Scotia building repairs All Day 1/27 - 3/31 Scotia Branch Library Scotia Branch Library's meeting room is unavailable until further notice due to building repairs after damage caused by burst heating pipes. Closing Jan-Mar 2026 Closing Scotia building repairs All Day 1/27–3/31 Branches: Scotia Branch Library Description: Scotia Branch Library's meeting room is unavailable until further notice due to building repairs after damage caused by burst heating pipes.
This event is in the "Children" group Artventures: Fairy & Wizard Houses Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Children Each month we are going to dive into a new ARTventure!Learn a new art medium and make something unique and fun. For school aged children in grades 2 - 5. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Artventures: Fairy & Wizard Houses 4:00pm–5:00pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Waitlist Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Each month we are going to dive into a new ARTventure!Learn a new art medium and make something unique and fun. For school aged children in grades 2 - 5.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Teen Crochet Club Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Glenville Meeting Room at Glenville Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Teen & Tween 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! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Teen Crochet Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Glenville Meeting Room Open Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library Room: Glenville Meeting Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required 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!
This event is in the "Adult" group Ink of Healing: Finding Focus and Calm Through Chinese Calligraphy Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult Discover the meditative beauty of Chinese calligraphy-an art form rooted in breath, rhythm, and stillness. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Ink of Healing: Finding Focus and Calm Through Chinese Calligraphy 5:30pm–6:45pm Niskayuna Meeting Room Open Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Discover the meditative beauty of Chinese calligraphy-an art form rooted in breath, rhythm, and stillness.
This event is in the "Adult" group CrAFTERwork Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm Quaker Street 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 3 2026 Tue CrAFTERwork 5:15pm–6:45pm Open Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library 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 Cozy Crafters Wednesday, March 4, 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 Mar 4 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group The Crafting Nest Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult Bring your fiber arts projects to the Crafting Nest at the Woodlawn branch library. Enjoy working together, meeting new friends, and helping each other to begin and complete crafts. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 4 2026 Wed The Crafting Nest 1:00pm–2:00pm Woodlawn Children's Area Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Children's Area Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Bring your fiber arts projects to the Crafting Nest at the Woodlawn branch library. Enjoy working together, meeting new friends, and helping each other to begin and complete crafts.
This event is in the "Children" group Build Zone Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Age Group: Children Join us for a fun building challenge using a variety of materials, including Legos, Magnetiles, Strawbees, and more. We supply the building materials, but projects will stay at the library, so bring your camera. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Build Zone 3:45pm–4:45pm Niskayuna Meeting Room Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Join us for a fun building challenge using a variety of materials, including Legos, Magnetiles, Strawbees, and more. We supply the building materials, but projects will stay at the library, so bring your camera.
This event is in the "Children" group Build Zone Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Age Group: Children Join us for a fun building challenge using a variety of materials, including Legos, Magnetiles, Strawbees, and more. We supply the building materials, but projects will stay at the library, so bring your camera. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 5 2026 Thu Build Zone 3:30pm–4:30pm Woodlawn Children's Area Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Join us for a fun building challenge using a variety of materials, including Legos, Magnetiles, Strawbees, and more. We supply the building materials, but projects will stay at the library, so bring your camera.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Teen Kits: Stardew Valley & Minecraft Painting 03/09/2026 @ 9:00am to 03/14/2026 @ 5:00pm Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Teen & Tween Calling all Stardew Valley and Minecraft enthusiasts! Make paint-by-numbers of Void Chickens, Music Discs, and more designed by a fellow fan. Paint sets, brushes, and patterns included, along with themed snacks, bookmarks, and mini LEGO-builds. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Mar 9 - 14 2026 Teen Kits: Stardew Valley & Minecraft Painting 03/09/2026 @ 9:00am–03/14/2026 @ 5:00pm Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Calling all Stardew Valley and Minecraft enthusiasts! Make paint-by-numbers of Void Chickens, Music Discs, and more designed by a fellow fan. Paint sets, brushes, and patterns included, along with themed snacks, bookmarks, and mini LEGO-builds.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Slime Lab Monday, March 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Mar 9 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 "Adult" group How-To Crochet Workshop Monday, March 9, 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+ Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 9 2026 Mon How-To Crochet Workshop 5:15pm–6:45pm 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: 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 Cozy Crafters Wednesday, March 11, 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 Mar 11 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group The Crafting Nest Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult Bring your fiber arts projects to the Crafting Nest at the Woodlawn branch library. Enjoy working together, meeting new friends, and helping each other to begin and complete crafts. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 11 2026 Wed The Crafting Nest 1:00pm–2:00pm Woodlawn Children's Area Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Children's Area Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Bring your fiber arts projects to the Crafting Nest at the Woodlawn branch library. Enjoy working together, meeting new friends, and helping each other to begin and complete crafts.
