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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!

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

Elementary Spanish with Ivonne

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Quaker Street Branch Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Know Ivonne from the after school program at Duanesburg Elementary? Come learn some simple Spanish in fun and engaging ways with her after school at the library! For kids and their families. 

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

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
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:

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stay & Play

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for this 5-week series for children ages 1-3 with their caregivers. This program encourages playing with your child and talking with child experts. Attend 5 weeks of the series to receive a completion prize. Registration required.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
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.

Paws for Reading

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
Rotterdam Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Meet Genny, a therapy dog who would love to listen to you read a story. For children in grades K-5 with an adult.

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

Build Zone

3:45pm - 5:00pm
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: 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.

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: 20
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

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Quaker Street Branch Library
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.

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.

4-H Club at the Central Library

3:45pm - 5:00pm
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, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Explore gardening, crafting and public speaking and volunteering and other opportunities by joining the library's 4-H Club. There is no registration fee. Sign up to participate in upcoming events:

March 12: Clay Shamrock ornaments

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.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Trash Parade Info Session

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children, Teen & Tween, Families, Adult, 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, Teen & Tween, Families, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Reduce, reuse, recycle... parade? Join The Schoharie River Center for an informational session and crafting jam all about the Trash Parade! 2025's First Annual Trash Parade, themed around "water," will take place in Schenectady on May 16.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Mushroom Plush Cushions

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Quaker Street Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Come to the library and make a little mushroom plush! You could use it as a pin cushion or just have it as a cute buddy to keep in your room. No needles required. For kids and teens ages 5+

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

Elementary Spanish with Ivonne

6:00pm - 6:45pm
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
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Know Ivonne from the after school program at Duanesburg Elementary? Come learn some simple Spanish in fun and engaging ways with her after school at the library! For kids and their families. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

WMHT Presents: 10 For Dinner

10:30am - 12:00pm
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: 23
Event Details:

Join WMHT Public Television for a program of family activities. Enjoy a story about birthdays and gatherings. Craft activities, and carry home the storybook shared.  

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stay & Play

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us for this 5-week series for children ages 1-3 with their caregivers. This program encourages playing with your child and talking with child experts. Attend 5 weeks of the series to receive a completion prize. Registration required.

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

Venus Fly Traps

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, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

The Venus Flytrap plant is independent in nature, being the only plant of its carnivorous kind that exhibits motion to actively trap its prey.

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

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!