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Story Time To Go: Stumpkin

All Day 10/15 - 10/18
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your grab and go story time craft from the library and follow along with the Youtube video of Stumpkin by Lucy...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Children, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your grab and go story time craft from the library and follow along with the Youtube video of Stumpkin by Lucy Ruth Cummins read by Librarian Laura. 

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

Story Time To Go: Stumpkin

All Day 10/15 - 10/18
Glenville Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your grab and go story time craft from the library and follow along with the Youtube video of Stumpkin by Lucy...

Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your grab and go story time craft from the library and follow along with the Youtube video of Stumpkin by Lucy Ruth Cummins read by Librarian Laura. 

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

Story Time To Go: Stumpkin

All Day 10/15 - 10/18
Scotia Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your grab and go story time craft from the library and follow along with the Youtube video of Stumpkin by Lucy...

Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your grab and go story time craft from the library and follow along with the Youtube video of Stumpkin by Lucy Ruth Cummins read by Librarian Laura. 

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

National Book Month Bingo

All Day 10/15 - 10/31
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for ...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for participants who complete one full row. 

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

National Book Month Bingo

All Day 10/15 - 10/31
Glenville Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for ...

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

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for participants who complete one full row. 

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

National Book Month Bingo

All Day 10/15 - 10/31
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for ...

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

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for participants who complete one full row. 

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

National Book Month Bingo

All Day 10/15 - 10/31
Niskayuna Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for ...

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

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for participants who complete one full row. 

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

National Book Month Bingo

All Day 10/15 - 10/31
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for ...

Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for participants who complete one full row. 

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

National Book Month Bingo

All Day 10/15 - 10/31
Quaker Street Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for ...

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

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for participants who complete one full row. 

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

National Book Month Bingo

All Day 10/15 - 10/31
Rotterdam Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for ...

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

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for participants who complete one full row. 

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

National Book Month Bingo

All Day 10/15 - 10/31
Scotia Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for ...

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

Join SCPL is celebrating National Book Month this October! All children are welcome to pick up a book bingo card from any SCPL library to participate. Prizes will be available for participants who complete one full row. 

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

TeenTober Reading Challenge

All Day 10/15 - 10/31
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Throughout the month of October, explore the dustiest tomes and most haunted texts! Choose a book off our recommendation list to read, then fill out a shelf reader to tell people w...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Throughout the month of October, explore the dustiest tomes and most haunted texts! Choose a book off our recommendation list to read, then fill out a shelf reader to tell people why you loved it... or hated it.

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

TeenTober Grab-and-Go: Elfhame

10/15/2024 @ 9:00am to 10/19/2024 @ 5:00pm
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Grab-and-go kits are back! 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-ins...

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

Grab-and-go kits are back! 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family.NO registration required.

Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
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.

NO registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Imagination Stations

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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! Act...

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 "Children" group.

Preschool Process Art

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

A storytime where books meet art. We will read a book and then using a variety of materials, preschoolers will create art that is child-directed, choice-driven, and celebrates the ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

A storytime where books meet art. We will read a book and then using a variety of materials, preschoolers will create art that is child-directed, choice-driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery. Dress for mess! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Meet Your Historian

Tuesday, October 15, 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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Rooted Movement: Chair Yoga

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Certified Yoga Instructor, Rebecca Brown, of Rooted Movement, will lead a chair yoga class to mobilize, stretch and strengthen the body while seated in a chair. This class adapts t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Certified Yoga Instructor, Rebecca Brown, of Rooted Movement, will lead a chair yoga class to mobilize, stretch and strengthen the body while seated in a chair.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Crochet Fun With Jody

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Woodlawn Meeting Room at Woodlawn Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come practice your crochet skills or learn something new! Learn to crochet cute decorative accessories, unlock the art of crochet and bring adorable toys to life. Beginners ar...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Come practice your crochet skills or learn something new! 

Learn to crochet cute decorative accessories, unlock the art of crochet and bring adorable toys to life. Beginners are strongly encouraged to register in advance. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book A Librarian

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Woodlawn Tabling (Interior) at Woodlawn 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join the Niskayuna book club for a discussion of Liliana's Invincible Summer by Cristina Rivera Garza.In the early hours of July 16, 1990, Liliana Rivera Garza was murdered by her ...

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

Join the Niskayuna book club for a discussion of Liliana's Invincible Summer by Cristina Rivera Garza.

This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Story Time

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Stories and learning for families with kids birth to 5 years.

Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories and learning for families with kids birth to 5 years.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Lap Time

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Bring your baby and bounce along to songs, rhymes, and stories! Learn about early literacy resources and connect with other caregivers. For babies 0-14 months and their caregi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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 "All Ages" group.

REELS Film Series

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Title: Warm Bodies Actors: Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, Rob Corddry, John Malkovich, Dave Franco Studio: Summit Entertainment Director: Jonathan Levine Rating...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Title: Warm Bodies 
Actors: Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, Rob Corddry, John Malkovich, Dave Franco 
Studio: Summit Entertainment 
Director: Jonathan Levine 
Rating: PG-13