This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Cozy Crafters 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult Quaker Street Meeting Area This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Cozy Crafters 1:00pm–2:00pm 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.
Jan 1 2026 Thu Library Closed - New Year's Day All Day Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing Library Closed - New Year's Day All Day Branches: All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main 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 Jan 3 2026 Sat How To Crochet Workshop 3:15pm–4:45pm Adult Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 3 2026 Sat How To Crochet Workshop 3:15pm–4:45pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Waitlist Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Join our beginner friendly workshop and discover the satisfying art of crochet. You will learn how to hold the hook and yarn, the 4 basic stitches, and simple pattern reading. All supplies provided. Registration required. Ages 18+
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 4 2026 Sun 2026 Beat the Snow Concert Series 2:00pm–4:00pm All Ages KBJ McChesney Room This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 4 2026 Sun 2026 Beat the Snow Concert Series 2:00pm–4:00pm KBJ McChesney Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ McChesney Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performance Event Details: All concerts start at 2pm.Admission to this wonderful Concert Series is FREE.Jan 4: As Iz–One-Man BandJan 11: Musicats Duo–Jazz/Latin
This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Baby Café 11:00am–1:00pm Families, Adult Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Baby Café 11:00am–1:00pm 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 "Adult" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Book-A-Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult KBJ Mazzone Study Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Book-A-Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm KBJ Mazzone Study Room Upcoming 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 "Adult" group Jan 6 2026 Tue CrAFTERwork 5:15pm–6:45pm Adult Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 6 2026 Tue CrAFTERwork 5:15pm–6:45pm Upcoming 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 Jan 6 2026 Tue Yoga - Relax & Energize 5:30pm–6:30pm Adult Woodlawn Children's Area Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Yoga - Relax & Energize 5:30pm–6:30pm Woodlawn Children's Area Upcoming Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Children's Area Age Group: Adult Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: One hour yoga class: gentle with options for more intensity.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Cozy Crafters 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult Quaker Street Meeting Area This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Cozy Crafters 1:00pm–2:00pm 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 Jan 7 2026 Wed The Crafting Nest 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult Woodlawn Children's Area This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 7 2026 Wed The Crafting Nest 1:00pm–2:00pm 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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Glenville Modern Lit Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult Glenville Meeting Room This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Glenville Modern Lit Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Glenville Meeting Room Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library Room: Glenville Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 9 2026 Fri REELS: Classic Film Club 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult KBJ McChesney Room This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 9 2026 Fri REELS: Classic Film Club 1:00pm–3:00pm KBJ McChesney Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ McChesney Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: Only Angels Have Wings Actors: Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Richard Barthelmess, Rita Hayworth, Thomas Mitchell Studio: Columbia Pictures Director: Howard Hawks
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Music Makers 10:30am–11:15am Children Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Music Makers 10:30am–11:15am 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: Join Ms. Steph this morning to sing songs, dance and play games that will introduce children to the basics of music making. Hands-on play with instruments will happen at the end of the program. For kids ages 0 – 7.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Hook & Zen Adult Crochet Club 3:00pm–4:30pm Adult Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Hook & Zen Adult Crochet Club 3:00pm–4:30pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 11 2026 Sun 2026 Beat the Snow Concert Series 2:00pm–4:00pm All Ages KBJ McChesney Room This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 11 2026 Sun 2026 Beat the Snow Concert Series 2:00pm–4:00pm KBJ McChesney Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ McChesney Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performance Event Details: All concerts start at 2pm.Admission to this wonderful Concert Series is FREE.Jan 4: As Iz–One-Man BandJan 11: Musicats Duo–Jazz/Latin
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Rhyme Time with Ms. Lisa 10:30am–11:30am Children Woodlawn Children's Area Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Rhyme Time with Ms. Lisa 10:30am–11:30am Woodlawn Children's Area Upcoming Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Ms. Lisa's Music program is back, with "Rhyme Time", an engaging music & movement theme focused on the rhythm and rhyme of Nursery Rhymes. Appropriate for lap-sitters, toddlers, and preschoolers with their caregivers.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Granny Hexagon Cardigans with Jody 5:00pm–6:00pm Teen & Tween, Adult Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Granny Hexagon Cardigans with Jody 5:00pm–6:00pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: In four sessions, learn how to make a cardigan out of granny hexagons! For tweens, teens and adults. This is the third session. Attendance for this class requires attendance of the first class held on 12/8.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Pen To Paper 2025 Launch Party 5:00pm–6:00pm Teen & Tween, Families KBJ Slater Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Pen To Paper 2025 Launch Party 5:00pm–6:00pm KBJ Slater Room Upcoming Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Slater Room Age Group: Teen & Tween, Families Program Type: Writing Registration Required Event Details: It's your time to shine! All contributors to 2025's Pen To Paper Magazine are invited to celebrate this achievement and admire their names in print. Print copies of Pen To Paper, including past editions, will be available to take home.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Investing Basics: the 5W's of Investing 6:00pm–6:45pm Adult Niskayuna Meeting Room Cancelled Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Cancelled Investing Basics: the 5W's of Investing 6:00pm–6:45pm Niskayuna Meeting Room Closed Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Registration Required Event Details: Judson Graham will lead a discussion on why to invest, who holds the investments, investment types, and descriptions. The presentation will include investment planning and stories. Learn how to invest in the new year.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Poetry Circle 6:15pm–7:45pm Adult KBJ Program Room 1 This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Poetry Circle 6:15pm–7:45pm KBJ Program Room 1 Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Program Room 1 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Writing Event Details: The group meets to read poetry written by those that attend.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Book-A-Librarian 10:00am–10:45am Adult KBJ Mazzone Study Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Book-A-Librarian 10:00am–10:45am KBJ Mazzone Study Room Upcoming 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Baby Café 11:00am–1:00pm Families, Adult Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Baby Café 11:00am–1:00pm Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1 Age Group: Families, Adult Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: 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 "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a p
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Baby Lap Time 10:30am–11:30am Children, Families KBJ Slater Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Baby Lap Time 10:30am–11:30am KBJ Slater Room Upcoming 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.