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Baby Café

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, Adult
Event Details:

A 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 an...

Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2)
Age Group: Families, Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

A 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.

Local History Fall Series

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Oct. 21 – Retired sportswriters Tim Wilkin (Albany Times-Union) and Mike Kane (Schenectady Gazette) reflect on their long careers in journalism and their continued work with the sp...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Oct. 21 – Retired sportswriters Tim Wilkin (Albany Times-Union) and Mike Kane (Schenectady Gazette) reflect on their long careers in journalism and their continued work with the sport of horseracing.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

REELS at Glenville Spotlight Cinema Series

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Welcome to a new REELS at Glenville film series, Spotlight Cinema, where each series of films we highlight a particular actor, director, or theme. The first spotlight shines on the...

Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Welcome to a new REELS at Glenville film series, Spotlight Cinema, where each series of films we highlight a particular actor, director, or theme. The first spotlight shines on the theme of movies that have had a Criterion release on dvd/blu-ray.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:45pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learning English as a second languageopens many doors for people and providesthem with a variety of options they mightnot otherwise have. This course is designedfor adult learners ...

Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Learning English as a second language

opens many doors for people and provides

them with a variety of options they might

not otherwise have. This course is designed

for adult learners and helps individuals

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Teen Writing Club Special Edition: Duck Prints Press

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Come write in! Poets, novelists, cartoonists, and more are invited to an hour of writing inspiration and sharing. Work on your existing projects or try a new prompt in a supportive...

Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come write in! Poets, novelists, cartoonists, and more are invited to an hour of writing inspiration and sharing. Work on your existing projects or try a new prompt in a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Qi Gong

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese system of movement that promotes stress free health, longevity, and vitality. The clothing requirement is informal, mats are not needed and no advance...

Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese system of movement that promotes stress free health, longevity, and vitality. The clothing requirement is informal, mats are not needed and no advance registration is required. 

Job Fair Hosted by Schenectady County Connects

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Event Details:

Schenectady County Connects is hosting a job fair.  The event is open to anyone seeking new or better employment opportunities. They will have approximately 10 -12 employ...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Event Details:

Schenectady County Connects is hosting a job fair.  The event is open to anyone seeking new or better employment opportunities. They will have approximately 10 -12 employers across industries, each month, that have immediate hiring needs

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Meet Your Historian

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Schenectady County Historian Bill Buell will be available to answer questions and meet with any patrons looking for help with local history research during this time...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Schenectady County Historian Bill Buell will be available to answer questions and meet with any patrons looking for help with local history research during this time. No registration required

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Club

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join the Niskayuna book club for a discussion of The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead.Elwood Curtis has taken the words of Dr Martin Luther King to heart: he is as good as anyone. A...

Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Niskayuna book club for a discussion of The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Coffee & Coloring

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of coffee, coloring, and conversation. Unwind, catch up with your neighbors, meet new friends, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea! For adults only, no registratio...

Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of coffee, coloring, and conversation. Unwind, catch up with your neighbors, meet new friends, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea! For adults only, no registration is required.  All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Lap Time

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Bring your baby and bounce along to songs, rhymes, and stories! Learn about early literacy resources and connect with other caregivers. For babies 0-14 months and their caregi...

Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Bring your baby and bounce along to songs, rhymes, and stories! Learn about early literacy resources and connect with other caregivers. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

REELS Film Series

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Title: Incident at Oglala: The Leonard Peltier Story Actors: Arthur Chobanian, Robert Redford Studio: Miramax Films Director: Michael Apted Rating: PG Runt...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Title: Incident at Oglala: The Leonard Peltier Story 
Actors: Arthur Chobanian, Robert Redford 
Studio: Miramax Films 
Director: Michael Apted 
Rating: PG 
Runtime: 95 Minutes 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Cozy Crafters

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult
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...

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.

Classic Film Club

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Sunset Boulevard Actors: William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim, Nancy Olson, Fred Clark Studio: Paramount Pictures Director: Billy Wilder Rating: P...

Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Sunset Boulevard 
Actors: William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim, Nancy Olson, Fred Clark 
Studio: Paramount Pictures 
Director: Billy Wilder 
Rating: PG 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Gaming Grab-bag

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Calling all board game enthusiasts! Are you a citizen of Catan? A denizen of Dixit? Like comparing Apples to Apples? An old-school maven of Monopoly? Bring your favorite game to th...

Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Calling all board game enthusiasts! Are you a citizen of Catan? A denizen of Dixit? Like comparing Apples to Apples? An old-school maven of Monopoly?

This event is in the "Children" group.

Corn Husk Dolls with Schenectady Historical Society

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Explore Schenectady's colonial period with the Historical Society! Join Schenectady County Historical Society educators to learn about the origins, lore, and crafting of corn husk ...

Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Explore Schenectady's colonial period with the Historical Society! Join Schenectady County Historical Society educators to learn about the origins, lore, and crafting of corn husk dolls.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:45pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learning English as a second languageopens many doors for people and providesthem with a variety of options they mightnot otherwise have. This course is designedfor adult learners ...

Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Learning English as a second language

opens many doors for people and provides

them with a variety of options they might

not otherwise have. This course is designed

for adult learners and helps individuals

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book A Librarian

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Glenville Book Club Corner at Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult
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:Br...

Required
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Book Club Corner
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

Writers Group

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:30pm
KBJ Program Room 1 at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Whether you’ve been doing it forever or just starting out, bring your written words to this volunteer run community group and receive feedback from fellow wordsmiths as time permit...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:


Whether you’ve been doing it forever or just starting out, bring your written words to this volunteer run community group and receive feedback from fellow wordsmiths as time permits.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Slow Flow Vinyasa Yoga with Inner Bliss

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Soak up a little sweetness in this relaxing and rejuvenating yoga class. This class will focus on building strength and flexibility, improving balance and range of motion, dissolvi...

Required
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Soak up a little sweetness in this relaxing and rejuvenating yoga class.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Meet the Historian

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Rotterdam Study Room A at Rotterdam Branch Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Schenectady County Historian John Woodward will be available to answer questions and meet with any patrons looking for help with local history research from 10a...

Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Schenectady County Historian John Woodward will be available to answer questions and meet with any patrons looking for help with local history research from 10am-12:30pm. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book A Librarian

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Niskayuna Tabling (Interior) at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult
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:Br...

Required
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

Book A Librarian

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult
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:Br...

Required
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

Glenville Book Club

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glenville Book Club Corner at Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of The Perfect Horse by Elizbeth Letts.From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Eighty-Dollar Champion, the remarkable true story of the valian...

Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Book Club Corner
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of The Perfect Horse by Elizbeth Letts.