All SCPL locations will be closed for the day. Our online services such as ebooks and streaming movies are always available 24/7. 

This early literacy class will introduce baby to rhymes, bounces, songs, books, fingerplays and social interaction. For children age from 0 to 23 months, with an adult caregiver. No registration necessary.

Join us for this movement and literacy class with Denise Baker.  For children ages 3-5. Registration Required.

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family. No registration necessary.

Free drop-in sessions offering breastfeeding support for new parents and guardians. Baby toys, refreshments and a qualified lactation consultant are available at each session.

Join us for a discussion of the book The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris.  New book club members are always welcome. Request a copy of the books online or at any SCPL location.

An international best-seller based on the true story of an Auschwitz-Birkenau survivor traces the experiences of a Jewish Slovakian who uses his position as a concentration-camp tattooist to secure food for his fellow prisoners.

CANCELLED -- Mad scientists in a team of two will operate on a sticky alien in the form of jello and uncover what hidden treasures lie within. Refreshments will be served.  For children Ages 3 - 8.

Do you like to write? 
Like to share your stories, prose, poems or thoughts?
Join us every Tuesday at the Niskayuna Branch Library and let’s put some great words to paper.
For more information, please email Librarian, Ms Fernandez at afernandez@mvls.info

For kids entering Grades 6-12!

Is there a 1, 2 or 3 year old child in your home?

Join us for a FIVE-week program for parents/guardians to bring their 1-3 year olds to play and talk with other parents and child experts. 

There will be a special prize tote for families that attend ALL five weekly sessions.

Today there are a number of overwhelming product selections and tools flooding the market promising to transform your child’s beautiful natural/curly hair. The challenge is choosing the right product and when the right time, as well as having the time, to set aside for a seemingly lengthy haircare ritual.

This workshop will give you the basics of simplifying your haircare routine and product choices. The goal is to take the stress and pain out of “Wash Day” and equip you with the knowledge to have a successful journey to your child loving their hair. Taught by Lavida Barkley of Coiled: A Texture Salon.

This 5-week program empowers you through practical, everyday financial education that helps you climb out of debt, budget like a pro, save and invest for the future, and end the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck to build a stronger and more philanthropic community. This is an interactive class and will require participation.

Registration required. Must be able to commit to all 5 sessions in order to register. 

Ages 18+

Join us for a discussion of the book The Woman's Hour:  The Great Fight to Win the Vote by Elaine Weiss. New book club members are always welcome. Request a copy of the books online or at any SCPL location.

An uplifting account of the 1920 ratification of the constitutional amendment that granted voting rights to women traces the culmination of seven decades of legal battles and cites the pivotal contributions of famous suffragists and political leaders.

Early literacy class for children 24-35 months, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction. No registration necessary.

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family. No registration necessary.

Class of books, songs and games for independent 3-5 year olds. No registration necessary.

Is there a 1, 2 or 3 year old child in your home?

Join us for a FIVE-week program for parents/guardians to bring their 1-3 year olds to play and talk with other parents and child experts. 

There will be a special prize tote for families that attend ALL five weekly sessions.

Please register at the branch or online at www.scpl.org.

The Secret Life of Pets 2

Patton Oswalt, Kevin Hart, Harrison Ford, Eric Stonestreet, Jenny Slate, Tiffany Haddish, Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, Bobby Moynihan, Hannibal Buress, Ellie Kemper, Pete Holmes, Nick Kroll; Universal; Directed by Chris Renaud, Jonathan delVal: Rated PG; 86 minutes; 2019

Terrier Max is coping with some major life changes. His owner is now married and has a toddler, Liam. Max is so worried about protecting the boy that he develops a nervous tic. On a family trip to a farm, Max and Duke encounter many creatures who elevates Max's anxiety. Luckily, Max gets some guidance from veteran farm dog Rooster, who pushes Max to ditch his neuroses, find his inner alpha, and give Liam a little more freedom. Can Max and the gang find the courage to face their biggest fears?

