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

Baby Café

11:00am - 1:00pm
Families, Adult
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 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.

Healthy Living For Brain and Body

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adult
Niskayuna Branch Library
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

At any age, there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health.  These habits may also help to keep our brains healthy as we age and possibly delay the onset of cognitive decline.

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

Baby Café

11:00am - 1:00pm
Families, Adult
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
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 "Families" group.

Child Care for Parenting Workshop (ONLY)

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Families
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 56
This event is in the "Families" group.

Parenting Workshop: The Child's Contribution to Development

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Families
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2)
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

As parents and caregivers of young children we often question if we are providing the right environment, materials and experiences for learning and development. We wonder if we’re saying the right things, the right way.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mahjong for Beginners

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adult
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to play Mahjong in this six-week session. Mahjong is a tile-based game developed in China in the 19th century, spreading in popularity around the world throughout the 20th century.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Preparing For Emergencies

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teen & Tween, Adult
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Library Closed - Indigenous Peoples' Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central 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.

Rooted Movement: Chair Yoga

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Quaker Street Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Certified Yoga Instructor, Rebecca Brown, of Rooted Movement, will lead a chair yoga class to mobilize, stretch and strengthen the body while seated in a chair.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Healthy Living For Brain and Body

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Woodlawn Branch Library
Library Branch: Woodlawn Branch Library
Room: Woodlawn Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

At any age, there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health.  These habits may also help to keep our brains healthy as we age and possibly delay the onset of cognitive decline.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mahjong for Beginners

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adult
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to play Mahjong in this six-week session. Mahjong is a tile-based game developed in China in the 19th century, spreading in popularity around the world throughout the 20th century.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Slow Flow Vinyasa Yoga with Inner Bliss

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Glenville Branch Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Soak up a little sweetness in this relaxing and rejuvenating yoga class.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mahjong for Beginners

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adult
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to play Mahjong in this six-week session. Mahjong is a tile-based game developed in China in the 19th century, spreading in popularity around the world throughout the 20th century.

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

Baby Café

11:00am - 1:00pm
Families, Adult
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 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.

Qi Gong

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Adult
Niskayuna Branch Library
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese system of movement that promotes stress free health, longevity, and vitality. The clothing requirement is informal, mats are not needed and no advance registration is required. 

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

Baby Café

11:00am - 1:00pm
Families, Adult
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
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.

Chair Yoga with Inner Bliss

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult
Scotia Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

In this class you will perform postures and breathing exercises with the aid of a chair. Students can experience the many benefits of yoga without having to get up or down from the floor.

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

Baby Café

11:00am - 1:00pm
Families, Adult
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 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.

Library Closed - Election Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library, Glenville Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Beginners Yoga with Rock & Soul Wellness

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adult
Rotterdam Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

This body positive yoga class will help you build strength, increase balance and flexibility, and decrease stress.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

2025 Medicare Seminar

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Niskayuna Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Navigating Medicare may seem like a challenge, but it doesn't have to be! Join us for a presentation on changes to Medicare that you can expect in 2025 and tips for getting enrolled without any trouble.

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

Financial Wellness For Teens

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen & Tween
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join Angela, founder of You. Inc. and learn about making and keeping money in a fun interactive and entertaining workshop for tweens/teens. Parents and guardians may attend with the consent of their dependent. For grades 6-12.

 

Library Closed - Veteran's Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central 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 "Families" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Baby Café

11:00am - 1:00pm
Families, Adult
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
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.