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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
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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Oct
1
2025
Wed
Closing
All Libraries Closed - Staff Training and Development 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,
Online
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This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
10/02/2025 @ 9:00am–10/12/2025 @ 5:00pm
Teen & Tween
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Electric Reads November Sign-Up
10/02/2025 @ 9:00am–10/12/2025 @ 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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Quaker Street Branch Library
Event Details:
Join us in building a community jigsaw puzzle at the Quaker Street Branch. Jigsaw puzzles can improve short-term memory, relieve stress, and help you make new friends! Drop-in for a few minutes or a few hours; place 3 pieces or 300!
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This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
10/02/2025 @ 9:00am–10/12/2025 @ 5:00pm
Teen & Tween
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Pen To Paper 2025 Magazine Submissions
10/02/2025 @ 9:00am–10/12/2025 @ 5:00pm
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Library Branch:
All Locations
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
Writing
Event Details:
Calling teen writers and artists! Pen To Paper, the magazine of SCPL's Teen Writing Club, seeks submissions for the 2025 edition.
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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
Oct
3
2025
Fri
Story Times To Go: Luna Oscura
All Day
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
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
Storytime
Event Details:
Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your Story Times To Go craft from the Central Library and follow along with the Youtube video. For October, we will be reading Luna Oscura by Heidi Moreno.
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This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Teen & Tween,
Adult
Rotterdam Tabling (Interior)
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Oct
3
2025
Fri
The Life of A Showgirl Grab and Go Listening Kit
All Day
Rotterdam Tabling (Interior)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Rotterdam Branch Library
Room:
Rotterdam Tabling (Interior)
Age Group:
Teen & Tween,
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
Writing,
Performance
Event Details:
That’s show business for you. Listen to Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, which releases today, with fun activities to do while deciding what your favorite track is. Pick up at the library, while supplies last, during open hours.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Scotia Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Sep
29
2025
Mon
Family Storytime
10:30am–11:30am
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:
Children
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 registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group
Children
KBJ McChesney Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Sep
29
2025
Mon
Toddler Time
10:30am–11:30am
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:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Children,
Families
Glenville Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Sep
30
2025
Tue
Family Storytime
10:30am–11:30am
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:
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 registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Sep
30
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
KBJ McChesney Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
2
2025
Thu
Stay & Play
10:15am–11:15am
KBJ McChesney Room
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Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room:
KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
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.
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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
Oct
4
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
Children
KBJ McChesney Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
4
2025
Sat
WMHT Presents: Barn Dance
11:00am–12:30pm
KBJ McChesney Room
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Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room:
KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join WMHT Public Television for a program of family activities. Watch the animated storybook on the big screen, enjoy craft activities, and carry home a storybook. For children grades PreK-Grade 2. Registration Required.
This event is in the "Families" group
Families
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2)
This event is in the "Families" group
Oct
4
2025
Sat
Littles Society Learn & Play
11:00am–1:00pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2)
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Library Branch:
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room:
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2)
Age Group:
Families
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
With themed sensory bins, story time kits, and motor skills games, you'll leave with ideas for easy-to-do activities at home. Refreshments are provided. Best suited for ages 1-3 and their families. Older siblings are welcome.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
KBJ Mazzone Study Room
This event is in the "Adult" group
Sep
30
2025
Tue
Book-A-Librarian
1:00pm–2:00pm
KBJ Mazzone Study Room
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Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room:
KBJ Mazzone Study Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Technology Class
Event Details:
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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This event is in the "Adult" group
Cancelled
Adult
Quaker Street Meeting Area
This event is in the "Adult" group
Oct
1
2025
Wed
Cancelled
Cozy Crafters
1:00pm–2:00pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area
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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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Sep
28
2025
Sun
Book-A-Librarian
2:00pm–3:00pm
KBJ Program Room 1
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Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room:
KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Technology Class
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Sep
28
2025
Sun
Paws for reading
2:00pm–3:00pm
KBJ Slater Room
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Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room:
KBJ Slater Room
Age Group:
Families
Program Type:
Storytime
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Oct
2
2025
Thu
Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators
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Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, s
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This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Scotia Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adult" group
Sep
30
2025
Tue
REELS at Scotia Spotlight Cinema Series
3:00pm–6:00pm
Scotia Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Scotia Branch Library
Room:
Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
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 books that have been banned or challenged!.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Oct
4
2025
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Rotterdam Branch Library
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Join Jody as she teaches 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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
Cancelled
Adult
Rotterdam Study Room A
This event is in the "Adult" group
Sep
29
2025
Mon
Cancelled
Book A Librarian
4:00pm–4:45pm
Rotterdam Study Room A
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Rotterdam Branch Library
Room:
Rotterdam Study Room A
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.