Bring your current craft project to this bi-monthly group and complete new items, meet new people and even learn new skills.  From knitting to quilting and everything in between we can help you start and complete your craft projects. Stop in and get crafty with us.

 Whether you’ve been doing it forever or just starting out, bring your written words to this volunteer run community group and receive feedback from fellow wordsmiths as time permits.

Play Super Mario Cart, Just Dance or Wii Sports after school with your friends. Ages. K-5. Drop - in.

Come and create a thumbprint self portrait after school and unwind with some artistic expression. Drop in Grades 2-8.

Celebrate the season by making some "spooky" slime to take home, while learning about the science behind slime!  For kids in grades K-4.  Registration required.

Drop-in for 30-minute sessions with career development professional Marsha Lazarus. Need help applying for a job online? Don't know where to look to find a new job? Are you unsure what your next job should be? Marsha's one-on-one assistance can help you answer these questions and get you closer to your career goals. 

Learning English as a second language opens many doors for people and provides them with a variety of options they might not otherwise have. This course is designed for adult learners and helps individuals become more proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English. 

Offered for free through the Washington Irving Education Center for ages 21+. Call Washington Irving to register 518-370-8220

Join us for a discussion of the book The Almost Sisters by Joshilyn Jackson. New book club members are always welcome. Request a copy of the books online or at any SCPL location.

"With empathy, grace, humor, and piercing insight, the author of Gods in Alabama pens a powerful, emotionally resonant novel of the South that confronts the truth about privilege, family, and the distinctions between perception and reality---the stories we tell ourselves about our origins and who we really are. Superheroes have always been Leia Birch Briggs' weakness. One tequila-soaked night at a comics convention, the usually level-headed graphic novelist is swept off her barstool by a handsome and anonymous Batman. It turns out the caped crusader has left her with more than just a nice, fuzzy memory. She's having a baby boy--an unexpected but not unhappy development in the thirty-eight year-old's life. But before Leia can break the news of her impending single-motherhood (including the fact that her baby is biracial) to her conventional, Southern family, her step-sister Rachel's marriage implodes. Worse, she learns her beloved ninety-year-old grandmother, Birchie, is losing her mind, and she's been hiding her dementia with the help of Wattie, her best friend since girlhood. Leia returns to Alabama to put her grandmother's affairs in order, clean out the big Victorian that has been in the Birch family for generations, and tell her family that she's pregnant. Yet just when Leia thinks she's got it all under control, she learns that illness is not the only thing Birchie's been hiding. Tucked in the attic is a dangerous secret with roots that reach all the way back to the Civil War. Its exposure threatens the family's freedom and future, and it will change everything about how Leia sees herself and her sister, her son and his missing father, and the world she thinks she knows"--.

 Whether you’ve been doing it forever or just starting out, bring your written words to this volunteer run community group and receive feedback from fellow wordsmiths as time permits.

Working with Formulas: Create formulas using Excel’s powerful built-in functions. Learn about relative and absolute referencing and copy/paste between worksheets. Requirement: basic word processing skills. 

Vinyasa ( translates to “flowing with breath”) is a dynamic style of Hatha yoga which joins physical postures, or asanas, with inhales and exhales, creating a steady internal rhythm for the practice. This class is designed to cultivate heat in the body with creative sequences involving sun salutations, standing and seated postures, back bending, arm balancing, and a strong focus on the power of breath awareness. Wear comfortable clothing, water and a yoga mat if you have one. Taught by Yoga Bliss on the Boulevard, Schenectady NY

Ages 18+

Explore STEM concepts through stories, songs and hands-on activities. For children ages 2-5 with adult.  No registration necessary.

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family. No registration necessary.

A free drop in session offering breastfeeding support for new parents and guardians. Baby toys, refreshements, and a qualified lactation consultant are available at each session.

