Upcoming Events

Everyone loves the taste of maple syrup. But why does a tree taste so sweet? We’ll learn how trees work, why sugar is so important, and—best of all—get a taste of real maple syrup.

For kids in grades K-5
Registration required

Come explore hands-on activities that make learning fun! With themed sensory bins, motor skills games & personalized worksheets you'll leave with easy activities for home; and new ideas to keep your toddler engaged.

Join The MoonCatcher Project and SCPL for a MoonBee! MoonBees are a community event where individuals come together to create MoonCatcher Kits. MoonCatcher Kits are distributed to period pantries throughout Schenectady and the Capital Region.

It's National Bird Feeding Month and we'd love to celebrate with you!  Drop in to the Woodlawn Branch Library from 2 - 4pm for fun bird-themed activities.

Stories & learning for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. 

Get Your Tax Return Prepared For Free! 

Join us for a story class for children in grades K-5 with an adult. Meet therapy dogs Ivy, Luna and shadow this month at the Central Library. They would loves to listen to yo read a story.  

Join us in celebrating Black History Month with a fun and engaging afternoon of Jeopardy style trivia. Test your knowledge of Black milestones, contributions, and achievements.

This week's performance...

Performer(s):  Musicians of Ma'alwyck

Category:  Classical violin and guitar

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 caregivers.

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.

In this class you will perform postures and breathing exercises with the aid of a chair. Students can experience the many benefits of yoga without having to get up or down from the floor.

Get inspired by slime! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a different slimy masterpiece each week. For children in K to grade 5. Refreshments are provided.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join us for a discussion of The Fault In Our Stars by John Green.