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  • Mont Pleasant
  • Niskayuna
  • Quaker Street
  • Rotterdam
  • Scotia
  • Woodlawn
Central Library
Hours & Location
99 Clinton Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
Tel: 518.388.4500  Fax: 518.386.2241

Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday - Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Events & Programs
For special events and programs at this location, see our Event Calendar

About Us

  • Handicapped accessible
  • Meeting rooms and exhibit areas available to community groups
  • Free computer classes, film and video series, book discussions and other programs
  • Outreach services to nursing homes, senior centers and the homebound
  • Interlibrary Loan services
  • Collections include:
    • New and popular books
    • Large print materials
    • Audiobooks on CD and MP3, and Playaways
    • DVDs
    • Music CDs
    • GED, Civil Service, SAT and other test preparation materials
  • Small business and financial resources
  • Access to current and historical newspapers and periodicals
  • Consumer health information
  • Technological services and resources including:
    • Wireless Internet access
    • PCs with Internet access and printer
    • Microsoft Office software
    • 24-hour remote access to online library catalogs and databases
    • Adaptive equipment for the visually and hearing impaired
    • Microfilm readers
    • Copy machine for public use (10¢ per page)
    • Fax services (fees apply)
  • A wide variety of Children's Services including:
    • Storytimes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers
    • After-school, weekend and summer programs for children and teens
    • Parent and teacher resource center
    • Computers for homework, Internet access and games
    • Multimedia kits to support school curriculum
    • Outreach services to schools, daycare centers and community agencies
Mont Pleasant Branch
Hours & Location
1026 Crane Street
Schenectady, NY 12303
Tel: 518.386.2245  Fax: 518.386.2245

Monday & Wednesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday closed

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Events & Programs
For special events and programs at this location, see our Event Calendar

About Us

  • Handicapped accessible
  • Interlibrary Loan service
  • Collections include:
    • Bestsellers, new and popular nonfiction
    • Popular magazines
    • DVDs and VHS movies including Bollywood
    • Audiobooks on CD
    • Large print books
    • Graphic novels, animé and comics
  • Technological services and resources including:
    • Wireless Internet access
    • PCs with Internet access and printer
    • Microsoft Office software
    • 24-hour remote access to online library catalogs and databases
    • Copy machine for public use (15¢ per page)
    • Computer printing (10¢ per page)
    • Fax services (fees apply)
  • Youth services including:
    • After school programs for grades 1-5
    • Teen programs for grades 6-10
    • Summer Reading Club and Teen Summer Reading Club
    • Summer volunteer opportunities for teens
    • PAWS for Reading Programs
    • Outreach to schools, daycares and other youth agencies
    • Stories and presentations for classes or groups visiting the library
    • Large collection of the newest and popular books, magazines, movies and music for children of all ages.
Niskayuna Branch
Hours & Location
2400 Nott Street East
Niskayuna, NY 12309
Tel: 518.386.2249  Fax: 518.386.2249

Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday closed

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Events & Programs
For special events and programs at this location, see our Event Calendar

About Us

  • Handicapped accessible
  • 7000 square foot neighborhood library, surrounded by beautiful gardens, created and maintained by the community
  • Spacious meeting room with DVD/VHS, overhead screen and Internet capability that may be reserved for programs, meetings, receptions and art exhibits.
  • Interlibrary Loan service
  • Monthly adult book club meetings
  • Free Young Musicians Forum concerts (monthly, September-May)
  • Frequent art exhibits
  • Collections include:
    • The latest fiction and nonfiction titles
    • Magazines
    • Audio books on CD and MP3, and Playaways
    • Foreign language instructional materials
    • Large print books
    • Music CDs
    • Large collection of DVDs
  • Technological services and resources including:
    • Wireless Internet access
    • PCs with Internet access and printer
    • Microsoft Office software
    • 24-hour remote access to online library catalogs and databases
    • Copy machine for public use (15¢ per page)
    • Computer printing (10¢ per page)
    • Fax services (fees apply)
  • A wide variety of programs for children including:
    • Baby Lap Time, Toddler Time, and Pre-school Story Hour
    • After school programs for children grades K-5
    • Family Story Time
    • Summer Reading Club and Teen Summer Reading Club
Quaker Street Branch
Hours & Location
Bull Street & Route 7
Quaker Street, NY 12141
Tel: 518.895.2719  Fax: 518.895.2719

Monday & Tuesday 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday closed
*Not handicapped accessible

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Events & Programs
For special events and programs at this location, see our Event Calendar

