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.

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

[Ages 5+] Ducks have invaded the Delaware Branch!  Come save us! Come find three of our hidden tiny ducks in the library & win a prize!

[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.

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

Join us for an Author Talk with Phil Bayly he discusses & reads excerpts from books in his series of Murder on Skis mysteries.

[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. 

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

[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.  

[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.  

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

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.  

Is AI-generated poetry indistinguishable from poetry written by people? Decide for yourself in this workshop in which we will compare and contrast human and AI-composed poems. Registration is required.

Newly arrived immigrants learn to sew while practicing their English language skills. Hosted by Stitching Exchange

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 18+] Bring your knitting, crochet, needle work, coloring, or any other craft you've been working on to our monthly meeting where we talk, laugh, and enjoy a movie. 

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

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