Festivals, street fairs, carnivals, and seasonal events in Schenectady. Big events you don't want to miss.
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Practice your summer reading skills with LUCY a specially trained through the Good Dog Foundation, and her owner Jeri. Choose to read a picture book, easy reader, or from a chapter of a longer book. First come, first served for a 8-minute reading session. Sign-in upon arrival / Limited time slots.
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 April, we will be reading Have You Ever Seen a Flower? by Shawn Harris. Kits available while supplies last! Recommended for...
** New location** Book Clubs are popping up nationally, and APL has started our own chapter! Bring a book to Albany Center Gallery, settle in, immerse yourself in art, and enjoy the peace of reading with fellow book lovers. No assigned readings or pressured discussion. Arrive in the first half...
Draw whatever you want, or work with all types of crafting materials to make something unique! Bring your own projects, or start one here. Guidance will be provided, along with quality art and crafting supplies. Feel free to bring other hobbies to work on, as well. See you there! For teens and...
Parents and their little ones ages 0-1 yr. are invited to this special storytime and afterwords, some sensory and baby friendly playtime.
Come to the McKinley Park Library to hang out. We play board and card games, draw, make origami, and more! For teens in grades 6-12. Snacks will be provided.
Poetry as Voice is a six-week collection of interactive workshops and presentations that introduce participants to poetry as both an art form and a tool for self-expression, healing, and community dialogue. These programs are designed to engage community members of all ages through creative...
Come and join the Niskayuna Book Club April 21 for a discussion of A Marriage at Sea: a true story of love, obsession, and shipwreck by Sophie Elmhurst.
Join us every Friday morning for stories, songs, and more!
Do you knit, crochet, sew or do other fiber arts?Then join us for Stitch 'n Sip!Bring your knitting, crocheting, or sewing projects to work on in the company of others while enjoying a cup of tea. Please note that this is an informal meetup where crafting materials and formal instruction are not...
At Arlington Library, enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers, 18 months to 3 years and their participating caregivers. [Optional: Stay and play after the program to meet new friends!
Turn an Old Book into Your New Favorite Houseplant Ever wondered what to do with that stack of books collecting dust? Join our Book Page Botanicals crafting session and transform pages of stories into a vibrant, everlasting work of art! It’s the perfect, low-maintenance way to add green to your...
Special Event — Parks Department Location: LaTourette Park & Golf Course: Model Airplane Field
We'll read from the script, do a fun and informal table read, and sing songs from the show together. No stage experience necessary—just enthusiasm and love for the show! Scripts and lyrics will be provided. Costumes and dramatic flair are optional (but encouraged!). Registration required. 6...
Stories & learning for families with children ages birth to 5 years old.
City Winery Hudson Valley is proud to partner with Grove 11 Candle Company to present Wicks & Wine—an immersive evening where fragrance, flavor, and storytelling come together! This curated...
Painting miniatures is a relaxing and creative experience at Twenty Sided™. *Please note that our Gallery event space is accessible by a flight of stairs. Mini Painting w/ Lauren Bilanko MON @ 7p-10p Beginners Welcome! A ready-to-paint miniature, paints, and brushes will be provided. You may...
Special Event — Parks Department Location: Ferry Point Park: Ferry Point Park
[Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers] Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement. Then, stay to play!
This is an in-person program; registration is required. Registration opens on March 10 at 12:00 pm. The program is offered three times over two days at the George Bothwell Branch: April 15 : 1:30–3:30pm OR 6:00–8:00pm April 16 : 6:00–8:00pm The presenter will repeat the...
Please join us for a discussion of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb. Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is a memoir that blends personal storytelling with behind-the-scenes insight into therapy. Lori Gottlieb, a psychotherapist, finds her own life unraveling after a painful breakup...
Learn about military officer, Paul Revere, and his role during the American Revolution! We'll create out own lanterns using recycled milk cartons. This program is for those in grades K-5. Please register using your John C Hart Memorial Library card. If you do not have a card from this library, you..
Earn one hour of volunteer time for each session you attend! You'll create crafts for future Quogue Library programs, which will be shared with patrons in the community.
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. Join us and let's get crafty together.
[For ages 1-4] Please join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregiver. After storytime, enjoy unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more!
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.
This month's theme is: Brunch! Bring and share your favorite brunch-time recipe! Registration Required.
Join us for a 5 week crafting series on Thursdays at 5:30pm. Book Edge Painting is the art of decorating the edges of a book's pages, traditionally called a "fore-edge painting," with stencils, patterns, or color. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BOOKS TO PAINT!
[For ages 0-18 months] Bring your baby and bounce along to fun stories, songs, and rhymes. Baby Storytime is a 15-minute program, followed by a relaxed playtime where you and baby will meet new friends.
Join us for stories, songs, flannel board stories and more on days when we don't have a therapy dog. For families with children up to age 5.
Start your weekend off right with coffee, a breakfast mocktail, and crafting! This weekend, we're doing paint by numbers cat pictures. This is an easy craft, all skill levels accepted. If the Library Director can do it, you can too!
Join Ms. Rebecca in desTEENation to paint a birdhouse for Spring!
This is a time for Tweens (grades 3 through 5) to explore new things every week! Each week we will make a sweet/savory treat while working on our animated commercials for the upcoming summer reading program! 4/7 - Magic Unicorn Rice Noodles 4/14 - Animation Station Introduction 4/21 - Make some...
Using simple outlines, add paint and glitter to make a fun and unique artwork.
Join us for a 5 week crafting series on Thursdays at 5:30pm. A Tiny Book Workshop teaches participants how to craft miniature, functional books (often 2 inches or less) through step-by-step, hands-on instructions. Suitable for all skill levels, Ali will guide attendees through cutting, binding,...
Ages birth-23 months. A rhyme and storytime for our very young listeners. Share stories, rhymes, songs, instruments and puppets. *Pre-registration required.
For children ages birth to five with an adult. Join your favorite librarians for stories, songs, and fingerplays. No registration required.
Free craft classes for adults with special needs by Doreen McIlwaine, Special Education Coordinator/Behavioral Specialist. Create a colorful springtime wreath.
Help Librarian Sarah run Reading Adventure Book Club! For Teens in Grades 8-12. VOLUNTEER APPLICATION MUST BE ON FILE. Any registrant without an application on file will be removed from the program.
Snuggle up in the Story Nook and listen for your next favorite story! Recommended for ages 4 and up. No registration required.
APL welcomes students from the University at Albany for a special celebration of Francophone cultures. Families will enjoy a bilingual reading of Elizabeth Zunon's Grandpa Cacao, songs, craft, a chocolate treat and more! Presented in partnership with the French Program, Department of Languages,...
The storytime is in partnership with Regina Cat Rescue . Storytime with cats from Regina Cat Rescue takes place 12:45-1:15 pm. Crafts and visiting with our furry friends continues until 3 pm!
Ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 with an adult. No siblings, please. Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and a short storybook film. Please Note:Children who are 3 1/2 years old must choose either Storytime for Tots or Preschool Storytime.
Draw and paint a colorful version of the iconic Eiffel Tower with Art Teacher Amy.
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.
Join us to create this popular BOOKTOK craft where you decorate a book cover with flat-backed rhinestones. Please bring a favorite book to decorate. Some books will be available if you do not have one of your own.
Bee creative and create this honeycomb shadow box craft.