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Cozy Crafters

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 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.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 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.

Book A Librarian

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Glenville Book Club Corner at 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
Room: Glenville Book Club Corner
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.

Electric City Barn Presents: Beaded Jewelry

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Students will learn the basics of beaded jewelry making and come away with a necklace, earrings, or bracelet. All materials will be provided. For Adults 18+. Registration is requir...

Required
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Students will learn the basics of beaded jewelry making and come away with a necklace, earrings, or bracelet. All materials will be provided. For Adults 18+. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Writers Group

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 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.

Meet Your Historian

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Schenectady County Historian Bill Buell will be available to answer questions and meet with any patrons looking for help with local history research during this time...

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

Schenectady County Historian Bill Buell will be available to answer questions and meet with any patrons looking for help with local history research during this time. No registration required

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Club

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quaker Street Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us at the Quaker Street book club for a discussion of Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea.In the tradition of The Nightingale and Transcription, an exhilarating World War ...

Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us at the Quaker Street book club for a discussion of Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book A Librarian

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam 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: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
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.

Community Puzzle

All Day 11/18 - 11/23
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...

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

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street 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: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
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 "Families" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Baby Café

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, Adult
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 an...

Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 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.

Local History Fall Series

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Oct. 21 – Retired sportswriters Tim Wilkin (Albany Times-Union) and Mike Kane (Schenectady Gazette) reflect on their long careers in journalism and their continued work with the sp...

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

Oct. 21 – Retired sportswriters Tim Wilkin (Albany Times-Union) and Mike Kane (Schenectady Gazette) reflect on their long careers in journalism and their continued work with the sport of horseracing.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

REELS at Glenville Spotlight Cinema Series

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Welcome to a new REELS at Glenville film series, Spotlight Cinema, where each series of films we highlight a particular actor, director, or theme. The first spotlight shines on the...

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

Welcome to a new REELS at Glenville film series, Spotlight Cinema, where each series of films we highlight a particular actor, director, or theme. The first spotlight shines on the theme of movies that have had a Criterion release on dvd/blu-ray.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Monday, November 18, 2024 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.

Qi Gong

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese system of movement that promotes stress free health, longevity, and vitality. The clothing requirement is informal, mats are not needed and no advance...

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

Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese system of movement that promotes stress free health, longevity, and vitality. The clothing requirement is informal, mats are not needed and no advance registration is required. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Financial Empowerment: Acquiring a Wealthy Mindset

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Wealthy MindsetKick off the financial empowerment bootcamp with this workshop focused on building a wealthy mindset. We will introduce the concept of financial independence, calcul...

Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Wealthy Mindset

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Meet Your Historian

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Schenectady County Historian Bill Buell will be available to answer questions and meet with any patrons looking for help with local history research during this time...

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

Schenectady County Historian Bill Buell will be available to answer questions and meet with any patrons looking for help with local history research during this time. No registration required

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Club

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join the Niskayuna book club for a discussion of The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead.Elwood Curtis has taken the words of Dr Martin Luther King to heart: he is as good as anyone. A...

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

Join the Niskayuna book club for a discussion of The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Coffee & Coloring

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of coffee, coloring, and conversation. Unwind, catch up with your neighbors, meet new friends, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea! For adults only, no registratio...

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

Join us for an hour of coffee, coloring, and conversation. Unwind, catch up with your neighbors, meet new friends, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea! For adults only, no registration is required.  All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Make a Mandala w/ CREATE Community Studios

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a unique art class where we will be creating mandalas on vinyl records. Mandalas are circular designs found in many cultures, often used as a tool for relaxation and me...

Required
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for a unique art class where we will be creating mandalas on vinyl records. Mandalas are circular designs found in many cultures, often used as a tool for relaxation and meditation.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Cozy Crafters

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 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.

Classic Film Club

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Sunset Boulevard Actors: William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim, Nancy Olson, Fred Clark Studio: Paramount Pictures Director: Billy Wilder Rating: P...

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

Sunset Boulevard 
Actors: William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim, Nancy Olson, Fred Clark 
Studio: Paramount Pictures 
Director: Billy Wilder 
Rating: PG 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 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.

Book A Librarian

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Glenville Book Club Corner at 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
Room: Glenville Book Club Corner
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: