This event is in the "Adult" group Fiber Therapy Drop-In Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult Bring your current fiber art project to this social group to work on, meet new people and learn new skills. From knitting/crochet to cross stitch, and everything in between, we can help each other begin and complete craft projects. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 2 2026 Sat Fiber Therapy Drop-In 3:00pm–4:30pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Bring your current fiber art project to this social group to work on, meet new people and learn new skills. From knitting/crochet to cross stitch, and everything in between, we can help each other begin and complete craft projects.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group May the 4th Be With You: Grab-and-Go Craft Kit All Day 5/4 - 5/9 All Locations Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families Celebrate May the 4th with an out-of-this-world craft! Stop by the library and pick up your Ewok Craft Grab & Go Kit. Create your very own fuzzy forest friend inspired by a galaxy far, far away. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group May 4 - 9 2026 May the 4th Be With You: Grab-and-Go Craft Kit All Day 5/4–5/9 Library Branch: All Locations Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Celebrate May the 4th with an out-of-this-world craft! Stop by the library and pick up your Ewok Craft Grab & Go Kit. Create your very own fuzzy forest friend inspired by a galaxy far, far away.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Teen Kits: Collage Bookmarks 05/04/2026 @ 9:00am to 05/09/2026 @ 5:00pm Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Teen & Tween Create a one-of-a-kind bookmark durable enough for all the reading you do! Cardstock bookmark blanks, collage supplies and glue, and a ribbon accent are included. Kits available at the Children's Desk while supplies last! View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group May 4 - 9 2026 Teen Kits: Collage Bookmarks 05/04/2026 @ 9:00am–05/09/2026 @ 5:00pm Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Create a one-of-a-kind bookmark durable enough for all the reading you do! Cardstock bookmark blanks, collage supplies and glue, and a ribbon accent are included. Kits available at the Children's Desk while supplies last!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Slime Lab Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween Get inspired by slime science! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a different slimy masterpiece each week. For slimers ages 6 - 12. Refreshments are provided. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group May 4 2026 Mon Slime Lab 4:00pm–4:45pm Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Get inspired by slime science! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a different slimy masterpiece each week. For slimers ages 6 - 12. Refreshments are provided.
This event is in the "Children" group Artventures: How to Draw Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Children Each month we are going to dive into a new ARTventure!Learn a new art medium and make something unique and fun. For school aged children in grades 2 - 5. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 4 2026 Mon Artventures: How to Draw 4:00pm–5:00pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Each month we are going to dive into a new ARTventure!Learn a new art medium and make something unique and fun. For school aged children in grades 2 - 5.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Teen Crochet Club Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Teen & Tween We meet the first Monday of each month. Bring your own project to work on in the company other teens. Share your techniques, patterns, and ideas. All skill levels, beginner to advanced welcome! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group May 4 2026 Mon Teen Crochet Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Scotia Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library Room: Scotia Meeting Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: We meet the first Monday of each month. Bring your own project to work on in the company other teens. Share your techniques, patterns, and ideas. All skill levels, beginner to advanced welcome!
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Pipe Cleaner Flowers Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:30pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult Create flower bouquets using chenille stems/pipe cleaners just in time for Mother's Day. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group May 4 2026 Mon Pipe Cleaner Flowers 5:15pm–6:30pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Waitlist Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Create flower bouquets using chenille stems/pipe cleaners just in time for Mother's Day.
This event is in the "Adult" group CrAFTERwork Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm Quaker Street Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult CrAFTERwork is an “after work” craft club intended to bring together patrons who enjoy trying new forms of art! Each month we will tackle a new craft. All materials will be provided. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 5 2026 Tue CrAFTERwork 5:15pm–6:45pm Open Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: CrAFTERwork is an “after work” craft club intended to bring together patrons who enjoy trying new forms of art! Each month we will tackle a new craft. All materials will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group Cozy Crafters Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 6 2026 Wed Cozy Crafters 1:00pm–2:00pm Quaker Street Meeting Area 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 The Crafting Nest Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult Bring your fiber arts projects to the Crafting Nest at the Woodlawn branch library. Enjoy working together, meeting new friends, and helping each other to begin and complete crafts. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 6 2026 Wed The Crafting Nest 1:00pm–2:00pm Woodlawn Children's Area Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Children's Area Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Bring your fiber arts projects to the Crafting Nest at the Woodlawn branch library. Enjoy working together, meeting new friends, and helping each other to begin and complete crafts.
This event is in the "Children" group Build Zone Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Age Group: Children Join us for a fun building challenge using a variety of materials, including Legos, Magnetiles, Strawbees, and more. We supply the building materials, but projects will stay at the library, so bring your camera. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 6 2026 Wed Build Zone 3:45pm–4:45pm Niskayuna Meeting Room Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Join us for a fun building challenge using a variety of materials, including Legos, Magnetiles, Strawbees, and more. We supply the building materials, but projects will stay at the library, so bring your camera.
This event is in the "Children" group Build Zone Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Age Group: Children Join us for a fun building challenge using a variety of materials, including Legos, Magnetiles, Strawbees, and more. We supply the building materials, but projects will stay at the library, so bring your camera. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 7 2026 Thu Build Zone 3:30pm–4:30pm Woodlawn Children's Area Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Join us for a fun building challenge using a variety of materials, including Legos, Magnetiles, Strawbees, and more. We supply the building materials, but projects will stay at the library, so bring your camera.
