This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Toddler Time, we read two books and sing and dance to music, for half hour and then have half hour play time. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Toddler Time 10:30am–11:30am KBJ Slater Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Slater Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Toddler Time, we read two books and sing and dance to music, for half hour and then have half hour play time.
National Library Week Book Club Viewing Party: Free for All: The Public Library Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Join us for our Book Club Viewing Party of Free for All: The Public LibraryHow public libraries shaped a nation and remain a beloved sanctuary for Americans today. View Details Apr 20 2026 Mon National Library Week Book Club Viewing Party: Free for All: The Public Library 5:30pm–7:00pm KBJ McChesney Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ McChesney Room Event Details: Join us for our Book Club Viewing Party of Free for All: The Public LibraryHow public libraries shaped a nation and remain a beloved sanctuary for Americans today.
This event is in the "Adult" group Great Decisions 2025 Tuesday, April 21, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Great Decisions 2025 9:30am–11:00am KBJ McChesney Room 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 "Adult" group Book A Librarian Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Book A Librarian 10:00am–10:45am KBJ Mazzone Study Room Full 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 "Children" group Story Art Lab Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Age Group: Children Get inspired by books! Come enjoy a storybook reading and create a new masterpiece based on our book of the day. Registration is encouraged, but drop -ins are welcome. For kids K - 5th grade with an adult. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Story Art Lab 3:30pm–4:45pm KBJ Slater Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Slater Room Age Group: Children Event Details: Get inspired by books! Come enjoy a storybook reading and create a new masterpiece based on our book of the day. Registration is encouraged, but drop -ins are welcome. For kids K - 5th grade with an adult.
This event is in the "Adult" group Haiku Night Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm KBJ Program Room 1 at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Writing Age Group: Adult Come celebrate National Poetry Month! We will be learning about Haiku, and creating our own original poetry. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Haiku Night 6:30pm–8:00pm KBJ Program Room 1 Open Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Program Room 1 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Writing Registration Required Event Details: Come celebrate National Poetry Month! We will be learning about Haiku, and creating our own original poetry.
This event is in the "Adult" group Sapling Success Desk Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm KBJ Tabling (Interior) at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Earth Day, S.T.E.A.M. Age Group: Adult Set your new sapling up for success! We are thrilled to have Master Gardeners from the Cornell Cooperative Extension joining us during the sapling giveaway. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Sapling Success Desk 10:00am–2:00pm KBJ Tabling (Interior) Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Tabling (Interior) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Earth Day, S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Set your new sapling up for success! We are thrilled to have Master Gardeners from the Cornell Cooperative Extension joining us during the sapling giveaway.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Baby Lap Time Wednesday, April 22, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Baby Lap Time 10:30am–11:30am KBJ Slater Room Open 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 "Adult" group REELS Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adult Title: My Name is KhanActors: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Tanay Chheda, Jimmy Shergill, Katie KeaneStudio: Twentieth Century FoxDirector: Karan JoharRating: PG-13Runtime: 161 MinutesYear: 2010 View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 22 2026 Wed REELS 12:00pm–3:00pm KBJ McChesney Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ McChesney Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: Title: My Name is KhanActors: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Tanay Chheda, Jimmy Shergill, Katie KeaneStudio: Twentieth Century FoxDirector: Karan JoharRating: PG-13Runtime: 161 MinutesYear: 2010
This event is in the "Adult" group Book A Librarian Wednesday, April 22, 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: Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Book A Librarian 3:00pm–4:00pm KBJ Program Room 1 Full 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 "Teen & Tween" group Teens Unplugged: Paint Swatch Oracles Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm KBJ Teen Space at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Age Group: Teen & Tween Chill out and de-stress from school at the library! Join us each month for relaxing activities that don’t feature a screen. Snacks and supplies provided! This time, we'll design our own oracle decks using paint swatches. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Teens Unplugged: Paint Swatch Oracles 4:00pm–5:00pm KBJ Teen Space Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Teen Space Age Group: Teen & Tween Event Details: Chill out and de-stress from school at the library! Join us each month for relaxing activities that don’t feature a screen. Snacks and supplies provided! This time, we'll design our own oracle decks using paint swatches.