This class focuses on spinal health, balance, strength and flexibility. We use a combination of chair and standing poses and end each class with breathwork and meditation. Suitable for beginners and all levels of abilities. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water. Taught by Yoga Bliss on the Boulevard, Schenectady NY

Ages 18+

This is a 2 part series in which we will learn a strategy called FLIP-IT. In Part 2 we will discuss setting strong but positive limits to help your child learn what they can do to reduce challenging behaviors. We will provide simple phrases to help you give your child the power to figure out what to do to calm down, or behave in a more acceptable way. This workshop is lead and child care provided by the Capital District Child Care Council. Dinner will be served prior to workshop.

Come flow and let go of the week with this 60 minute all levels yoga class. This is an uplifting gentle flow practice to get you ready for the weekend! We will work on increasing flexibility and strength while nurturing our souls.Wear comfortable clothing, water and a yoga mat if you have one. Taught by Alicia Brabazon-Curtin.

Ages 18+

PowerPoint has become the program of choice for easy creation of business and personal slideshow presentations. Learn how to make effective presentations by adding text, pictures and backgrounds to a variety of slides. 

Requirement: basic familiarity with Microsoft Word and keyboard/mouse.

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family. No registration necessary.

Come and create a thumbprint self portrait after school and unwind with some artistic expression. Drop in Grades 2-8.

Interested in your family history? Did you know that you can use the world's leading genealogy website, Ancestry.com, free of charge right at the Central Library? Join professional genealogist and long time Ancestry user Lisa Dougherty for some tips on how to utilize this vast resource.

Topics covered include: what records can be found, effective searching, dealing with variations in spelling, and how to save your findings to bring home. Learn how Ancestry Library Edition can help you discover more about your family!

Location: Central Library, McChesney Room

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family. No registration necessary.

Children in Grades 1 and up can drop-in and read to one of our reading therapy dogs! 

The Common APP is accepted by nearly 900 schools and helps streamline the application and admission process for students. This informational session will help parents and students understand the basics of starting and using the common application.

A three-part series introducing creative non-fiction memoir writing for veterans, family members, and others affected by war. Often veterans never tell the stories that burn in their hearts.  Join us as we write, edit and create our work through a process of constructive critique, a journey of enrichment, setting our stories to paper and bringing them to life. Novice and seasoned writers are welcome. Ages 18+

Facilitated by Dan New

Dan New is a combat veteran who served in Vietnam. Published both locally and nationally, he has read a number of his works on the local NPR affiliate, and has studied and read before the NYS Writers Institute. He is in the process of finishing a full-length memoir based on his experiences in Vietnam, his struggle with PTSD, and his reconciliation journey in 2015 to Vietnam with Soldier’s Heart.   A member of the Syracuse Veterans Writing Group, he holds a BFA from Empire State College.

This 3 week long workshop meets once per week

made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

Families with children of all ages can drop in for fun and imaginative building with LEGO and other assorted blocks!

Do you need help preparing for your Citizenship Interview?

The League of Women Voters of Schenectady County is offering a free 8 week class for Civics and US History Test. Free on-on-one tutoring for Interview and test are also available.

To register please contact Ann Hatke from League of Women Voters at lwvcitizen@gmail.com. The League of Women Voters in a nonpartisan volunteer organization working to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government. 

Come flow and let go of the week with this 60 minute all levels yoga class. This is an uplifting gentle flow practice to get you ready for the weekend! We will work on increasing flexibility and strength while nurturing our souls.Wear comfortable clothing, water and a yoga mat if you have one or use one of ours.

Please note this was previously scheduled as Zumba but is now replaced with an all levels yoga class

Ages 18+

Bring your current craft project to this social group and complete new items, meet new people and even learn new skills.  From knitting to quilting and everything in between we can help you start and complete your craft projects. Stop in and get crafty with us.

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family. No registration necessary.

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family. No registration necessary.

