Come to playtime pals, a new weekly group at YWCA-GCR: 21 1st St. Troy, NY 12180! Join us every Monday from 10-11am for your child’s enrichment, and help them strengthen social and emotional learning skills (SEL). Age appropriate toys and books provided. A great opportunity to meet other paren...read more

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own! Mondays 4-5:30pm.

Work with Sarah Collen to make hats and scarves that will be donated. All materials will be supplied. 

Join us for your child's enrichment as we help them grow into readers!  We will share stories, songs and movement in this active educational program for children up to age 5 with a parent or caregiver.

Make your own unique snowflakes in this workshop where we will set out snowflake patterns and provide supplies to make snowflakes from paper, large and small. Snowflakes can be used to decorate for the holidays or to celebrate the beginning of winter. Program will take place in the main reading room...read more

*New time starting January 8: 3:30-5:00pm!* 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.

Children may read to her or just visit. All are welcome!

Join us for live music, free professional holiday portraits in front of our grand fireplace, and a special reading of Twas the Night Before Christmas by Mayor Carmella Mantello. 

Come to playtime pals, a new weekly group at YWCA-GCR: 21 1st St. Troy, NY 12180! Join us every Monday from 10-11am for your child’s enrichment, and help them strengthen social and emotional learning skills (SEL). Age appropriate toys and books provided. A great opportunity to meet other paren...read more

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own! Mondays 4-5:30pm.

Do you love getting good book recommendations? Well, so do we! Join us for this special meeting of book lovers to discuss books on a single theme. No registration necessary, but we do ask that you follow the theme and rules listed below. You must read a book that follows these guidelines:● Them...read more

Join us in decorating cookies and gingerbread houses while we sip hot cocoa!! First come, first served. While supplies last! Ages 3-18.

Have you ever wanted to have a thoughtful, respectful conversation about banned and challenged books?Join our well-read patron, Christina, in a monthly book discussion focused on reading and discussing banned/challenged titles.Reading with the Banned discussion group will meet at the Main Library on...read more

WMHT's North to New York: The Great Migration in NY's Capital Region is an original documentary about the history and legacy of those that left all they knew behind to make the Capital Region home. Commemorating the roots of a community born from the migration of African Americans from Missi...read more

Join us for your child's enrichment as we help them grow into readers!  We will share stories, songs and movement in this active educational program for children up to age 5 with a parent or caregiver.

*New Date* Join us at YWCA-GCR during Chill Zone for both classic and unique Bingo! Each winner gets to choose a winter-themed prize! Snacks and refreshments included. For ages 13-18.

*New time starting January 8: 3:30-5:00pm!* 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.

Join us for a fun and engaging early literacy storytime designed for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers. We'll share a variety of books, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays that help build foundational reading skills in a playful, interactive environment. This program is a wonderful opportunity t...read more

A class that is focused on a gentler style of hatha yoga practice. It is performed at a slower pace, with less intense positions, and usually includes extended time for meditation, yogic breath work, and relaxation. All skill levels are welcome, modifications will be provided. Please wear loose/comf...read more

Children may read to her or just visit. All are welcome!

Come to playtime pals, a new weekly group at YWCA-GCR: 21 1st St. Troy, NY 12180! Join us every Monday from 10-11am for your child’s enrichment, and help them strengthen social and emotional learning skills (SEL). Age appropriate toys and books provided. A great opportunity to meet other paren...read more

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own! Mondays 4-5:30pm.

Stop by YWCA-GCR: 21 1st St. Troy, NY 12180 for some free build Lego fun! Figurines and bricks provided; please do not bring your own. We will display your creations at the Main Branch! Ages 5 and up.

Submit your top reads to us and we will show you how to make them into a beautiful ornament suitable for all seasons. This ornament, which will be unique to you - can hold several tiny books. We are going to let you decide how many it will hold. They can be your all time favorite titles, your best o...read more

Join us for your child's enrichment as we help them grow into readers!  We will share stories, songs and movement in this active educational program for children up to age 5 with a parent or caregiver.

*New time starting January 8: 3:30-5:00pm!* 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.

A class that is focused on a gentler style of hatha yoga practice. It is performed at a slower pace, with less intense positions, and usually includes extended time for meditation, yogic breath work, and relaxation. All skill levels are welcome, modifications will be provided. Please wear loose/comf...read more

Children may read to her or just visit. All are welcome!

Come to playtime pals, a new weekly group at YWCA-GCR: 21 1st St. Troy, NY 12180! Join us every Monday from 10-11am for your child’s enrichment, and help them strengthen social and emotional learning skills (SEL). Age appropriate toys and books provided. A great opportunity to meet other paren...read more

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own! Mondays 4-5:30pm.

Children may read to her or just visit. All are welcome!

Come to playtime pals, a new weekly group at YWCA-GCR: 21 1st St. Troy, NY 12180! Join us every Monday from 10-11am for your child’s enrichment, and help them strengthen social and emotional learning skills (SEL). Age appropriate toys and books provided. A great opportunity to meet other paren...read more

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own! Mondays 4-5:30pm.