Upcoming Events

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Library Closed - Christmas Eve

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central 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
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central 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 "Adult" group.

Community Puzzle

All Day 12/26 - 12/28
Adult
Quaker Street Branch Library
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! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Meet Your Historian

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Schenectady County Historian Bill Buell will be available to answer questions and meet with any patrons looking for help with local history research during this time. No registration required

This event is in the "Children" group.

Music Makers

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Rotterdam Branch Library
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance, 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 "Adult" group.

Community Puzzle

All Day 12/30 - 12/31
Adult
Quaker Street Branch Library
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! 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Drop-in Board Games

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Rotterdam Branch Library
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Drop in and play a board game! We have Operation, Scrabble, Perfection, Jenga, Guess Who, Yeti in My Spaghetti, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Connect 4, Checkers, Chess and various card games! For families with kids and teens.

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

Pokémon Card Making

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Families
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Come to the library, learn all about Pokémon, and design your own Pokémon card while you enjoy some fun Pokémon snacks and decorate your own Pokéball cookie. 

Registration encouraged, but drop-ins welcome. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

REELS at Glenville Spotlight Cinema Series

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Adult
Glenville Branch Library
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Noon Year's Eve Party: Kid's Edition

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Families, All Ages
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Children, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 101
Event Details:

Join us for games crafts, music, to-go treats and a balloon drop as we ring in 2023! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Meet Your Historian

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Schenectady County Historian Bill Buell will be available to answer questions and meet with any patrons looking for help with local history research during this time. No registration required

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Tween Graphic Novel Book Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen & Tween
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join Librarian Laura in a book discussion of Delicious in Dungeon by Ryoko Kui and a related craft. Snacks and drinks will also be provided! For kids aged 9-12. Registration is required. 

Library Closed - New Year's Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central 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 "Adult" group.

Book A Librarian

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Adult
Glenville Branch Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Drop-in Board Games

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Quaker Street Branch Library
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Drop in and play a board game! We have Operation, Scrabble, Perfection, Jenga, Guess Who, Yeti in My Spaghetti, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Connect 4, Checkers, Chess and various card games! For families with kids and teens.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Epoch Trivia Battle

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Adult
Glenville Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Who was part of your zeitgeist? Muhammad Ali? Kurt Cobain? The Kardashians? Khaby Lame?

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Beat the Snow Winter Concert Series

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

This week's performance...

Performer(s):  Musicats Duo

Category:  Jazzy Music

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Baby Café

11:00am - 1:00pm
Families, Adult
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
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.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Teen Crochet Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen & Tween
Scotia Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration 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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

4:00pm - 6:45pm
Adult
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

REELS at Scotia Spotlight Cinema Series

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Adult
Scotia Branch Library
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Welcome to a new REELS AT Scotia film series, Spotlight Cinema, where each series of films we highlight a particular actor, director, or theme. The first spotlight shines on the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, who filmed two movies locally.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Yoga-Relax and Unwind

5:30pm - 6:30pm
All Ages
Woodlawn Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Yoga class for health and wellness with certified instructor, Miki, both chair and mat yoga. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat if possible. Open to adults, teens, and tweens.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

CrAFTERwork

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Adult
Quaker Street Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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. Whether you are a novice or a dedicated crafter, all are welcome.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Experience the New Catalog! How-tos and FAQs

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Join us for a live, in-person session where we'll: