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This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
11/05/2025 @ 9:00am–11/10/2025 @ 5:00pm
Teen & Tween
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Pen To Paper 2025 Magazine Submissions
11/05/2025 @ 9:00am–11/10/2025 @ 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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Nov
11
2025
Tue
Closing
Library Closed - Veteran's 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 "Teen & Tween" group
11/12/2025 @ 9:00am–11/19/2025 @ 5:00pm
Teen & Tween
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Electric Reads December Sign-Up
11/12/2025 @ 9:00am–11/19/2025 @ 5:00pm
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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 "Teen & Tween" group
11/12/2025 @ 9:00am–11/26/2025 @ 5:00pm
Teen & Tween
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Pen To Paper 2025 Magazine Submissions
11/12/2025 @ 9:00am–11/26/2025 @ 5:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
Children
KBJ McChesney Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
10
2025
Mon
Toddler Time
10:30am–11:00am
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
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. For one and two year olds.
This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Scotia Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
10
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.
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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
12
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
Nov
12
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
Children
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
13
2025
Thu
Stay & Play
10:15am–11:15am
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:
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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Nov
15
2025
Sat
Family Story Time
10:30am–11:30am
KBJ Slater Room
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Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room:
KBJ Slater Room
Event Details:
Stories & learning for families with children ages birth to 5 years old.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Nov
12
2025
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Scotia Branch Library
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 "Families" group
Families
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2)
This event is in the "Families" group
Nov
15
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
This event is in the "Adult" group
Nov
10
2025
Mon
Schenectady Talks with Bill Buell
12:00pm–1:30pm
KBJ McChesney Room
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Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room:
KBJ McChesney Room
Event Details:
Speaker: Philip Morris, CEO Proctors
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Nov
12
2025
Wed
REELS
12:00pm–2:00pm
KBJ McChesney Room
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Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room:
KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
Date: 11/12/2025 Title: Dead Poets Society Actors: Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Gale Hansen Studio: Walt Disney Pictures Director: Peter Weir
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Nov
9
2025
Sun
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Library Branch:
All Locations
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This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Quaker Street Meeting Area
This event is in the "Adult" group
Nov
12
2025
Wed
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
Adult
Glenville Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adult" group
Nov
13
2025
Thu
Glenville Modern Lit Book Club
1:00pm–2:00pm
Glenville Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Glenville Branch Library
Room:
Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Join us for a discussion of a new book author and title TBA. New book club members are always welcome. Request a copy of the books online or at any SCPL location.
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This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Nov
9
2025
Sun
Pop Up Storytime
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
Event Details:
Paws for Reading. Come join Karen and Clementine! Read a book to Clementine! 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
Children
Mont Pleasant Tabling (Interior)
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
15
2025
Sat
PAWS for Reading with Genny
2:00pm–2:45pm
Mont Pleasant Tabling (Interior)
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Library Branch:
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room:
Mont Pleasant Tabling (Interior)
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Youngsters who want practice reading and dog lovers of all ages are invited to visit therapy dog Genny at the library. Genny is a great listener and enjoys being petted. Intended audience is ages 6 and up.
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Nov
15
2025
Sat
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
Event Details:
Paws for Reading with Hilary and Luna! Come read a book with Luna!
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Children,
Teen & Tween,
Families,
All Ages
KBJ Teen Space
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Nov
15
2025
Sat
Come Write In!
2:00pm–4:00pm
KBJ Teen Space
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Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room:
KBJ Teen Space
Age Group:
Children,
Teen & Tween,
Families,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
Writing
Event Details:
Come write in! During November, lots of people undertake new writing projects, so bring your laptop or notebook to the library and enjoy community support for your creative work.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Glenville Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
12
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
12
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
Quaker Street Meeting Area
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
12
2025
Wed
Snacks around the World with Beta Community Programs
3:45pm–4:45pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area
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Library Branch:
Quaker Street Branch Library
Room:
Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Whip up a delicious adventure and experience a new culture as we create and explore flavors and dishes from around the world. Budding chefs will get to create scrumptious snacks while picking up some nifty kitchen skills and learning about n
This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Niskayuna Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
12
2025
Wed
Build Zone
3:45pm–5:15pm
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 "Adult" group
Adult
Rotterdam Study Room A
This event is in the "Adult" group
Nov
10
2025
Mon
Book A Librarian
4:00pm–4:45pm
Rotterdam Study Room A
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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
Children
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
10
2025
Mon
Dinosaur Story Art Lab
4:00pm–5:00pm
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:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
Storytime
Event Details:
Get inspired by books! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a new masterpiece based on our book of the day. Today we'll read a dinosaur book.
This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Rotterdam Study Room A
This event is in the "Adult" group
Nov
10
2025
Mon
Book A Librarian
4:45pm–5:30pm
Rotterdam Study Room A
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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
Children
Glenville Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
12
2025
Wed
Junior Writing Club
4:00pm–5:00pm
Glenville Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Glenville Branch Library
Room:
Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Writing
Event Details:
Practice your creative writing skills and use your imagination! Meet us for snacks, fun writing prompts, and sharing if you'd like. For kids in grades 3-5. Registration required.
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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
13
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
Children
Scotia Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
13
2025
Thu
STEAM Time: Rosie Revere Engineer with MiSci
4:00pm–5:00pm
Scotia Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Scotia Branch Library
Room:
Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:
Join us for a hands on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) activity!
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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
Nov
10
2025
Mon
Teen Writing Club
5:00pm–6:00pm
KBJ Slater Room
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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
Glenville Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adult" group
Nov
10
2025
Mon
Glass Gardens Crafts with Megan
5:00pm–6:45pm
Glenville Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Glenville Branch Library
Room:
Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Join local artist and educator, Megan Viscio, in the crafty arts program Glass Gardens, as we learn how make a potted plant diorama with recycled pieces of polished glass and ceramic.
This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Niskayuna Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adult" group
Nov
10
2025
Mon
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:
A blend of asanas (postures), breathing techniques, sun salutations, and a blissful guided meditation (Yoga Nidra) to release stress and get deep rest.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
This event is in the "Adult" group
Nov
12
2025
Wed
Fall Diamond Art Bookmarks
5:30pm–6:30pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
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Library Branch:
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room:
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Come join us as we celebrate Fall with some Diamond Art Bookmarks that you can use in your own books or library books!
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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
Nov
13
2025
Thu
Fashion Illustration 101
5:00pm–6:30pm
KBJ Slater Room
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Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room:
KBJ Slater Room
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Join local artist Aysha Charise for an introduction to fashion illustration! Explore the art of fashion illustration in this fun and creative workshop designed just for teens.
This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
This event is in the "Adult" group
Nov
13
2025
Thu
Yarn Pumpkins
5:30pm–6:45pm
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:
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Come use up some Yarn to make some yarn pumpkins!
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Nov
10
2025
Mon
Poetry Circle
6:15pm–7:45pm
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:
Writing
Event Details:
The group meets to read poetry written by those that attend.
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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
12
2025
Wed
Sleepy Time Story Time
6:00pm–6:30pm
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:
Read some stories before bed! Join us twice a month for an evening edition of Family Story Time, with songs and stories suitable for ages 0 months-6 years (older siblings welcome).
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Nov
13
2025
Thu
The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, as well as her tender short fiction collection, Waiting for the Long Night Moon: Stories.
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