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.

Miss Lisa leads babies, toddlers and preschoolers in this interactive music class. Kids will listen to songs, engage in creative movement, and use instruments to have fun with music.  Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 

Join us for a story time the whole family can enjoy! While the books, songs, and rhymes will be targeted at ages 12 - 18 months, siblings are welcome.

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.

Fun and hands-on, this interactive STEAM story time 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.

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

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.

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:

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 discussion of The Perfect Horse by Elizbeth Letts.

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:

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.

Join us for this 5-week series for children ages 1-3 with their caregivers. This program encourages playing with your child and talking with child experts. Attend 5 weeks of the series to receive a completion prize. Registration required.

Join us for a unique art class where we will be creating mandalas on vinyl records. Mandalas are circular designs found in many cultures, often used as a tool for relaxation and meditation.

Join us for this 5-week series for children ages 1-3 with their caregivers. This program encourages playing with your child and talking with child experts. Attend 5 weeks of the series to receive a completion prize. Registration is required.

Oct. 21 – Retired sportswriters Tim Wilkin (Albany Times-Union), Schenectady Gazette’s Jeff Wilkin, Albany Times Union’s Buzz Gray, and Mike Kane (Schenectady Gazette) reflect on their long careers in journalism.

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: Incident at Oglala: The Leonard Peltier Story 
Actors: Arthur Chobanian, Robert Redford 
Studio: Miramax Films 
Director: Michael Apted 
Rating: PG 
Runtime: 95 Minutes 

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:

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

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.

Sunset Boulevard 
Actors: William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim, Nancy Olson, Fred Clark 
Studio: Paramount Pictures 
Director: Billy Wilder 
Rating: PG 

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:

create holiday greeting cards with Evelyn using card stock and embellishments

There’s murder most foul at the Quaker Street Branch! Once a month on a Saturday we’ll be putting on our detective hats as we play a murder mystery board game. Bring some friends or come solo!

Welcome to a new REELS at Glenville film series, Spotlight Cinema, where each series of films we highlight a particular actor, director, or theme. The first spotlight shines on the theme of movies that have had a Criterion release on dvd/blu-ray.

Join the Niskayuna book club for a discussion of The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead.

Explore Schenectady's colonial period with the Historical Society! Join Schenectady County Historical Society educators to learn about the origins, lore, and crafting of corn husk dolls.

Drop in any time within the hour and make some dinosaur art to celebrate Dinovember! Crafts will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. For kids in grades K - 5. 

Who was part of your zeitgeist? Muhammad Ali? Kurt Cobain? The Kardashians? Khaby Lame?

Meet Genny, a therapy dog who would love to listen to you read a story. For children in grades K-5 with an adult.

Get inspired by books! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a new masterpiece based on our book of the day. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

For families with kids grades K-5.

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

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

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:

Join us after school for a Crafternoon!  We will be crafting Leaf Creatures.  Dress for mess! 

For children ages 5-11 and their caregivers. 

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.

Come check out the USS Slater museum on the big screen at the library! Museum educators will be here to give a virtual tour of the museum and we will also be making a kid friendly craft. For families with kids.

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. 

Haircare is a billion dollar industry. With the overwhelming amount of products on the market that promise optimal healthy hair, it makes it difficult to select proper products for your hair condition and hair profile.

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.

Schenectady County Free Naloxone Trainings. Schenectady County Public Health Services is hosting free Naloxone trainings and information sessions for community members at select Schenectady County Public Libraries.

Wealthy Mindset

An evening early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family. Pajamas and stuffed animals welcome and strongly encouraged.  

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

The program will focus on the Braver Angels approach to building trust between Reds and Blues. This includes what the Braver Angels stand for, how attendees can get connected and planning for the future.