Upcoming Events

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.

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:

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.

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.

Meet Lucky Charm, a therapy dog who would love to listen to you read a story. For children in grades K-5.

Registration appreciated, drop-ins also welcome.

The American Revolution marked the birth of a new nation and changed world history as we know it. What is less well known is how the War of Independence was shaped by local people and events.

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.

Book a Librarian is a one-on-one session for personalized reference assistance with a librarian that is uninterrupted.

Please join us for a three-part series about computers and digital literacy.

The first session will focus on Computer Basics, the second on Internet Basics, and the third on Microsoft Word.

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:

Title: Carol

Actors: Cate Blanchett, Kyle Chandler, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, Jake Lacy

Studio: Lions Gate Films, Inc.

Director: Todd Haynes

Rating: R

Runtime: 118 Minutes

Year: 2015

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 dinosaur terrarium lanterns. 

In 1774, the people of Schenectady raised a bold flag of protest. This simple blue banner, emblazoned with the word "Liberty" marked the town's entrance into the struggle between Britain and her American colonies.

Spring is here! Time for some fresh air! Join us at the park for story time and a craft under the pavilion. Then stay and play with new and old friends on the playground. 

Ninotchka  
Actors: Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas, Bela Lugosi, Ina Claire, Felix Bressart 
Studio: Warner Bros. 
Director:  Ernst Lubitsch 
Rating:  G  

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.