This event is in the "Adult" group NYS Taxpayer Assistance Program Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:30pm KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Age Group: Adult NYS Department of Taxation and Finance will be providing assistance to taxpayers in filing their 2025 taxes for free. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 19 2026 Thu NYS Taxpayer Assistance Program 9:30am–4:30pm KBJ McChesney Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ McChesney Room Age Group: Adult Event Details: NYS Department of Taxation and Finance will be providing assistance to taxpayers in filing their 2025 taxes for free.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Story Time Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Families Getting out of the house with littles is hard. To make it a little easier, this relaxed early literacy session doesn't have a firm start time. Come in anytime between 10:15 and 11:15 and we'll have toys set out. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Family Story Time 10:15am–11:15am Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Getting out of the house with littles is hard. To make it a little easier, this relaxed early literacy session doesn't have a firm start time. Come in anytime between 10:15 and 11:15 and we'll have toys set out.
This event is in the "Children" group Build Zone Thursday, March 19, 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 Mar 19 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 "Children" group Fairy Tale Engineering Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Age Group: Children Can you build a sturdier beanstalk for Jack? A house for the three little pigs the wolf won’t blow down? Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Fairy Tale Engineering 4:00pm–5:00pm Quaker Street Meeting Area Upcoming Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Registration Required Event Details: Can you build a sturdier beanstalk for Jack? A house for the three little pigs the wolf won’t blow down?
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group Financial Wellness Workshop: Teens & Money Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Age Group: Teen & Tween, Families Empowering teens with healthy financial habits sets them up for lifelong success. In this workshop, we’ll explore practical ways to teach young people about earning, saving, spending, and giving with intention. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Financial Wellness Workshop: Teens & Money 5:00pm–6:00pm KBJ McChesney Room Upcoming Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ McChesney Room Age Group: Teen & Tween, Families Registration Required Event Details: Empowering teens with healthy financial habits sets them up for lifelong success. In this workshop, we’ll explore practical ways to teach young people about earning, saving, spending, and giving with intention.
This event is in the "Adult" group Spring Gel Printing Workshop Thursday, March 19, 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 jam packed workshop exploring printmaking on a gel plate. Inspired by a Spring palette, you’ll learn to create textures and use masks to build unique compositions using acrylic paint. For Adults 18+. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Spring Gel Printing Workshop 5:45pm–7:15pm KBJ Program Room 1 Upcoming 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 jam packed workshop exploring printmaking on a gel plate. Inspired by a Spring palette, you’ll learn to create textures and use masks to build unique compositions using acrylic paint. For Adults 18+.
This event is in the "Adult" group REELS: Classic Film Club Friday, March 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adult Arsenic and Old Lace Actors: Cary Grant, Raymond Massey, Josephine Hull, John Alexander, Priscilla Lane Studio: Warner Bros. Director: Frank Capra Rating: G View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 20 2026 Fri REELS: Classic Film Club 1:00pm–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: Arsenic and Old Lace Actors: Cary Grant, Raymond Massey, Josephine Hull, John Alexander, Priscilla Lane Studio: Warner Bros. Director: Frank Capra Rating: G
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Teen Cooking Classes with Beta Community Programs Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Teen & Tween Looking to improve your cooking skills? Teens are invited to come cook something new every Friday!For tweens and teens in grades 4 - 12. You are welcome to come to one of the classes, or all of them! View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Teen Cooking Classes with Beta Community Programs 3:30pm–4:30pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Looking to improve your cooking skills? Teens are invited to come cook something new every Friday!For tweens and teens in grades 4 - 12. You are welcome to come to one of the classes, or all of them!
Family Story Time Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Stories & learning for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. View Details Mar 21 2026 Sat Family Story Time 10:30am–11:30am KBJ Slater Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Slater Room 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, March 21, 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Littles Learn & Play 11:00am–1:00pm Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) Open 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 "Children" group PAWS for Reading with Genny Saturday, March 21, 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 Mar 21 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Pop Up Story Time Sunday, March 22, 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 Mar 22 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 "All Ages" group 2026 Beat the Snow Concert Series Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: All Ages All concerts start at 2pm.Admission to this wonderful Concert Series is FREE.Jan 4: As Iz–One-Man BandJan 11: Musicats Duo–Jazz/Latin View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 22 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: All concerts start at 2pm.Admission to this wonderful Concert Series is FREE.Jan 4: As Iz–One-Man BandJan 11: Musicats Duo–Jazz/Latin
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Toddler Time Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Families Join us for a story time the whole family can enjoy! While the books, songs, and rhymes will be for 1 and 2 year olds, siblings are welcome. For one and two year olds and their caregivers. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Toddler Time 10:30am–11:00am Woodlawn Children's Area Upcoming Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Children's Area Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a story time the whole family can enjoy! While the books, songs, and rhymes will be for 1 and 2 year olds, siblings are welcome. For one and two year olds and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Storytime Monday, March 23, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Family Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Scotia Meeting Room 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 Toddler Time Monday, March 23, 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 Mar 23 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Slime Lab Monday, March 23, 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 Mar 23 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 Fairy Tale Engineering Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Rotterdam Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Age Group: Children Can you build a sturdier beanstalk for Jack? A house for the three little pigs the wolf won’t blow down? Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Fairy Tale Engineering 4:00pm–5:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Registration Required Event Details: Can you build a sturdier beanstalk for Jack? A house for the three little pigs the wolf won’t blow down?
This event is in the "Adult" group Great Decisions 2025 Tuesday, March 24, 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 Mar 24 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, March 24, 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: Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Book-A-Librarian 10:00am–10:45am KBJ Mazzone Study Room Upcoming 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 Family Storytime Tuesday, March 24, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Glenville Meeting Room 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 Imagination Stations Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Come check out our early literacy stations in the programming room, including a story time! We will have books previously selected for check out and a craft station every week! Activities and play stations will be different each week. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Imagination Stations 10:30am–11:30am Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Come check out our early literacy stations in the programming room, including a story time! We will have books previously selected for check out and a craft station every week! Activities and play stations will be different each week.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Pre-School Full STEAM Ahead Tuesday, March 24, 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Pre-School Full STEAM Ahead 10:45am–11:45am Niskayuna Meeting Room Upcoming 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 "Adult" group America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter With Special Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Online Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 24 2026 Tue America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter With Special Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal.