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

Teen Crochet Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen & Tween
Scotia Meeting Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

We meet the first Monday of each month. Bring your own project to work on in the company other teens. Share your techniques, patterns, and ideas. All skill levels, beginner to advanced welcome!

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

TAG Team

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

Teens seeking service hours are invited to join the Main Library TAG Team! Teen Advisory Groups offer input on teen programs and collections, and participate in mini-service projects.

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

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

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

Pen To Paper 2025 Launch Party

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

It's your time to shine! All contributors to 2025's Pen To Paper Magazine are invited to celebrate this achievement and admire their names in print. Print copies of Pen To Paper, including past editions, will be available to take home.

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 "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
Upcoming
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: 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 Crochet Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen & Tween
Scotia Meeting Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

We meet the first Monday of each month. Bring your own project to work on in the company other teens. Share your techniques, patterns, and ideas. All skill levels, beginner to advanced welcome!

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
This event is in the "Adult" group

Granny Hexagon Cardigans with Jody

5:00pm–6:30pm
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 four sessions, learn how to make a cardigan out of granny hexagons! For tweens, teens and adults. 

This is the fourth 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

Valentines Day Cards & Crafts

All Day
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:

All day during open hours we will have supplies in the children and teen areas to make Valentines Day cards for your friends, family and loved ones! Please be mindful of the amount of supplies used. For kids, tweens and teens.

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

Valentines Day Cards & Crafts

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

All day during open hours we will have supplies to make Valentines Day cards for your friends, family and loved ones! Please be mindful of the amount of supplies used. For kids, tweens and teens.

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

Lunar New Year Crafts

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Glenville Meeting Room
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Families can drop in and learn about Lunar New Year! 2026 is the year of the Horse. Join us to learn about the holiday through fun craft activities. 

No registration required.
Recommended for families with kids ages 5 and up.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Teen Service Project: DIY Pet Toys

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teen & Tween
Glenville Meeting Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to make DIY cat and dog toys to donate to the APF of Glenville! Tweens and teens in grades 6–12 are invited to help create toys that will be donated to animals in need.

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

Make a Paper Squishy!

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Teen & Tween
Quaker Street Meeting Area
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make a plush with paper and tape. Paper squishies can be a great sensory tool to keep with you throughout the day, or just for fun! For kids and teens.

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 newest and final season of Stranger Things in one sitting? Then this Mystery Room activity is just for you!