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Holiday Gnome Grab and Go Kit

All Day 12/8–12/13
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Rotterdam Tabling (Interior)
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Pick up a grab and go kit this week that has all the supplies you’ll need (except a glue gun or strong adhesive,) to make a little holiday gnome! Can be used as an ornament or just a fun and festive decoration. For kids, tweens and teens.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Electric Reads January Sign-Up

12/08/2025 @ 9:00am–12/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
Teen & Tween
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Electrify your to-reads list in the new year with the freshest titles, hand-picked by SCPL librarians! Sign up for a customized subscription crate and explore new genres and formats. Each crate contains 2-3 library books, plus snacks and goodies!

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Electric Reads January Sign-Up

12/08/2025 @ 9:00am–12/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
Teen & Tween
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Electrify your to-reads list in the new year with the freshest titles, hand-picked by SCPL librarians! Sign up for a customized subscription crate and explore new genres and formats. Each crate contains 2-3 library books, plus snacks and goodies!

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

Build Zone

3:30pm–4:15pm
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Do you like to build and create? Join us weekly for build zone where we build with Legos, Duplos, and other materials suitable for small hands. For ages 6-12. Refreshments are provided.

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

Winter Bird Feeders

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teen & Tween
Quaker Street Meeting Area
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a bird feeder to put outside to help our winter birds (chickadees, nuthatches, woodpeckers, and finches,) with food sources for the Winter! For kids, tweens and teens.  


 


 

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Teen Craft-n-Chill

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teen & Tween
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Got secrets? Need a sneaky place to stash your phone, cash, or the world's most dramatic sticky note? Forget boring, visible lockboxes! Join the Teen Craft-n-Chill for our first ever meet-up where we're mastering the art of the DIY Book Safe.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Granny Hexagon Cardigans with Jody

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teen & Tween, Adult
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

In two sessions, learn how to make a cardigan out of granny hexagons! For tweens, teens and adults. 

This is the second session. Attendance for this class requires attendance of the first class held on 12/8. 

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

Build Zone

3:30pm–4:15pm
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Do you like to build and create? Join us weekly for build zone where we build with Legos, Duplos, and other materials suitable for small hands. For ages 6-12. Refreshments are provided.

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

LEGO Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Glenville Meeting Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you like building with LEGOS? Join us for a fun LEGO challenge or create something of your own! LEGOS provided. Youth of all ages welcome. 

Registration encouraged, drop-ins also welcome. 

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Teens Unplugged: Reading Party

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen & Tween
KBJ Teen Space
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Teen Space
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Chill out and de-stress from school at the library! Join us each month for relaxing activities that don’t feature a screen. Snacks and supplies provided! During December, we're throwing a reading party.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Teen Writing Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teen & Tween
KBJ Slater Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Branches:
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main 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
Branches:
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main 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 "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Whispering Willow Wild Care Rescue Birds

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
KBJ McChesney Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join the library in meeting the rescue birds from Whispering Willow Wild Care! During this exciting educational hour learn all about local New York State birds of prey and the effort needed to care for them.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Teen Kits: 2026 Reading Tracking Log

All Day
Teen & Tween
KBJ Children's Desk
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Children's Desk
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Have you thought about your 2026 reading goal? Do you need a log to keep track of your reading? Grab a Teen Kit: 2026 Reading Tracking Log!

Branches:
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main 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
Branches:
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main 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 "Teen & Tween" group

Teen Writing Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teen & Tween
KBJ Slater Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Teens Unplugged: Vinyl Fever

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen & Tween
KBJ Teen Space
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Teen Space
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Chill out and de-stress from school at the library! Join us each month for relaxing activities that don’t feature a screen. Snacks and supplies provided! In January, we're going retro.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Teen Writing Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teen & Tween
KBJ Slater Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Teens Unplugged: Melted Crayon Heart Art

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen & Tween
KBJ Teen Space
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Teen Space
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Chill out and de-stress from school at the library! Join us each month for relaxing activities that don’t feature a screen. Snacks and supplies provided! This time, we'll be making heart art with melted crayons for Valentine's Day. 

Branches:
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main 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 "Teen & Tween" group

Power Rangers Megazord Paper Craft

All Day
Children, Teen & Tween
Rotterdam Tabling (Interior)
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Kids, tweens and teens can come to the library during Winter break and make a paper Power Rangers Megazord! 

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

Stranger Things Mystery Room

1:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Rotterdam Study Room A
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam Study Room A
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you binge the new episodes of Stranger Things that came out on Thanksgiving? Then this Mystery Room activity is just for you!