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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Children,
Families,
All Ages
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jun-Jul
2025
Storywalk - Collins Park Scotia
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Scotia Branch Library
Age Group:
Children,
Families,
All Ages
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
The Schenectady County Public Library welcomes visitors to Collins Park in Scotia to experience a StoryWalk featuring the children’s book The Summer Nick Taught His Cats to Read-By Curtis Manley, June-September 2025.
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2025
Fri
Closing
Library Closed - Independence Day
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
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This event is in the "Adult" group
06/29/2025 @ 12:00pm–07/03/2025 @ 8:00pm
Adult
KBJ Circulation Desk
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jun-Jul
2025
Relive Summer Camp Fun: Adult Craft Kits Are Here!
06/29/2025 @ 12:00pm–07/03/2025 @ 8:00pm
KBJ Circulation Desk
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room:
KBJ Circulation Desk
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Remember the joy of summer camp crafts, but with a grown-up twist! This summer, Schenectady County Public Library is bringing back that nostalgic feeling with Adult Summer Camp Craft Kits!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
1
2025
Tue
Paint Your Own Poké Ball Kit
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Bring home the magic of Pokémon with our Paint Your Own Poké Ball Kit! It includes all supplies needed to create a custom Poké Ball, whether you stick to the classic design or dream up a brand-new look!
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This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
07/01/2025 @ 9:00am–07/03/2025 @ 5:00pm
Teen & Tween
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Electric Reads August Sign-Up
07/01/2025 @ 9:00am–07/03/2025 @ 5:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Electrify your to-reads list in the new year with the freshest titles, hand-picked by SCPL librarians! Sign up for a themed subscription crate and explore new genres. Each crate contains 2-3 library books, plus snacks and goodies!
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This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Children,
Families,
All Ages
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jul-Aug
2025
Storywalk - Collins Park Scotia
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Scotia Branch Library
Age Group:
Children,
Families,
All Ages
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
The Schenectady County Public Library welcomes visitors to Collins Park in Scotia to experience a StoryWalk featuring the children’s book The Summer Nick Taught His Cats to Read-By Curtis Manley, June-September 2025.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Children,
Families,
All Ages
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jul-Aug
2025
Storywalk - Rotterdam Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Rotterdam Branch Library
Age Group:
Children,
Families,
All Ages
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
The Schenectady County Public Library welcomes visitors to the Rotterdam Branch Library to experience a StoryWalk featuring the children’s book Petra by Marianna Coppo.
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This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
07/05/2025 @ 9:00am–07/11/2025 @ 5:00pm
Teen & Tween
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Electric Reads August Sign-Up
07/05/2025 @ 9:00am–07/11/2025 @ 5:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Electrify your to-reads list in the new year with the freshest titles, hand-picked by SCPL librarians! Sign up for a themed subscription crate and explore new genres. Each crate contains 2-3 library books, plus snacks and goodies!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
30
2025
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
Storytime
Event Details:
In partnership with the Town of Rotterdam, SCPL will be visiting parks around Rotterdam this Summer! Enjoy an outdoor story time with a breakfast snack and craft.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
30
2025
Mon
Toddler Time
10:30am–11:30am
KBJ Slater Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room:
KBJ Slater Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Toddler Time, we shake our sillies out, play with scarves, two books to read and play time.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jul
1
2025
Tue
Sensory Sessions
10:00am–12:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room:
KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
We recognize that public spaces can sometimes be overwhelming for neurodivergent individuals.
This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
1
2025
Tue
Imagination Stations
10:30am–11:30am
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Rotterdam Branch Library
Room:
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
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.
This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Niskayuna Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
1
2025
Tue
Music & Movement with Miss Lisa
10:30am–11:30am
Niskayuna Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Niskayuna Branch Library
Room:
Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Performance
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Children,
Families
KBJ Slater Room
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Jul
2
2025
Wed
Baby Lap Time
10:30am–11:30am
KBJ Slater Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room:
KBJ Slater Room
Age Group:
Children,
Families
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Bring your baby and bounce along to songs, rhymes, and stories! Learn about early literacy resources and connect with other caregivers.
This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Quaker Street Meeting Area
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
2
2025
Wed
Imagination Stations
10:30am–11:30am
Quaker Street Meeting Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Quaker Street Branch Library
Room:
Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Children,
Families
KBJ Slater Room
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Jul
5
2025
Sat
Family Story Time
10:30am–11:30am
KBJ Slater Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room:
KBJ Slater Room
Age Group:
Children,
Families
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Stories & learning for families with children ages birth to 5 years old.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Jun
30
2025
Mon
Mr. Twisty: Color Our World with Magic!
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Children,
Families
Program Type:
Performance
Event Details:
Please note, this program takes place off-site at the Lions Pavilion in Collins Park, Scotia
This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Quaker Street Meeting Area
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jun
30
2025
Mon
Book a Librarian
11:30am–12:15pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Quaker Street Branch Library
Room:
Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Technology Class
Event Details:
Book a Librarian is a one-on-one session for personalized reference assistance with a librarian that is uninterrupted.
