Apr 23 2026 Thu Library Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm KBJ Swanker Board Room Apr 23 2026 Thu Library Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm KBJ Swanker Board Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Swanker Board Room Event Details: Library Board of Trustees Meeting
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Little Tumble Yoga for Toddlers 10:30am–11:00am Children Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Little Tumble Yoga for Toddlers 10:30am–11:00am Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Upcoming 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 "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 24 - 30 2026 Earth Day Seed Bomb Grab & Go Kits 04/24/2026 @ 12:00pm–04/30/2026 @ 5:00pm Children, Teen & Tween, Families Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 24 - 30 2026 Earth Day Seed Bomb Grab & Go Kits 04/24/2026 @ 12:00pm–04/30/2026 @ 5:00pm Library Branch: All Locations Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families Program Type: Earth Day Event Details: In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, grab a Seed Bomb Kit to beautify your garden or neighborhood. Kits are limited and they cannot be held. Walk up to get yours while supplies last.
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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Bingo with Kaela and Ali 3:00pm–6:45pm Children, Teen & Tween, Families, Adult, All Ages Offsite Event 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Bingo with Kaela and Ali 3:00pm–6:45pm Library Branch: All Locations Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families, Adult, All Ages
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 25 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 25 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 "Adult" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Self-Defense workshop 12:00pm–1:30pm Adult Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Self-Defense workshop 12:00pm–1:30pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an empowering and informative self-defense workshop led by Melissa Myers, a nationally and internationally ranked judoka for Team USA.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr-May 2026 Earth Day Seed Bomb Grab & Go Kits 04/25/2026 @ 12:00pm–05/01/2026 @ 5:00pm Children, Teen & Tween, Families Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr-May 2026 Earth Day Seed Bomb Grab & Go Kits 04/25/2026 @ 12:00pm–05/01/2026 @ 5:00pm Library Branch: All Locations Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families Program Type: Earth Day Event Details: In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, grab a Seed Bomb Kit to beautify your garden or neighborhood. Kits are limited and they cannot be held. Walk up to get yours while supplies last.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 25 2026 Sat In the Stacks . . . Glenville! featuring the Arch Stanton Quartet 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages Glenville Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 25 2026 Sat In the Stacks . . . Glenville! featuring the Arch Stanton Quartet 2:00pm–3:00pm Glenville Meeting Room Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library Room: Glenville Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performance Event Details: Come join us as we welcome back the Arch Stanton Quartet for a musical performance inspired by the music and writing of Paul Bowles,particularly his book Exploring the Sheltering Sky, at In the Stacks . . . Glenvillle!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 26 2026 Sun Pop Up Story Time 2:00pm–2:30pm Children, Families KBJ Children's Desk This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 26 2026 Sun Pop Up Story Time 2:00pm–2:30pm KBJ Children's Desk Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ Children's Desk 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 26 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 26 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: Schedule for 2026 Beat the Snow Concert Series:
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 27 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 27 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 27 2026 Mon Toddler Time 10:30am–11:30am Children KBJ Slater Room This event is in the "Children" group Apr 27 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 27 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 27 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 27 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 27 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 27 2026 Mon CrAFTERwork 5:15pm–6:45pm Adult Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 27 2026 Mon CrAFTERwork 5:15pm–6:45pm 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: 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 Apr 27 2026 Mon Qigong for wellness 5:30pm–6:30pm Adult Niskayuna Meeting Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Qigong for wellness 5:30pm–6:30pm Niskayuna Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Qigong for health and wellness improves balance and walking, increases energy, stretches muscles, and increases range of motion and flexibility.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Great Decisions 2025 9:30am–11:00am Adult KBJ McChesney Room This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Great Decisions 2025 9:30am–11:00am KBJ McChesney Room Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library Room: KBJ McChesney Room Age Group: Adult Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Children, Families Glenville Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Glenville Meeting Room Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library Room: Glenville 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 28 2026 Tue Imagination Stations 10:30am–11:30am Children Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Imagination Stations 10:30am–11:30am 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: 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Pre-School Full STEAM Ahead 10:45am–11:45am Children, Families Niskayuna Meeting Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Pre-School Full STEAM Ahead 10:45am–11:45am Niskayuna Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Fun and hands-on, this interactive STEAM storytime will encourage preschoolers’ curiosity about the world around them through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math themed activities.
This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 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 Apr 28 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 Apr 28 2026 Tue Book A Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult KBJ Mazzone Study Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 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 Apr 28 2026 Tue Woodlawn Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult Woodlawn Meeting Room This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Woodlawn Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Woodlawn Meeting Room Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library Room: Woodlawn Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: The Woodlawn Book Club will be discussing poets and poems in April.
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Paws for Reading 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Paws for Reading 3:30pm–4:30pm Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Meet Genny, a therapy dog who would love to listen to you read a story. For children in grades K-5 with an adult.