This event is in the "Adult" group Crafting Series-Planter decorating Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult Join us for a 5 week crafting series on Thursdays at 5:30pm. Decorating planters with tissue paper involves decoupaging torn or cut tissue/napkins onto pots using Mod Podge or diluted glue for a vibrant, custom look. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 7 2026 Thu Crafting Series-Planter decorating 5:30pm–6:30pm Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1) Upcoming Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a 5 week crafting series on Thursdays at 5:30pm. Decorating planters with tissue paper involves decoupaging torn or cut tissue/napkins onto pots using Mod Podge or diluted glue for a vibrant, custom look.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Craft Your Own Book Bloom Vase Friday, May 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Teen & Tween Give Books a Brand New Life! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group May 8 2026 Fri Craft Your Own Book Bloom Vase 3:30pm–4:30pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Give Books a Brand New Life!
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adult" group ArtTEAsta Mother's Day Paint & Sip Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Teen & Tween, Families, Adult Mother's Day is a great time to spend an afternoon with your mom, or someone who you consider a maternal figure in your life. Come to the library to learn about watercolor painting and create something fun with your mom! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adult" group May 9 2026 Sat ArtTEAsta Mother's Day Paint & Sip 1:00pm–3:00pm Quaker Street Meeting Area Upcoming Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area Age Group: Teen & Tween, Families, Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Mother's Day is a great time to spend an afternoon with your mom, or someone who you consider a maternal figure in your life. Come to the library to learn about watercolor painting and create something fun with your mom!
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 Maker Hour Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families, Adult, All Ages Want to work on your Trash Parade costumes but don't have the space or supplies at home?Come to the library and work on yours with fellow participants. We will also have some supplies available to make things. View Details 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 May 9 2026 Sat Trash Parade 2026 Maker Hour 2:30pm–3:30pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families, Adult, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Want to work on your Trash Parade costumes but don't have the space or supplies at home?Come to the library and work on yours with fellow participants. We will also have some supplies available to make things.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Last Words: a piano concert for two and four hands Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: All Ages Iida Nyman and Rebecca Schmid perform a free piano concert, Last Words. With two and four hands, they will perform the works published in the final five years of Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms, and Schubert. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May 9 2026 Sat Last Words: a piano concert for two and four hands 3:00pm–4:00pm Niskayuna Meeting Room Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Iida Nyman and Rebecca Schmid perform a free piano concert, Last Words. With two and four hands, they will perform the works published in the final five years of Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms, and Schubert.
This event is in the "Adult" group Hook & Zen Adult Crochet Club Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Rotterdam Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult Unwind your mind and escape the hustle: Join our Hook and Zen Adult Crochet Club! Our first project is a Custom-Fit Top Down Sweater. You choose the yarn, the length, the sleeves, and the fit. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 9 2026 Sat Hook & Zen Adult Crochet Club 3:00pm–4:30pm Upcoming Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Unwind your mind and escape the hustle: Join our Hook and Zen Adult Crochet Club! Our first project is a Custom-Fit Top Down Sweater. You choose the yarn, the length, the sleeves, and the fit.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Slime Lab Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween Get inspired by slime science! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a different slimy masterpiece each week. For slimers ages 6 - 12. Refreshments are provided. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group May 11 2026 Mon Slime Lab 4:00pm–4:45pm Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Get inspired by slime science! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a different slimy masterpiece each week. For slimers ages 6 - 12. Refreshments are provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group Tunisian Crochet with Michelle Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Woodlawn Tabling (Interior) at Woodlawn Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult Michelle will teach a class in Tunisian crochet. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 12 2026 Tue Tunisian Crochet with Michelle 5:30pm–6:30pm Woodlawn Tabling (Interior) Upcoming Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Tabling (Interior) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Michelle will teach a class in Tunisian crochet.
This event is in the "Adult" group Cozy Crafters Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 13 2026 Wed Cozy Crafters 1:00pm–2:00pm Quaker Street Meeting Area 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 The Crafting Nest Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult Bring your fiber arts projects to the Crafting Nest at the Woodlawn branch library. Enjoy working together, meeting new friends, and helping each other to begin and complete crafts. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 13 2026 Wed The Crafting Nest 1:00pm–2:00pm Woodlawn Children's Area Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Children's Area Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Bring your fiber arts projects to the Crafting Nest at the Woodlawn branch library. Enjoy working together, meeting new friends, and helping each other to begin and complete crafts.
This event is in the "Children" group Build Zone Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Age Group: Children Join us for a fun building challenge using a variety of materials, including Legos, Magnetiles, Strawbees, and more. We supply the building materials, but projects will stay at the library, so bring your camera. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 13 2026 Wed Build Zone 3:45pm–4:45pm Niskayuna Meeting Room Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Join us for a fun building challenge using a variety of materials, including Legos, Magnetiles, Strawbees, and more. We supply the building materials, but projects will stay at the library, so bring your camera.
This event is in the "Adult" group Everything Fiber Arts Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult Bring your fiber arts projects and enjoy working with other crafters. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 14 2026 Thu Everything Fiber Arts 2:30pm–4:30pm Niskayuna Meeting Room Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Bring your fiber arts projects and enjoy working with other crafters.