Day Calendar

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts!

[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out! 

[For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement.

[Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy!

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County ENL class

Patrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.

[For Adults] Come and learn about the Talking Book and Braille Library.

[For Adults] Classes are provided to help students improve English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Classes are free to students age 21 year or older. 

Join us for a  Book Review of The Shipbuilder, a Ukrainian novel by Yuri Yanovsky.  Reviewer & translator:  Ian Ross Singleton, MFA, Writing & Critical Inquiry Program, U at Albany, SUNY.

[Adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!

The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the North Albany Branch to meet with Lori Kochanski, the Neighborhood Specialist for North Albany. 

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

[Ages 4-8] Visit the Pine Hill Branch library and explore our extensive picture book collection! Each week our "Book Buddies" will read pre-selected books featuring award winning authors.

Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!

Come play with or against your friends at Bach! Video games and traditional games, we have them both!

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

[Adults] Come make Wildflower Seed Bombs. Registration is required. You can register online or by calling 518-427-4300 ext. 4 

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog.  Why?  Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

Want to make some bracelets for your friends? Stop by North Albany to create colorful and fun designs!
Please reserve as seating is limited.

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

[Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime!  We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!

Join me for a fun evening hour of discussing "The Pinkster King and the King of Kongo: The Forgotten History of America's Dutch-Owned Slaves" by Jeroen Dewulf. Copies of the book may be found at the Albany Public Library.