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Junior Writing Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Glenville Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get creative and focus on the fun side of writing at our Junior Writing Club! We will use our imaginations and a writing prompt to create a piece of writing each class. Meets once per month throughout the winter and spring.

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

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
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.
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 "Families" group.

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
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.
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 "Families" group.

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
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. 

Library Closed - Juneteenth

All Day
Some 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Mr. Twisty: Color Our World with Magic!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Families
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Please note, this program takes place off-site at the Lions Pavilion in Collins Park, Scotia

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

Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Library Closed - Independence Day

All Day
Some 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

ECCC 2025: David Engel's Superhero Training Academy

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Performance
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Library Closed - Labor Day

All Day
Some 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 "Children" group.

WMHT Presents: Barn Dance

10:30am - 12:00pm
Children
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 110
Event Details:

Join WMHT Public Television for a program of family activities. Watch the animated storybook on the big screen, enjoy craft activities, and carry home a storybook. For children grades PreK-Grade 2. Registration Required.

Library Closed - Columbus Day

All Day
Some 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