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Hands thread a red piece of fabric throw the foot of a sewing machine

Open Sewing - Evenings!

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library at Lansingburgh Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join the library for an open sewing class on the last Tuesday of the month at our Lansingburgh Branch. The program will be led by Sarah Collen, owner of the Troy Sew Shop.

Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Join the library for an open sewing class on the last Tuesday of the month at our Lansingburgh Branch. The program will be led by Sarah Collen, owner of the Troy Sew Shop.

The words chill zone in the center on neon green background. Six bright yellow smiley faces surround the text

Chill Zone

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

Colorful thread spools with a small pair of black scissors

Open Sewing - Mornings!

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library at Lansingburgh Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join the library for an open sewing class on the first Thursday of the month at our Lansingburgh Branch. The program will be led by Sarah Collen, owner of the Troy Sew Shop.

Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Join the library for an open sewing class on the first Thursday of the month at our Lansingburgh Branch. The program will be led by Sarah Collen, owner of the Troy Sew Shop.

The words chill zone in the center on neon green background. Six bright yellow smiley faces surround the text

Chill Zone

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

Colorful candy sushi arranged on a white plate with chopsticks picking up a piece of candy sushi.

Manga & Maki: A Sweet Slice of Japan

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library at Lansingburgh Branch
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Take a sweet slice of Japan and make candy sushi! We’ll learn all about the different types of sushi, how to use chopsticks, compete in a Chopstick Challenge 🍜 , and then make our own candy sushi bento boxes!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a sweet slice of Japan and make candy sushi! We’ll learn all about the different types of sushi, how to use chopsticks, compete in a Chopstick Challenge 🍜 , and then make our own candy sushi bento boxes!

The words chill zone in the center on neon green background. Six bright yellow smiley faces surround the text

Chill Zone

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

Th image has a light blue background, with yellow and white blob in the top right corner. The title of the event is in the center of the picture surrounded by a speech bubble. In the top left corner there are 3 yellow stars. In the bottom left corner there is a pink waving bunny. Finally, in the bottom right corner there are three comic pages.

Manga Match

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Literary & Local History Events
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Stop by the Main Library to check out different genres of manga! Enjoy refreshments while you peruse and rank the books you’re most interested in. If you fall in love with a series, check it out! Ages 11-18.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

Stop by the Main Library to check out different genres of manga! Enjoy refreshments while you peruse and rank the books you’re most interested in. If you fall in love with a series, check it out! Ages 11-18.

The words chill zone in the center on neon green background. Six bright yellow smiley faces surround the text

Chill Zone

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

The words chill zone in the center on neon green background. Six bright yellow smiley faces surround the text

Chill Zone

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

The background of the image is an olive green. The top center features the event title in a speech bubble. On the left side of the bubble is a pair of red handled scissors, while the right side features a glue bottle. The center of the image includes three comic pages. In the bottom left corner, there is a cartoon duck and in the bottom right there is a cartoon cat.

Craft Cafe

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

*During Chill Zone* Teens can drop by and make crafts featuring different manga characters while trying Japanese candy. Craft options will include making a bookmark from old manga pages!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

*During Chill Zone* Teens can drop by and make crafts featuring different manga characters while trying Japanese candy. Craft options will include making a bookmark from old manga pages!

The background of the photo is white with graphing squares. At the top center of the image is the title of the event in curved beige and red font. There is a desktop computer, keyboard, and mouse in the front and center of the image.

RPI Girls Who Code: Build Your Own App!

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Stop by the Main Library and learn to build a game with MIT App Inventor! Participants will create an interactive app using code blocks. College student mentors will be available for one-on-one guidance. No experience needed!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Technology, Workshops & Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop by the Main Library and learn to build a game with MIT App Inventor! Participants will create an interactive app using code blocks. College student mentors will be available for one-on-one guidance. No experience needed!

Hands thread a red piece of fabric throw the foot of a sewing machine

Open Sewing - Evenings!

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library at Lansingburgh Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join the library for an open sewing class on the last Tuesday of the month at our Lansingburgh Branch. The program will be led by Sarah Collen, owner of the Troy Sew Shop.

Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Join the library for an open sewing class on the last Tuesday of the month at our Lansingburgh Branch. The program will be led by Sarah Collen, owner of the Troy Sew Shop.

Colorful thread spools with a small pair of black scissors

Open Sewing - Mornings!

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library at Lansingburgh Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join the library for an open sewing class on the first and third Thursdays of the month at our Lansingburgh Branch. The program will be led by Sarah Collen, owner of the Troy Sew Shop.

Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Join the library for an open sewing class on the first and third Thursdays of the month at our Lansingburgh Branch. The program will be led by Sarah Collen, owner of the Troy Sew Shop.

The words chill zone in the center on neon green background. Six bright yellow smiley faces surround the text

Chill Zone

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

The words chill zone in the center on neon green background. Six bright yellow smiley faces surround the text

Chill Zone

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

The words chill zone in the center on neon green background. Six bright yellow smiley faces surround the text

Chill Zone

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

The words chill zone in the center on neon green background. Six bright yellow smiley faces surround the text

Chill Zone

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

Hands thread a red piece of fabric throw the foot of a sewing machine

Open Sewing - Evenings!

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library at Lansingburgh Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join the library for an open sewing class on the last Tuesday of the month at our Lansingburgh Branch. The program will be led by Sarah Collen, owner of the Troy Sew Shop.

Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Join the library for an open sewing class on the last Tuesday of the month at our Lansingburgh Branch. The program will be led by Sarah Collen, owner of the Troy Sew Shop.

The words chill zone in the center on neon green background. Six bright yellow smiley faces surround the text

Chill Zone

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

Make Your Own Comic Strip: Drop-In Craft

All Day
Main Library Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Stop by the YPS room at the Main Library any time today to make your own comic strip! Supplies provided, this is a drop-in craft. Ages 5 and up!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the YPS room at the Main Library any time today to make your own comic strip! Supplies provided, this is a drop-in craft. Ages 5 and up!

Colorful thread spools with a small pair of black scissors

Open Sewing - Mornings!

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library at Lansingburgh Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join the library for an open sewing class on the first and third Thursdays of the month at our Lansingburgh Branch. The program will be led by Sarah Collen, owner of the Troy Sew Shop.

Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Join the library for an open sewing class on the first and third Thursdays of the month at our Lansingburgh Branch. The program will be led by Sarah Collen, owner of the Troy Sew Shop.

The words chill zone in the center on neon green background. Six bright yellow smiley faces surround the text

Chill Zone

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

The words chill zone in the center on neon green background. Six bright yellow smiley faces surround the text

Chill Zone

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

The words chill zone in the center on neon green background. Six bright yellow smiley faces surround the text

Chill Zone

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.