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.

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.

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.

Stories & learning for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. 

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.

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Join us for this make-up session of Stay & Play for children ages 1-3 with their caregivers. This program encourages playing with your child and talking with a child expert. 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:

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To commemorate AAPI Heritage Month, The Schenectady County Public Library and AAPI Heritage Month 518 are proud to present:

Title: Boogie 

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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 Loves of Theodore Roosevelt by Edward O'Keefe.

Bring your fiber arts work to the Crafting Nest at the Woodlawn branch library. Enjoy working together, meeting new friends, and helping each other to begin and complete projects.

Come by and enjoy a game of chess at Gather and Game: Chess Edition! Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player looking for a challenge, this is the perfect spot for a casual, fun game.

Join us for a discussion of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. 

Cathy and Daisy

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.

Welcome to a new REELS Spotlight Cinema Series at Scotia, where each series of films highlights a particular actor, director, or theme. This series spotlight shines on movies that are based on musicals!.

Join Librarian Ali for an afternoon of different challenges to complete using random art supplies all in a timely fashion- experience is heavily frowned upon.  

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.

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.

How to Crochet Workshop. Join Jody as she teaches the the fundamentals of crochet, such as how to hold the hook & yarn, the 4 basic stitches, how to read simple patterns, and deciphering the crochet language.

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

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

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

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.

Learn the basics of beaded jewelry making and come away with a necklace, earrings, or bracelet. Presented by Ingrid Johnson and Electric City Barn. 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.

The group meets to read poetry written by those that attend.

Learn Spanish nouns and short sentences.

This two part class will feature conversational Spanish about colors, gardening, birds and insects! While the classes will have different content, you are not required to attend both classes.

Join Artist Tracy Loring for a mixed media adventure creating a Spring themed floral painting with paint and collage. For Adults 18+. Registration is required. 

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.