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Writers Group

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:30pm
KBJ Program Room 1 at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Whether you’ve been doing it forever or just starting out, bring your written words to this volunteer run community group and receive feedback from fellow wordsmiths as time permit...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Whether you’ve been doing it forever or just starting out, bring your written words to this volunteer run community group and receive feedback from fellow wordsmiths as time permits.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

SCPL Sensory Sessions

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating Neurodiversity Awareness Month with the launch of our new program: SCPL Sensory Sessions! We recognize that public spaces can sometimes be overwhelming ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating Neurodiversity Awareness Month with the launch of our new program: SCPL Sensory Sessions! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Meet the Historian

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Rotterdam Study Room A at Rotterdam Branch Library
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 10a...

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.

Glenville Book Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glenville Book Club Corner at Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of The Women by Kristin Hannah.Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation. R...

Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Book Club Corner
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of The Women by Kristin Hannah.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book A Librarian

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult
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:Br...

Required
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Enjoy fiber arts projects and learn knitting and crocheting skills

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

Enjoy fiber arts projects and learn knitting and crocheting skills

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Crafting Series

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for our last craft in our crafting series to celebrate World Book Day with a Tiny Book Workshop

Required
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for our last craft in our crafting series to celebrate World Book Day with a Tiny Book Workshop

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mindful Watercolor Workshop: Embracing the Flow of Creativity w/ C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
KBJ Program Room 1 at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a rejuvenating journey into the world of watercolor as we explore the intersection of art and mindfulness. In this workshop, participants will engage in a variety of wa...

Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a rejuvenating journey into the world of watercolor as we explore the intersection of art and mindfulness.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with u...

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

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill?

This event is in the "Adult" group.

REELS: Classic Film Club

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
KBJ Program Room 1 at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Pride & Prejudice Actors: Greer Garson, Laurence Olivier, Edna May Oliver, Maureen O'Sullivan, Ann Rutherford Studio: Warner Bros. Director:  Robert Z. Leon...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Pride & Prejudice 
Actors: Greer Garson, Laurence Olivier, Edna May Oliver, Maureen O'Sullivan, Ann Rutherford 
Studio: Warner Bros. 
Director:  Robert Z. Leonard  

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:45pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learning English as a second languageopens many doors for people and providesthem with a variety of options they mightnot otherwise have. This course is designedfor adult learners ...

Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Learning English as a second language

opens many doors for people and provides

them with a variety of options they might

not otherwise have. This course is designed

for adult learners and helps individuals

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Intuitive Painting w/ Electric City Barn

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join this intuitive painting exercise. With the guidance of the instructor and music as inspiration, come away with new creative artistry and an original piece of art. Led by Ubu f...

Required
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join this intuitive painting exercise. With the guidance of the instructor and music as inspiration, come away with new creative artistry and an original piece of art. Led by Ubu from Electric City Barn. All materials provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

SCPL Sensory Sessions

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating Neurodiversity Awareness Month with the launch of our new program: SCPL Sensory Sessions! We recognize that public spaces can sometimes be overwhelming ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating Neurodiversity Awareness Month with the launch of our new program: SCPL Sensory Sessions! 

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

Survivor's Support Services

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Woodlawn Tabling (Interior) at Woodlawn Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen & Tween, Adult
Event Details:

Provide information on sexual assault

Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Provide information on sexual assault

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Club

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodlawn Meeting Room at Woodlawn Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of Dead Girl Running by Christina Dodd.I have three confessions to make:1. I've got the scar of a gunshot on my forehead.2. I don't remember an entire year...

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

Join us for a discussion of Dead Girl Running by Christina Dodd.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

REELS at Scotia Spotlight Cinema Series

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult
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 ...

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 musicals!.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book A Librarian

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult
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:Br...

Required
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

REELS

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Date: 04/30/2025 Title: Newsies Actors: Christian Bale, David Moscow, Luke Edwards, Bill Pullman, Ann-Margret Studio: Walt Disney Pictures Director: Kenny Orteg...

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

Date: 04/30/2025 

Title: Newsies 

Actors: Christian Bale, David Moscow, Luke Edwards, Bill Pullman, Ann-Margret 

Studio: Walt Disney Pictures 

Director: Kenny Ortega 

Rating: PG 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Cozy Crafters

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult
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...

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.

Paint & Sip: Impressionist Gardens

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

 Join us for an exciting paint along program where we will create beautiful Impressionist garden scenes. Inspired by the magic of springtime, we will capture nature's beauty t...

Required
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

 Join us for an exciting paint along program where we will create beautiful Impressionist garden scenes. Inspired by the magic of springtime, we will capture nature's beauty through vibrant colors and dynamic brush strokes.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:45pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learning English as a second languageopens many doors for people and providesthem with a variety of options they mightnot otherwise have. This course is designedfor adult learners ...

Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Learning English as a second language

opens many doors for people and provides

them with a variety of options they might

not otherwise have. This course is designed

for adult learners and helps individuals

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Seasoned Readers Book Club

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for the first meeting of Seasoned Readers, a Book club where food brings us together. At the first meeting we will discuss what book we would like to read for the month of ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for the first meeting of Seasoned Readers, a Book club where food brings us together. At the first meeting we will discuss what book we would like to read for the month of May. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Writers Group

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:30pm
KBJ Program Room 1 at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Whether you’ve been doing it forever or just starting out, bring your written words to this volunteer run community group and receive feedback from fellow wordsmiths as time permit...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Whether you’ve been doing it forever or just starting out, bring your written words to this volunteer run community group and receive feedback from fellow wordsmiths as time permits.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Spoken Word Salon

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Did you know that . . .Reading aloud helps memory retentionReading aloud engenders feelings of joyReading aloud builds community               &n...

Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Event Details:

Did you know that . . .