This early literacy class will introduce baby to rhymes, bounces, songs, books, fingerplays and social interaction. For children age from 0 to 23 months, with an adult caregiver. No registration necessary.

The Revolutionary Genius of Plants: A New Understanding of Plant Intelligence and Behavior, by Stefano Mancuso, reviewed by Anita Sanchez, author of In Praise of Poison Ivy, and returning environmental educator. 

Who thought that plant physiology could be so much fun! Neurobiologist Mancuso considers the fundamental differences between plants and animals and challenges our assumptions about which is the higher form of life. Do plants have intelligence? Do they have memory? They make up eighty percent of the weight of all living things on earth, and are responsible for not only the air that let’s us survive, but for many of our comforts: our medicine, our food supply, and even our fossil fuels. This is an enlightening and optimistic book to read.

Presented by the Friends of SCPL

Project: DYO Mini Windmill

Want to learn more about 4-H? Become a club member to use your head, heart, hands and health to make a difference in your community. Membership is free for city students in grades 3 - 6. Registration is required. 

Join the TANG Musuem and learn about different artists and mediums.  Leave with your own piece of art. (Grades 6-12, Registration Required)

Free drop-in session after work offering breastfeeding support for new parents and guardians. Baby toys, refreshments, and a qulaified lactation consultant are avaialable at each session.

Join our class of stories and music for families with children of all ages. Pajamas are welcome!

Learning English as a second language opens many doors for people and provides them with a variety of options they might not otherwise have. This course is designed for adult learners and helps individuals become more proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English. 

Offered for free through the Washington Irving Education Center for ages 21+. Call Washington Irving to register 518-370-8220

Calling all Muggles, Squibs, Witches and Wizards!

Magic meets Yoga on the mat for Wingardium Vinyasa flow. Come learn a magical sun salutation while casting spells, breathe fire and become an animagus.

Wear comfortable clothing or come in your best athleisure Harry Potter costume! Bring a mat and a wand or borrow one of ours! Stick around afterwards for a glass of Butterbeer and delicious Potter themed treats. 

If you love this event you won't want to miss our Harry Potter Day on Saturday, October 26. 

Ages 18+

This early literacy class will introduce baby to rhymes, bounces, songs, books, fingerplays and social interaction. For children age from 0 to 23 months, with an adult caregiver. No registration necessary.

Join us for this movement and literacy class with Denise Baker.  For children ages 3-5. Registration Required.

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family. No registration necessary.

This early literacy class will introduce baby to rhymes, bounces, songs, books, fingerplays and social interaction. For children age from 0 to 23 months, with an adult caregiver. No registration necessary.

Do you like to write? 
Like to share your stories, prose, poems or thoughts?
Join us every Tuesday at the Niskayuna Branch Library and let’s put some great words to paper.
For more information, please email Librarian, Ms Fernandez at afernandez@mvls.info

For kids entering Grades 6-12!

Start your college admissions essay by brainstorming themes, working with templates, and peer reviewing ideas. (Great for Grades 10-12. Registration required)

A hands-on cooking workshop for teens presented by the Cornell Cooperative Extension. Come learn how to plan a healthy meal and cook up something delicious. For participants ages 13-22 years only. 

Is there a 1, 2 or 3 year old child in your home?

Join us for a FIVE-week program for parents/guardians to bring their 1-3 year olds to play and talk with other parents and child experts. 

There will be a special prize tote for families that attend ALL five weekly sessions.

Drop-in for 1 hour sessions with Marsha Lazarus of Your Career Matters. This service is helpful to individuals who have resumes that they would like strengthened or updated with a seasoned workforce development professional. Bring a copy of your resume (digital is best.)

Ages 18+

This 5-week program empowers you through practical, everyday financial education that helps you climb out of debt, budget like a pro, save and invest for the future, and end the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck to build a stronger and more philanthropic community. This is an interactive class and will require participation.

Registration required. Must be able to commit to all 5 sessions in order to register. 

