This event is in the "Children" group PAWS for Reading @ Scotia Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library Age Group: Children Meet Sully, 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 May 7 2026 Thu PAWS for Reading @ Scotia 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 Sully, 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-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 "Adult" group On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group May 7 2026 Thu On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran.
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 "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Story Time Saturday, May 9, 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 9 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 "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Let's Speak Spanish! Saturday, May 9, 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 9 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 "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 "Families" group Pop Up Story Time Sunday, May 10, 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 10 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Storytime Monday, May 11, 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 May 11 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, May 11, 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 May 11 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 "Adult" group REELS at Glenville Spotlight Cinema Series Monday, May 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adult Welcome to another season of REELS Spotlight Cinema at the Glenville branch library, where each series of films highlights a particular actor, director, or theme. This series spotlight shines on retrospectives, first of movies that Taraji P. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 11 2026 Mon REELS at Glenville Spotlight Cinema Series 3:00pm–6:00pm Glenville Meeting Room Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library Room: Glenville Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: Welcome to another season of REELS Spotlight Cinema at the Glenville branch library, where each series of films highlights a particular actor, director, or theme. This series spotlight shines on retrospectives, first of movies that Taraji P.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Book A Librarian Monday, May 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm Rotterdam Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Book a Librarian is a one-on-one session for personalized reference assistance with a librarian that is uninterrupted. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group May 11 2026 Mon Book A Librarian 3:30pm–4:15pm Upcoming Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Registration Required Event Details: Book a Librarian is a one-on-one session for personalized reference assistance with a librarian that is uninterrupted.
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 "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Storytime Tuesday, May 12, 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 May 12 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, May 12, 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 May 12 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, May 12, 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 May 12 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Adult" group Baby Café Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Families, Adult Baby Café is a free drop-in service offering in-person breastfeeding/chestfeeding support for pregnant and/or new parents in the community. Siblings and partners welcome! Grab and go snacks provided. View Details This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adult" group May 12 2026 Tue Baby Café 11:00am–1:00pm Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 Age Group: Families, Adult Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Baby Café is a free drop-in service offering in-person breastfeeding/chestfeeding support for pregnant and/or new parents in the community. Siblings and partners welcome! Grab and go snacks provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group Book A Librarian Tuesday, May 12, 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: Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 12 2026 Tue Book A Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm 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 "Adult" group How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Online Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group May 12 2026 Tue How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr.
This event is in the "Children" group Paws for Reading Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Meet Genny, a therapy dog who would love to listen to you read a story. For children in grades K-5 with an adult. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 12 2026 Tue Paws for Reading 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: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Meet Genny, a therapy dog who would love to listen to you read a story. For children in grades K-5 with an adult.
This event is in the "Adult" group Single Breath Story Writing Workshop Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library Program Type: Writing Age Group: Adult "Stories are a communal currency of humanity." - Tahir Shah View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 12 2026 Tue Single Breath Story Writing Workshop 5:30pm–6:30pm Scotia Meeting Room Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library Room: Scotia Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Writing Event Details: "Stories are a communal currency of humanity." - Tahir Shah