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Nov
4
2025
Tue
Closing
Library Closed - Election 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Nov
5
2025
Wed
Dinovember Scavenger Hunt
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
All Locations
Age Group:
Children,
Families
Event Details:
Stomp through the children’s room to see how many dinosaurs you can find hiding among the books.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Scotia Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
3
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.
This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Woodlawn Children's Area
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
3
2025
Mon
Rhyme Time with Ms. Lisa
10:30am–11:30am
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
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Ms. Lisa's Music program is back, with "Rhyme Time", an engaging music & movement theme focused on the rhythm and rhyme of Nursery Rhymes. Appropriate for lap-sitters, toddlers, and preschoolers with their caregivers.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
3
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:
Join us for a story time the whole family can enjoy! While the books, songs, and rhymes will be for 1 and 2 year olds, siblings are welcome.
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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
Nov
5
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. For babies 0-15 months and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Quaker Street Meeting Area
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
5
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
Children
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
6
2025
Thu
Stay & Play
10:15am–11:15am
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:
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
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Nov
5
2025
Wed
Family Story Time
11:30am–12:15pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
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Library Branch:
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room:
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
Age Group:
Children,
Families
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join Ms. Kaela for an ocean themed story time in celebration of National Children's Book Week. Stories, movement, snack and a craft are offered to attendees. For ages 3 - 8.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
8
2025
Sat
Author Event with Sarah van Rijsewijk
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Event Details:
Sarah van Rijsewijk will be signing copies of her book Santa and the Sled Dogs at The Open Door Bookstore. This event is presented as part of the library's celebration of Children's Book Week and the "Ocean of Stories".
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Glenville Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
5
2025
Wed
Dance, Read & Rhyme with Baker School of Dance
3:00pm–3:30pm
Glenville Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Glenville Branch Library
Room:
Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Storytime
Event Details:
An active storytime combining movement and dance with books and stories! Led by an instructor from Baker School of Dance in Glenville. For children ages 3-5. Registration required.
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
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Nov
5
2025
Wed
Build Zone
3:30pm–4:15pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
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Library Branch:
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room:
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
Age Group:
Children,
Teen & Tween,
Families
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:
Do you like to build and create? Join us weekly for build zone where we build with Legos, Duplos, and other materials suitable for small hands. For ages 6-12. Refreshments are provided.
This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Niskayuna Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
5
2025
Wed
Build Zone
3:45pm–4:45pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Niskayuna Branch Library
Room:
Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Children,
Teen & Tween
KBJ Slater Room
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Nov
8
2025
Sat
Tech Petting Zoo
3:00pm–4:00pm
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:
Children,
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:
Join us in celebrating National Stem Day by tinkering with iPads, Coding devices, snap circuits and more.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
3
2025
Mon
Erupting Dinosaur Slime with Beta Community Programs
4:30pm–5:30pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Rotterdam Branch Library
Room:
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:
Get ready for some hands-on science fun! We’ll create a fizzing and foaming reaction that transforms into slime you can play with!
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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
Nov
6
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.
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
Nov
6
2025
Thu
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 Lucky Charm, a therapy dog who would love to listen to you read a story. For children in grades K-5. This week the library is celebrating National Children's Book Week's "Ocean of Stories" with a giveaway during the program.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Children,
Families
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Nov
3
2025
Mon
Children's Book Week Family Story Time
6:00pm–6:45pm
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:
Children,
Families
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join Ms. Kaela for an ocean themed story time in celebration of National Children's Book Week. Stories, movement, snack and a craft are offered to attendees. For ages 3 - 8.
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