Ages 18+

This months Read n' Greet location is TBA where we will discuss a beloved childhood favorite chapter book. The assignment is this: re-read a chapter book you loved as a child. Come prepared to talk about the book and your experience re-reading it all these years later. 

Do you like books? Do you like bars? We meet once a month to discuss new cutting edge literature in a relaxed environment. Good books, good beer, great friends!

Early literacy class for children 24-35 months, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction. No registration necessary.

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family. No registration necessary.

Class of books, songs and games for independent 3-5 year olds. No registration necessary.

Is there a 1, 2 or 3 year old child in your home?

Join us for a FIVE-week program for parents/guardians to bring their 1-3 year olds to play and talk with other parents and child experts. 

There will be a special prize tote for families that attend ALL five weekly sessions.

Please register at the branch or online at www.scpl.org.

High Life

Robert Pattinson, Juliette Binoche, Andre Benjamin, Mia Goth, Lars Eidinger, Agata Buzek, Claire Tran; Lionsgate; Directed by Claire Tran; Rated R; 113 minutes; 2019

Monte and his baby daughter are the last survivors of a damned and dangerous mission to deep space. The crew, death row inmates led by a doctor with sinister motives, has vanished. As the mystery of what happened onboard the ship is unraveled, father and daughter must rely on each other to survive as they hurtle toward the oblivion of a black hole.

 Whether you’ve been doing it forever or just starting out, bring your written words to this volunteer run community group and receive feedback from fellow wordsmiths as time permits.

Come and flex your STEM muscles at this after school build zone with magnatiles. Drop in, Grades K-8.

This Halloween season join us for "Hobnobbin Goblins," a hilarious and musically themed puppet show presented by Robert Rogers' Puppet Theater. Anticipate audience participation and a full stage experience. All ages are welcome.

Join us to decorate and take home some creepy, monster-themed cake pops!  For tweens and teens in grades 5-9. Registration required

Learning English as a second language opens many doors for people and provides them with a variety of options they might not otherwise have. This course is designed for adult learners and helps individuals become more proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English. 

Offered for free through the Washington Irving Education Center for ages 21+. Call Washington Irving to register 518-370-8220

 Whether you’ve been doing it forever or just starting out, bring your written words to this volunteer run community group and receive feedback from fellow wordsmiths as time permits.

CANCELED

Launched in 2016, Better Angels is a bipartisan citizen’s movement to unify our divided nation. By bringing red and blue Americans together into a working alliance, Better Angels builds new ways to talk to one another, participate together in public life, and influence the direction of the nation. For more information visit https://www.better-angels.org/ 

Better Angels Style Debate about a political topic YOU chose!

You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Better Angels Debate. It’s not a political debate, where competing candidates attempt to win votes. Nor is it a high school or college debate, where people advocate positions in which they may not believe for the sole purpose of vanquishing their foes.

A Better Angels Debate is a highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen carefully to one another, and allow themselves to be touched and perhaps changed by each other’s ideas. When done well, everyone walks out a little closer to the truth, more aware of the validity in opposing views, and with tighter community relationships.YOU will chose the topics for this debate, two topics altogether. Bring your best arguments and let's start the DEBATE!

Sorting/Filtering/Pivot Tables. Analyze data using pivot tables and filtering techniques. Create professional reports with data sorted alphabetically and chronologically. Requirement: Mastery of basic word processing skills.

Best practices of privacy and security onl social media sites. Essential information for selecting easy-to-remember, yet secure passwords, understanding the effects of sharing information on different social media platforms, and much more.

Participants will understand how to effectively apply for and obtain employment positions. There will be an overview on resumes, coaching for interviews, and best resources to use when searching for work. For participants ages 13-22 years only. 

