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Beat the Snow Winter Concert Series

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: Performance
Event Details:

This week's performance...

Performer(s):  Bien Baez, Betsy Lehmann, and Michael Clements

Category:  “Duets R Us”

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Woodlawn Branch Library
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

For babies 0—14 months and their caregivers.

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

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Scotia Branch Library
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.

No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
This event is in the "Adult" group.

REELS at Glenville Spotlight Cinema Series

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

Welcome to the REELS at Glenville film series, Spotlight Cinema, where each series of films we highlight a particular actor, director, or theme. The current spotlight shines on movies helmed by women directors!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Slime Lab

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Event Details:

Get inspired by slime! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a different slimy masterpiece each week. For children in K to grade 5. Refreshments are provided.

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 "Teen & Tween" group.

Teen Writing Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen & Tween
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Glenville Branch Library
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
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.

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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Pre-School Full STEAM Ahead

10:45am - 11:45am
Children, Families
Niskayuna Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

For children ages 3-6 and their caregivers.

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 Nothing Ventured by Jeffrey Archer.

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

Tween Graphic Novel Book Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen & Tween
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Librarian Laura in a book discussion of Witch Hat Atelier, Vol. 1 by Kamome Shirahama, and a related craft. Snacks and drinks will also be provided! For kids aged 9-12.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Single Breath Story Writing Workshop

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adult
Scotia Branch Library
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

"Stories are a communal currency of humanity." - Tahir Shah

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 "Adult" group.

REELS

12:00pm - 2:30pm
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: 03/26/2025 

Title: Monsters, Inc. 

Actors: John Goodman, Billy Crystal, Mary Gibbs, Steve Buscemi, James Coburn 

Studio: Disney Pixar 

Director: Pete Docter 

Rating: G 

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.

Chair Yoga w/ Inner Bliss Yoga

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult
Scotia Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

In this class you will perform postures and breathing exercises with the aid of a chair. Students can experience the many benefits of yoga without having to get up or down from the floor.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Build Zone

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

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

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

Build Zone

3:45pm - 5:00pm
Children, Families
Niskayuna Branch Library
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
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 "Children" group.

Junior Writing Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Glenville Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get creative and focus on the fun side of writing at our Junior Writing Club! We will use our imaginations and a writing prompt to create a piece of writing each class. Meets once per month throughout the winter and spring.

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.

2025 Great Decisions

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

Topic for this week:

India: Between China, the West, and the Global South