cake

Actors:  Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Carrie-Anne Moss, David Fox, Jayne Eastwood

Studio:  Lions Gate Films, Inc.

Director: Marc Evans

Rating: NR

Runtime: 115 Minutes

Year: 2006

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Title: Snow Cake

Actors:  Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Carrie-Anne Moss, David Fox, Jayne Eastwood

Studio:  Lions Gate Films, Inc.

Director: Marc Evans

Rating: NR

Runtime: 115 Minutes

Year: 2006

This event is in the "Adult" group

Cozy Crafters

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Bring your current craft project to this social group to work on, meet new people and learn new skills. From knitting to quilting, and everything in between, we can help each other begin and complete craft projects.

Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Bring your current craft project to this social group to work on, meet new people and learn new skills. From knitting to quilting, and everything in between, we can help each other begin and complete craft projects.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Book Club

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Please join us for a discussion of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb.

Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Please join us for a discussion of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Imagining the Future We Make: Climate, Community, and Creativity

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Earth Day
Age Group:
Adult

How is climate change showing up in our community, and what kind of future do we want to build together? In this workshop, we’ll reflect on local climate impacts and our connection to place, then shift into hands-on making.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Earth Day
Registration Required
Event Details:

How is climate change showing up in our community, and what kind of future do we want to build together? In this workshop, we’ll reflect on local climate impacts and our connection to place, then shift into hands-on making.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Book A Librarian

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult

Register with a librarian for personalized reference assistance that is uninterrupted.
Book a forty-five-minute one-on-one session to get assistance in one of the following areas:

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register with a librarian for personalized reference assistance that is uninterrupted.
Book a forty-five-minute one-on-one session to get assistance in one of the following areas: