This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Everything Fiber Arts 2:30pm–4:30pm Adult Niskayuna Meeting Room This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Everything Fiber Arts 2:30pm–4:30pm Niskayuna Meeting Room Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Bring your fiber arts projects and enjoy working with other crafters.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Make an Erupting Volcano 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Teen & Tween Quaker Street Meeting Area Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Make an Erupting Volcano 3:00pm–4:00pm Quaker Street Meeting Area Open Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween Program Type: Earth Day, S.T.E.A.M. Registration Required Event Details: Make a volcano out of air dry clay! Decorate it and make it your own. Then see your volcano in action and watch it erupt!For school aged kids in grades K - 5.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Microgreens with Cornell Cooperative Extension 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Families KBJ Slater Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Microgreens with Cornell Cooperative Extension 3:00pm–4:00pm KBJ Slater Room Open Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Slater Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Registration Required Event Details: Join Cornell Cooperative Extension to learn about growing and harvesting microgreens, fast-growing plants that offer fresh, healthy greens year-round—an exciting introduction to growing food indoors. We will taste the different microgreens an
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Teens Unplugged: Found Poetry 4:00pm–5:00pm Teen & Tween KBJ Teen Space This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Teens Unplugged: Found Poetry 4:00pm–5:00pm KBJ Teen Space Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Teen Space Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Cars & Trucks & Things That Go 5:30pm–6:30pm Children, Families Woodlawn Children's Area This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Cars & Trucks & Things That Go 5:30pm–6:30pm Woodlawn Children's Area Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Children's Area Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Do you have a little that loves all things transportation? The library is here for you. Children will design and color their own craft car. Or see how far you can drive your LEGO car across the racetrack!
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Crafting Series- Wall pockets 5:30pm–6:30pm Adult Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Crafting Series- Wall pockets 5:30pm–6:30pm Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1) Open Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a 5 week crafting series on Thursdays at 5:30pm.
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Little Tumble Yoga for Toddlers 10:30am–11:00am Children Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Little Tumble Yoga for Toddlers 10:30am–11:00am Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Open Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Movement with scarves, interactive songs and yoga poses! Taught by toddler mom and yoga instructor Kerrie McGovern. For walkers ages 1 - 3.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 10 2026 Fri It's a Bird-Day party for Pigeon! 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Families Niskayuna Meeting Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 10 2026 Fri It's a Bird-Day party for Pigeon! 11:00am–12:00pm Niskayuna Meeting Room Open Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Families Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a fun-filled party to celebrate the release of "It's My Bird-Day!" featuring Mo Willems'- and our - favorite Pigeon!
This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Spring Break Puzzle Palooza! 1:00pm–4:00pm Families, All Ages Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2) This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Spring Break Puzzle Palooza! 1:00pm–4:00pm Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2) Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2) Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Need something fun to do over Spring Break? Connect with us for a whole week of jigsaw joy. Starting Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10, stop by anytime between 1–4pm and participate in puzzle palooza.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Whispering Willow Bird Program 2:00pm–3:30pm Children, Teen & Tween, Families KBJ McChesney Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Whispering Willow Bird Program 2:00pm–3:30pm KBJ McChesney Room Open Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ McChesney Room Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families Program Type: Earth Day, Performance Registration Required Event Details: Come join the library in meeting the rescue birds from Whispering Willow Wild Care! During this exciting educational hour learn all about local New York State birds of prey and the effort needed to care for them.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Family Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Children, Families KBJ Slater Room This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Family Story Time 10:30am–11:30am KBJ Slater Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Slater Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Stories & learning for families with children ages birth to 5 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Littles Learn & Play 11:00am–1:00pm Children Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Littles Learn & Play 11:00am–1:00pm Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) Open Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2) Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Balloon Magic Show 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Teen & Tween, Families, Adult KBJ McChesney Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Balloon Magic Show 2:00pm–3:00pm KBJ McChesney Room Open Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ McChesney Room Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families, Adult Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: Barb filled presents a balloon magic show full of wonder and will teach participants to use their own creative ideas to design unique balloon sculptures.
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 11 2026 Sat PAWS for Reading with Genny 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Mont Pleasant Tabling (Interior) This event is in the "Children" group Apr 11 2026 Sat PAWS for Reading with Genny 2:00pm–3:00pm Mont Pleasant Tabling (Interior) Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library Room: Mont Pleasant Tabling (Interior) Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Hook & Zen Adult Crochet Club 3:00pm–4:30pm Adult Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Hook & Zen Adult Crochet Club 3:00pm–4:30pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Open 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 12 2026 Sun Pop Up Story Time 2:00pm–2:30pm Children, Families KBJ Slater Room This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 12 2026 Sun Pop Up Story Time 2:00pm–2:30pm KBJ Slater Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Slater Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Storytime Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 12 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 Apr 12 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 This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 13 - 18 2026 Baby-Sitters Club Grab and Go Craft Kits All Day 4/13–4/18 Children, Teen & Tween Rotterdam Tabling (Interior) This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 13 - 18 2026 Baby-Sitters Club Grab and Go Craft Kits All Day 4/13–4/18 Rotterdam Tabling (Interior) Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam Tabling (Interior) Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker Event Details: Calling all honorary members of The BSC!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Family Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Children, Families Scotia Meeting Room Cancelled This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Cancelled Family Storytime 10:30am–11:30am 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 Apr 13 2026 Mon Toddler Time 10:30am–11:30am Children KBJ Slater Room This event is in the "Children" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Toddler Time 10:30am–11:30am 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 "Adult" group Apr 13 2026 Mon REELS at Glenville Spotlight Cinema Series 3:00pm–6:00pm Adult Glenville Meeting Room This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 13 2026 Mon REELS at Glenville Spotlight Cinema Series 3:00pm–6:00pm Glenville Meeting Room Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library Room: Glenville Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Book A Librarian 3:30pm–4:15pm All Ages Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Book A Librarian 3:30pm–4:15pm Upcoming 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 Apr 13 2026 Mon Slime Lab 4:00pm–4:45pm Children, Teen & Tween Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Slime Lab 4:00pm–4:45pm 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 "Teen & Tween" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Teen Writing Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Teen & Tween KBJ Slater Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Teen Writing Club 5:00pm–6:00pm KBJ Slater Room Upcoming Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Slater Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Writing Registration Required 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.