Schenectady County Public Library

Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms.

This Author Event is part of our Library Speakers Consortium partnership with brings authors from all over the world to our patrons to watch from the comfort of their homes!

They will be joining everyone Tuesday, June 23 @ 2pm.

To pre-register:
https://libraryc.org/scpl/164402/register

us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms.

That is all... Carry on and GET OUT THERE TODAY!!!
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Remember that we are closed all day today for JUNETEENTH!

All nine of our library locations will be CLOSED on Friday, June 19 in celebration of JUNETEENTH!

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Pop-Up Story Art Lab: Kente for Jojo
Thursday, June 18 @ 3:45pm-4:45pm
Slater Room in our Main Library

For kids ages 6-11.

Please register to help us know how much supplies we will need:
https://schenectady.librarycalendar.com/event/hold-story-art-lab-25798

Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood. This heartfelt book highlights his journey to bring together the stories and wisdom of grandfathers from all walks of life—all with a mission to nurture the next great generation.

This Author Event is part of our Library Speakers Consortium partnership with brings authors from all over the world to our patrons to watch from the comfort of their homes!

Ted will be joining everyone Thursday, June 18 @ 2pm.

To pre-register:
https://libraryc.org/scpl/162548/register

Continuing our Summer theme of A250, we happy to bring you:

Villains and Apostates: British Loyalists in Schenectady
Thursday, June 18 @ 6:00pm-7:00pm
Program Room 1 at our Main Library

The American Revolution forced everyone to pick a side. Not everyone flocked to the cause of independence. Many people in the colonies, and many people in Schenectady remained loyal to the crown and were willing to fight alongside British troops.

In this presentation by Schenectady County Historical Society, we'll discuss the motivations and interests of local loyalists. We'll explore the often grim fates of those who refused to join the Revolution.

Registration is appreciated:
https://schenectady.librarycalendar.com/event/hold-america-250-series-w-schenectady-historical-24189

We have Baby Café's going on all during the year!

Check our calendar at SCPL.org to find one that works for your schedule:
https://schenectady.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?keywords=baby%20cafe

Our next Baby Café will be:
Monday, June 15 @ 11am-1pm at Mont Pleasant Branch

For June's Story Time to Go YouTube program, Librarian Laura will be reading the children's book TOWED BY TOAD.
Then she will walk you through the craft, which you can pick up the supplies at our Children's Desk in our Main Library if you do not have supplies already at home.

To watch the video on our YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com//videos
For the supply list for the craft, it can be found on your website at:https://scpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Towed-by-Toad-Material-List.pdf

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Hook & Zen Adult Crochet Club
Saturday, June 13 @ 3:00-4:30pm
Rotterdam Branch

Unwind your mind and escape the hustle: Join our Hook and Zen Adult Crochet Club!

Future projects--from blankets to bags-- are chosen by YOU. Patterns provided but feel free to bring your favorite hook and yarn. For Adults 18+

We ask that you register ahead to help us know how many supplies will be needed:
https://schenectady.librarycalendar.com/event/hook-zen-adult-crochet-club-22060