Upcoming Events

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Children" group.

PAWS For Reading

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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.  

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

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Afternoon

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Families
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Families are invited to an afternoon of crafts, snacks, and Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtle themed fun.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Woodlawn Branch Library
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

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

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Scotia Branch Library
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia 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.

No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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
This event is in the "Children" group.

Music & Movement with Miss Lisa

10:30am - 11:00am
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:

Miss Lisa leads babies, toddlers and preschoolers in this interactive music class. Kids will listen to songs, engage in creative movement, and use instruments to have fun with music.  Ages 0-5 with caregiver.

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

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Glenville Branch Library
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
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.

No registration required.

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

Pre-School Full STEAM Ahead

10:45am - 11:45am
Children, Families
Niskayuna Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Night Time Story Time

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children, Families
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

An evening early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family. Pajamas and stuffed animals welcome and strongly encouraged.  

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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.

Build Zone

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Join us for a fun building activities using a variety of materials, including Legos and more.  We supply the building materials, but projects stay at the library, so bring your camera.

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

Build Zone

3:45pm - 5:00pm
Children, Families
Niskayuna Branch Library
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: 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.

Hola! Hello! Bilingual Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
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: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Rojas for a story time presented in Spanish and English designed for families with children ages 0 to 8. Story time includes puppets, books, songs, a craft activity and a sensory station.

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

Spirit Animal Masks

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Rotterdam Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

A spirit animal is an animal which helps guide or protect a person on a journey and whose characteristics that person shares or embodies. What is your spirit animal? Make a mask that reflects your special being!

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

Being Me Is Special!

2:00pm - 3:15pm
Children, Families
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Join Tommie Burch, yoga instructor and local author of the picture book Being Me Is Special, for a yoga session focused on the whole family! Learn about breathwork, posture, and movement during this interactive yoga experience.

This event is in the "Children" group.

PAWS For Reading

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Children's Desk
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

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.  

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

Valentine's Day Grab & Go

All Day 2/10 - 2/15
Children, Families
Rotterdam Branch Library
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Pick up a grab and go kit full of things to make valentines for your loved ones. Kits will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

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

Valentine's Day Grab & Go

All Day 2/10 - 2/15
Children, Families
Quaker Street Branch Library
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Pick up a grab and go kit full of things to make valentines for your loved ones. Kits will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Woodlawn Branch Library
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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
This event is in the "Children" group.

Slime Lab

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., Storytime
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Slime Lab

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

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Magic School Bus Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Rotterdam Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join Ms. Frizzle, Liz and the whole Magic School Bus gang for a wild ride inside the human body!