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Monday 9am - 8pm Tuesday 9am - 8pm Wednesday 9am - 8pm Thursday 9am - 8pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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The mission of the Schenectady County Public Library is to satisfy our community's educational, informational, and technological needs.

Visit our website at http://www.scpl.org for branch locations and hours. The hours listed on this FB page are for the Central Library.

10/30/2026

Ready for a slightly spooky Halloween adventure? 🐍

Join Uncharted Wild at the Glenville Branch Library, TOMORROW, Saturday, October 31, from 11 AM to 12 PM for a close encounter with some of nature’s coolest creepy creatures! Meet live snakes, lizards, and other reptiles while learning fascinating facts about these amazing animals. Registration is required, so reserve your spot TODAY!

📍 Glenville Branch Library, Meeting Room

10/29/2026

We welcomed CBS 6 into our library for a special interview about our new Spark Cards!

We are launching our new program that allows any student access to the library and its services, with a valid Schenectady City School District school ID. Take a peek behind the scenes and be sure to tune in tonight to catch the conversation and learn more.

10/28/2026

The wait is over, ACOTAR fans! 📚✨

A Court of Splintered Harmony has officially arrived at the Schenectady County Public Library, and we had a little fun unboxing the latest addition! 👀 Ready to dive back into the world of Prythian? Check out the newest book drops at your local branch and see what’s waiting for you on the shelves!

10/26/2026

Spaces are still open in tomorrow's Alien Autopsy program! Join us for some (Jello) dissection fun, registration is at https://tinyurl.com/4xvfjyck

10/24/2026

What was broken will be remade...October 27th, 2026. Reserve your copy at SCPL now. https://tinyurl.com/4ahwam8k

10/23/2026

During National Friends of Libraries Week, we’re celebrating the Friends of the Schenectady County Public Library and the incredible support they’ve provided to our library system since 1966!

One of the largest, most active, and most enthusiastic library support systems in New York State, the Friends have spent decades enhancing our libraries through their support of programs and resources that benefit our community.

As a nonprofit organization, the Friends’ dedication helps us continue to offer meaningful programming and serve Schenectady County. We’re grateful for their generosity, commitment, and lasting impact on our libraries and the people who rely on them.

Thank you, Friends, for all you do!

10/23/2026

Check out October's StoryTime To Go with Librarian Laura this morning!
For the month of October, we will be reading "A SPOONFUL OF FROGS" along with a cauldron craft at the end!

📅 Friday, October 23rd
⏰ 9:45AM
📺 https://youtu.be/si0xLK4W6uI

Stop by our Children's Desk at our Main Library to pick up your Story Time To Go Kit to follow along with this video. The kit includes all the materials you will need to follow along with the craft section of the video!

You can also download an instruction sheet HERE if you would like:
https://scpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Spoonful-of-Frogs-Material-List.pdf

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10/22/2026

Motherhood shouldn’t feel impossible, and no family should have to navigate it alone.

Join us Monday for a No Country for Mothers Watch Party & Community Discussion, featuring a powerful documentary that challenges the impossible standards placed on American mothers and explores the lack of support families face.

Connect with local parents, advocates, and allies over food and drinks, watch the 79-minute film, and stay for an open, judgment-free conversation about motherhood, burnout, childcare, paid leave, and how we can work together for meaningful change.

Whether you’re a working mom, a stay-at-home mom, a partner, or an ally, there’s a place for you in this conversation. Let’s move beyond labels, share our experiences, and be part of the Moms First movement for the support families deserve.

📍 Mont Pleasant Branch Library - Mont Pleasant Meeting Room A
📅 Monday, November 2, 1:15pm (updated date)

Come for the film. Stay for the conversation.

10/21/2026

👣 Get ready for Halloween with the Saratoga Children’s Museum and dive into the mysterious world of cryptozoology!

Explore local legends, investigate a new cryptid right here in the Capital Region, and follow the clues to solve the mystery of Cappy. This spooky-fun adventure is perfect for children in grades 3–6, but registration is required, so save your spot and sign up today!

📍 Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, Slater Room
🗓️ Saturday, October 24 at 2 PM

10/21/2026

Looking for your next great read or maybe just a quiet place to get some work done?

Schenectady County Public Library is more than a place to check out a book. With endless books and resources, school and homework support, online tools, programs, and so much more, SCPL is here to support you at every stage of learning. And on those chilly days when all you want to do is curl up with a good book, we’ve got plenty of those, too!

Visit our website to explore all that SCPL has to offer and find a resource that works for you.

Address

99 Clinton Street
Schenectady, NY
12305

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15183884500

Website

http://www.scpl.org/

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