Schenectady County Public Library

08/28/2026

We've updated our video guide to interlibrary loan; check it out below to see how easy it is to access millions of items from other libraries and let us know at 518-388-4500 or [email protected] if you need any assistance.

The video can be viewed here:

This How-To video will walk you through the easy steps of using Interlibrary Loan to search for items that may not physically reside within our local collection. Interlibrary Loan opens the door to thousands of libraries which increases our available items into the millions. If you need assistance,....

08/27/2026

Join us TONIGHT @ 6:00pm, as we hear about the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's from Meagan DeMento from the Alzheimer's Association. Hear from people who have the disease, and find out how to recognize the signs in yourself or others.

Part of our Books on Broadway series!

https://schenectady.librarycalendar.com/event/0-warning-signs-alzheimers-32420

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

We just wanted to share with our audience why Dolly was so important to literacy and libraries on this somber afternoon...

"In 1995, Dolly Parton launched an exciting new effort, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, to benefit the children of her home county in East Tennessee, USA. Dolly’s vision was to foster a love of reading among her county’s preschool children and their families. The new program gave each child a specially selected book each month. By mailing high quality, age appropriate books directly to their homes, Dolly wanted children to be excited about books and to feel the magic that books can create. Moreover, she could ensure that every child would have books, regardless of their family’s income.

Since its launch, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has set and surpassed many goals and milestones. National replication, which started in 2000, allowed more and more communities to adopt the program. State-wide coverage was established in Tennessee in 2004. Furthermore, international growth provided expansion in Canada (2006), United Kingdom (2007) and Australia (2014).

The first book order in 1995 totaled just over 1,700. Today, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library sends more than three million books per month to children around the world inspiring them to Dream More, Learn More, Care More and Be More."

We are proud to be a part of the initiative that she started 31 years ago.

Her music and philanthropy are reminders of what life is supposed to be about.

This world is blessed to have had someone like Dolly who embodied levels of pure joy, love, and compassion to which we should all try to reach for in our personal lives.

08/24/2026

🎥 REELS: Free Movies
📆 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 12:00pm
📍 KBJ Main Library - McChesney Room

Two rival groups of ridiculously photogenic teenagers settle their differences with hair grease, switchblades, dramatic sunsets, and absolutely no adult supervision. Come for the rumble; stay for the brotherhood, heartbreak, and one very important reminder to stay golden.

08/21/2026

Our Strategic Plan for 2026-2031 is live on our website.
You can go right to the PDF file here:
https://scpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Schenectady-2026-31-Strategic-Plan_5Fbp.pdf

08/21/2026

Our StoryTime To Go with Librarian Laura for this morning looks to be a successful upload!
It will go live at 10:00am!

08/20/2026

🎥 END OF SUMMER READING CELEBRATION & MOVIE
📆 Saturday, August 22
⏰ 2:00pm
📍 KBJ Main Library

Join us for a viewing of a classic family movie to celebrate the end of our Summer Reading Program. There will be a fun craft to design during the movie!

Can you guess what movie we are watching based on this description:
A newly hired night guard discovers the museum’s exhibits come alive after dark—and absolutely none of them respect closing time. Between roaming dinosaurs, feuding miniatures, mischievous monkeys, and one extremely enthusiastic historical leader, it’s going to be a very long shift.

08/19/2026

🎥 REELS CLASSICS
📆 Friday, August 21
⏰ 1:00pm
📍 KBJ Main Library - McChesney Room

A bored man attends a harmless night at the theater and somehow ends up accused of murder, pursued across Scotland, and handcuffed to a woman who can’t stand him. Come for the spies and daring escapes; stay for the romantic banter under extremely inconvenient circumstances.

08/18/2026

🐝 Intro to Beekeeping
📆 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 2:00pm
📍 Rotterdam Branch

Curious about keeping honey bees? Join us for an engaging introduction to the fascinating world of beekeeping. This program will cover the basics of getting started, including why people keep bees, the equipment needed, how to set up a hive, the time commitment involved, and the costs of starting a beekeeping hobby. Participants will also learn about the remarkable honey bee and its important role in our environment.

A sample hive and beekeeping equipment will be available for viewing, and there will be time reserved for questions and answers, making this an ideal program for anyone interested in learning more about beekeeping.

For Adults 18+. Registration required:
https://schenectady.librarycalendar.com/event/introduction-beekeeping-30198