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Schenectady Citizen Science Challenge

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Offsite Event
Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

It isn't a coincidence that "Earth" has 5 letters, like "Bingo"! Looking to make an impact to your environment but not sure where to start? Participate in our Citizen Science BINGO challenge to see what's out there!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Slime Lab

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Event Details:

Get inspired by slime! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a different slimy masterpiece each week. For children in K to grade 5. Refreshments are provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Making Recycled Paper with Cornell Cooperative Extension

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

A classic workshop where we make paper with Cornell Cooperative Extension! Participants learn about the importance of recycling while making art.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Pre-School Full STEAM Ahead

10:45am - 11:45am
Children, Families
Niskayuna Meeting Room
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
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.

For children ages 3-6 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Build Zone

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
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: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Join us for a fun building activities using a variety of materials, including Legos and more.  We supply the building materials, but projects stay at the library, so bring your camera.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Build Zone

3:45pm - 5:00pm
Children, Families
Niskayuna Meeting Room
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Trash Parade Info Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Families, All Ages
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Reduce, reuse, recycle... parade? Join The Schoharie River Center for an informational session and crafting jam all about the Trash Parade! 2025's First Annual Trash Parade, themed around "water," will take place in Schenectady on May 16.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Slime Lab

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Event Details:

Get inspired by slime! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a different slimy masterpiece each week. For children in K to grade 5. Refreshments are provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Build Zone

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
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: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Join us for a fun building activities using a variety of materials, including Legos and more.  We supply the building materials, but projects stay at the library, so bring your camera.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Slime Lab

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Event Details:

Get inspired by slime! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a different slimy masterpiece each week. For children in K to grade 5. Refreshments are provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Magic School Bus Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Frizzle, Liz and the whole Magic School Bus gang for a wild ride inside a beehive!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Cyanotyping art class with Cornell Cooperative Ext (Rain date 5/21)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

We’ll create art with nothing but nature! Gather up some natural items like leaves, acorns, and sticks to create your own design, then have the sun help you develop your print into a gorgeous blue art piece to take home.  For Adults 18+.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Build Zone

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
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: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Join us for a fun building activities using a variety of materials, including Legos and more.  We supply the building materials, but projects stay at the library, so bring your camera.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Slime Lab

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Event Details:

Get inspired by slime! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a different slimy masterpiece each week. For children in K to grade 5. Refreshments are provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Bright Minds Gaming and Learning

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Quaker Street Meeting Area
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

A group where homeschool and public school students meet to play educational games, do crafts or projects that challenges the brain. Meet new families from different backgrounds and learn from each other! For families with kids & teens.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Cyanotyping art class with Cornell Cooperative Ext-RAIN DATE

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

We’ll create art with nothing but nature! Gather up some natural items like leaves, acorns, and sticks to create your own design, then have the sun help you develop your print into a gorgeous blue art piece to take home.  For Adults 18+.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Build Zone

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
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: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Join us for a fun building activities using a variety of materials, including Legos and more.  We supply the building materials, but projects stay at the library, so bring your camera.

This event is in the "Children" group.

STEAM Time: Binary Friendship Bracelets

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a hands on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) activity! For kids in grades K-5.  We will be learning simple coding skills to make friendship bracelets in binary code to gift to our friends and family!

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 "Children" group.

Build Zone

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
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: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Join us for a fun building activities using a variety of materials, including Legos and more.  We supply the building materials, but projects stay at the library, so bring your camera.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Build Zone

3:45pm - 5:00pm
Children, Families
Niskayuna Meeting Room
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Build Zone

3:45pm - 5:00pm
Children, Families
Niskayuna Meeting Room
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Backyard Composting with Cornell Cooperative Extension

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Quaker Street Meeting Area
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have some outdoor space with room to compost but just aren't sure how to start? This is the class for you!

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