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
Sep
29
2025
Mon
PAWS for Reading @ Scotia
4:00pm–5:00pm
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:
Meet Jake, a therapy dog who would love to listen to you read a story. For children in grades K-5. Registration appreciated, drop-ins also welcome.
This event is in the "Adult" group
Cancelled
Adult
Rotterdam Study Room A
This event is in the "Adult" group
Sep
29
2025
Mon
Cancelled
Book A Librarian
4:45pm–5:30pm
Rotterdam Study Room A
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Rotterdam Branch Library
Room:
Rotterdam Study Room A
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Children,
Teen & Tween
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Oct
2
2025
Thu
Slime Lab
4:00pm–4:45pm
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,
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.,
Storytime
Event Details:
Get inspired by slime! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a different slimy masterpiece each week. For slimers ages 6 - 12. Refreshments are provided.
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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
Sep
29
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
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adult" group
Sep
29
2025
Mon
CrAFTERwork
5:15pm–6:45pm
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:
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.
This event is in the "Adult" group
Cancelled
Adult
Niskayuna Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adult" group
Sep
29
2025
Mon
Cancelled
Relax & Rejuvenate Yoga
5:30pm–6:30pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Niskayuna Branch Library
Room:
Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Yoga scheduled for 9/29 is moved to 11/10/25 at 5:30pm-6:30pm.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Woodlawn Children's Area
This event is in the "Adult" group
Sep
30
2025
Tue
Bingo
5:30pm–6:30pm
Woodlawn Children's Area
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Library Branch:
Woodlawn Branch Library
Room:
Woodlawn Children's Area
Event Details:
Library Bingo game with light refreshments. Enjoy a game, winners awarded prizes.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
Cancelled
Adult
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adult" group
Oct
1
2025
Wed
Cancelled
Murder by Women: The Golden Age Book Club
5:15pm–6:30pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Rotterdam Branch Library
Room:
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Each month we will delve into a suspenseful, cleverly plotted novel written by one of the era’s trailblazing female authors, including Agatha Christie, Ngaio Marsh, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Gladys Mitchell.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
Cancelled
Adult
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2)
This event is in the "Adult" group
Oct
2
2025
Thu
Cancelled
Basic Computer Classes
5:30pm–6:30pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2)
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Library Branch:
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room:
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room B (aka Program Room 2)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Technology Class
Event Details:
This will be a series of Basic Computer classes. In the first and second class, we will go over computer usage and basic software such as Microsoft Word, and Excel.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
KBJ McChesney Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Sep
29
2025
Mon
Outside In and the Inside Out by Emmy Kastner; an author visit
6:00pm–7:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room
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Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room:
KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Performance
Event Details:
“In her first nonfiction picture book, Kastner fashions an utterly charming biography of Arnold Lobel, creator of the classic children’s series Frog and Toad.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Woodlawn Meeting Room
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Sep
30
2025
Tue
College Admissions Information Session
6:00pm–6:45pm
Woodlawn Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Woodlawn Branch Library
Room:
Woodlawn Meeting Room
Event Details:
Information session for high school students and families looking to apply to colleges. The program is sponsored by a non-profit.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Quaker Street Meeting Area
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
2
2025
Thu
Elementary Spanish with Ivonne
6:00pm–6:45pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area
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Library Branch:
Quaker Street Branch Library
Room:
Quaker Street Meeting Area
Event Details:
Come learn some simple Spanish in fun and engaging ways with her after school at the library! For school aged kids.
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