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REELS

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult

Title: Carol

Actors: Cate Blanchett, Kyle Chandler, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, Jake Lacy

Studio: Lions Gate Films, Inc.

Director: Todd Haynes

Rating: R

Runtime: 118 Minutes

Year: 2015

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

Title: Carol

Actors: Cate Blanchett, Kyle Chandler, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, Jake Lacy

Studio: Lions Gate Films, Inc.

Director: Todd Haynes

Rating: R

Runtime: 118 Minutes

Year: 2015

This event is in the "Adult" group

Cozy Crafters

Wednesday, June 10, 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 "Children" group

Build Zone

Wednesday, June 10, 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

Meet the Historian

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Rotterdam Study Room A at Rotterdam Branch Library
Age Group:
Adult

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.

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

Glenville Modern Lit Book Club

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a discussion of a new book author and title TBA.

New book club members are always welcome. Request a copy of the books online or at any SCPL location.

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

Join us for a discussion of a new book author and title TBA.

New book club members are always welcome. Request a copy of the books online or at any SCPL location.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Teens Unplugged: Dinosaur Terrarium Lanterns

Thursday, June 11, 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 dinosaur terrarium lanterns. 

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 dinosaur terrarium lanterns. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

American 250 / The Last of its Kind: Schenectady's Liberty Flag

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Age Group:
Adult

In 1774, the people of Schenectady raised a bold flag of protest. This simple blue banner, emblazoned with the word "Liberty" marked the town's entrance into the struggle between Britain and her American colonies.

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

In 1774, the people of Schenectady raised a bold flag of protest. This simple blue banner, emblazoned with the word "Liberty" marked the town's entrance into the struggle between Britain and her American colonies.

This event is in the "Children" group

Pop Up Story Time River Road Park Niskayuna

Friday, June 12, 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, June 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
KBJ Program Room 1 at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult

Ninotchka  
Actors: Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas, Bela Lugosi, Ina Claire, Felix Bressart 
Studio: Warner Bros. 
Director:  Ernst Lubitsch 
Rating:  G  

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

Ninotchka  
Actors: Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas, Bela Lugosi, Ina Claire, Felix Bressart 
Studio: Warner Bros. 
Director:  Ernst Lubitsch 
Rating:  G  

Schenectady County Early Voting

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 8:00am - 5:30pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Early Voting

KBJ McChesney Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Purpose of Meeting

Early Voting

This event is in the "Adult" group

Hook & Zen Adult Crochet Club

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
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.

Schenectady County Early Voting

Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 8:00am - 5:30pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Early Voting

KBJ McChesney Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Purpose of Meeting

Early Voting

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Time

Monday, June 15, 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.

 

Schenectady County Early Voting

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 8:30pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Early Voting

KBJ McChesney Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Purpose of Meeting

Early Voting

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Book A Librarian

Monday, June 15, 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
Registration Required
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 "Adult" group

Digital Literacy for Beginners

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult

Please join us for a three-part series about computers and digital literacy.

The first session will focus on Computer Basics, the second on Internet Basics, and the third on Microsoft Word.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join us for a three-part series about computers and digital literacy.

The first session will focus on Computer Basics, the second on Internet Basics, and the third on Microsoft Word.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Slow Flow Vinyasa Yoga w/ Inner Bliss

Monday, June 15, 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.

Schenectady County Early Voting

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 8:00am - 5:30pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Early Voting

KBJ McChesney Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Purpose of Meeting

Early Voting

This event is in the "Adult" group

Book A Librarian

Tuesday, June 16, 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
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:

Schenectady County Early Voting

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 8:30pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Early Voting

KBJ McChesney Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Purpose of Meeting

Early Voting

This event is in the "Adult" group

REELS

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
KBJ Program Room 1 at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult

Title: Spoiler Alert

Actors:  Jim Parsons, Ben Aldridge, Josh Pais, Allegra Heart, Jeffery Self

Studio: Focus Features

Director: Michael Showalter

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 112 Minutes

Year: 2022

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

Title: Spoiler Alert

Actors:  Jim Parsons, Ben Aldridge, Josh Pais, Allegra Heart, Jeffery Self

Studio: Focus Features

Director: Michael Showalter

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 112 Minutes

Year: 2022

This event is in the "Adult" group

Cozy Crafters

Wednesday, June 17, 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

Book A Librarian

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
KBJ Program Room 1 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 Program Room 1
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

Book Club

Wednesday, June 17, 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: