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Imagination Stations

10:30am - 11:30am
Quaker Street Branch Library
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Children, Families
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.

StoryWalk Story Time: The Wind and the Clover

10:30am - 11:30am
Scotia Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Summer means StoryWalks! Enjoy the Collins Park StoryWalk, The Wind and the Clover, at your own pace before story time, and then join us for more adventuresome stories and songs.

WMHT presents Rainbow Fish

10:30am - 12:00pm
Niskayuna Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M., Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join WMHT Public Television for a program of family activities.

REELS Film Series

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Title: Underwater 
Actors: Kristen Stewart, Vincent Cassel, Mamoudou Athie, T.J. Miller, Jessica Henwick 
Studio: Twentieth Century Fox 
Director: William Eubank 
Rating: PG-13 

Crochet Fun With Jody

12:45pm - 2:45pm
Woodlawn Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:


Come practice your crochet skills or learn something new! 

We will be using basic crochet skills to create small stuffed toys or work on existing projects. Beginners are strongly encouraged to register in advance. 

Galaxy's Edge

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Scotia Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Celebrate summer’s end at the Mos Eisley Cantina! Families are invited to an afternoon of crafts, snacks, and Star Wars-themed fun. Create a recycled garbage droid, decorate Wookiee Cookies, and build your favorite spacecraft with LEGOs!

Greek Mythology Clay Finger Labyrinths w/ C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

In Greek mythology, the Labyrinth was an elaborate structure designed to hold the Minotaur, a mythical creature that was half man and half bull. The experts at C.R.E.A.T.E.

Gnome Bobbleheads

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Quaker Street Branch Library
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Come to the library to paint and make a bobblehead that looks like a gnome!

Book A Librarian

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Glenville Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Book Club Corner
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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:

Preschool Play: Wild about Wild Kratts

10:30am - 11:45am
Niskayuna Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Our program begins with a story, followed by exploratory play, practicing sharing and communicating, and building literacy through fun story-themed activities for preschoolers. 
 

Story Art Lab

11:00am - 12:00pm
Glenville Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Get inspired by books! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a new masterpiece based on our book of the day. Today we'll read Old Rock Is Not Boring and design pet rocks--complete with adoption certificates!

Meet Your Historian

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Schenectady County Historian Bill Buell will be available to answer questions and meet with any patrons looking for help with local history research during this time. No registration required

Book-A-Librarian

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Book A Librarian July/ August 2024

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:

Book A Librarian

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Niskayuna Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Book A Librarian July/ August 2024

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:

Book-A-Librarian

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Book A Librarian July/ August 2024

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:

Mini Books!

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Niskayuna Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join local artist and educator, Megan Viscio for an adventure into the world of miniatures! Learn different techniques and methods to create your own collection of mini books.

Olivia Rodrigo Fan Party

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rotterdam Branch Library
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Calling all "livie"s!

Alcohol Ink Tile Coasters with Electric City Barn

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Scotia Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Students will join instructor Laurel-Le Lipski from Electric City Barn to make a set of four tile coasters decorated using colorful alcohol ink. All supplies provided.

Adults 18+
Registration required

Grab-and-Go Quest Kit: D&D 101

All Day
Scotia Branch Library
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Writing
Event Details:

Start questing on the go! D&D 101 kits will be available for pick-up at the check-out desk during the week of August 19, while supplies last.

Grab-and-Go Quest Kit: D&D 101

All Day 8/19 - 8/23
Glenville Branch Library
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Start questing on the go! D&D 101 kits will be available for pick-up at the check-out desk during the week of August 19, while supplies last.

Stories & Breakfast

10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

In partnership with the Town of Rotterdam, visit our town parks this summer and enjoy an outdoor story time with fruit or muffins for breakfast! Food will be nut-free.

Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Glenville Branch Library
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
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.

Cooking Class: Power Foods for the Brain

11:00am - 12:30pm
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:

Join Deb Czech from Planted Platter for a free, hands-on, plant-based cooking class about brain friendly foods and meals.

Book A Librarian

11:00am - 11:45pm
Scotia Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Local History Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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: