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Imagination Stations

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Come check out our early literacy stations in the programming room, including a story time! We will have books previously selected for check out and a craft station every week! Activities and play stations will be different each week.

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

Come check out our early literacy stations in the programming room, including a story time! We will have books previously selected for check out and a craft station every week! Activities and play stations will be different each week.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Book A Librarian

Tuesday, June 23, 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 "All Ages" group

What is switchel: food that won the American Revolution

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

 

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Imagination Stations

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Come check out our early literacy stations in the programming room, including a story time! We will have books previously selected for check out and a craft station every week! Activities and play stations will be different each week.

Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come check out our early literacy stations in the programming room, including a story time! We will have books previously selected for check out and a craft station every week! Activities and play stations will be different each week.

This event is in the "Adult" group

REELS

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult

Title: Love, Simon

Actors: Nick Robinson, Katherine Langford, Alexandra Shipp, Josh Duhamel, Logan Miller

Studio:  Twentieth Century Fox

Director: Greg Berlanti

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 109 Minutes

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

Title: Love, Simon

Actors: Nick Robinson, Katherine Langford, Alexandra Shipp, Josh Duhamel, Logan Miller

Studio:  Twentieth Century Fox

Director: Greg Berlanti

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 109 Minutes

This event is in the "Adult" group

Cozy Crafters

Wednesday, June 24, 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, June 24, 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, June 24, 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
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Families" group

SRP Kickoff: Utica Zoo & Kona Ice

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families

Kick off the Summer Reading Program with the library and a visit from the Utica Zoo! Meet some awesome amphibians and mammals who live at the zoo.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading Program with the library and a visit from the Utica Zoo! Meet some awesome amphibians and mammals who live at the zoo.

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

A Revolutionary Tea Party: From 1773 to America 250

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teen & Tween, Adult

A Revolutionary Tea Party: From 1773 to America 250 explores how the Boston Tea Party became a pivotal spark of the American Revolution—setting the colonies on the path toward independence and, nearly 250 years later, America’s Se

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

A Revolutionary Tea Party: From 1773 to America 250 explores how the Boston Tea Party became a pivotal spark of the American Revolution—setting the colonies on the path toward independence and, nearly 250 years later, America’s Se

This event is in the "Adult" group

Meet the Historian

Thursday, June 25, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Hola! Hello! Bilingual Story Time

Thursday, June 25, 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 "Teen & Tween" group

Teens Unplugged: Pride Party

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
KBJ Teen Space at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Health & Wellness
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! 

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Teen Space
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Health & Wellness
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 event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ice Cream Social

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

Come out of the heat and Indulge in some sweet treats!

Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2)
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Come out of the heat and Indulge in some sweet treats!

This event is in the "Adult" group

American 250 / Total Destruction and Devastation: The Haudenosaunee in the Revolution

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Age Group:
Adult

For more than a century, the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee kept a strong alliance with the people of Colonial New York.

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

For more than a century, the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee kept a strong alliance with the people of Colonial New York.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, June 25, 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 Blatnic Park Niskayuna

Friday, June 26, 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 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult

Sweet Smell of Success 
Actors: Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, Martin Milner, Sam Levene  
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc.  
Director:  Alexander Mackendrick 

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

Sweet Smell of Success 
Actors: Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, Martin Milner, Sam Levene  
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc.  
Director:  Alexander Mackendrick 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Families" group

SRP Kickoff: Via Aquarium

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families

Kick off the Summer Reading Program at the library with VIA Aquarium! They will be here to show us some of their aquatic vertebrates that live at the aquarium. For kids, tweens and teens of all ages, with their caregiver or parent.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading Program at the library with VIA Aquarium! They will be here to show us some of their aquatic vertebrates that live at the aquarium. For kids, tweens and teens of all ages, with their caregiver or parent.

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

Dinosaur Roar & Explore: Summer Reading Kick-Off

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Families

Kick off the Summer Reading Program at the library with fun Dinosaur activities and treats.  What kind of dinosaur are you?  Craft your own dinosaur mask, feet and tail with crafting supplies.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading Program at the library with fun Dinosaur activities and treats.  What kind of dinosaur are you?  Craft your own dinosaur mask, feet and tail with crafting supplies.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Revolutionary Tea: WMHT "American Revolution" Double Feature

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a special screening featuring WMHT PBS’s Field Trip Visits the American Revolution alongside selected clips from Ken Burns’ documentary series The American Revolution.

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

Join us for a special screening featuring WMHT PBS’s Field Trip Visits the American Revolution alongside selected clips from Ken Burns’ documentary series The American Revolution.

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for an active storytime that teaches early literacy concepts through stories, songs, movement and rhymes. We finish with free playtime and an optional craft! 

Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an active storytime that teaches early literacy concepts through stories, songs, movement and rhymes. We finish with free playtime and an optional craft! 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Zoomobile with the Utica Zoo

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M., Performance
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families

The Zoomobile is an interactive presentation program where Utica Zoo educators bring a variety of live animals to the library!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Zoomobile is an interactive presentation program where Utica Zoo educators bring a variety of live animals to the library!

This event is in the "Adult" group

CrAFTERwork

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam 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
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:

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.