This event is in the "Children" group Littles Learn & Play Saturday, April 11, 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Littles Learn & Play 11:00am–1:00pm Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) Open 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adult" group Balloon Magic Show Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families, Adult Barb filled presents a balloon magic show full of wonder and will teach participants to use their own creative ideas to design unique balloon sculptures. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Balloon Magic Show 2:00pm–3:00pm KBJ McChesney Room Open Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ McChesney Room Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families, Adult Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: Barb filled presents a balloon magic show full of wonder and will teach participants to use their own creative ideas to design unique balloon sculptures.
This event is in the "Children" group PAWS for Reading with Genny Saturday, April 11, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 11 2026 Sat PAWS for Reading with Genny 2:00pm–3:00pm Mont Pleasant Tabling (Interior) 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 Hook & Zen Adult Crochet Club Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult Unwind your mind and escape the hustle: Join our Hook and Zen Adult Crochet Club! Our first project is a Custom-Fit Top Down Sweater. You choose the yarn, the length, the sleeves, and the fit. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Hook & Zen Adult Crochet Club 3:00pm–4:30pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Open Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Unwind your mind and escape the hustle: Join our Hook and Zen Adult Crochet Club! Our first project is a Custom-Fit Top Down Sweater. You choose the yarn, the length, the sleeves, and the fit.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Pop Up Story Time Sunday, April 12, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 12 2026 Sun Pop Up Story Time 2:00pm–2:30pm KBJ Slater Room 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, April 12, 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 BandJan 11: Musicats Duo–Jazz/Latin View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 12 2026 Sun 2026 Beat the Snow Concert Series 2:00pm–4:00pm KBJ McChesney Room 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 BandJan 11: Musicats Duo–Jazz/Latin
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Baby-Sitters Club Grab and Go Craft Kits All Day 4/13 - 4/18 Rotterdam Tabling (Interior) at Rotterdam Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween Calling all honorary members of The BSC! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 13 - 18 2026 Baby-Sitters Club Grab and Go Craft Kits All Day 4/13–4/18 Rotterdam Tabling (Interior) Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam Tabling (Interior) Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Calling all honorary members of The BSC!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Storytime Monday, April 13, 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. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Cancelled Family Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Scotia Meeting Room 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 "Children" group Toddler Time Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Toddler Time, we read two books and sing and dance to music, for half hour and then have half hour play time. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Toddler Time 10:30am–11:30am KBJ Slater Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Slater Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Toddler Time, we read two books and sing and dance to music, for half hour and then have half hour play time.
This event is in the "Adult" group REELS at Glenville Spotlight Cinema Series Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adult Welcome to another season of REELS Spotlight Cinema at the Glenville branch library, where each series of films highlights a particular actor, director, or theme. This series spotlight shines on retrospectives, first of movies that Taraji P. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 13 2026 Mon REELS at Glenville Spotlight Cinema Series 3:00pm–6:00pm Glenville Meeting Room Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library Room: Glenville Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: Welcome to another season of REELS Spotlight Cinema at the Glenville branch library, where each series of films highlights a particular actor, director, or theme. This series spotlight shines on retrospectives, first of movies that Taraji P.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Book A Librarian Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm Rotterdam Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Book a Librarian is a one-on-one session for personalized reference assistance with a librarian that is uninterrupted. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Book A Librarian 3:30pm–4:15pm Upcoming Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Registration Required Event Details: Book a Librarian is a one-on-one session for personalized reference assistance with a librarian that is uninterrupted.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Slime Lab Monday, April 13, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Slime Lab 4:00pm–4:45pm Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 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 "Teen & Tween" group Teen Writing Club Monday, April 13, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Teen Writing Club 5:00pm–6:00pm KBJ Slater Room Upcoming 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 "Adult" group How-To Crochet Workshop Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 13 2026 Mon How-To Crochet Workshop 5:15pm–6:45pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Closed 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 "Adult" group Great Decisions 2025 Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Age Group: Adult Great Decision 2026:Each week we will be discussing the topic assigned in the book and on the DVD.Physical study-guide books are available for purchase, but are not required.List of topics TBA. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Great Decisions 2025 9:30am–11:00am KBJ McChesney Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ McChesney Room Age Group: Adult Event Details: Great Decision 2026:Each week we will be discussing the topic assigned in the book and on the DVD.Physical study-guide books are available for purchase, but are not required.List of topics TBA.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Storytime Tuesday, April 14, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Glenville Meeting Room 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, April 14, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Imagination Stations 10:30am–11:30am Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room 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 This event is in the "Families" group Pre-School Full STEAM Ahead Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:45am Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Storytime Age Group: Children, Families Fun and hands-on, this interactive STEAM storytime will encourage preschoolers’ curiosity about the world around them through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math themed activities. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Pre-School Full STEAM Ahead 10:45am–11:45am Niskayuna Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Fun and hands-on, this interactive STEAM storytime will encourage preschoolers’ curiosity about the world around them through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math themed activities.
This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adult" group Baby Café Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Families, Adult Baby Café is a free drop-in service offering in-person breastfeeding/chestfeeding support for pregnant and/or new parents in the community. Siblings and partners welcome! Grab and go snacks provided. View Details This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Baby Café 11:00am–1:00pm Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 Age Group: Families, Adult Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Baby Café is a free drop-in service offering in-person breastfeeding/chestfeeding support for pregnant and/or new parents in the community. Siblings and partners welcome! Grab and go snacks provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group Book A Librarian Tuesday, April 14, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Book A Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm KBJ Mazzone Study Room Upcoming 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 "Adult" group Experience Gel Printing with Tracy Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Woodlawn Meeting Room at Woodlawn Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult Create unique textured prints using acrylic paint and a gel plate. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Experience Gel Printing with Tracy 1:00pm–2:30pm Woodlawn Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Create unique textured prints using acrylic paint and a gel plate.
This event is in the "Children" group Paws for Reading Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Meet Genny, a therapy dog who would love to listen to you read a story. For children in grades K-5 with an adult. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Paws for Reading 3:30pm–4:30pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Basic Knitting with Michelle Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Woodlawn Meeting Room at Woodlawn Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: All Ages Michelle will teach the basics of knitting. All supplies will be available.Come and enjoy the benefits of knitting in a relaxing environment. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Basic Knitting with Michelle 5:30pm–6:30pm Woodlawn Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Michelle will teach the basics of knitting. All supplies will be available.Come and enjoy the benefits of knitting in a relaxing environment.
This event is in the "Adult" group Single Breath Story Writing Workshop Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library Program Type: Writing Age Group: Adult "Stories are a communal currency of humanity." - Tahir Shah View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Single Breath Story Writing Workshop 5:30pm–6:30pm Scotia Meeting Room Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library Room: Scotia Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Writing Event Details: "Stories are a communal currency of humanity." - Tahir Shah