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

4th Annual Peeps Art Contest

All Day 4/6 - 4/18
KBJ Children's Space at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families

Calling all young artists and candy lovers! It’s time to turn your favorite Peeps into works of art at SCPL’s 4th Annual Peeps Show! Show off your creativity with your own peeps infused diorama!

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Children's Space
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Calling all young artists and candy lovers! It’s time to turn your favorite Peeps into works of art at SCPL’s 4th Annual Peeps Show! Show off your creativity with your own peeps infused diorama!

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family.

Drop-in, 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.

Drop-in, no registration required. 

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

Spring Break Puzzle Palooza!

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodlawn Meeting Room at Woodlawn Branch Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

Need something fun to do over Spring Break? Connect with us for a whole week of jigsaw joy. Starting Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10, stop by anytime between 1–4pm and participate in puzzle palooza.

Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Need something fun to do over Spring Break? Connect with us for a whole week of jigsaw joy. Starting Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10, stop by anytime between 1–4pm and participate in puzzle palooza.

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

National Library Week: DIY Magnets

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families

In honor of National Library Week we will be creating magnets and bookmarks using a variety of crafting supplies.  Fun for the whole family!  Registration will not be required.

Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

In honor of National Library Week we will be creating magnets and bookmarks using a variety of crafting supplies.  Fun for the whole family!  Registration will not be required.

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

Baby Lap Time

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

Bring your baby and bounce along to songs, rhymes, and stories! Learn about early literacy resources and connect with other caregivers. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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 "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Spring Break Puzzle Palooza!

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Glenville Book Club Corner at Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

Need something fun to do over Spring Break? Connect with us for a whole week of jigsaw joy. Starting Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10, stop by anytime between 1–4pm and participate in puzzle palooza.

Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Book Club Corner
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Need something fun to do over Spring Break? Connect with us for a whole week of jigsaw joy. Starting Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10, stop by anytime between 1–4pm and participate in puzzle palooza.

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

Book Character Bingo

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Families

Join us for a fun version of the classic matching game, Bingo!, where we will be using favorite children's book characters instead of numbers. Small prizes of stickers, temporary tattoos, pencils, etc for winners.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun version of the classic matching game, Bingo!, where we will be using favorite children's book characters instead of numbers. Small prizes of stickers, temporary tattoos, pencils, etc for winners.

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

Spring Break Puzzle Palooza!

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

Need something fun to do over Spring Break? Connect with us for a whole week of jigsaw joy. Starting Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10, stop by anytime between 1–4pm and participate in puzzle palooza.

Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Need something fun to do over Spring Break? Connect with us for a whole week of jigsaw joy. Starting Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10, stop by anytime between 1–4pm and participate in puzzle palooza.

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

Fabulous Frogs

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Earth Day
Age Group:
Children, Families

Celebrate National Frog Month at your library!  Create a frog mask that "eats" flies and test your frog flipping skills on the tabletop jungle course.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Earth Day
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate National Frog Month at your library!  Create a frog mask that "eats" flies and test your frog flipping skills on the tabletop jungle course.  

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

Microgreens with Cornell Cooperative Extension

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Families

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension to learn about growing and harvesting microgreens, fast-growing plants that offer fresh, healthy greens year-round—an exciting introduction to growing food indoors. We will taste the different microgreens an

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension to learn about growing and harvesting microgreens, fast-growing plants that offer fresh, healthy greens year-round—an exciting introduction to growing food indoors. We will taste the different microgreens an

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

Pajama Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

Enjoy a story, movement, and songs.  Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal and/or blanket.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a story, movement, and songs.  Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal and/or blanket.

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

It's a Bird-Day party for Pigeon!

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

Join us for a fun-filled party to celebrate Pigeon's Bird-Day! We will watch a fun video of author Mo Willems and our favorite Pigeon reading their book: "Duckling Gets a Cookie!?", participate in a pigeon-themed craft, and enjoy a yummy treat.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled party to celebrate Pigeon's Bird-Day! We will watch a fun video of author Mo Willems and our favorite Pigeon reading their book: "Duckling Gets a Cookie!?", participate in a pigeon-themed craft, and enjoy a yummy treat.

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

Spring Break Puzzle Palooza!

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

Need something fun to do over Spring Break? Connect with us for a whole week of jigsaw joy. Starting Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10, stop by anytime between 1–4pm and participate in puzzle palooza.

Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2)
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Need something fun to do over Spring Break? Connect with us for a whole week of jigsaw joy. Starting Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10, stop by anytime between 1–4pm and participate in puzzle palooza.

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

Whispering Willow Bird Program

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Earth Day, Performance
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families

Come join the library in meeting the rescue birds from Whispering Willow Wild Care! During this exciting educational hour learn all about local New York State birds of prey and the effort needed to care for them.

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

Come join the library in meeting the rescue birds from Whispering Willow Wild Care! During this exciting educational hour learn all about local New York State birds of prey and the effort needed to care for them.

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

Family Story Time

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

Stories & learning for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. 

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories & learning for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. 

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

Pop Up Story Time

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

Join us for stories, songs, flannel board stories and more on days when we don't have a therapy dog.

For families with children up to age 5.

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, flannel board stories and more on days when we don't have a therapy dog.

For families with children up to age 5.

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

Family Storytime

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family.

Drop-in, no registration required. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia 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.

Drop-in, no registration required. 

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family.

Drop-in, 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.

Drop-in, no registration required. 

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

Pre-School Full STEAM Ahead

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

Fun and hands-on, this interactive STEAM storytime will encourage preschoolers’ curiosity about the world around them through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math themed activities.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun and hands-on, this interactive STEAM storytime will encourage preschoolers’ curiosity about the world around them through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math themed activities.

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

Baby Lap Time

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

Bring your baby and bounce along to songs, rhymes, and stories! Learn about early literacy resources and connect with other caregivers. 

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

Bring your baby and bounce along to songs, rhymes, and stories! Learn about early literacy resources and connect with other caregivers.