This event is in the "Adult" group Floral Mixed Media Collage Workshop Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:15pm KBJ Program Room 1 at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult Join local artist Tracy Loring for a floral themed collage workshop. You’ll combine watercolor with collage techniques to create a colorful floral painting. For Adults 18+.Registration is required. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Floral Mixed Media Collage Workshop 5:45pm–7:15pm KBJ Program Room 1 Full Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Program Room 1 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Join local artist Tracy Loring for a floral themed collage workshop. You’ll combine watercolor with collage techniques to create a colorful floral painting. For Adults 18+.Registration is required.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm KBJ Swanker Board Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Library Board of Trustees Meeting View Details Apr 23 2026 Thu Library Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm KBJ Swanker Board Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Swanker Board Room Event Details: Library Board of Trustees Meeting
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Story Time Saturday, April 25, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Family Story Time 10:30am–11:30am KBJ Slater Room 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 "Families" group Pop Up Story Time Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm KBJ Children's Desk 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 26 2026 Sun Pop Up Story Time 2:00pm–2:30pm KBJ Children's Desk Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Children's Desk 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 "All Ages" group 2026 Beat the Snow Concert Series Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: All Ages Schedule for 2026 Beat the Snow Concert Series: View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 26 2026 Sun 2026 Beat the Snow Concert Series 2:00pm–4:00pm KBJ McChesney Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ McChesney Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performance Event Details: Schedule for 2026 Beat the Snow Concert Series:
This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Toddler Time, we read two books and sing and dance to music, for half hour and then have half hour play time. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Toddler Time 10:30am–11:30am KBJ Slater Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Slater Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Toddler Time, we read two books and sing and dance to music, for half hour and then have half hour play time.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Teen Writing Club Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Writing Age Group: Teen & Tween Come write in! Poets, novelists, cartoonists, and more are invited to an hour of writing inspiration and sharing. Work on your existing projects or try a new prompt in a supportive and welcoming atmosphere. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Teen Writing Club 5:00pm–6:00pm KBJ Slater Room Open Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Slater Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Writing Registration Required Event Details: Come write in! Poets, novelists, cartoonists, and more are invited to an hour of writing inspiration and sharing. Work on your existing projects or try a new prompt in a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
This event is in the "Adult" group Great Decisions 2025 Tuesday, April 28, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Great Decisions 2025 9:30am–11:00am KBJ McChesney Room 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 "Adult" group Book A Librarian Tuesday, April 28, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Book A Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm KBJ Mazzone Study Room Full 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Baby Lap Time Wednesday, April 29, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Baby Lap Time 10:30am–11:30am KBJ Slater Room Open 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 "Adult" group REELS Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adult Title: Extremely Loud & Incredibly CloseActors: Tom Hanks, Thomas Horn, Sandra Bullock, Zoe Caldwell, Dennis HearnStudio: Warner Bros.Director: Stephen DaldryRating: PG-13Runtime: 129 Minutes View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 29 2026 Wed REELS 12:00pm–3:00pm KBJ McChesney Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ McChesney Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: Title: Extremely Loud & Incredibly CloseActors: Tom Hanks, Thomas Horn, Sandra Bullock, Zoe Caldwell, Dennis HearnStudio: Warner Bros.Director: Stephen DaldryRating: PG-13Runtime: 129 Minutes
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Hola! Hello! Bilingual Story Time Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Families Join Ms. Rojas for a story time presented in Spanish & English for children ages 0 - 8. Story time includes puppets, books, songs, a craft activity and a sensory station. Ven y disfruta con Sra. Rojas cuentos bilingües en Español y Ingles. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Hola! Hello! Bilingual Story Time 10:30am–11:30am KBJ Slater Room Open Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Slater Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join Ms. Rojas for a story time presented in Spanish & English for children ages 0 - 8. Story time includes puppets, books, songs, a craft activity and a sensory station. Ven y disfruta con Sra. Rojas cuentos bilingües en Español y Ingles.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Youth Poetry Writing Workshop Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Writing Age Group: Teen & Tween Led by Schenectady Poet Laureate Adonis Richards, this beginner-friendly poetry writing workshop invites youth ages 12–18 to explore creative expression in a fun and supportive environment. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Youth Poetry Writing Workshop 4:00pm–5:00pm KBJ Slater Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Slater Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Writing Event Details: Led by Schenectady Poet Laureate Adonis Richards, this beginner-friendly poetry writing workshop invites youth ages 12–18 to explore creative expression in a fun and supportive environment.