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Writers Group

5:45pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Whether you’ve been doing it forever or just starting out, bring your written words to this volunteer run community group and receive feedback from fellow wordsmiths as time permits.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

SCPL Sensory Sessions

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating Neurodiversity Awareness Month with the launch of our new program: SCPL Sensory Sessions! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Meet the Historian

10:00am - 12:30pm
Adult
Rotterdam Branch Library
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Schenectady County Historian John Woodward will be available to answer questions and meet with any patrons looking for help with local history research from 10am-12:30pm. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Glenville Book Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Glenville Branch Library
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Book Club Corner
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of The Women by Kristin Hannah.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book A Librarian

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Adult
Glenville Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

Everything Fiber Arts

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
Niskayuna Branch Library
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Enjoy fiber arts projects and learn knitting and crocheting skills

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Crafting Series

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for our last craft in our crafting series to celebrate World Book Day with a Tiny Book Workshop

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a rejuvenating journey into the world of watercolor as we explore the intersection of art and mindfulness.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill?

This event is in the "Adult" group.

REELS: Classic Film Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Pride & Prejudice 
Actors: Greer Garson, Laurence Olivier, Edna May Oliver, Maureen O'Sullivan, Ann Rutherford 
Studio: Warner Bros. 
Director:  Robert Z. Leonard  

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

4:00pm - 6:45pm
Adult
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Learning English as a second language

opens many doors for people and provides

them with a variety of options they might

not otherwise have. This course is designed

for adult learners and helps individuals

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Intuitive Painting w/ Electric City Barn

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adult
Glenville Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join this intuitive painting exercise. With the guidance of the instructor and music as inspiration, come away with new creative artistry and an original piece of art. Led by Ubu from Electric City Barn. All materials provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

SCPL Sensory Sessions

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating Neurodiversity Awareness Month with the launch of our new program: SCPL Sensory Sessions! 

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

Survivor's Support Services

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen & Tween, Adult
Woodlawn Branch Library
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Provide information on sexual assault

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Woodlawn Branch Library
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of Dead Girl Running by Christina Dodd.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

REELS at Scotia Spotlight Cinema Series

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult
Scotia Branch Library
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Welcome to a new REELS Spotlight Cinema Series at Scotia, where each series of films highlights a particular actor, director, or theme. This series spotlight shines on movies that are based on musicals!.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book A Librarian

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Adult
Scotia Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

REELS

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Date: 04/30/2025 

Title: Newsies 

Actors: Christian Bale, David Moscow, Luke Edwards, Bill Pullman, Ann-Margret 

Studio: Walt Disney Pictures 

Director: Kenny Ortega 

Rating: PG 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Cozy Crafters

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Quaker Street Branch Library
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.

Paint & Sip: Impressionist Gardens

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Scotia Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

 Join us for an exciting paint along program where we will create beautiful Impressionist garden scenes. Inspired by the magic of springtime, we will capture nature's beauty through vibrant colors and dynamic brush strokes.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

4:00pm - 6:45pm
Adult
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Learning English as a second language

opens many doors for people and provides

them with a variety of options they might

not otherwise have. This course is designed

for adult learners and helps individuals

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Seasoned Readers Book Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adult
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for the first meeting of Seasoned Readers, a Book club where food brings us together. At the first meeting we will discuss what book we would like to read for the month of May. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Writers Group

5:45pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Whether you’ve been doing it forever or just starting out, bring your written words to this volunteer run community group and receive feedback from fellow wordsmiths as time permits.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Spoken Word Salon

11:00am - 11:45am
Adult
Glenville Branch Library
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Event Details:

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