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Collage Workshop

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Woodlawn Meeting Room at Woodlawn Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join local artist Tracy Loring for a fun mixed media experience using collage to create a unique piece of artwork

Required
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join local artist Tracy Loring for a fun mixed media experience using collage to create a unique piece of artwork

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Cozy Crafters

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult
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...

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.

Cozy Crafters

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult
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...

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.

Meditative Painting

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join local artist Tracy Loring for a relaxing experience using watercolor and markers to create a unique piece of abstract art.

Required
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 67
Event Details:

Join local artist Tracy Loring for a relaxing experience using watercolor and markers to create a unique piece of abstract art.

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

Teens Unplugged: Solar Lanterns

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
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! In July, we'll make lanter...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
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! In July, we'll make lanterns from vellum and solar-powered tea lights.

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

1-Page Game Jam

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Writing
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Do you love TTRPGs (tabletop role-playing games)? Have you always wanted to try designing a game of your own? Join this game jam and create a one-page TTRPG! Copies of all complete...

Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you love TTRPGs (tabletop role-playing games)? Have you always wanted to try designing a game of your own? Join this game jam and create a one-page TTRPG!

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

Teens Unplugged: Temporary Tattoos

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
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! In August, we'll play with...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
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! In August, we'll play with a Prinker--a printer for designing custom temporary tattoos!

Library Closed - Labor Day

All Day
All Locations, 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:
All Locations, 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

Library Closed - Columbus Day

All Day
All Locations, 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:
All Locations, 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

Library Closed - Election Day

All Day
All Locations, 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:
All Locations, 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

Library Closed - Veteran's Day

All Day
All Locations, 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:
All Locations, 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

Library Closed - Thanksgiving

All Day
All Locations, 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:
All Locations, 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
This event is in the "Children" group.

WMHT: All About Dinosaurs

Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join WMHT Public Television for a program of family activities. Enjoy a National Geographic story on Dinosaurs. Craft activities, and carry home the storybook shared.  St...

Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M.
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join WMHT Public Television for a program of family activities. Enjoy a National Geographic story on Dinosaurs. Craft activities, and carry home the storybook shared.  

Library Closed - Christmas Eve

All Day
All Locations, 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:
All Locations, 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

Library Closed - Christmas Day

All Day
All Locations, 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:
All Locations, 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