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Apr
5
2026
Sun
Closing
Library Closed - Easter
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
Adult
Quaker Street Meeting Area
This event is in the "Adult" group
Apr
8
2026
Wed
Cozy Crafters
1:00pm–2:00pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area
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.
This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Woodlawn Children's Area
This event is in the "Adult" group
Apr
8
2026
Wed
The Crafting Nest
1:00pm–2:00pm
Woodlawn Children's Area
Library Branch:
Woodlawn Branch Library
Room:
Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Bring your fiber arts projects to the Crafting Nest at the Woodlawn branch library. Enjoy working together, meeting new friends, and helping each other to begin and complete crafts.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Glenville Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Apr
6
2026
Mon
Create a Character with Art in Mind Studio
2:00pm–3:00pm
Glenville Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Glenville Branch Library
Room:
Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Join Art in Mind's experienced instructor for a unique art class! Students will design, create, and paint their own walking toy with modeling foam and acrylics.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Glenville Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Apr
7
2026
Tue
Create a Character with Art in Mind Studio
2:00pm–3:00pm
Glenville Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Glenville Branch Library
Room:
Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Join Art in Mind's experienced instructor for a unique art class! Students will design, create, and paint their own walking toy with modeling foam and acrylics.
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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
Apr
9
2026
Thu
Fabulous Frogs
2:00pm–3:00pm
Woodlawn Children's Area
Library Branch:
Woodlawn Branch Library
Room:
Woodlawn Children's Area
Age Group:
Children,
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Celebrate National Frog Month at your library! Create a frog mask that "eats" flies and test your frog flipping skills on the tabletop jungle course. For families with children ages 3 & up. Registration will be required.
This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Niskayuna Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adult" group
Apr
9
2026
Thu
Everything Fiber Arts
2:30pm–4:30pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Niskayuna Branch Library
Room:
Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Bring your fiber arts projects and enjoy working with other crafters.
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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
Niskayuna Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Apr
7
2026
Tue
National Library Week: DIY Magnets
3:00pm–4:00pm
Niskayuna Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Niskayuna Branch Library
Room:
Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teen & Tween,
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
In honor of National Library Week we will be creating magnets and bookmarks using a variety of crafting supplies. Fun for the whole family! Registration will not be required.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Children,
Teen & Tween
Quaker Street Meeting Area
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Apr
8
2026
Wed
Spring Cactus Craft
3:00pm–4:00pm
Quaker Street Meeting Area
Library Branch:
Quaker Street Branch Library
Room:
Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group:
Children,
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Come make a 3-D cactus craft! The perfect plant because it does not need sun or water. For school aged kids, tweens and teens.
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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
Apr
11
2026
Sat
Hook & Zen Adult Crochet Club
3:00pm–4:30pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Rotterdam Branch Library
Room:
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Unwind your mind and escape the hustle: Join our Hook and Zen Adult Crochet Club! Our first project is a Custom-Fit Top Down Sweater. You choose the yarn, the length, the sleeves, and the fit.
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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
Apr
6
2026
Mon
Slime Lab
4:00pm–4:45pm
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Library Branch:
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room:
Bornt Meeting/Program Room 2
Age Group:
Children,
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker,
S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:
Get inspired by slime science! 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
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children" group
Apr
6
2026
Mon
Artventures: Pop Up Art
4:00pm–5:00pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Rotterdam Branch Library
Room:
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Each month we are going to dive into a new ARTventure! Learn a new art medium and make something unique and fun. For school aged children in grades 2 - 5.
This month, experiment with pop up art!
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Teen & Tween
Glenville Meeting Room
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Apr
6
2026
Mon
Teen Crochet Club
4:00pm–5:00pm
Glenville Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Glenville Branch Library
Room:
Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
We meet the first Monday of each month. Bring your own project to work on in the company other teens. Share your techniques, patterns, and ideas. All skill levels, beginner to advanced welcome!
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This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Teen & Tween
KBJ Teen Space
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Apr
9
2026
Thu
Teens Unplugged: Found Poetry
4:00pm–5:00pm
KBJ Teen Space
Library Branch:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room:
KBJ Teen Space
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Chill out and de-stress from school at the library! Join us each month for relaxing activities that don’t feature a screen. Snacks and supplies provided! This time, we'll make found poetry out of old books and magazines.
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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
Apr
6
2026
Mon
How-To Crochet Workshop
5:15pm–6:45pm
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Rotterdam Branch Library
Room:
Rotterdam James W. Wingate Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:
Join our beginner friendly workshop and discover the satisfying art of crochet. You will learn how to hold the hook and yarn, the 4 basic stitches, and simple pattern reading. All supplies provided. Registration required. Ages 18+
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Apr
7
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Quaker Street Branch Library
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.
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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
Apr
9
2026
Thu
Cars & Trucks & Things That Go
5:30pm–6:30pm
Woodlawn Children's Area
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:
Do you have a little that loves all things transportation? The library is here for you. Children will design and color their own car, and then test drive it around the terrain of the children's area.
This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
This event is in the "Adult" group
Apr
9
2026
Thu
Crafting Series- Wall pockets
5:30pm–6:30pm
Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A (aka Program Room 1)
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 for a 5 week crafting series on Thursdays at 5:30pm.
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