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Movie poster for Ex Libris: The New York Public Library. A sunlit park with people reading and relaxing in chairs and on the grass. Behind them rises a stylized skyline of tall, colorful buildings resembling upright books. The title “EX LIBRIS” appears at the bottom.

Ex Libris Showing

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:15pm
Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Settle in for an immersive look at one of the world’s great public institutions with a special screening of Ex Libris by legendary documentarian Frederick Wiseman 🎬📚

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Settle in for an immersive look at one of the world’s great public institutions with a special screening of Ex Libris by legendary documentarian Frederick Wiseman 🎬📚

The background is pastel green. The center of the image features two children playing Chutes and Ladders. The top right corner has two dice and the bottom right corner has two playing cards (one black Ace of Spades and one red Six of Diamonds). The top right corner has one pink puzzle piece and one blue puzzle piece. Finally, the bottom right corner has three chess pieces ( one black bishop, one white pawn, and one black castle).

Family Game Night

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

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.

The background is pastel green. The center of the image features two children playing Chutes and Ladders. The top right corner has two dice and the bottom right corner has two playing cards (one black Ace of Spades and one red Six of Diamonds). The top right corner has one pink puzzle piece and one blue puzzle piece. Finally, the bottom right corner has three chess pieces ( one black bishop, one white pawn, and one black castle).

Family Game Night

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

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 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
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!

The background is pastel green. The center of the image features two children playing Chutes and Ladders. The top right corner has two dice and the bottom right corner has two playing cards (one black Ace of Spades and one red Six of Diamonds). The top right corner has one pink puzzle piece and one blue puzzle piece. Finally, the bottom right corner has three chess pieces ( one black bishop, one white pawn, and one black castle).

Family Game Night

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

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 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
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, 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 background is pastel green. The center of the image features two children playing Chutes and Ladders. The top right corner has two dice and the bottom right corner has two playing cards (one black Ace of Spades and one red Six of Diamonds). The top right corner has one pink puzzle piece and one blue puzzle piece. Finally, the bottom right corner has three chess pieces ( one black bishop, one white pawn, and one black castle).

Family Game Night

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

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 background is pastel green. The center of the image features two children playing Chutes and Ladders. The top right corner has two dice and the bottom right corner has two playing cards (one black Ace of Spades and one red Six of Diamonds). The top right corner has one pink puzzle piece and one blue puzzle piece. Finally, the bottom right corner has three chess pieces ( one black bishop, one white pawn, and one black castle).

Family Game Night

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

The background is pastel yellow with a white birdhouse with red trim in the center of the image. There is a white and blue bird flying in the upper left corner. The title is displayed in green text at the bottom of the image.

Build-A-Birdhouse

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Drop by the Main Library to build and decorate your own birdhouse. Hang it up outside and watch nature come to you! First come, first serve; while supplies last. Ages 8-18.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop by the Main Library to build and decorate your own birdhouse. Hang it up outside and watch nature come to you! First come, first serve; while supplies last. Ages 8-18.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

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.

Library Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Main Library, Lansingburgh Branch, Off Site

Both Library Locations will be closed on Saturday, May 23rd and Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day weekend. 

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Lansingburgh Branch, Off Site
Description:

Both Library Locations will be closed on Saturday, May 23rd and Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day weekend. 

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

Open Sewing - Evenings!

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs Programming Room 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
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, May 28, 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 is pastel green. The center of the image features two children playing Chutes and Ladders. The top right corner has two dice and the bottom right corner has two playing cards (one black Ace of Spades and one red Six of Diamonds). The top right corner has one pink puzzle piece and one blue puzzle piece. Finally, the bottom right corner has three chess pieces ( one black bishop, one white pawn, and one black castle).

Family Game Night

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

Colorful thread spools with a small pair of black scissors

Open Sewing - Mornings!

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Upstairs Programming Room 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
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 background is pastel green. The center of the image features two children playing Chutes and Ladders. The top right corner has two dice and the bottom right corner has two playing cards (one black Ace of Spades and one red Six of Diamonds). The top right corner has one pink puzzle piece and one blue puzzle piece. Finally, the bottom right corner has three chess pieces ( one black bishop, one white pawn, and one black castle).

Family Game Night

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

The background is pastel green. The center of the image features two children playing Chutes and Ladders. The top right corner has two dice and the bottom right corner has two playing cards (one black Ace of Spades and one red Six of Diamonds). The top right corner has one pink puzzle piece and one blue puzzle piece. Finally, the bottom right corner has three chess pieces ( one black bishop, one white pawn, and one black castle).

Family Game Night

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

Library Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Main Library, Lansingburgh Branch, Off Site

Both Library locations will be closed on Friday, June 19th for Juneteenth.

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Lansingburgh Branch, Off Site
Description:

Both Library locations will be closed on Friday, June 19th for Juneteenth.

The background is pastel green. The center of the image features two children playing Chutes and Ladders. The top right corner has two dice and the bottom right corner has two playing cards (one black Ace of Spades and one red Six of Diamonds). The top right corner has one pink puzzle piece and one blue puzzle piece. Finally, the bottom right corner has three chess pieces ( one black bishop, one white pawn, and one black castle).

Family Game Night

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page.