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Crochet Fun with Jody

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Adult
Event Details:

Teaching basic crochet skills to participants in order for them to create small stuffed toys.

Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Teaching basic crochet skills to participants in order for them to create small stuffed toys.

Writers Group

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:30pm
KBJ Program Room 1 at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Whether you’ve been doing it forever or just starting out, bring your written words to this volunteer run community group and receive feedback from fellow wordsmiths as time permit...

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


Whether you’ve been doing it forever or just starting out, bring your written words to this volunteer run community group and receive feedback from fellow wordsmiths as time permits.

Drop Off for Halloween Costume Swap

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
Niskayuna Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

From Monday, Oct 7 through Saturday, Oct 12, the library will begin accepting donations of clean, gently worn Halloween costumes.  On Wed, 10/16 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm we will h...

Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

From Monday, Oct 7 through Saturday, Oct 12, the library will begin accepting donations of clean, gently worn Halloween costumes.  On Wed, 10/16 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm we will host a costume swap.

Meet Your Historian

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Schenectady County Historian Bill Buell will be available to answer questions and meet with any patrons looking for help with local history research during this time...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Schenectady County Historian Bill Buell will be available to answer questions and meet with any patrons looking for help with local history research during this time. No registration required

Book A Librarian

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Niskayuna Tabling (Interior) at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult
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:Br...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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:

Book Club

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quaker Street Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us at the Quaker Street book club for a discussion of West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.An emotional, rousing novel inspired by the incredible true story of two giraffes wh...

Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us at the Quaker Street book club for a discussion of West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.

Coffee & Coloring

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of coffee, coloring, and conversation. Unwind, catch up with your neighbors, meet new friends, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea! For adults only, no registratio...

Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of coffee, coloring, and conversation. Unwind, catch up with your neighbors, meet new friends, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea! For adults only, no registration is required.  All supplies will be provided. 

Drop Off for Halloween Costume Swap

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Niskayuna Tabling (Interior) at Niskayuna Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

From Monday, Oct 7 through Saturday, Oct 12, the library will begin accepting donations of clean, gently worn Halloween costumes.  On Wed, 10/16 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm we will h...

Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

From Monday, Oct 7 through Saturday, Oct 12, the library will begin accepting donations of clean, gently worn Halloween costumes.  On Wed, 10/16 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm we will host a costume swap.

Everything Fiber Arts

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Come and bring your current project! Knit, crochet, weave, tat, embroider, spin, dye, felt, patchwork or whatever. Come to share, teach, learn, mentor, and just spend pleasurable t...

Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Event Details:

Come and bring your current project! Knit, crochet, weave, tat, embroider, spin, dye, felt, patchwork or whatever. Come to share, teach, learn, mentor, and just spend pleasurable time. No registration required!


 

Crafternoon

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library
Event Details:

Join us after school every second Thursday of the month for Crafternoons!  Projects will vary.  Dress for mess! For children ages 5-11 and their caregivers. &nb...

Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Children's Area
Event Details:

Join us after school every second Thursday of the month for Crafternoons!  Projects will vary.  Dress for mess! 

For children ages 5-11 and their caregivers. 

 

Drop Off for Halloween Costume Swap

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Niskayuna Tabling (Interior) at Niskayuna Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families

Paws for Reading

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Meet Genny, a therapy dog who would love to listen to you read a story. For children in grades K-5 with an adult.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Meet Genny, a therapy dog who would love to listen to you read a story. For children in grades K-5 with an adult.

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
KBJ Program Room 1 at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy a bowl of cereal and watch a classic popular television show from the last 4 decades. Bring your favorite pillow, stuffed lovie and blanket. Seating will be picnic style. &nb...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Enjoy a bowl of cereal and watch a classic popular television show from the last 4 decades. Bring your favorite pillow, stuffed lovie and blanket. Seating will be picnic style.  Cereal and milk* will be provided.

Drop Off for Halloween Costume Swap

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Niskayuna Tabling (Interior) at Niskayuna Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families

Preparing For Emergencies

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen & Tween, Adult
Event Details:

With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters. The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program t...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Knitting Fun

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Adult
Event Details:

Peggy teaches the basics of knitting, stiches and tension. All materials are provided. For grades 3 and up. Registration encouraged, but not required.  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2)
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Peggy teaches the basics of knitting, stiches and tension. All materials are provided. For grades 3 and up. Registration encouraged, but not required.  

Paws For Reading

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a story class for children in grades K-5 with an adult. Meet therapy dogs Ivy, Luna and Shadow this month at the Central library. They would love to listen to you read ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a story class for children in grades K-5 with an adult. Meet therapy dogs Ivy, Luna and Shadow this month at the Central library. They would love to listen to you read a story.

Tabletop Mysteries

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

There’s murder most foul at the Quaker Street Branch! Once a month on a Saturday we’ll be putting on our detective hats as we play a murder mystery board game. Bring some friends o...

Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

There’s murder most foul at the Quaker Street Branch! Once a month on a Saturday we’ll be putting on our detective hats as we play a murder mystery board game. Bring some friends or come solo!

TeenTober Grab-and-Go: Elfhame

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Create a set of potion and bauble jars inspired by Holly Black’s Elfhame series! Jars, decorations, and instructions included—plus a recipe for a fae-inspired mocktail. For st...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Create a set of potion and bauble jars inspired by Holly Black’s Elfhame series! Jars, decorations, and instructions included—plus a recipe for a fae-inspired mocktail. 

Library Closed - Indigenous Peoples' Day

All Day
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central 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:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central 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

Poetry Circle-SPECIAL OFFSITE MEET UP @ STARBUCKS WATT ST.

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adult
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing

Grab & Go: Glitter Slime

All Day 10/15 - 10/18
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Learn how to make glitter slime at home! This kit provides everything you need for a fun slime craft. Tweens and teens are invited to start picking up kits starting Tuesday October...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Learn how to make glitter slime at home! This kit provides everything you need for a fun slime craft. Tweens and teens are invited to start picking up kits starting Tuesday October 1st, while supplies last. 

Grab & Go: Glitter Slime

All Day 10/15 - 10/18
Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Learn how to make glitter slime at home! This kit provides everything you need for a fun slime craft. Tweens and teens are invited to start picking up kits starting Tuesday October...

Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Learn how to make glitter slime at home! This kit provides everything you need for a fun slime craft. Tweens and teens are invited to start picking up kits starting Tuesday October 1st, while supplies last. 

Grab & Go: Glitter Slime

All Day 10/15 - 10/18
Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Learn how to make glitter slime at home! This kit provides everything you need for a fun slime craft. Tweens and teens are invited to start picking up kits starting Tuesday October...

Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Learn how to make glitter slime at home! This kit provides everything you need for a fun slime craft. Tweens and teens are invited to start picking up kits starting Tuesday October 1st, while supplies last.