Upcoming Events

[Ages 2-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. Walk-ins welcome. 

[Ages 0-24 months] Join Ms Melissa for fun songs and short books to introduce your baby to storytime! We will meet in the community room, and babies and their caregivers are welcome to stay and play after storytime.

[For ages 0-5 and their caregivers.] Have fun playing at the library with your family! We'll have our usual Play & Grow toys available along with special toys just for this weekly open-play program!

[Ages 0-5] Every week after preschool storytime-- stay & play! 

Let your little ones tap into their imaginations during this unstructured play time. Kids can play with our toy kitchen, blocks, dolls, train sets & more!

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Meeting of the Facilities Committee of the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees.

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or needlecrafting? Is it a hobby that you enjoyed in the past and would like to get back to? You can bring a project that you’re working on, or one that you want to start. All skill levels are welcome!

[ Adults 18+] Do you love plants and want to grow your collection? Or are you looking to try planting some new seeds in the Spring? Come join us to swap plants and exchange seeds at Pine Hills and learn about plants with your neighbors.

[For Adults] Join us for a free movie screening with coffee and snacks, and the chance to talk to community services providers!

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

New to the job market? Been a while since your last interview? Get some help with one-on-one interview preparation. Practice your interview skills in a mock interview setting.

Let's celebrate Tulip Festival by making tulip shapes with perler beads! An adult will be handling the iron. Ages 8-11 recommended due to small size of the beads.

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

[Ages 6-10]  Hello chapter book fans! Fenway has convinced his human, Hattie, to let him run free while they hike.  The squirrels! The treats! The smells!  It's glorious! Until one day...wait..where is Hattie?

[Ages 5-18] Come create with salt & paint! No registration necessary. While supplies last. We'll start with fireworks, but you can feel free to paint whatever you'd like! 

[For Ages 11 to 17] A space welcoming all gamers 11 to 17 and all game types. We have board games to play, wi-fi for your DS battle, Xbox One and Switch on a big screen, and lots of tables and chairs to fit large-group games.

Celebrate Spring with North Albany! Paint a flower pot and take home your own mini plant! 

Supplies are limited, please reserve your spot in advance.

[Adults 18+] Come join us for a film with a cup of tea and popcorn. Films will be contemplative, musing, philosophical or spiritual in nature. To be held on the second Wednesday of each month, film evenings are casual

[Ages 0-17 and their families] Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, we've got a beat for you! Immerse yourself in authentic West African drumming and dance with Jordan Taylor Hill.

Make a cute Mother's Day card for that special person in your life.

Join us in practicing the gentle, coordinated, and easy Tai Chi movements to improve your balance. Learning these safe, relaxed, and energizing practices will help you move more confidently in daily life. 

[Ages 18+] Would you like to update or create a résumé? Need help tweaking or writing a cover letter? The Delaware Branch offers one-on-one sessions every Thursday between 12-1pm. 

Register for a 30-minute session with a Digital Navigator to learn the basics of computers or ask questions in a one-on-one setting. Get assistance with resumes, internet skills, mobile devices,  Google Drive, and more.