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This event is in the "Adult" group.

Bullet Journals and Mind Maps with 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: 18
Event Details:

Bullet journaling is a mindfulness practice and an organizational system that is part calendar, part to-do list, and part diary. It is a tool to help us organize day-to-day tasks, as well as goals for the future.

This event is in the "Families" group.

MiSci Presents: The Magic of Electricity

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Families
Quaker Street Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

What is electricity, what are the types and where does it come from? Explore the different types of electricity and see how it is generated and used in this shocking program!

This event is in the "Families" group.

Story Art Lab: Winter: A Solstice Story

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Families
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Get inspired by books! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a new masterpiece based on our book of the day. Today, we'll read Winter: A Solstice Story and create spice mosaic ornaments.

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

Teen Grab-and-Go: Hoop Snowflakes

12/15/2024 @ 9:00am - 12/21/2024 @ 5:00pm
Teen & Tween
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

It's grab-and-go time again! Pick up supplies for embroidery hoop snowflakes and create a one-of-a-kind frosty decoration for the winter season. Kits available at the Central Library Children's Desk December 15-23, while supplies last.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Story Art Lab

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Registration
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Get inspired by books! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a new masterpiece based on our book of the day. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

For families with kids grades K-5.

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

Make A Winter Trees Watercolor Painting for Tweens & Teens

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen & Tween
Rotterdam Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Tweens and Teens in grades 5 - 12 are welcome to come to the library to make a winter trees picture using cool colors (blue, green, and purple).

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Cozy Winter Cabins w/ Megan Viscio

2:00pm - 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: 20
Event Details:

Let's celebrate these cold winter days while making a warm and cozy cabin scene with local artist and educator, Megan Viscio.

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.

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: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Presentation of techniques in knitting hats and other fiber art projects.

This event is in the "Families" group.

Friday Family Grab & Go Kit: It's Snow Much Fun

All Day
Families
Woodlawn Branch Library
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Visit the library and pick up a Family Grab & Go Kit!  December's theme is It's Snow Much Fun!  Kits include supplies for snow themed crafts and activities that the whole family can enjoy.

This event is in the "Families" group.

Friday Family Grab & Go Kit: It's Snow Much Fun

All Day
Families
Niskayuna Branch Library
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Visit the library and pick up a Family Grab & Go Kit!  December's theme is It's Snow Much Fun!  Kits include supplies for snow themed crafts and activities that the whole family can enjoy.

Library Closed - Christmas Eve

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central 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 - Christmas Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central 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 "Families" group.

Pokémon Card Making

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Families
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Come to the library, learn all about Pokémon, and design your own Pokémon card while you enjoy some fun Pokémon snacks decorate your own Pokéball cookie. 

Registration encouraged, but drop-ins welcome. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Noon Year's Eve Party: Kid's Edition

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Families, All Ages
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Children, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 110
Event Details:

Join us for games crafts, music, to-go treats and a balloon drop as we ring in 2023! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Library Closed - New Year's Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central 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 Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 "Adult" group.

CrAFTERwork

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Adult
Quaker Street Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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. Whether you are a novice or a dedicated crafter, all are welcome.

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.

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.

Library Closed - Martin Luther King Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central 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.

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

Story Art Lab: Almost a Full Moon

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Families
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Get inspired by books! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a new masterpiece based on our book of the day. Today we'll read Almost a Full Moon and make pop-up moon cards.

This event is in the "Children" group.

WMHT: Good Night Moon

11:00am - 12:30pm
Children
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join WMHT Public Television for a program of family activities.