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Family Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Families
Scotia Meeting Room
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
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.

Drop-in, no registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:30am
Children
KBJ Slater Room
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Toddler Time, we read two books and sing and dance to music, for half hour and then have half hour play time.

 

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

Baby Café

11:00am–1:00pm
Families, Adult
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 "All Ages" group

Book A Librarian

3:30pm–4:15pm
All Ages
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Slime Lab

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Teen & Tween
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Get inspired by slime science! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a different slimy masterpiece each week. For slimers ages 6 - 12. Refreshments are provided.

This event is in the "Children" group

Artventures: How to Draw

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each month we are going to dive into a new ARTventure!

Learn a new art medium and make something unique and fun. For school aged children in grades 2 - 5.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Teen Crochet Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen & Tween
Glenville Meeting Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
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 "Teen & Tween" group

TAG Team

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teen & Tween
KBJ Teen Space
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Teen Space
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens seeking service hours are invited to join the Main Library TAG Team! Teen Advisory Groups offer input on teen programs and collections, and participate in mini-service projects.

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

Pipe Cleaner Flowers

5:15pm–6:30pm
Teen & Tween, Adult
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create flower bouquets using chenille stems/pipe cleaners just in time for Mother's Day. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Birding for Beginners

5:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
Niskayuna Meeting Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Earth Day
Registration Required
Event Details:

A presentation on how to identify local birds, their habitats, and proper feeding. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Great Decisions 2025

9:30am–11:00am
Adult
KBJ McChesney Room
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Great Decision 2026:

Each week we will be discussing the topic assigned in the book and on the DVD.

Physical study-guide books are available for purchase, but are not required.

List of topics TBA.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Book A Librarian

10:00am–10:45am
Adult
KBJ Mazzone Study Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Families
Glenville Meeting Room
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
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.

Drop-in, no registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Garden Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Children's Book Week with a special "Get Curious" Garden Story Time presented in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension. One of your favorite librarians will present stories and movement followed by a science activity.

This event is in the "Children" group

Imagination Stations

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
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
This event is in the "Families" group

Pre-School Full STEAM Ahead

10:45am–11:45am
Children, Families
Niskayuna Meeting Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun and hands-on, this interactive STEAM storytime will encourage preschoolers’ curiosity about the world around them through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math themed activities.

This event is in the "Adult" group

CrAFTERwork

5:15pm–6:45pm
Adult
Upcoming
Registration Required
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

Single Breath Story Writing Workshop

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
KBJ Swanker Board Room
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Swanker Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Join us, starting Tuesday, May 5th, from 5:30-7PM in a welcoming and safe environment as we share our flash writing pieces (1000 words or less), loosely inspired by various prompts given at the previous meeting.

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

Baby Lap Time

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Families
KBJ Slater Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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 Meeting Area
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.

Book A Librarian

12:30pm–1:30pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
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

Cozy Crafters

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
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

The Crafting Nest

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
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

Book A Librarian

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
KBJ Program Room 1
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
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: