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VITA Annual Tax Prep Program

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
KBJ Program Room 1 at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Age Group:
Adult
 
Get Your Tax Return Prepared For Free!
 
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is a national IRS volunteer program where IRS-certified volunteers prepare federal and state tax retu
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:
 
Get Your Tax Return Prepared For Free!
 
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is a national IRS volunteer program where IRS-certified volunteers prepare federal and state tax retu
This event is in the "Adult" group

Financial Literacy Boot Camp: Credit/Debt

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Age Group:
Adult

In this class, you'll learn how to effectively manage debt and build strong credit to secure your financial future. We’ll cover essential topics such as understanding credit scores, debt reduction strategies, and avoiding common credit pitfalls.

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

In this class, you'll learn how to effectively manage debt and build strong credit to secure your financial future. We’ll cover essential topics such as understanding credit scores, debt reduction strategies, and avoiding common credit pitfalls.

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Book Club

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

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

Story Times To Go: Slug in Love

All Day
KBJ Children's Desk at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your Story Times To Go craft from the Central Library and follow along with the Youtube video.

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Children's Desk
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your Story Times To Go craft from the Central Library and follow along with the Youtube video.

This event is in the "Adult" group

REELS: Classic Film Club

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult

The Enchanted Cottage 
Actors: Robert Young, Dorothy McGuire, Herbert Marshall, Spring Byington, Mildred Natwick 
Studio: Warner Bros.  
Director:  John Cromwell 
Rating:  G 

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

The Enchanted Cottage 
Actors: Robert Young, Dorothy McGuire, Herbert Marshall, Spring Byington, Mildred Natwick 
Studio: Warner Bros.  
Director:  John Cromwell 
Rating:  G 

Family Story Time

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library

Stories & learning for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. 

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Event Details:

Stories & learning for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Littles Learn & Play

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

With sensory activities, motor skills games, and stories you'll leave with ideas for easy-to-do activities at home. Refreshments are provided. Best suited for ages 1-5 and their families. Older siblings are welcome.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

With sensory activities, motor skills games, and stories you'll leave with ideas for easy-to-do activities at home. Refreshments are provided. Best suited for ages 1-5 and their families. Older siblings are welcome.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Three-part Workshop Series with 518 Publishing Co.

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adult

Have a story or book idea you’ve been meaning to finish? Join us for a three-part writing workshop led by Rachael Crawford of 518 Publishing Company, a woman-owned small press in the greater Albany area.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a story or book idea you’ve been meaning to finish? Join us for a three-part writing workshop led by Rachael Crawford of 518 Publishing Company, a woman-owned small press in the greater Albany area.

This event is in the "Children" group

PAWS for Reading with Genny

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mont Pleasant Tabling (Interior) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Youngsters who want practice reading and dog lovers of all ages are invited to visit therapy dog Genny at the library. Genny is a great listener and enjoys being petted. Intended audience is ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Youngsters who want practice reading and dog lovers of all ages are invited to visit therapy dog Genny at the library. Genny is a great listener and enjoys being petted. Intended audience is ages 6 and up.

This event is in the "Adult" group

How To Crochet Workshop

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Join our beginner friendly workshop and discover the satisfying art of crochet. You will learn how to hold the hook and yarn, the 4 basic stitches, and simple pattern reading. All supplies provided. Registration required. Ages 18+

Closed
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:

Join our beginner friendly workshop and discover the satisfying art of crochet. You will learn how to hold the hook and yarn, the 4 basic stitches, and simple pattern reading. All supplies provided. Registration required. Ages 18+

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

Pop Up Story Time

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

Join us for stories, songs, flannel board stories and more on days when we don't have a therapy dog.

For families with children up to age 5.

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, flannel board stories and more on days when we don't have a therapy dog.

For families with children up to age 5.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

2026 Beat the Snow Concert Series

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
All Ages
All concerts start at 2pm.
Admission to this wonderful Concert Series is FREE.

Jan 4:   As Iz–One-Man Band

Jan 11:   Musicats Duo–Jazz/Latin

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
All concerts start at 2pm.
Admission to this wonderful Concert Series is FREE.

Jan 4:   As Iz–One-Man Band

Jan 11:   Musicats Duo–Jazz/Latin

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

Toddler Time

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

Join us for a story time the whole family can enjoy!  While the books, songs, and rhymes will be for 1 and 2 year olds, siblings are welcome. 

For one and two year olds and their caregivers.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a story time the whole family can enjoy!  While the books, songs, and rhymes will be for 1 and 2 year olds, siblings are welcome. 

For one and two year olds and their caregivers.

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

Family Storytime

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family.

Drop-in, no registration required. 

Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
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.

Drop-in, no registration required. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Book A Librarian

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Niskayuna Tabling (Interior) at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult

Book A Librarian is a one-on-one session for personalized reference assistance with a librarian. Call the Niskayuna branch library 518-386-2249 for a thirty-minute session.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Book A Librarian is a one-on-one session for personalized reference assistance with a librarian. Call the Niskayuna branch library 518-386-2249 for a thirty-minute session.

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

Slime Lab

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween

Get inspired by slime science! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a different slimy masterpiece each week. For slimers ages 6 - 12. Refreshments are provided.

Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Get inspired by slime science! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a different slimy masterpiece each week. For slimers ages 6 - 12. Refreshments are provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group

VITA Annual Tax Prep Program

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
KBJ Program Room 1 at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Age Group:
Adult
 
Get Your Tax Return Prepared For Free!
 
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is a national IRS volunteer program where IRS-certified volunteers prepare federal and state tax retu
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:
 
Get Your Tax Return Prepared For Free!
 
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is a national IRS volunteer program where IRS-certified volunteers prepare federal and state tax retu
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Teen Writing Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen & Tween

Come write in! Poets, novelists, cartoonists, and more are invited to an hour of writing inspiration and sharing. Work on your existing projects or try a new prompt in a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come write in! Poets, novelists, cartoonists, and more are invited to an hour of writing inspiration and sharing. Work on your existing projects or try a new prompt in a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.

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

Granny Hexagon Cardigans with Jody

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teen & Tween, Adult

In four sessions, learn how to make a cardigan out of granny hexagons! For tweens, teens and adults. 

This is the fourth session. Attendance for this class requires attendance of the first class held on 12/8. 

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

In four sessions, learn how to make a cardigan out of granny hexagons! For tweens, teens and adults. 

This is the fourth session. Attendance for this class requires attendance of the first class held on 12/8. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Qigong for wellness

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Qigong breathing exercises for increasing oxygen levels and blood circulation.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Qigong breathing exercises for increasing oxygen levels and blood circulation.

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

Valentines Day Cards & Crafts

All Day
Rotterdam Tabling (Interior) at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children, Teen & Tween, Families

All day during open hours we will have supplies in the children and teen areas to make Valentines Day cards for your friends, family and loved ones! Please be mindful of the amount of supplies used. For kids, tweens and teens.

Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

All day during open hours we will have supplies in the children and teen areas to make Valentines Day cards for your friends, family and loved ones! Please be mindful of the amount of supplies used. For kids, tweens and teens.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Book-A-Librarian

Tuesday, February 10, 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:

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family.

Drop-in, no registration required. 

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

Drop-in, no registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Imagination Stations

Tuesday, February 10, 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.