Vinyasa ( translates to “flowing with breath”) is a dynamic style of Hatha yoga which joins physical postures, or asanas, with inhales and exhales, creating a steady internal rhythm for the practice. This class is designed to cultivate heat in the body with creative sequences involving sun salutations, standing and seated postures, back bending, arm balancing, and a strong focus on the power of breath awareness. Wear comfortable clothing, water and a yoga mat if you have one. Taught by Yoga Bliss on the Boulevard, Schenectady NY

Ages 18+

Explore STEM concepts through stories, songs and hands-on activities. For children ages 2-5 with adult.  No registration necessary.

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family. No registration necessary.

Scams, frauds, hoaxes and identity theft cost consumers and businesses time and billions of dollars each year. This presentation helps consumers recognize and avoid scams and addresses the harms from identity theft. It also presents tools and resources to utilize if you fall victim to a scam. Presented by the Department of State - Consumer Protection Division.

Ages 18+

This class focuses on spinal health, balance, strength and flexibility. We use a combination of chair and standing poses and end each class with breathwork and meditation. Suitable for beginners and all levels of abilities. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water. Taught by Yoga Bliss on the Boulevard, Schenectady NY

Ages 18+

Celebrate the season by making some "spooky" slime to take home, while learning about the science behind slime!  For kids in grades K-4.

Come and see what you can create using supplies from the craft closet. Drop in, Grades 6-12

Are you ready to search your soul and identify life goals? Learn to visualize the life you want on your terms. Reserve your spot at this vision board workshop today. For participants ages 13-22. Registration is required.  Refreshments will be provided.

This workshop for students and their families will focus on financing college. The workshop will touch on Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA), the free NYS tuition program, grants, scholarships, and students loans. 

Join us for investigating a “Cozy Corner” tool as a way to help teach your child to calm their body. When children experience strong emotions they often have a hard time knowing what to do next. Providing a safe space for a child to let these feelings out helps them learn coping skills that they can use out in the world.  Together we will look at and play with some of the tools represented in this area and learn how you can incorporate this space in your own home. This workshop is lead and child care provided by the Capital District Child Care Council. Dinner will be served prior to workshop. 

Come flow and let go of the week with this 60 minute all levels yoga class. This is an uplifting gentle flow practice to get you ready for the weekend! We will work on increasing flexibility and strength while nurturing our souls.Wear comfortable clothing, water and a yoga mat if you have one. Taught by Alicia Brabazon-Curtin.

Ages 18+

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family. No registration necessary.

Come and flex your STEM muscles at this after school Spooky STEM event and build a candy pumpkin catapult. Registration Required Grades 2-8.

Come and see what you can create using supplies from the craft closet. Drop in, Grades 6-12

For the first time in New York State, voters can now vote in-person before Election Day at designated voting sites in Schenectady County. All registered voters can vote early, but please know that if you vote during the early voting period, you are not eligible to vote on Election Day. Early voting in NYS will be from Sat, October 26, 2019-Sun, Nov 3, 2019. All voters can vote at any of the early voting locations within Schenectady County.

Ealry voting sites include:

Hon. Karen B. Johnson Library (Cenral)

VIA Port Rotterdam

Glenville Senior Center

Niskayuna Town Hall

Attention Muggles, Witches & Wizards! Visit Dragon Alley, see magical beasts, attend classes and try our Escape Room! Can you make it out?

Meet your favorite characters. Transfiguration face painting and social media photo booth.

Purchase enchanted items to take home in Diagon Alley. We suggest bringing cash to this event to be able to participate in all the fun!

Friends of SCPL used book sale (Potter inspired books, movies and more)

Food trucks 

Schedule of Hogwarts Classes (first come first serve basis, tickets available the day of)

Magic:10:15

Potions: 11:15 & 1:301:00

Herbology:11:45

Dark Arts Stories, Owlry 1:00

Ghost Studies 2:30.

Join Peggy in using yarn in fun and creative ways!

