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English as a Second Language (ESL)

4:00pm–6:45pm
Adult
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
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

Color Our World- Glow in the Dark Chalk Paint

5:00pm–5:45pm
Adult
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to make Glow in the dark Chalk Paint! 

Copy of Seasoned Readers Book Club

10:30am–11:30pm
Adult
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for the third meeting of Seasoned Readers, a Book club where food brings us together. At this  meeting we will discuss The Love Goddess' Cooking School. Each person will bring food and the recipe that they picked out of the book.

Tang Museum presents Ghostly Adventures

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

This summer join art curator, Njeri, in exploring Ghost Adventures. This project is inspired by Ghost River, a painting by artist Tyson Reeder.

Library Closed - Independence Day

All Day
Closing
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

Baby Café

11:00am–1:00pm
Families, Adult
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.

Color Our World- Adult Coloring Workshop

5:45pm–7:00pm
Adult
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax with some crayons, colored pencils or markers and an adult coloring book! 

Summer Slime Lab

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Get inspired by slime! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a slimy masterpiece to take home. For children in K to grade 5. Refreshments are provided. Please dress for mess.

Naloxone Training

5:30pm–6:30pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

County Naloxone Training

Naloxone Training

5:30pm–6:30pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Purpose of Meeting

County Naloxone Training

Summer Slime Lab

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Get inspired by slime! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a slimy masterpiece to take home. For children in K to grade 5. Refreshments are provided. Please dress for mess.

Baby Café

11:00am–1:00pm
Families, Adult
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.

Color Our World- Upcycled Vegetable Can Pencil Holders

4:30pm–6:00pm
Adult
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for upcycling vegetable cans! Decoupage paper napkins onto the vegetable cans to create a pretty pencil holder. 

Utica Zoo

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet some animals from the Utica Zoo!

For families with kids and teens.

Littles Learn & Play

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

With themed sensory bins, motor skills activities, and an open ended art project, this exploratory play time is designed for ages 2-5. Playtime is for parents/caregivers and their littles. Dress for mess.

Color Our World- DIY Bookmarks

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cut up some paint chips to create a cool bookmark!

Littles Learn & Play

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

With themed sensory bins, motor skills activities, and an open ended art project, this exploratory play time is designed for ages 2-5. Playtime is for parents/caregivers and their littles. Dress for mess.

Baby Café

11:00am–1:00pm
Families, Adult
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.

Color Our World- Suncatchers

5:45pm–7:00pm
Adult
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Upcycle some Cds with us to create some beautiful suncatchers!

Littles Learn & Play

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

With themed sensory bins, motor skills activities, and an open ended art project, this exploratory play time is designed for ages 2-5. Playtime is for parents/caregivers and their littles. Dress for mess.

Baby Café

11:00am–1:00pm
Families, Adult
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.

Library Closed - Labor Day

All Day
Closing
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

Library Closed - Columbus Day

All Day
Closing
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

Stay & Play

10:15am–11:15am
Children
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this 5-week series for children ages 1-3 with their caregivers. This program encourages playing with your child and talking with child experts. Attend 5 weeks of the series to receive a completion prize. Registration required.