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Family Story Time

Saturday, May 23, 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. 

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 23, 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
Registration Required
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
This event is in the "Families" group

Pop Up Story Time

Sunday, May 24, 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.

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.

Library Closed - Memorial Day

All Day
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Adult" group

Community Puzzle

All Day 5/26 - 5/30
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! 

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
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 26, 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. 

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
This event is in the "Families" group

Pre-School Full STEAM Ahead

Tuesday, May 26, 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
Registration Required
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 26, 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.

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 26, 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
Registration Required
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

Single Breath Story Writing Workshop

Tuesday, May 26, 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

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

This event is in the "Adult" group

Cozy Crafters

Wednesday, May 27, 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.

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, May 27, 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.

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 "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
Registration Required
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.

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.

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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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.

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.

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

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. 

Offsite Event
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 

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. 

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.

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.