Upcoming Events

Do you like to build and create? Join us weekly on Wednesdays for Build Zone where we build with Legos, Duplos, and other materials suitable for brains at various developmental stages. For ages 6-12. Younger siblings are welcome.

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.

NYS Department of Taxation and Finance will be providing assistance to taxpayers in filing their 2025 taxes for free.

Schenectady County Historian John Woodward will be available to answer questions and meet with any patrons looking for help with local history research from 10am-12:30pm. No registration required.

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.

Join us for a discussion of a new book author and title TBA.

New book club members are always welcome. Request a copy of the books online or at any SCPL location.

Bring your fiber arts projects and enjoy working with other crafters.

Chill out and de-stress from school at the library! Join us each month for relaxing activities that don’t feature a screen. Snacks and supplies provided! This time, we'll make found poetry out of old books and magazines. 

Stories & learning for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. 

With sensory activities, motor skills games, and stories you'll leave with ideas for easy-to-do activities at home. Refreshments are provided. Best suited for ages 1-5 and their families. Older siblings are welcome.

Youngsters who want practice reading and dog lovers of all ages are invited to visit therapy dog Genny at the library. Genny is a great listener and enjoys being petted. Intended audience is ages 6 and up.

Unwind your mind and escape the hustle: Join our  Hook and Zen Adult Crochet Club! Our first project is a Custom-Fit Top Down Sweater. You choose the yarn, the length, the sleeves, and the fit.

Join us for stories, songs, flannel board stories and more on days when we don't have a therapy dog.

For families with children up to age 5.

All concerts start at 2pm.

Admission to this wonderful Concert Series is FREE.

Jan 4:   As Iz–One-Man Band

Jan 11:   Musicats Duo–Jazz/Latin

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. 

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

Welcome to another season of REELS Spotlight Cinema at the Glenville branch library, where each series of films highlights a particular actor, director, or theme. This series spotlight shines on retrospectives, first of movies that Taraji P.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Create unique textured prints using acrylic paint and a gel plate.

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

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series.