About Us

  • A small, but modern library in the historic hamlet of Quaker Street with easy access from Routes 7 and 20
  • A valuable community resource and gathering space for western Schenectady County
  • Meeting room available to community groups
  • Interlibrary Loan service
  • Permanent local art exhibit
  • Collections include:
    • The latest fiction and nonfiction titles
    • Audio books on CD and Playaways
    • Large print books
    • Music CDs
    • DVDs and VHS
    • Magazines
  • Technological services and resources including:
    • Wireless Internet access
    • PCs with Internet access and printer
    • Microsoft Office software
    • 24-hour remote access to online library catalogs and databases
    • Copy machine for public use (15¢ per page)
    • Computer printing (10¢ per page)
    • Fax services (fees apply)
  • A wide variety of programs for children including:
    • Summer Reading Club
    • Family programs
    • Toddler and Pre-school story times
Rotterdam Branch
Hours & Location
1100 N. Westcott Road
Rotterdam, NY 12306
Tel: 518.356.3440  Fax: 518.386.3467

Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday closed

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Events & Programs
For special events and programs at this location, see our Event Calendar

About Us

  • State-of-the-art neighborhood library with handicapped accessible automatic doors
  • Beautifully landscaped gardens with reading bench
  • Spacious meeting room with DVD/VHS, overhead screen and Internet access capability that may be reserved by community groups for programs, meetings, receptions and art exhibits
  • Interlibrary Loan service
  • Adult Book Club
  • Adult programs of general interest
  • Collections include:
    • The latest fiction and nonfiction titles
    • Audio books on CD and MP3, and Playaways
    • Foreign language instructional materials
    • Large print books
    • Large selection of DVDs and VHS
    • Music CDs
    • Magazines and newspapers, including The Daily Gazette
  • Technological services and resources including:
    • Wireless Internet access
    • PCs with Internet access and printer
    • Microsoft Office software
    • Microfilm readers
    • Copy machine for public use (10¢ per page)
    • Fax services (fees apply)
    • A desktop magnifier for the visually impaired
  • A wide variety of programs for children and adults including:
    • Together Time for "Under 3's"
    • Pre-school time
    • Book Buddy Program- call branch for more information
    • After school programs for elementary school children
    • Summer Reading Club and Young Adult Programs
Scotia Branch
Hours & Location
14 Mohawk Avenue
Scotia, NY 12302
Tel: 518.386.2247  Fax: 518.386.2247

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday & Sunday closed

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Events & Programs
For special events and programs at this location, see our Event Calendar

About Us

  • Handicapped accessible
  • Located in the historic Abraham Glen House
  • Interlibrary Loan service
  • Collections include:
    • The latest fiction and nonfiction titles
    • Audio books on CD
    • Large print books
    • Large selection of magazines
    • DVDs and VHS
  • Technological services and resources including:
    • Wireless Internet access
    • PCs with Internet access and printer
    • Microsoft Office software
    • 24-hour remote access to online library catalogs and databases
    • Copy machine for public use (15¢ per page)
    • Fax services (fees apply)
  • A wide variety of programs for children and adults including:
    • After school programs for elementary children
    • Summer Reading Club
    • Family programs
Woodlawn Branch
Hours & Location
2 Sanford Street
Schenectady, NY 12304
Tel: 518.386.2248  Fax: 518.386.2248

Monday - Thursday 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday - Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday closed

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Events & Programs
For special events and programs at this location, see our Event Calendar

About Us

  • Handicapped accessible
  • 2500 square foot neighborhood library surrounded by attractive flowerbeds
  • Interlibrary Loan service
  • Programs for adults including:
    • A monthly book club
    • Gardening and craft activites
    • Annual "Giving to Others" Project
    • Annual plant exchange in May
  • Collections include:
    • The latest popular fiction and nonfiction titles
    • Large selection of magazines
    • DVDs and VHS
    • Audiobooks on CD and MP3, and Playaways
    • Large print books
  • Technological services and resources including:
    • Wireless Internet access
    • PCs with Internet access and printer
    • Microsoft Office software
    • 24-hour remote access to online library catalogs and databases
    • Copy machine for public use (15¢ per page)
    • Computer printing (10¢ per page)
    • Fax services (fees apply)
  • A variety of services and programs for children of all ages, including:
    • Summer Reading Club and Teen Summer Reading Club
    • Outreach to schools, daycare centers and other youth agencies
    • After-school programs for elementary school children
    • Weekly PAWS for Reading
    • Family programs