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Schenectady Citizen Science Challenge

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
All Locations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

It isn't a coincidence that "Earth" has 5 letters, like "Bingo"! Looking to make an impact to your environment but not sure where to start? Participate in our Citizen Science BINGO challenge to see what's out there!

Schenectady Art Society Display

04/05/2025 @ 10:00am - 05/03/2025 @ 5:00pm
Niskayuna Branch Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Art Display
Event Details:

art display

Grab Bag Clothing Donations

04/11/2025 @ 9:00am - 04/19/2025 @ 5:00pm
Teen & Tween, Adult
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

In preparation for our Grab Bag Clothing Swap, donations of clothing, shoes, and accessories are open at the Central Library! Please note the following donation guidelines: 

Find the Owls Scavenger Hunt

All Day 4/13 - 4/19
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

Pictures of five New York State owls are hidden in the children’s area! Find them all to win an owl sticker!

Peeps Show Voting

All Day 4/13 - 4/19
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Calling all young artists and candy lovers! It’s time to turn your favorite Peeps into works of art at SCPL’s 3rd Annual Peeps Show! Show off your creativity with your own peeps infused diorama!

Appreciating and Caring for Trees in your Landscape

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Discover the wonders of trees with Schenectady Master Gardener Volunteers, Margaret Blohm and Melissa MacKinnon.

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):  Eileen Mack plus "Jazzy Ladies: Women of Jazz-Composers, Lyricists, and Singers"

Category:  Jazz

So You Want To Be... A Tattoo Artist

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen & Tween, Adult
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

What do you want to be when you grow up? For high schoolers, the questions of college and careers can be big ones. For adults seeking a career change, the methods for doing so may feel daunting.

Grab and Go Kid's Craft: Rainbow Wall Hanging

All Day
Children
Glenville Branch Library
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Pick up all of the supplies to make a fun craft! Available while supplies last.
Best for pre-school-grade school ages.

Grab and Go Kid's Craft: Rainbow Wall Hanging

All Day
Children
Scotia Branch Library
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Pick up all of the supplies to make a fun craft! Available while supplies last.
Best for pre-school-grade school ages.

Music & Movement with Miss Lisa

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Scotia Branch Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

**Please create a separate registration for each ADULT and CHILD that will be attending. Thank you!**

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Let's Build!

11:00am - 4:00pm
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Woodlawn Branch Library
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Drop in and build something amazing with LEGOs, Duplos, Magnitiles, & more.  We provide the building materials; you bring your creativity!  All materials and creations will remain in the library, so don't forget your camera.

Finger Knit a Hat

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen & Tween
Rotterdam Branch Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Relax during Spring Break and make a hat for yourself! Jody will teach you the basics of finger knitting hat making. For tweens & teens ages 12-18. 

Cornell Cooperative Extension presents Play Dough

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Make your own play dough and reduce plastic packaging by buying natural ingredients. 

Participants will learn about the importance of reducing single-use plastics while making their own play dough to bring home.

Poetry Circle

6:15pm - 7:45pm
Adult
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing

Board Games at the Library

All Day
Woodlawn Branch Library
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Children's Area
Event Details:

Drop into the Woodlawn Branch Library for fun games.  Candyland, Chutes & Ladders, Old Maid, Barrel of Monkeys, and more!

Grab and Go Kid's Craft: Rainbow Wall Hanging

All Day
Children
Glenville Branch Library
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Pick up all of the supplies to make a fun craft! Available while supplies last.
Best for pre-school-grade school ages.

Grab and Go Kid's Craft: Rainbow Wall Hanging

All Day
Children
Scotia Branch Library
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Pick up all of the supplies to make a fun craft! Available while supplies last.
Best for pre-school-grade school ages.

Great Decisions 2025

9:30am - 11:00am
Adult
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Topic for this week:

AI and American National Security

Library Board of Trustees - Finance Committee Meeting

9:30am - 11:30am
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Swanker Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Library Board of Trustees - Finance Committee Meeting

SCPL Sensory Sessions

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating Neurodiversity Awareness Month with the launch of our new program: SCPL Sensory Sessions! 

Imagination Stations

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: 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.

Music & Movement with Miss Lisa

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Glenville Branch Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

**Please create a separate registration for each ADULT and CHILD that will attending. Thank you! **