Event List

Students will learn about the many stars and constellations and how various cultures have different legends and stories about the constellations than the ones we might be familiar with.

Enjoy fiber arts projects with friends. 

Discover the science of magnetism! Students will learn about magnets, conductors, and insulators through a series of tests.

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!

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

Healthy conversations about money help strengthen relationships: romantic, family, or otherwise.

Dark Victory 
Actors: Bette Davis, George Brent, Humphrey Bogart, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ronald Reagan 
Studio: Warner Bros. 
Director:  Edmund Goulding 
Rating:   PG 

School aged children in grades K - 5 are welcome to attend this Beginners Watercolor class, taught by ArtTEAsta!

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

Did you binge the final season of Stranger Things? Then this Mystery Room activity is just for you! Come to the library and help Eleven, Mike Wheeler and the Stranger Things gang find Will Byers, who has fell into the Upside Down again!

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+

Paws for Reading with Shadow and his mom Emily! 

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

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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

Registration appreciated, drop-ins also welcome.

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.

Qigong breathing exercises for increasing oxygen levels and blood circulation.

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:

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. 

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.