This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Book a Librarian 11:30am–12:15pm Adult Quaker Street Meeting Area Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Book a Librarian 11:30am–12:15pm Quaker Street Meeting Area Open Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area Age Group: Adult Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Book a Librarian is a one-on-one session for personalized reference assistance with a librarian that is uninterrupted.
This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Single Breath Story Writing Workshop 5:30pm–6:30pm Adult Scotia Meeting Room Cancelled This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Cancelled Single Breath Story Writing Workshop 5:30pm–6:30pm Scotia Meeting Room Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library Room: Scotia Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Writing Event Details: "Stories are a communal currency of humanity." - Tahir Shah
This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 31 2025 Wed REELS 12:00pm–2:00pm Adult KBJ McChesney Room This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 31 2025 Wed REELS 12:00pm–2:00pm KBJ McChesney Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ McChesney Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: Date: 12/31/2025 Title: New Year’s Eve Actors: Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, Jon Bon Jovi, Abigail Breslin, Robert De Niro Studio: Warner Bros. Director: Garry Marshall
This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Cozy Crafters 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult Quaker Street Meeting Area This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Cozy Crafters 1:00pm–2:00pm Quaker Street Meeting Area Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Bring your current craft project to this social group to work on, meet new people and learn new skills. From knitting to quilting, and everything in between, we can help each other begin and complete craft projects.
Jan 1 2026 Thu Library Closed - New Year's Day All Day Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing Library Closed - New Year's Day All 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 "Adult" group Jan 3 2026 Sat How To Crochet Workshop 3:15pm–4:45pm Adult Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 3 2026 Sat How To Crochet Workshop 3:15pm–4:45pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Waitlist Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Join our beginner friendly workshop and discover the satisfying art of crochet. You will learn how to hold the hook and yarn, the 4 basic stitches, and simple pattern reading. All supplies provided. Registration required. Ages 18+
This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Baby Café 11:00am–1:00pm Families, Adult Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Baby Café 11:00am–1:00pm Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) Age Group: Families, Adult Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: A Baby Café is a free drop-in service offering in-person breastfeeding/chestfeeding support for pregnant and/or new parents in the community. Siblings and partners welcome! Grab and go snacks provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Book-A-Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult KBJ Mazzone Study Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Book-A-Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm KBJ Mazzone Study Room Upcoming Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Mazzone Study Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Register with a librarian for personalized reference assistance that is uninterrupted.Book a forty-five-minute one-on-one session to get assistance in one of the following areas:
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 6 2026 Tue CrAFTERwork 5:15pm–6:45pm Adult Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 6 2026 Tue CrAFTERwork 5:15pm–6:45pm Upcoming Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: CrAFTERwork is an “after work” craft club intended to bring together patrons who enjoy trying new forms of art! Each month we will tackle a new craft. All materials will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Yoga - Relax & Energize 5:30pm–6:30pm Adult Woodlawn Children's Area Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Yoga - Relax & Energize 5:30pm–6:30pm Woodlawn Children's Area Upcoming Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Children's Area Age Group: Adult Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: One hour yoga class: gentle with options for more intensity.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Cozy Crafters 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult Quaker Street Meeting Area This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Cozy Crafters 1:00pm–2:00pm Quaker Street Meeting Area Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Bring your current craft project to this social group to work on, meet new people and learn new skills. From knitting to quilting, and everything in between, we can help each other begin and complete craft projects.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 7 2026 Wed The Crafting Nest 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult Woodlawn Children's Area This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 7 2026 Wed The Crafting Nest 1:00pm–2:00pm Woodlawn Children's Area Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Children's Area Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Bring your fiber arts projects to the Crafting Nest at the Woodlawn branch library. Enjoy working together, meeting new friends, and helping each other to begin and complete crafts.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Glenville Modern Lit Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult Glenville Meeting Room This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Glenville Modern Lit Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Glenville Meeting Room Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library Room: Glenville Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for a discussion of a new book author and title TBA.New book club members are always welcome. Request a copy of the books online or at any SCPL location.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 9 2026 Fri REELS: Classic Film Club 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult KBJ McChesney Room This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 9 2026 Fri REELS: Classic Film Club 1:00pm–3:00pm KBJ McChesney Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ McChesney Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: Only Angels Have Wings Actors: Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Richard Barthelmess, Rita Hayworth, Thomas Mitchell Studio: Columbia Pictures Director: Howard Hawks
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Hook & Zen Adult Crochet Club 3:00pm–4:30pm Adult Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Hook & Zen Adult Crochet Club 3:00pm–4:30pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Unwind your mind and escape the hustle: Join our Hook and Zen Adult Crochet Club! Our first project is a Custom-Fit Top Down Sweater. You choose the yarn, the length, the sleeves, and the fit.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Granny Hexagon Cardigans with Jody 5:00pm–6:00pm Teen & Tween, Adult Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Granny Hexagon Cardigans with Jody 5:00pm–6:00pm 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 "Adult" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Investing Basics: the 5W's of Investing 6:00pm–6:45pm Adult Niskayuna Meeting Room Cancelled Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Cancelled Investing Basics: the 5W's of Investing 6:00pm–6:45pm Niskayuna Meeting Room Closed Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Registration Required Event Details: Judson Graham will lead a discussion on why to invest, who holds the investments, investment types, and descriptions. The presentation will include investment planning and stories. Learn how to invest in the new year.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Poetry Circle 6:15pm–7:45pm Adult KBJ Program Room 1 This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Poetry Circle 6:15pm–7:45pm KBJ Program Room 1 Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Program Room 1 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Writing Event Details: The group meets to read poetry written by those that attend.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Book-A-Librarian 10:00am–10:45am Adult KBJ Mazzone Study Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Book-A-Librarian 10:00am–10:45am KBJ Mazzone Study Room Upcoming Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Mazzone Study Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Register with a librarian for personalized reference assistance that is uninterrupted.Book a forty-five-minute one-on-one session to get assistance in one of the following areas:
This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Baby Café 11:00am–1:00pm Families, Adult Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Baby Café 11:00am–1:00pm Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 Age Group: Families, Adult Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Baby Café is a free drop-in service offering in-person breastfeeding/chestfeeding support for pregnant and/or new parents in the community. Siblings and partners welcome! Grab and go snacks provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a p
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Cozy Crafters 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult Quaker Street Meeting Area This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Cozy Crafters 1:00pm–2:00pm Quaker Street Meeting Area Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Bring your current craft project to this social group to work on, meet new people and learn new skills. From knitting to quilting, and everything in between, we can help each other begin and complete craft projects.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 14 2026 Wed The Crafting Nest 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult Woodlawn Children's Area This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 14 2026 Wed The Crafting Nest 1:00pm–2:00pm Woodlawn Children's Area Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Children's Area Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Bring your fiber arts projects to the Crafting Nest at the Woodlawn branch library. Enjoy working together, meeting new friends, and helping each other to begin and complete crafts.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Create Valentine's Day Cards with Evelyn 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult Woodlawn Meeting Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Create Valentine's Day Cards with Evelyn 2:00pm–3:00pm Woodlawn Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Create Valentine Day cards using lovely papers, embellishments, and prints.