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Baby Café

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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 Club

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a discussion of West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.

Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Book-A-Librarian

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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

The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J.

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

Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Woodlawn Book Club

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodlawn Meeting Room at Woodlawn Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

The Woodlawn Book Club will be discussing various books by Agatha Christie on December 9, 2025 at 2pm. Read any mystery by Agatha Christie, share the gruesome details with the group, and identify the killer. Enjoy tea and light refreshments.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Woodlawn Book Club will be discussing various books by Agatha Christie on December 9, 2025 at 2pm. Read any mystery by Agatha Christie, share the gruesome details with the group, and identify the killer. Enjoy tea and light refreshments.

This event is in the "Adult" group

REELS at Scotia Spotlight Cinema Series

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult

Welcome to a new REELS Spotlight Cinema Series at Scotia, where each series of films highlights a particular actor, director, or theme. This series spotlight shines on movies that are based on books that have been banned or challenged!.

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

Welcome to a new REELS Spotlight Cinema Series at Scotia, where each series of films highlights a particular actor, director, or theme. This series spotlight shines on movies that are based on books that have been banned or challenged!.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Bingo

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library
Age Group:
Adult

Library Bingo game with light refreshments.

Enjoy a game, winners awarded prizes.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group: Adult
Registration Required
Event Details:

Library Bingo game with light refreshments.

Enjoy a game, winners awarded prizes.

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

Raising Star Readers Fair

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Adult

Join us for skill building and games to raise your star reader. There will be learning sessions, literacy games, free books, reading dogs, and dinner for attendees.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Adult
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for skill building and games to raise your star reader. There will be learning sessions, literacy games, free books, reading dogs, and dinner for attendees.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Book A Librarian

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult

Book a Librarian is a one-on-one session for personalized reference assistance with a librarian that is uninterrupted.

Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Book a Librarian is a one-on-one session for personalized reference assistance with a librarian that is uninterrupted.

This event is in the "Adult" group

REELS

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult

Date: 12/10/2025 

Title: Call of the Wild 

Actors: Harrison Ford, Dan Stevens, Omar Sy, Karen Gillan, Bradley Whitford 

Studio: Twentieth Century Fox 

Director: Chris Sanders  

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

Date: 12/10/2025 

Title: Call of the Wild 

Actors: Harrison Ford, Dan Stevens, Omar Sy, Karen Gillan, Bradley Whitford 

Studio: Twentieth Century Fox 

Director: Chris Sanders  

This event is in the "Adult" group

Cozy Crafters

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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

The Crafting Nest

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Bring your fiber arts projects to the Crafting Nest at the Woodlawn branch library. Enjoy working together, meeting new friends, and helping each other to begin and complete projects.

Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Bring your fiber arts projects to the Crafting Nest at the Woodlawn branch library. Enjoy working together, meeting new friends, and helping each other to begin and complete projects.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Shower Steamers and Sugar Scrub

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Make some early Holiday gifts for your family and friends!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make some early Holiday gifts for your family and friends!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Screen Printing

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Patrons will use light-sensitive emulsion to create a printable image and learn how to produce their own wearable art on a silkscreen press. Please bring a piece of clothing or tote , cotton preferred, to the program.

 

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

Patrons will use light-sensitive emulsion to create a printable image and learn how to produce their own wearable art on a silkscreen press. Please bring a piece of clothing or tote , cotton preferred, to the program.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group

RESCHEDULED CrAFTERwork

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult

CrAFTERwork is an “after work” craft club intended to bring together patrons who enjoy trying new forms of art! Each month we will tackle a new craft. All materials will be provided.

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

CrAFTERwork is an “after work” craft club intended to bring together patrons who enjoy trying new forms of art! Each month we will tackle a new craft. All materials will be provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Folded Christmas Tree Books!

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Get in the Holiday spirit with us by folding withdrawn old books in the shape of Christmas trees!

Open
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:

Get in the Holiday spirit with us by folding withdrawn old books in the shape of Christmas trees!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Screen Printing

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Patrons will use light-sensitive emulsion to create a printable image and learn how to produce their own wearable art on a silkscreen press. Please bring a piece of clothing or tote , cotton preferred, to the program.

 

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

Patrons will use light-sensitive emulsion to create a printable image and learn how to produce their own wearable art on a silkscreen press. Please bring a piece of clothing or tote , cotton preferred, to the program.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group

DIY Felt Ornaments with Embroider with Chloe

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Get into the festive spirit with our DIY Felt Ornaments Class with Embroider with Chloe!

 

Waitlist
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:

Get into the festive spirit with our DIY Felt Ornaments Class with Embroider with Chloe!

 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Hook & Zen Adult Crochet Club

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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 "Families" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Baby Café

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, Adult

A 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: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2)
Age Group: Families, Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

A 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

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult

Book a Librarian is a one-on-one session for personalized reference assistance with a librarian that is uninterrupted.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Book a Librarian is a one-on-one session for personalized reference assistance with a librarian that is uninterrupted.

This event is in the "Adult" group

REELS at Glenville Spotlight Cinema Series

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult

Welcome to the REELS at Glenville film series, Spotlight Cinema, where each series of films we highlight a particular actor, director, or theme. The current spotlight is a Star Wars Extravaganza with episodes 1-9 and Rogue One!

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

Welcome to the REELS at Glenville film series, Spotlight Cinema, where each series of films we highlight a particular actor, director, or theme. The current spotlight is a Star Wars Extravaganza with episodes 1-9 and Rogue One!

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

Granny Hexagon Cardigans with Jody

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teen & Tween, Adult

In two sessions, learn how to make a cardigan out of granny hexagons! For tweens, teens and adults. 

This is the second session. Attendance for this class requires attendance of the first class held on 12/8. 

Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

In two sessions, learn how to make a cardigan out of granny hexagons! For tweens, teens and adults. 

This is the second session. Attendance for this class requires attendance of the first class held on 12/8. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Qigong

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Enjoy Qigong practices for energy and healthy living with Maxine Becker.

Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Enjoy Qigong practices for energy and healthy living with Maxine Becker.