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Scotia building repairs

All Day 4/1 - 4/10
Scotia Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Scotia Branch Library

Teen Kits: DIY Tin Wallets

04/06/2026 @ 9:00am to 04/11/2026 @ 5:00pm
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Earth Day
Age Group:
Teen & Tween

Upcycle an Altoid tin into your new wallet! Tins and necessary items like mirrors and money clips are included, along with decoration supplies, earbuds, and a snack. Available at the Children's Desk while supplies last!

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Earth Day
Event Details:

Upcycle an Altoid tin into your new wallet! Tins and necessary items like mirrors and money clips are included, along with decoration supplies, earbuds, and a snack. Available at the Children's Desk while supplies last!

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.  

Make an Erupting Volcano

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library
Program Type:
Earth Day, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween

Make a volcano out of air dry clay! Decorate it and make it your own. Then see your volcano in action and watch it erupt!

For school aged kids in grades K - 5.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween
Program Type: Earth Day, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a volcano out of air dry clay! Decorate it and make it your own. Then see your volcano in action and watch it erupt!

For school aged kids in grades K - 5.

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.

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!

Woodlawn Plant Exchange

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library
Program Type:
Earth Day
Age Group:
All Ages

Come enjoy the Woodlawn Plant Exchange on April 15, 1-4pm. 

Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Earth Day
Event Details:

Come enjoy the Woodlawn Plant Exchange on April 15, 1-4pm. 

Imagining the Future We Make: Climate, Community, and Creativity

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Earth Day
Age Group:
Adult

How is climate change showing up in our community, and what kind of future do we want to build together? In this workshop, we’ll reflect on local climate impacts and our connection to place, then shift into hands-on making.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Earth Day
Registration Required
Event Details:

How is climate change showing up in our community, and what kind of future do we want to build together? In this workshop, we’ll reflect on local climate impacts and our connection to place, then shift into hands-on making.

The Joy of Native Plants

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Earth Day, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Adult

The Joy of Native Plants: Create Your Pollinator Paradise Ready to bring your yard to life?

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Earth Day, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

The Joy of Native Plants: Create Your Pollinator Paradise Ready to bring your yard to life?

Earth Day Seed Bomb Grab & Go Kits

04/19/2026 @ 12:00pm to 04/25/2026 @ 5:00pm
All Locations
Program Type:
Earth Day
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, grab a Seed Bomb Kit to beautify your garden or neighborhood. Kits are limited and they cannot be held. Walk up to get yours while supplies last.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Earth Day
Event Details:

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, grab a Seed Bomb Kit to beautify your garden or neighborhood. Kits are limited and they cannot be held. Walk up to get yours while supplies last.

Earth Day Seed Bomb Grab & Go Kits

04/20/2026 @ 12:00pm to 04/26/2026 @ 5:00pm
All Locations
Program Type:
Earth Day
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, grab a Seed Bomb Kit to beautify your garden or neighborhood. Kits are limited and they cannot be held. Walk up to get yours while supplies last.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Earth Day
Event Details:

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, grab a Seed Bomb Kit to beautify your garden or neighborhood. Kits are limited and they cannot be held. Walk up to get yours while supplies last.

Earth Day Seed Bomb Grab & Go Kits

04/21/2026 @ 12:00pm to 04/27/2026 @ 5:00pm
All Locations
Program Type:
Earth Day
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, grab a Seed Bomb Kit to beautify your garden or neighborhood. Kits are limited and they cannot be held. Walk up to get yours while supplies last.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Earth Day
Event Details:

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, grab a Seed Bomb Kit to beautify your garden or neighborhood. Kits are limited and they cannot be held. Walk up to get yours while supplies last.

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.

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.

Earth Day Seed Bomb Grab & Go Kits

04/22/2026 @ 12:00pm to 04/28/2026 @ 5:00pm
All Locations
Program Type:
Earth Day
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, grab a Seed Bomb Kit to beautify your garden or neighborhood. Kits are limited and they cannot be held. Walk up to get yours while supplies last.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Earth Day
Event Details:

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, grab a Seed Bomb Kit to beautify your garden or neighborhood. Kits are limited and they cannot be held. Walk up to get yours while supplies last.

Sapling Success Desk

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Glenville Tabling (Interior) at Glenville Branch 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.

Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville 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.

Earth Day Seed Bomb Grab & Go Kits

04/23/2026 @ 12:00pm to 04/29/2026 @ 5:00pm
All Locations
Program Type:
Earth Day
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, grab a Seed Bomb Kit to beautify your garden or neighborhood. Kits are limited and they cannot be held. Walk up to get yours while supplies last.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Earth Day
Event Details:

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, grab a Seed Bomb Kit to beautify your garden or neighborhood. Kits are limited and they cannot be held. Walk up to get yours while supplies last.

Earth Day Seed Bomb Grab & Go Kits

04/24/2026 @ 12:00pm to 04/30/2026 @ 5:00pm
All Locations
Program Type:
Earth Day
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, grab a Seed Bomb Kit to beautify your garden or neighborhood. Kits are limited and they cannot be held. Walk up to get yours while supplies last.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Earth Day
Event Details:

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, grab a Seed Bomb Kit to beautify your garden or neighborhood. Kits are limited and they cannot be held. Walk up to get yours while supplies last.

Earth Day Seed Bomb Grab & Go Kits

04/25/2026 @ 12:00pm to 05/01/2026 @ 5:00pm
All Locations
Program Type:
Earth Day
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, grab a Seed Bomb Kit to beautify your garden or neighborhood. Kits are limited and they cannot be held. Walk up to get yours while supplies last.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Earth Day
Event Details:

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, grab a Seed Bomb Kit to beautify your garden or neighborhood. Kits are limited and they cannot be held. Walk up to get yours while supplies last.

Trash Parade 2026 Maker Hour

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
KBJ Slater 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 Schoharie River Center for a creative hour centered on this year's Trash Parade!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater 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 Schoharie River Center for a creative hour centered on this year's Trash Parade!

Birding for Beginners

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
Earth Day
Age Group:
All Ages

A presentation on how to identify local birds, their habitats, and proper feeding. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Earth Day
Registration Required
Event Details:

A presentation on how to identify local birds, their habitats, and proper feeding. 

Library Closed - Memorial Day

All Day
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site

Library Closed - Juneteenth

All Day
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site

Library Closed - Independence Day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site

Library Closed - Labor Day

All Day
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site