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Offsite Event
Jul
1
2025
Tue
Summer Reading Kick-Off Event: Magic Show with Anthony Salazar
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Event Details:
Step into a world of wonder and laughter with Anthony Salazar, the master illusionist who weaves captivating magic and side-splitting comedy into an unforgettable spectacle.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Glenville Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jul
3
2025
Thu
Book A Librarian
11:00am–1:00pm
Glenville Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Glenville Branch Library
Room:
Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Technology Class
Event Details:
Book a Librarian is a one-on-one session for personalized reference assistance with a librarian that is uninterrupted.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jul
2
2025
Wed
REELS
12:00pm–2:45pm
KBJ McChesney Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room:
KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
Date: 07/02/2025 Title: The Fall Guy Actors: Hannah Waddingham, Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Teresa Palmer Studio: Universal Pictures Director: David Leitch
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
30
2025
Mon
Tang Museum presents Ghostly Adventures
1:00pm–2:00pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room:
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
This summer join art curator, Njeri, in exploring Ghost Adventures. This project is inspired by Ghost River, a painting by artist Tyson Reeder.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Quaker Street Meeting Area
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jul
2
2025
Wed
Cozy Crafters
1:00pm–2:00pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Quaker Street Branch Library
Room:
Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Children,
Families
Woodlawn Children's Area
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Jun
30
2025
Mon
Big Play: 2025 Summer Reading Kick Off
2:00pm–3:30pm
Woodlawn Children's Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Woodlawn Branch Library
Room:
Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group:
Children,
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:
Join us for Big Fun at our Big Play event. Children will have a variety of stations to play with their caregivers.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Children,
Teen & Tween,
Families
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Jul
2
2025
Wed
Bubble Party!: 2025 Summer Reading Kickoff
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Niskayuna Branch Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teen & Tween,
Families
Event Details:
Event will be located on the Town Hall lawn, across from the Niskayuna Branch Library.
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This event is in the "Families" group
Families
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
This event is in the "Families" group
Jul
1
2025
Tue
Mr. Twisty Presents: Color Our World with Magic!
3:00pm–4:00pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Rotterdam Branch Library
Room:
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group:
Families
Program Type:
Performance
Event Details:
Join Mr. Twisty who is a comedian and balloon twister as he entertains us with zany and fun storytelling full of colorful twists and turns.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Quaker Street Meeting Area
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
2
2025
Wed
Tang Museum: Ghostly Adventures
3:00pm–4:00pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Quaker Street Branch Library
Room:
Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
This project is inspired by Ghost River, a painting by artist Tyson Reeder. For the program, participants will create their own ghostly scenes, out of air-dry clay, and card stock.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jul
5
2025
Sat
Fiber Therapy Drop-In
3:00pm–4:30pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Rotterdam Branch Library
Room:
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Bring your current fiber art project to this social group to work on, meet new people and learn new skills. From knitting/crochet to cross stitch, and everything in between, we can help each other begin and complete craft projects.
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This event is in the "Families" group
Families
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
This event is in the "Families" group
Jun
30
2025
Mon
Spark Wheel Art for Kids & Teens
4:30pm–5:30pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Rotterdam Branch Library
Room:
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group:
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Come to the library and get creative with the Spark Wheel! Spin the wheel and it will randomly select what to draw, what shapes and colors to use! For families with kids & teens.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jul
2
2025
Wed
Book-a-librarian
4:30pm–5:30pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room:
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Writing,
Technology Class
Event Details:
impromptu book a librarian helped a deaf person with an housing application
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This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Teen & Tween
KBJ Slater Room
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Jun
30
2025
Mon
Teen Writing Club
5:00pm–6:00pm
KBJ Slater Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room:
KBJ Slater Room
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Writing
Event Details:
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.
This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Niskayuna Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jun
30
2025
Mon
Cupcake Decorating Workshop
5:00pm–6:30pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Niskayuna Branch Library
Room:
Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Participants will learn how to decorate four different types of flowers on cupcakes using piping techniques.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Quaker Street Meeting Area
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jul
1
2025
Tue
CrAFTERwork
5:15pm–6:45pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Quaker Street Branch Library
Room:
Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
CrAFTERwork is an “after work” craft club intended to bring together patrons who enjoy trying new forms of art! Each month we will tackle a new craft. All materials will be provided. Whether you are a novice or a dedicated crafter, all are welcome. Supplies and instructions are provided by the library. For adults 18+, registration is required.
This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2)
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
1
2025
Tue
Build Zone
5:30pm–6:30pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room:
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&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 "Adult" group
Adult
Scotia Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jul
1
2025
Tue
Single Breath Story Writing Workshop
5:30pm–6:30pm
Scotia Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Scotia Branch Library
Room:
Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Writing
Event Details:
"Stories are a communal currency of humanity." - Tahir Shah
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jul
2
2025
Wed
Writers Group
5:45pm–7:30pm
KBJ Program Room 1
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room:
KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Writing
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jul
3
2025
Thu
Color Our World- Glow in the Dark Chalk Paint
5:00pm–6:30pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room:
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Join us to make Glow in the dark Chalk Paint!
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