A three-part series introducing creative non-fiction memoir writing for veterans, family members, and others affected by war. Often veterans never tell the stories that burn in their hearts.  Join us as we write, edit and create our work through a process of constructive critique, a journey of enrichment, setting our stories to paper and bringing them to life. Novice and seasoned writers are welcome. Ages 18+

Facilitated by Dan New

Dan New is a combat veteran who served in Vietnam. Published both locally and nationally, he has read a number of his works on the local NPR affiliate, and has studied and read before the NYS Writers Institute. He is in the process of finishing a full-length memoir based on his experiences in Vietnam, his struggle with PTSD, and his reconciliation journey in 2015 to Vietnam with Soldier’s Heart.   A member of the Syracuse Veterans Writing Group, he holds a BFA from Empire State College.

This 3 week long workshop meets once per week

made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

Do you need help preparing for your Citizenship Interview?

The League of Women Voters of Schenectady County is offering a free 8 week class for Civics and US History Test. Free on-on-one tutoring for Interview and test are also available.

To register please contact Ann Hatke from League of Women Voters at lwvcitizen@gmail.com. The League of Women Voters in a nonpartisan volunteer organization working to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government. 

For the first time in New York State, voters can now vote in-person before Election Day at designated voting sites in Schenectady County. All registered voters can vote early, but please know that if you vote during the early voting period, you are not eligible to vote on Election Day. Early voting in NYS will be from Sat, October 26, 2019-Sun, Nov 3, 2019. All voters can vote at any of the early voting locations within Schenectady County.

Ealry voting sites include:

Hon. Karen B. Johnson Library (Cenral)

VIA Port Rotterdam

Glenville Senior Center

Niskayuna Town Hall

Bring your current craft project to this social group and complete new items, meet new people and even learn new skills.  From knitting to quilting and everything in between we can help you start and complete your craft projects. Stop in and get crafty with us.

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family. No registration necessary.

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family. No registration necessary.

This early literacy class will introduce baby to rhymes, bounces, songs, books, fingerplays and social interaction. For children age from 0 to 23 months, with an adult caregiver. No registration necessary.

For the first time in New York State, voters can now vote in-person before Election Day at designated voting sites in Schenectady County. All registered voters can vote early, but please know that if you vote during the early voting period, you are not eligible to vote on Election Day. Early voting in NYS will be from Sat, October 26, 2019-Sun, Nov 3, 2019. All voters can vote at any of the early voting locations within Schenectady County.

Ealry voting sites include:

Hon. Karen B. Johnson Library (Cenral)

VIA Port Rotterdam

Glenville Senior Center

Niskayuna Town Hall

Celebrate the season by making some "spooky" slime to take home, while learning about the science behind slime!  For kids in grades K-4.

Come and flex your STEM muscles at this after school Spooky STEM event and build a candy pumpkin catapult. Registration Required Grades 2-8.

Join us for fun and imaginative building with LEGO blocks!  For kids in grades K-5. No registration necessary.

Join our class of stories and music for families with children of all ages. Pajamas are welcome!

Learning English as a second language opens many doors for people and provides them with a variety of options they might not otherwise have. This course is designed for adult learners and helps individuals become more proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English. 

Offered for free through the Washington Irving Education Center for ages 21+. Call Washington Irving to register 518-370-8220

Join our class of stories and music for families with children of all ages. Pajamas are welcome!

For the first time in New York State, voters can now vote in-person before Election Day at designated voting sites in Schenectady County. All registered voters can vote early, but please know that if you vote during the early voting period, you are not eligible to vote on Election Day. Early voting in NYS will be from Sat, October 26, 2019-Sun, Nov 3, 2019. All voters can vote at any of the early voting locations within Schenectady County.

Ealry voting sites include:

Hon. Karen B. Johnson Library (Cenral)

VIA Port Rotterdam

Glenville Senior Center

Niskayuna Town Hall

This early literacy class will introduce baby to rhymes, bounces, songs, books, fingerplays and social interaction. For children age from 0 to 23 months, with an adult caregiver. No registration necessary.

