Book A Librarian Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center 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: Upcoming View Details Registration Required Apr 29 2026 Wed Book A Librarian 12:30pm–1:30pm Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 Upcoming Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 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 "Adult" group Cozy Crafters Wednesday, April 29, 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 Apr 29 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, April 29, 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 Apr 29 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, April 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Age Group: Children Do you like to build and create? Join us weekly on Wednesdays for Build Zone where we build with Legos, Duplos, and other materials suitable for brains at various developmental stages. For ages 6-12. Younger siblings are welcome. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Build Zone 3:30pm–4:30pm Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) Age Group: Children Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Do you like to build and create? Join us weekly on Wednesdays for Build Zone where we build with Legos, Duplos, and other materials suitable for brains at various developmental stages. For ages 6-12. Younger siblings are welcome.
This event is in the "Children" group Build Zone Wednesday, April 29, 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 Apr 29 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 This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group LEGO Club Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families Do you like building with LEGOS? Join us for a fun LEGO challenge or create something of your own! LEGOS provided. Youth of all ages welcome. Registration encouraged, drop-ins also welcome. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 29 2026 Wed LEGO Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Glenville Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library Room: Glenville Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Registration Required Event Details: Do you like building with LEGOS? Join us for a fun LEGO challenge or create something of your own! LEGOS provided. Youth of all ages welcome. Registration encouraged, drop-ins also welcome.
This event is in the "Adult" group Shake your stress away- Anxiety Bookshelf Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult Anxiety Bookshelves are handmade miniature libraries designed to relieve stress through tactile, interactive play. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Shake your stress away- Anxiety Bookshelf 5:30pm–6:30pm Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 Upcoming Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Anxiety Bookshelves are handmade miniature libraries designed to relieve stress through tactile, interactive play.
This event is in the "Children" group Stay & Play Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Children Join us for this 5-week series for children ages 1-3 with their caregivers. This program encourages playing with your child and talking with child experts. Attend 5 weeks of the series to receive a completion prize. Registration required. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Stay & Play 10:15am–11:15am Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 Open Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this 5-week series for children ages 1-3 with their caregivers. This program encourages playing with your child and talking with child experts. Attend 5 weeks of the series to receive a completion prize. Registration required.
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. Upcoming View Details 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 Upcoming 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 "Adult" group Book A Librarian Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2) at Mont Pleasant Branch 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: Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Book A Librarian 12:30pm–1:30pm Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2) Upcoming Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2) 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 "Adult" group Everything Fiber Arts Thursday, April 30, 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 Apr 30 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Behind Mr. Whatsit: A Wrinkle In Time Book Discussion Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Children Did you watch Stranger Things season 5 and wonder, “who is Mr. Whatsit?” Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Behind Mr. Whatsit: A Wrinkle In Time Book Discussion 4:00pm–5:00pm Quaker Street Meeting Area Open Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Did you watch Stranger Things season 5 and wonder, “who is Mr. Whatsit?”
This event is in the "Children" group PAWS for Reading Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library Age Group: Children Meet Lucky Charm, a therapy dog who would love to listen to you read a story. For children in grades K-5.Registration appreciated, drop-ins also welcome. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 30 2026 Thu PAWS for Reading 4:00pm–5:00pm Glenville Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library Room: Glenville Meeting Room Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: Meet Lucky Charm, a therapy dog who would love to listen to you read a story. For children in grades K-5.Registration appreciated, drop-ins also welcome.
This event is in the "Adult" group Crafting Series-Fabric Flower Wreaths Thursday, April 30, 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Crafting Series-Fabric Flower Wreaths 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 30 2026 Thu On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.
This event is in the "Adult" group Community Puzzle All Day 5/1 - 5/23 Quaker Street Branch Library Age Group: Adult 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! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 1 - 23 2026 Community Puzzle All Day 5/1–5/23 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 REELS: Classic Film Club Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm KBJ Program Room 1 at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adult On the Town Actors: Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Ann Miller, Vera-Ellen, Betty Garrett Studio: Warner Bros. Director: Stanley Donen Rating: G View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 1 2026 Fri REELS: Classic Film Club 1:00pm–3:00pm KBJ Program Room 1 Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Program Room 1 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: On the Town Actors: Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Ann Miller, Vera-Ellen, Betty Garrett Studio: Warner Bros. Director: Stanley Donen Rating: G
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Story Time Saturday, May 2, 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 May 2 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 Littles Learn & Play Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children With sensory activities, motor skills games, and stories you'll leave with ideas for easy-to-do activities at home. Refreshments are provided. Best suited for ages 1-5 and their families. Older siblings are welcome. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 2 2026 Sat Littles Learn & Play 11:00am–1:00pm Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) Upcoming Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: With sensory activities, motor skills games, and stories you'll leave with ideas for easy-to-do activities at home. Refreshments are provided. Best suited for ages 1-5 and their families. Older siblings are welcome.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Let's Speak Spanish! Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult Please join our four-week Spanish series designed to build confidence in speaking and listening through engaging conversations and hands-on activities.For ages 16+. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group May 2 2026 Sat Let's Speak Spanish! 1:00pm–2:00pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult Registration Required Event Details: Please join our four-week Spanish series designed to build confidence in speaking and listening through engaging conversations and hands-on activities.For ages 16+. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Children" group PAWS for Reading with Genny Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Mont Pleasant Tabling (Interior) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Youngsters who want practice reading and dog lovers of all ages are invited to visit therapy dog Genny at the library. Genny is a great listener and enjoys being petted. Intended audience is ages 6 and up. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 2 2026 Sat PAWS for Reading with Genny 2:00pm–3:00pm Mont Pleasant Tabling (Interior) Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library Room: Mont Pleasant Tabling (Interior) Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Youngsters who want practice reading and dog lovers of all ages are invited to visit therapy dog Genny at the library. Genny is a great listener and enjoys being petted. Intended audience is ages 6 and up.
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 "Families" group Pop Up Story Time Sunday, May 3, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group May 3 2026 Sun Pop Up Story Time 2:00pm–2:30pm KBJ Slater Room 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 "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!