Kid-friendly events, parks & more.
Calling all young artists and candy lovers! It’s time to turn your favorite Peeps into works of art at SCPL’s 4th Annual Peeps Show! Show off your creativity with your own peeps infused diorama! All entries should be around the size of a standard shoebox, with maximum size of 12" x 18" x 12". Sides.
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center is a public branch library in Schenectady, NY. Open 2,079 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 4,898 square feet.
Schenectady Farmers Market Ellis Health Center is a farmers market in Schenectady, NY.
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!
Mont Pleasant Branch is a public branch library in Schenectady, NY. Open 2,065 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 4,898 square feet.
Woodlawn Branch is a public branch library in Schenectady, NY. Open 1,323 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 3,000 square feet.
Schenectady Greenmarket - Winter is a farmers market in Schenectady, NY.
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+ This is a 5-part workshop. Each class will build on the previous...
Schenectady Greenmarket is a farmers market in Schenectady, NY.
Central Library is a public central library in Schenectady, NY. Open 3,114 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 61,700 square feet.
Support Our Pollinators! Learn about our local pollinators, featuring bees, bats, hummingbirds, beetles, dragonflies and and butterflies. These important critters help pollinate our orchards, back yard gardens, and our rain forests. How do we build and maintain habitat to help our pollinators? What.
Let's celebrate National Library Week with a treasure hunt. Children in elementary or middle school can participate in a treasure hunt that will test their knowledge of the library. Starting with the first question, each correct answer will lead the participants to the next clue located...
Upcycle an Altoid tin into your new wallet! Tins and necessary items like mirrors and money clips are included, along with decoration supplies, earbuds, and a snack. Available at the Children's Desk while supplies last! This kit was designed by a member of our TAG Team teen advisory group and...
Miss Lisa leads babies, toddlers and preschoolers in this interactive music class. Kids will listen to songs, engage in creative movement, and use instruments to have fun with music. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registration is required for this event. (Space is limited and...
Drop-in any time to pick up and take home a kit to make a unique and adorable charm that would look great on any backpack! Recommended for kids ages 9 and up. First come, first served, while supplies last.
This program brings students into the exotic world of bats. Learn about echolocation bat calls, hibernation and migration. Make a Bat t-shirt at the end of the program! With pollinator extraordinaire Jerry Schneider. For kids in grades K - 5.
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! For kids entering grades 6-12. Registration required.
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.
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. Designed for 0-5 children and their caregivers.
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. Enjoy a fun relaxed creative environment that encourages individuality and go home with a fun walking character! For kids in grades...
Did you know that butterflies taste with their feet? Wow! We will welcome Jerry Schneider "The Butterfly Guy" to teach us fun & interesting facts about butterflies. How can we attract more butterflies to our own backyards? What does a good butterfly garden look like? Where do Monarch...
Toddler Time, we read two books and sing and dance to music, for half hour and then have half hour play time.
Need something fun to do over Spring Break? Connect with us for a whole week of jigsaw joy. Starting Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10, stop by anytime between 1–4pm and participate in puzzle palooza. We’ll have 60-, 150-, and 500-piece puzzles on hand—perfect for school-age kids teaming up..
Teens seeking service hours are invited to join the Main Library TAG Team! Teen Advisory Groups offer input on teen programs and collections, and participate in mini-service projects. Each session will offer one hour of volunteer credit for participating teens. We strongly encourage participating...
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.
Schenectady County Public Library - Central — part of Schenectady County Public Library
Drop-in any time to pick up and take home a kit to make a unique and adorable charm that would look great on any backpack! Recommended for kids ages 9 and up. First come, first served, while supplies last.
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 Ms. Rojas for a story time presented in Spanish & English for children ages 0 - 8. Story time includes puppets, books, songs, a craft activity and a sensory station. Ven y disfruta con Sra. Rojas cuentos bilingües en Español y Ingles. Para niños de 0 - 8 años. Cuenta cuentos biligues en...
This program brings students into the exotic world of bats. Learn about echolocation bat calls, hibernation and migration. Make a Bat t-shirt at the end of the program! With pollinator extraordinaire Jerry Schneider. For kids in grades K - 5.
Enjoy a story, movement, and songs. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal and/or blanket. Recommended for families with children ages 0 - 5; siblings are welcome. Registration is appreciated.
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.
Stories & learning for families with children ages birth to 5 years old.
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