This event is in the "Children" group Build Zone Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Age Group: Children Join us for a fun building challenge using a variety of materials, including Legos, Magnetiles, Strawbees, and more. We supply the building materials, but projects will stay at the library, so bring your camera. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Build Zone 3:45pm–4:45pm Niskayuna Meeting Room Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Join us for a fun building challenge using a variety of materials, including Legos, Magnetiles, Strawbees, and more. We supply the building materials, but projects will stay at the library, so bring your camera.
This event is in the "Adult" group Everything Fiber Arts Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult Bring your fiber arts projects and enjoy working with other crafters. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Everything Fiber Arts 2:30pm–4:30pm Niskayuna Meeting Room Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Bring your fiber arts projects and enjoy working with other crafters.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Teens Unplugged: Button Maker Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm KBJ Teen Space at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Teen & Tween 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! This time, we'll make buttons out of recycled paper using a button machine. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Teens Unplugged: Button Maker 4:00pm–5:00pm KBJ Teen Space Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Teen Space Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: 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! This time, we'll make buttons out of recycled paper using a button machine.
This event is in the "Adult" group Hook & Zen Adult Crochet Club Saturday, March 14, 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 Mar 14 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 "Adult" group Create an Acrylic Floral Bouquet with Tracy Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Niskayuna Meeting Room at Niskayuna Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult Join us to create a floral bouquet that never fades. You'll learn to paint expressive florals in acrylics. No experience necessary, bring an apron if needed. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Create an Acrylic Floral Bouquet with Tracy 1:00pm–2:30pm Niskayuna Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Join us to create a floral bouquet that never fades. You'll learn to paint expressive florals in acrylics. No experience necessary, bring an apron if needed.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Slime Lab Monday, March 16, 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 Mar 16 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 This event is in the "Adult" group Cupcake Decorating Class Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult Unlock a new level of creativity at our spring all-levels decorating class, Spring Into Cupcake Decorating Essentials! Learn essential piping techniques to create stunning buttercream chrysanthemums, peonies, zinnias, and roses. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Cupcake Decorating Class 4:30pm–6:00pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Full Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Unlock a new level of creativity at our spring all-levels decorating class, Spring Into Cupcake Decorating Essentials! Learn essential piping techniques to create stunning buttercream chrysanthemums, peonies, zinnias, and roses.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Basic Knitting with Michelle Tuesday, March 17, 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 Mar 17 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 Cozy Crafters Wednesday, March 18, 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 Mar 18 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group The Crafting Nest Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Age Group: Adult Bring your fiber arts projects to the Crafting Nest at the Woodlawn branch library. Enjoy working together, meeting new friends, and helping each other to begin and complete crafts. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 18 2026 Wed The Crafting Nest 1:00pm–2:00pm Woodlawn Children's Area Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Children's Area Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Bring your fiber arts projects to the Crafting Nest at the Woodlawn branch library. Enjoy working together, meeting new friends, and helping each other to begin and complete crafts.