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Paws for Reading

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

STEAM: Dino Egg Excavation

All Day 11/3 - 11/4
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Learn all about dinosaur eggs and excavate your own dinosaur with this hands on grab and go kit. Recommended for ages 5+, while supplies last.

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Learn all about dinosaur eggs and excavate your own dinosaur with this hands on grab and go kit. Recommended for ages 5+, while supplies last.

Community Puzzle

All Day
Quaker Street Branch Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us in building a community jigsaw puzzle at the Quaker Street Branch. Jigsaw puzzles can improve short-term memory, relieve stress, and help you make new friends! Drop-in...

Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Join us in building a community jigsaw puzzle at the Quaker Street Branch. Jigsaw puzzles can improve short-term memory, relieve stress, and help you make new friends! Drop-in for a few minutes or a few hours; place 3 pieces or 300! 

fall leaf garland

Grab & Go: DIY Fall Leaf Wall Garland

All Day
Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

All the materials will be provided to make a festive wall garland out of colorful felt! Available for pick up beginning 11/1 at Scotia and Glenville Branches while supplies last

Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

All the materials will be provided to make a festive wall garland out of colorful felt! Available for pick up beginning 11/1 at Scotia and Glenville Branches while supplies last

fall leaf garland

Grab & Go: DIY Fall Leaf Wall Garland

All Day
Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

All the materials will be provided to make a festive wall garland out of colorful felt! Available for pick up beginning 11/1 at Scotia and Glenville Branches while supplies last

Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

All the materials will be provided to make a festive wall garland out of colorful felt! Available for pick up beginning 11/1 at Scotia and Glenville Branches while supplies last

Family Storytime

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Families
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: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
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.

Toddler Time

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a story time the whole family can enjoy! While the books, songs, and rhymes will be targeted at ages 12 - 18 months, siblings are welcome.

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a story time the whole family can enjoy! While the books, songs, and rhymes will be targeted at ages 12 - 18 months, siblings are welcome.

Book A Librarian

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street 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...

Required
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
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:

Baby Café

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2) at Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Families, Adult
Event Details:

A 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 an...

Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2)
Age Group: Families, Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

A 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.

Local History Fall Series

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
KBJ Program Room 1 at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Oct. 21 – Retired sportswriters Tim Wilkin (Albany Times-Union) and Mike Kane (Schenectady Gazette) reflect on their long careers in journalism and their continued work with the sp...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Oct. 21 – Retired sportswriters Tim Wilkin (Albany Times-Union) and Mike Kane (Schenectady Gazette) reflect on their long careers in journalism and their continued work with the sport of horseracing.

REELS at Glenville Spotlight Cinema Series

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Welcome to a new REELS at Glenville film series, Spotlight Cinema, where each series of films we highlight a particular actor, director, or theme. The first spotlight shines on the...

Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Welcome to a new REELS at Glenville film series, Spotlight Cinema, where each series of films we highlight a particular actor, director, or theme. The first spotlight shines on the theme of movies that have had a Criterion release on dvd/blu-ray.

Teen Crochet Club

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

We meet the first Monday of each month. Bring your own project to work on in the company other teens. Share your techniques, patterns, and ideas. All skill levels, beginner to adva...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

We meet the first Monday of each month. Bring your own project to work on in the company other teens. Share your techniques, patterns, and ideas. All skill levels, beginner to advanced welcome!

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:45pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learning English as a second languageopens many doors for people and providesthem with a variety of options they mightnot otherwise have. This course is designedfor adult learners ...

Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Learning English as a second language

opens many doors for people and provides

them with a variety of options they might

not otherwise have. This course is designed

for adult learners and helps individuals

Minecraft Art with Art in Mind Studio

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

An instructor from Art in Mind Studio in Glenville will be at the library to create an art project with participants that relates to the beloved Minecraft game! For school age...

Required
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

An instructor from Art in Mind Studio in Glenville will be at the library to create an art project with participants that relates to the beloved Minecraft game! 

For school aged kids in grades K - 5.

Teen Writing Club

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
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...

Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Intuitive Painting: Painting From Gratitude

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join local artist Tracy Loring and learn how to tap into your intuition as a means to create a painting. Tracy will walk you through each step of the process as you create your uni...

Required
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Library Closed - Election Day

All Day
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library, Glenville Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library, Glenville Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site

STEAM: Dino Egg Excavation

All Day
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Learn all about dinosaur eggs and excavate your own dinosaur with this hands on grab and go kit. Recommended for ages 5+, while supplies last.

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Learn all about dinosaur eggs and excavate your own dinosaur with this hands on grab and go kit. Recommended for ages 5+, while supplies last.

Community Puzzle

All Day 11/6 - 11/9
Quaker Street Branch Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us in building a community jigsaw puzzle at the Quaker Street Branch. Jigsaw puzzles can improve short-term memory, relieve stress, and help you make new friends! Drop-in...

Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Join us in building a community jigsaw puzzle at the Quaker Street Branch. Jigsaw puzzles can improve short-term memory, relieve stress, and help you make new friends! Drop-in for a few minutes or a few hours; place 3 pieces or 300! 

fall leaf garland

Grab & Go: DIY Fall Leaf Wall Garland

All Day 11/6 - 11/9
Glenville Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

All the materials will be provided to make a festive wall garland out of colorful felt! Available for pick up beginning 11/1 at Scotia and Glenville Branches while supplies last

Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

All the materials will be provided to make a festive wall garland out of colorful felt! Available for pick up beginning 11/1 at Scotia and Glenville Branches while supplies last

fall leaf garland

Grab & Go: DIY Fall Leaf Wall Garland

All Day 11/6 - 11/9
Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

All the materials will be provided to make a festive wall garland out of colorful felt! Available for pick up beginning 11/1 at Scotia and Glenville Branches while supplies last

Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

All the materials will be provided to make a festive wall garland out of colorful felt! Available for pick up beginning 11/1 at Scotia and Glenville Branches while supplies last

Story Time To Go: Fall is Not Easy

All Day 11/6 - 11/10
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your story time to go craft from the library and follow along with the Youtube video of Fall Is Not Easy by Ma...

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
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 time to go craft from the library and follow along with the Youtube video of Fall Is Not Easy by Marty Kelley read by Librarian Laura. 

Baby Lap Time

Wednesday, November 6, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Bring your baby and bounce along to songs, rhymes, and stories! Learn about early literacy resources and connect with other caregivers. 

Imagination Stations

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street 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: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
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.