This early literacy class will introduce baby to rhymes, bounces, songs, books, fingerplays and social interaction. For children age from 0 to 23 months, with an adult caregiver. No registration necessary.

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family. No registration necessary.

Children in Grades 1 and up can drop-in and read to one of our reading therapy dogs!

Do you like to write? 
Like to share your stories, prose, poems or thoughts?
Join us every Tuesday at the Niskayuna Branch Library and let’s put some great words to paper.
For more information, please email Librarian, Ms Fernandez at afernandez@mvls.info

For kids entering Grades 6-12!

Bring the whole family and drop by for some cool crafts, games, and tons of fun! Costumes are encouraged, but not necessary.

Early literacy class for children 24-35 months, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction. No registration necessary.

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family. No registration necessary.

Class of books, songs and games for independent 3-5 year olds. No registration necessary.

MA

Octavia Spencer, Luke Evans, Missi Pyle, Juliette Lewis, Allison Janney, Diana Silvers, McKaley Miller, Corey Fogelmanis, Andrew Matthew Welch; Universal; Directed by Tate Taylor; Rated R; 100 minutes; 2019

Sue Ann, a loner in her quiet Ohio town, is asked by Maggie, a new teenager in town, to buy some booze for her and her friends. Sue Ann sees the chance to make some unsuspecting younger friends. She offers the kids the chance to avoid drinking and driving by hanging out in the basement of her home as long as they abide by the house rules. Her hospitality starts to curdle into obsession, and what began as a teenage dream turns into a terrorizing nightmare.

For the first time in New York State, voters can now vote in-person before Election Day at designated voting sites in Schenectady County. All registered voters can vote early, but please know that if you vote during the early voting period, you are not eligible to vote on Election Day. Early voting in NYS will be from Sat, October 26, 2019-Sun, Nov 3, 2019. All voters can vote at any of the early voting locations within Schenectady County.

Ealry voting sites include:

Hon. Karen B. Johnson Library (Cenral)

VIA Port Rotterdam

Glenville Senior Center

Niskayuna Town Hall

Bring your current craft project to this bi-monthly group and complete new items, meet new people and even learn new skills.  From knitting to quilting and everything in between we can help you start and complete your craft projects. Stop in and get crafty with us.

 Whether you’ve been doing it forever or just starting out, bring your written words to this volunteer run community group and receive feedback from fellow wordsmiths as time permits.

Join us for a discussion of the book The GIrl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King. New book club members are always welcome. Request a copy of the books online or at any SCPL location.

When a 9-year-old girl becomes lost on a hike on the Appalachian Trail, she relies on her courage and faith, as she imagines her hero, baseball pitcher Tom Gordon, is with her.

Project: Halloween Masks

Want to learn more about 4-H? Become a club member to use your head, heart, hands and health to make a difference in your community. Membership is free for city students in grades 3 - 6. Registration is required. 

Come and flex your STEM muscles at this after school Spooky STEM event and build a candy pumpkin catapult. Grades 2-8.

Learning English as a second language opens many doors for people and provides them with a variety of options they might not otherwise have. This course is designed for adult learners and helps individuals become more proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English. 

Offered for free through the Washington Irving Education Center for ages 21+. Call Washington Irving to register 518-370-8220

 Whether you’ve been doing it forever or just starting out, bring your written words to this volunteer run community group and receive feedback from fellow wordsmiths as time permits.

Vinyasa ( translates to “flowing with breath”) is a dynamic style of Hatha yoga which joins physical postures, or asanas, with inhales and exhales, creating a steady internal rhythm for the practice. This class is designed to cultivate heat in the body with creative sequences involving sun salutations, standing and seated postures, back bending, arm balancing, and a strong focus on the power of breath awareness. Wear comfortable clothing, water and a yoga mat if you have one. Taught by Yoga Bliss on the Boulevard, Schenectady NY

Ages 18+