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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
Jul-Aug
2025
Storywalk - Collins Park Scotia
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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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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
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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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Children,
Teen & Tween
Rotterdam Tabling (Foyer)
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Artventures Grab & Go Kit
All Day
7/14–7/19
Rotterdam Tabling (Foyer)
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Library Branch:
Rotterdam Branch Library
Room:
Rotterdam Tabling (Foyer)
Age Group:
Children,
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Pick up an Art grab & go kit to participate in our Artventures Show at the end of the Summer!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Children,
Families
KBJ Children's Desk
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Jul-Aug
2025
Michael the Bear Scavenger Hunt
All Day
7/14–8/22
KBJ Children's Desk
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Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room:
KBJ Children's Desk
Age Group:
Children,
Families
Event Details:
Michael the bear is hiding in the children’s section! Can you find him? Look for Michael and bring him to the children’s desk to collect your special coloring page. Then find a NEW hiding place to put Michael!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
18
2025
Fri
Story Times To Go: The Color Monster
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Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
Storytime
Event Details:
Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your story time to go craft from the library and follow along with the Youtube video of The Color Monster by Anna Llenas read by Librarian Laura.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Children,
Families
Scotia Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Jul
14
2025
Mon
Family Storytime
10:30am–11:30am
Scotia Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Scotia Branch Library
Room:
Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Families
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family. Drop-in, no regisration required.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
14
2025
Mon
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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
Jul
14
2025
Mon
Toddler Time
10:30am–11:30am
KBJ Slater Room
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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.
This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Woodlawn Children's Area
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
14
2025
Mon
CANCELLED: WMHT presents Roar: A Noisy Counting Book
10:30am–12:00pm
Woodlawn Children's Area
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Library Branch:
Woodlawn Branch Library
Room:
Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.,
Storytime
Event Details:
This program has been cancelled due to low registration. Program will be rescheduled for the Fall. Join WMHT Public Television for a Kids Count program and activities.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Cancelled
Children,
Families
Glenville Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Jul
15
2025
Tue
Cancelled
CANCELLED Family Storytime
10:30am–11:30am
Glenville Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Glenville Branch Library
Room:
Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Families
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
THIS PROGRAM IS CANCELLED DUE TO AN UNEXPECTED LIBRARY CLOSURE ON 7/15 Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family.
This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
15
2025
Tue
Imagination Stations
10:30am–11:30am
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
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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
15
2025
Tue
WMHT presents Frogs: A Family Literacy Program
10:30am–12:00pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Niskayuna Branch Library
Room:
Niskayuna Meeting Room
Event Details:
Join WMHT Public Television for a program of family activities. Watch a short Frog Science video, have fun with frog crafts, and choose a Frog book to take home. For kids entering PreK - 2nd grade in the Fall.
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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
16
2025
Wed
Baby Lap Time
10:30am–11:30am
KBJ Slater Room
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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
16
2025
Wed
Imagination Stations
10:30am–11:30am
Quaker Street Meeting Area
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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
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Jul
17
2025
Thu
Growing Readers at the Children's Learning Garden
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Age Group:
Children,
Families
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.,
Storytime
Event Details:
Adventures begin in the garden! Join SCPL at the Children’s Learning Garden in Central Park for stories and hands-on activities all about growing.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
18
2025
Fri
Picture This: Never Let a Unicorn Wear a Tutu
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Library Branch:
Woodlawn Branch Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
Storytime
Event Details:
Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create an art project based on our book of the day. Today we'll read Never Let a Unicorn Wear a Tutu and will make Sparkly Unicorn Snow Globes!
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
14
2025
Mon
Summer Slime Lab
1:00pm–2:00pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
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Library Branch:
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room:
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:
Get inspired by slime! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a slimy masterpiece to take home. For children in K to grade 5. Refreshments are provided. Please dress for mess.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Glenville Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
16
2025
Wed
Papermaking with Cornell Cooperative Extension
1:00pm–2:00pm
Glenville Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Glenville Branch Library
Room:
Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:
A classic workshop where we make paper! Participants learn about the importance of recycling while making art. Participants will have access to seeds and flower petals to press into their paper to enhance its utility and beauty.
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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
Scotia Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Jul
17
2025
Thu
Rhonda's Reptiles
1:00pm–2:00pm
Scotia Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Scotia Branch Library
Room:
Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teen & Tween,
Families
Program Type:
Performance
Event Details:
A family program featuring Rhonda's Reptiles. Now is your chance to get up close to snakes, tortoises, even a baby alligator!
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Woodlawn Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
14
2025
Mon
DIY Teddy Bear Tie Dye
2:30pm–3:45pm
Woodlawn Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Woodlawn Branch Library
Room:
Woodlawn Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Create your own Tie Dye Teddy Bear! First bring you bear to life by hand stuffing it. Then make it uniquely your own by stamping it with tie-dye paint markers. Teddy grahams will be provided as a snack.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Jul
16
2025
Wed
Monochromatic Mini Houses: A Creative Art Program with artist and educator Megan Viscio
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Library Branch:
Niskayuna Branch Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Join local artist and educator, Megan Viscio as we explore the complex beauty of color while designing a custom, miniature house!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Jul
18
2025
Fri
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Calling all fiber arts enthusiasts! Bring your supplies to this open crafting hour and work on your project in good company.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Cancelled
Children
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
15
2025
Tue
Cancelled
Lights, Color, Action! With the Science Chef
3:00pm–4:00pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Rotterdam Branch Library
Room:
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:
We apologize but due to unforeseen circumstances this event is canceled for today.
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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
Quaker Street Meeting Area
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Jul
16
2025
Wed
Utica Zoo
3:00pm–4:00pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area
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Library Branch:
Quaker Street Branch Library
Room:
Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group:
Children,
Teen & Tween,
Families
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.,
Performance
Event Details:
Meet some animals from the Utica Zoo! For families with kids and teens.
NOTE: This program will be held outside (weather permitting). Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
16
2025
Wed
Ghostly Adventures Art with the Tang Museum
3:30pm–4:30pm
KBJ Slater Room
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Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room:
KBJ Slater Room
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 "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
17
2025
Thu
Crafty Kids: Grab & Go Scratch Art kits
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Library Branch:
Woodlawn Branch Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teen & Tween,
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Scratch Art is fun & easy too; and with your Grab & Go kit you can bring home the fun. Scratch out a design for a bookmark, a note to a friend, or a decoration for your room. You can even create an animal mask!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Jul
15
2025
Tue
Capital Region Games on the Go presents Mobile Game Lab
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Library Branch:
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Technology Class
Event Details:
The mobile game truck is coming to the Mont Pleasant Library. Kids ages 6 and up and teens are invited to the mobile video game truck to play games suitable for kids, tweens and teens.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Woodlawn Children's Area
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
17
2025
Thu
At the Car Wash
5:30pm–6:30pm
Woodlawn Children's Area
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Library Branch:
Woodlawn Branch Library
Room:
Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:
At the Car Wash...at the library! Each child participant will construct a car wash for their very own matchbox cars! Two cars will be provided (and kept!) by each child participant.
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