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

Teen Writing Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen & Tween
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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 "Adult" group.

Healthy Living For Brain and Body

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adult
Niskayuna Branch Library
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

At any age, there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health.  These habits may also help to keep our brains healthy as we age and possibly delay the onset of cognitive decline.

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

Drop Off for Halloween Costume Swap

10:00am - 4:30pm
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Niskayuna Branch Library
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

From Monday, Oct 7 through Saturday, Oct 12, the library will begin accepting donations of clean, gently worn Halloween costumes.  On Wed, 10/16 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm we will host a costume swap.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Glenville Branch Library
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family.

NO registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Imagination Stations

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Rotterdam Branch Library
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come check out our early literacy stations in the programming room, including a story time! We will have books previously selected for check out and a craft station every week! Activities and play stations will be different each week.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Process Art

10:45am - 11:45am
Children
Niskayuna Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

A storytime where books meet art. We will read a book and then using a variety of materials, preschoolers will create art that is child-directed, choice-driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery. Dress for mess! 

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Baby Café

11:00am - 1:00pm
Families, Adult
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
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.

Meet Your Historian

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Schenectady County Historian Bill Buell will be available to answer questions and meet with any patrons looking for help with local history research during this time. No registration required

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Scotia Branch Library
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Club

2:00pm - 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: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion

This event is in the "Families" group.

Child Care for Parenting Workshop (ONLY)

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Families
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 56
This event is in the "Families" group.

Parenting Workshop: The Child's Contribution to Development

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Families
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2)
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

As parents and caregivers of young children we often question if we are providing the right environment, materials and experiences for learning and development. We wonder if we’re saying the right things, the right way.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Coffee & Coloring

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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:

Join us for an hour of coffee, coloring, and conversation. Unwind, catch up with your neighbors, meet new friends, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea! For adults only, no registration is required.  All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Adult Coloring

5:30pm - 7:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Bring your own coloring books and supplies or use our fun collection of books, pens, markers, and colored pencils. Ages 14+
No refreshments, just open time for coloring.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Bring your baby and bounce along to songs, rhymes, and stories! Learn about early literacy resources and connect with other caregivers. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Imagination Stations

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Quaker Street Branch Library
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come check out our early literacy stations in the programming room, including a story time! We will have books previously selected for check out and a craft station every week! Activities and play stations will be different each week.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

REELS Film Series

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

Title: The Final Girls 
Actors: Nina Dobrev, Taissa Farmiga, Malin Akerman, Reginald R. Robinson, Alexander Ludwig 
Studio: Columbia Pictures Industries Inc. 
Director: Todd Strauss-Schulson 

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

Drop Off for Halloween Costume Swap

12:00pm - 6:30pm
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Niskayuna Branch Library
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Event Details:

From Monday, Oct 7 through Saturday, Oct 12, the library will begin accepting donations of clean, gently worn Halloween costumes.  On Wed, 10/16 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm we will host a costume swap.

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.

Mahjong for Beginners

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adult
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to play Mahjong in this six-week session. Mahjong is a tile-based game developed in China in the 19th century, spreading in popularity around the world throughout the 20th century.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Classic Film Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Rotterdam Branch Library
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Now, Voyager 
Actors: Bette Davis, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Gladys Cooper, Bonita Granville 
Studio: Warner Bros. 
Director:  Irving Rapper 
Rating: G 
Runtime: 120 Minutes 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Build Zone

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Niskayuna Branch Library
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Join us for a fun building challenge using a variety of materials, including Legos, Magnetiles, Strawbees, and more.  We supply the building materials, but projects will stay at the library, so bring your camera. 

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.

Book A Librarian

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Adult
Glenville Branch Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Book Club Corner
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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: