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Family Storytime

Tuesday, April 14, 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 "Adult" group

Experience Gel Printing with Tracy

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Woodlawn Meeting Room at Woodlawn Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Create unique textured prints using acrylic paint and a gel plate.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create unique textured prints using acrylic paint and a gel plate.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Single Breath Story Writing Workshop

Tuesday, April 14, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Baby Lap Time

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

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

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:

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 "Adult" group

REELS

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult

Title: Snow Cake

Actors:  Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Carrie-Anne Moss, David Fox, Jayne Eastwood

Studio:  Lions Gate Films, Inc.

Director: Marc Evans

Rating: NR

Runtime: 115 Minutes

Year: 2006

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Title: Snow Cake

Actors:  Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Carrie-Anne Moss, David Fox, Jayne Eastwood

Studio:  Lions Gate Films, Inc.

Director: Marc Evans

Rating: NR

Runtime: 115 Minutes

Year: 2006

This event is in the "Adult" group

Cozy Crafters

Wednesday, April 15, 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 "All Ages" group

Woodlawn Plant Exchange

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Come enjoy the Woodlawn Plant Exchange on April 15, 1-4pm. 

Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Come enjoy the Woodlawn Plant Exchange on April 15, 1-4pm. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Build Zone

Wednesday, April 15, 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, April 15, 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 "Adult" group

Book Club

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Stay & Play

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children

Join us for this 5-week series for children ages 1-3 with their caregivers. This program encourages playing with your child and talking with child experts. Attend 5 weeks of the series to receive a completion prize. Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this 5-week series for children ages 1-3 with their caregivers. This program encourages playing with your child and talking with child experts. Attend 5 weeks of the series to receive a completion prize. Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Build Zone

Thursday, April 16, 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.

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 "Adult" group

Building Brain-Healthy Habits: A Program with the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Building Brain-Healthy Habits, an education program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association®, provides research-backed guidance on brain health and the importance of taking action to protect your brain at every age.

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

Building Brain-Healthy Habits, an education program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association®, provides research-backed guidance on brain health and the importance of taking action to protect your brain at every age.

This event is in the "Children" group

PAWS for Reading @ Scotia

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia 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

REELS: Classic Film Club

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult

Waterloo Bridge 
Actors: Vivien Leigh, Robert Taylor, Lucile Watson, Maria Ouspenskaya, C. Aubrey Smith 
Studio: Warner Bros. 
Director:  Mervyn LeRoy 
Rating: PG   

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Waterloo Bridge 
Actors: Vivien Leigh, Robert Taylor, Lucile Watson, Maria Ouspenskaya, C. Aubrey Smith 
Studio: Warner Bros. 
Director:  Mervyn LeRoy 
Rating: PG   

Family Story Time

Saturday, April 18, 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. 

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
This event is in the "Families" group

Pop Up Story Time

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
KBJ Children's Desk 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 Children's Desk
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 "Families" group

Paws for Reading

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families

Come read a book with the Therapy Dog Luna and her handler Hilary!

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come read a book with the Therapy Dog Luna and her handler Hilary!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

2026 Beat the Snow Concert Series

Sunday, April 19, 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 Band

Jan 11:   Musicats Duo–Jazz/Latin

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 Band

Jan 11:   Musicats Duo–Jazz/Latin

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Storytime

Monday, April 20, 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. 

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, April 20, 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.

 

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, April 20, 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.

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

Behind Mr. Whatsit: A Wrinkle In Time Book Discussion

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children

Did you watch Stranger Things season 5 and wonder, “who is Mr. Whatsit?”

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you watch Stranger Things season 5 and wonder, “who is Mr. Whatsit?”

This event is in the "Adult" group

Slow Flow Vinyasa Yoga w/ Inner Bliss

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

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