Week Calendar

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family.

NO registration required.

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.

A storytime where books meet art. We will read a book and then using a variety of materials, preschoolers will create art that is child-directed, choice-driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery. Dress for mess! 

Bring your baby and bounce along to songs, rhymes, and stories! Learn about early literacy resources and connect with other caregivers. 

Schenectady County Connects is hosting a job fair.  The event is open to anyone seeking new or better employment opportunities. They will have approximately 10 -12 employers across industries, each month, that have immediate hiring needs

Schenectady County Historian John Woodward will be available to answer questions and meet with any patrons looking for help with local history research from 10am-12:30pm. No registration required.

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:

Learn about how the differences between SCIENCE and MAGIC may not be as great as people think...

We will perform science experiments that might get confused for magic!

For school aged kids and their adults.

Join us at the Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library on Saturday, October 19, 2024 for our FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY's HARRY POTTER DAY!

ATTENTION TWEENS & TEENS!!!!

Do YOU think you have wits and ability to solve multiple puzzles to escape from Azkaban before the Dementors realize you are trying to escape?!?

Join us for this wild show of FANTASTICAL BEASTS in our McChesney Room!
Let your inner SLYTHERIN out with Uncharted Wild's reptilian collection, including SNAKES!

Create a set of potion and bauble jars inspired by Holly Black’s Elfhame series! Jars, decorations, and instructions included—plus a recipe for a fae-inspired mocktail. 

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

Title: Warm Bodies 
Actors: Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, Rob Corddry, John Malkovich, Dave Franco 
Studio: Summit Entertainment 
Director: Jonathan Levine 
Rating: PG-13 

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

Learn about how the differences between SCIENCE and MAGIC may not be as great as people think...

We will perform science experiments that might get confused for magic!

For school aged kids and their adults.

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.

Come practice your crochet skills or learn something new! 

Learn to crochet cute decorative accessories, unlock the art of crochet and bring adorable toys to life. Beginners are strongly encouraged to register in advance. 

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:

Bring your current craft project to this social group to work on, meet new people and learn new skills. From knitting to quilting, and everything in between, we can help each other begin and complete craft projects.

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.

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.

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:

Join us for a nice Harry Potter-themed painting class to let your inner creative patronus flow out and onto the canvas!

Program is for School Aged kids.

Take a mystical journey into the Wizarding World and supernatural abilities of the one and only JOEY D.!
He will razzle and dazzle you with his magical ways in this "fun for the whole family" program.

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.

Get to know and love your iPhone! Learn the basics about navigation, apps, settings, and general use. Whether you use your phone for calls, text messages, email or searching on the internet, there is something here for everyone.

Join us for a nice Harry Potter-themed painting class to let your inner creative patronus flow out and onto the canvas!

Program is for School Aged kids.

Join the Niskayuna book club for a discussion of Liliana's Invincible Summer by Cristina Rivera Garza.

Beginning Monday, 10/7, the library will begin accepting donations of clean, gently worn Halloween costumes.  On Wed, 10/16 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm we will host a costume swap.

Learning English as a second language

opens many doors for people and provides

them with a variety of options they might

not otherwise have. This course is designed

for adult learners and helps individuals

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:

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 How To Make Friends with a Ghost and paint ghoulish pumpkins--no carving required!

Join the experienced educators from Art in Mind in creating a beautiful fall canvas tote bag! Learn the techniques of acrylic painting on fabric as we walk you through a fun project. For Adults 18+. Registration is required.

Whether you’ve been doing it forever or just starting out, bring your written words to this volunteer run community group and receive feedback from fellow wordsmiths as time permits.

Stories and learning for families with kids birth to 5 years.

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