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Baby Lap Time

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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. 

Open
Registration Required
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 "Children" group

Imagination Stations

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street 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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Night Time Story Time

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

Read some stories before bed! Join us twice a month for an evening edition of Family Story Time, with songs and stories suitable for ages 0 months-6 years (older siblings welcome).

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read some stories before bed! Join us twice a month for an evening edition of Family Story Time, with songs and stories suitable for ages 0 months-6 years (older siblings welcome).

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Time

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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.

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater 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 for 1 and 2 year olds, siblings are welcome. 

For one and two year olds.

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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. 

Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
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

Rhyme Time with Ms. Lisa

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Ms. Lisa's Music program is back, with "Rhyme Time", an engaging music & movement theme focused on the rhythm and rhyme of Nursery Rhymes.  Appropriate for lap-sitters, toddlers, and preschoolers with their caregivers.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ms. Lisa's Music program is back, with "Rhyme Time", an engaging music & movement theme focused on the rhythm and rhyme of Nursery Rhymes.  Appropriate for lap-sitters, toddlers, and preschoolers with their caregivers.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

PAWS for Reading @ Scotia

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Night Time Story Time

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

Read some stories before bed! Join us twice a month for an evening edition of Family Story Time, with songs and stories suitable for ages 0 months-6 years (older siblings welcome).

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read some stories before bed! Join us twice a month for an evening edition of Family Story Time, with songs and stories suitable for ages 0 months-6 years (older siblings welcome).

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Storytime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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. 

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, December 16, 2025 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.

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, December 16, 2025 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.

For children ages 3-6 and their caregivers.

Open
Registration Required
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.

For children ages 3-6 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Baby Lap Time

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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. 

Open
Registration Required
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 "Children" group

Imagination Stations

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Quaker Street Meeting Area at Quaker Street 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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

PAWS for Reading @ Scotia

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Scotia Meeting Room at Scotia Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

Meet Sully, 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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Sully, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Story Times To Go: The Mitten

All Day
KBJ Children's Desk at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Families

Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your Story Times To Go craft from the Central Library and follow along with the Youtube video. For December, we will be reading The Mitten by Jan Brett.

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Children's Desk
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 Times To Go craft from the Central Library and follow along with the Youtube video. For December, we will be reading The Mitten by Jan Brett.

This event is in the "Children" group

Music Makers

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join Ms. Steph this morning to sing songs, dance and play games that will introduce children to the basics of music making. Hands-on play with instruments will happen at the end of the program. For kids ages 0 – 7. 

Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Ms. Steph this morning to sing songs, dance and play games that will introduce children to the basics of music making. Hands-on play with instruments will happen at the end of the program. For kids ages 0 – 7. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Time

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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.

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater 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 for 1 and 2 year olds, siblings are welcome. 

For one and two year olds.

Library Closed - Christmas Eve

All Day
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site

Library Closed - Christmas Day

All Day
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Time

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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.

Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater 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 for 1 and 2 year olds, siblings are welcome. 

For one and two year olds.

This event is in the "Children" group

Kids Story Time and Yoga

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
KBJ Slater Room at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a story time and a yoga class with local author and Instructor Tommie Burch.  Let's unwind after the craziness of the holiday season and winter break. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a story time and a yoga class with local author and Instructor Tommie Burch.  Let's unwind after the craziness of the holiday season and winter break. 

Library Closed - New Year's Day

All Day
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Children" group

Music Makers

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room at Rotterdam Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join Ms. Steph this morning to sing songs, dance and play games that will introduce children to the basics of music making. Hands-on play with instruments will happen at the end of the program. For kids ages 0 – 7. 

Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Ms. Steph this morning to sing songs, dance and play games that will introduce children to the basics of music making. Hands-on play with instruments will happen at the end of the program. For kids ages 0 – 7. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Rhyme Time with Ms. Lisa

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Woodlawn Children's Area at Woodlawn Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Ms. Lisa's Music program is back, with "Rhyme Time", an engaging music & movement theme focused on the rhythm and rhyme of Nursery Rhymes.  Appropriate for lap-sitters, toddlers, and preschoolers with their caregivers.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ms. Lisa's Music program is back, with "Rhyme Time", an engaging music & movement theme focused on the rhythm and rhyme of Nursery Rhymes.  Appropriate for lap-sitters, toddlers, and preschoolers with their caregivers.