This event is in the "Adult" group Chair Yoga w/ Inner Bliss Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adult In this class you will perform postures and breathing exercises with the aid of a chair. Students can experience the many benefits of yoga without having to get up or down from the floor. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 27 2026 Wed Chair Yoga w/ Inner Bliss 1:30pm–2:30pm Scotia Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library Room: Scotia Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: In this class you will perform postures and breathing exercises with the aid of a chair. Students can experience the many benefits of yoga without having to get up or down from the floor.
This event is in the "Children" group Build Zone Wednesday, May 27, 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 May 27 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, May 27, 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 27 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, May 27, 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 May 27 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Hola! Hello! Bilingual Story Time Thursday, May 28, 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 May 28 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 Everything Fiber Arts Thursday, May 28, 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 28 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 "Teen & Tween" group Teens Unplugged: Upcycled Thumbtacks Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm KBJ Teen Space at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Teen & Tween Chill out and de-stress from school at the library! Join us each month for relaxing activities that don’t feature a screen. Snacks and supplies provided! This time, we'll make custom thumbtack sets to take home with a corkboard. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group May 28 2026 Thu Teens Unplugged: Upcycled Thumbtacks 4:00pm–5:00pm KBJ Teen Space Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Teen Space Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Chill out and de-stress from school at the library! Join us each month for relaxing activities that don’t feature a screen. Snacks and supplies provided! This time, we'll make custom thumbtack sets to take home with a corkboard.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm KBJ Swanker Board Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Library Board of Trustees Meeting View Details May 28 2026 Thu Library Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm KBJ Swanker Board Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Swanker Board Room Event Details: Library Board of Trustees Meeting
This event is in the "Children" group Pop Up Story Time River Road Park Niskayuna HOLD JH Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Off Site Age Group: Children Spring is here! Time for some fresh air! Join us at the park for story time and a craft under the pavilion. Then stay and play with new and old friends on the playground. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group May 29 2026 Fri Pop Up Story Time River Road Park Niskayuna HOLD JH 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Event Details: Spring is here! Time for some fresh air! Join us at the park for story time and a craft under the pavilion. Then stay and play with new and old friends on the playground.
This event is in the "Adult" group REELS: Classic Film Club Friday, May 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adult His Girl Friday Actors: Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Gene Lockhart, Helen Mack, Ralph Bellamy Studio: Columbia Pictures Director: Howard Hawks Rating: PG View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 29 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: His Girl Friday Actors: Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Gene Lockhart, Helen Mack, Ralph Bellamy Studio: Columbia Pictures Director: Howard Hawks Rating: PG
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Story Time Saturday, May 30, 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 30 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 "Adult" group Fiber Therapy Drop-In Saturday, May 30, 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 30 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 31, 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 31 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 "Adult" group Community Puzzle All Day 6/1 - 6/18 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 Jun 1 - 18 2026 Community Puzzle All Day 6/1–6/18 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 "Children" group Toddler Time Monday, June 1, 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 Jun 1 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 "Families" group Raising a Reader Baby Shower Monday, June 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Age Group: Families Come celebrate all things early literacy at the library’s relaunch of their early literacy reading program. The free event is for expectant parents, new parents, and parents of preschool-age children—and their offspring! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Raising a Reader Baby Shower 11:00am–1:00pm KBJ McChesney Room Open Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ McChesney Room Age Group: Families Registration Required Event Details: Come celebrate all things early literacy at the library’s relaunch of their early literacy reading program. The free event is for expectant parents, new parents, and parents of preschool-age children—and their offspring!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Book A Librarian Monday, June 1, 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 Jun 1 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 Artventures: Sandcastle Mixed Media Art Monday, June 1, 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 Jun 1 2026 Mon Artventures: Sandcastle Mixed Media Art 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 TAG Team Monday, June 1, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm KBJ Teen Space at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Age Group: Teen & Tween Teens seeking service hours are invited to join the Main Library TAG Team! Teen Advisory Groups offer input on teen programs and collections, and participate in mini-service projects. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jun 1 2026 Mon TAG Team 5:00pm–6:00pm KBJ Teen Space Upcoming Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Teen Space Age Group: Teen & Tween Registration Required Event Details: Teens seeking service hours are invited to join the Main Library TAG Team! Teen Advisory Groups offer input on teen programs and collections, and participate in mini-service projects.
This event is in the "Adult" group Book A Librarian Tuesday, June 2, 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 Jun 2 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 "All Ages" group SCPL Sensory Sessions Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Age Group: All Ages SCPL Sensory Sessions are designed to provide a welcoming, low-stimulation environment with thoughtful accommodations—such as soft lighting, reduced noise, and sensory-friendly games, activities, and crafts—so everyone can comfortably enjoy and en Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 2 2026 Tue SCPL Sensory Sessions 10:00am–12:00pm KBJ McChesney Room Upcoming Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ McChesney Room Age Group: All Ages Registration Required Event Details: SCPL Sensory Sessions are designed to provide a welcoming, low-stimulation environment with thoughtful accommodations—such as soft lighting, reduced noise, and sensory-friendly games, activities, and crafts—so everyone can comfortably enjoy and en
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Pre-School Full STEAM Ahead Tuesday, June 2, 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 Jun 2 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 CrAFTERwork Tuesday, June 2, 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 2 2026 Tue CrAFTERwork 5:15pm–6:45pm Upcoming 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 Single Breath Story Writing Workshop Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm KBJ Swanker Board Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Writing Age Group: Adult Join us, starting Tuesday, May 5th, from 5:30-7PM in a welcoming and safe environment as we share our flash writing pieces (1000 words or less), loosely inspired by various prompts given at the previous meeting. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Single Breath Story Writing Workshop 5:30pm–7:00pm KBJ Swanker Board Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Swanker Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Writing Event Details: Join us, starting Tuesday, May 5th, from 5:30-7PM in a welcoming and safe environment as we share our flash writing pieces (1000 words or less), loosely inspired by various prompts given at the previous meeting.