This event is in the "Adult" group Self-Defense workshop Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adult Join us for an empowering and informative self-defense workshop led by Melissa Myers, a nationally and internationally ranked judoka for Team USA. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Self-Defense workshop 12:00pm–1:30pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an empowering and informative self-defense workshop led by Melissa Myers, a nationally and internationally ranked judoka for Team USA.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group Earth Day Seed Bomb Grab & Go Kits 04/25/2026 @ 12:00pm to 05/01/2026 @ 5:00pm All Locations Program Type: Earth Day Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, grab a Seed Bomb Kit to beautify your garden or neighborhood. Kits are limited and they cannot be held. Walk up to get yours while supplies last. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr-May 2026 Earth Day Seed Bomb Grab & Go Kits 04/25/2026 @ 12:00pm–05/01/2026 @ 5:00pm Library Branch: All Locations Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families Program Type: Earth Day Event Details: In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, grab a Seed Bomb Kit to beautify your garden or neighborhood. Kits are limited and they cannot be held. Walk up to get yours while supplies last.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Pop Up Story Time Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm KBJ Children's Desk 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 26 2026 Sun Pop Up Story Time 2:00pm–2:30pm KBJ Children's Desk Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Children's Desk 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 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: All Ages Schedule for 2026 Beat the Snow Concert Series: View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 26 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: Schedule for 2026 Beat the Snow Concert Series:
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Storytime Monday, April 27, 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 27 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 27, 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 27 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Slime Lab Monday, April 27, 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 27 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 27, 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 27 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 CrAFTERwork Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult CrAFTERwork is an “after work” craft club intended to bring together patrons who enjoy trying new forms of art! Each month we will tackle a new craft. All materials will be provided. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 27 2026 Mon CrAFTERwork 5:15pm–6:45pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: CrAFTERwork is an “after work” craft club intended to bring together patrons who enjoy trying new forms of art! Each month we will tackle a new craft. All materials will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group Qigong for wellness Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adult Qigong for health and wellness improves balance and walking, increases energy, stretches muscles, and increases range of motion and flexibility. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Qigong for wellness 5:30pm–6:30pm Niskayuna Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Qigong for health and wellness improves balance and walking, increases energy, stretches muscles, and increases range of motion and flexibility.
This event is in the "Adult" group Great Decisions 2025 Tuesday, April 28, 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 28 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 28, 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 28 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 28, 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 28 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 28, 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 28 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 28, 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 28 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 28, 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 28 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 Woodlawn Book Club Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Woodlawn Meeting Room at Woodlawn Branch Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult The Woodlawn Book Club will be discussing poets and poems in April. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Woodlawn Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Woodlawn Meeting Room Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: The Woodlawn Book Club will be discussing poets and poems in April.
This event is in the "Children" group Paws for Reading Tuesday, April 28, 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 28 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 Bingo Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Enjoy a friendly game of Bingo with light refreshments. Winners awarded small prizes. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Bingo 5:30pm–6:30pm Woodlawn Children's Area Upcoming Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Children's Area Age Group: All Ages Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy a friendly game of Bingo with light refreshments. Winners awarded small prizes.
This event is in the "Adult" group Single Breath Story Writing Workshop Tuesday, April 28, 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 28 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
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Baby Lap Time Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Families Bring your baby and bounce along to songs, rhymes, and stories! Learn about early literacy resources and connect with other caregivers. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Baby Lap Time 10:30am–11:30am KBJ Slater Room Upcoming Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Slater Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Bring your baby and bounce along to songs, rhymes, and stories! Learn about early literacy resources and connect with other caregivers.
This event is in the "Adult" group REELS Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm KBJ McChesney Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adult Title: Extremely Loud & Incredibly CloseActors: Tom Hanks, Thomas Horn, Sandra Bullock, Zoe Caldwell, Dennis HearnStudio: Warner Bros.Director: Stephen DaldryRating: PG-13Runtime: 129 Minutes View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 29 2026 Wed REELS 12:00pm–3:00pm KBJ McChesney Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ McChesney Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: Title: Extremely Loud & Incredibly CloseActors: Tom Hanks, Thomas Horn, Sandra Bullock, Zoe Caldwell, Dennis HearnStudio: Warner Bros.Director: Stephen DaldryRating: PG-13Runtime: 129 Minutes
Book A Librarian Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 at Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center 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 Apr 29 2026 Wed Book A Librarian 12:30pm–1:30pm Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 Upcoming Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 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 Cozy Crafters Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Cozy Crafters 1:00pm–2:00pm Quaker Street Meeting Area 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.