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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Zero Screens, Tons of Fun!
Library Branch:
Howe
Room:
Howe: Teen Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Gaming,
Sensory Friendly,
Other
Event Details:
Ask us for one of our Analog bags or Puzzles, cards or board games to have a fun no screen time with family and friends.
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
Caregivers
This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Get Caught Reading at Pine Hills
All Day
5/1–5/22
Pine Hills
Library Branch:
Pine Hills
Room:
Pine Hills: Children's Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Growing Readers,
Other
Event Details:
[Ages 4-13] May is Get Caught Reading Month! Pssst...hey...if you get caught reading at the Pine Hills branch this May, I heard you might earn a small prize...
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group
Preschool
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Preschool" group
May
8
2026
Fri
Toddler Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch
10:30am–11:30am
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Growing Readers,
Storytime
Event Details:
[For ages 1-4] Please join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregiver. After storytime, enjoy unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more!
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
Caregivers
This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Adults,
Older Adults
Washington Avenue
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
May
8
2026
Fri
Money Matters: Back to Budget Basics
11:00am–12:00pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Workshop
Event Details:
Managing finances can be challenging, so Albany Public Library and Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County are bringing you a four-part series on taking control of your finances.
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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| 12:00pm |
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This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
8
2026
Fri
Library Branch:
Howe
Room:
Howe: Reference
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come to Howe to make a lovely Mother's Day card to tell your mother or other caregiver in your life how much you care. Ask for the card base at the desk!
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
Caregivers
This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
8
2026
Fri
Everyday English for Newcomer Adults
12:30pm–2:00pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room:
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult Literacy,
English as a New Language
Event Details:
[For Adults] This class is designed for adult newcomers to Albany who have some basic English language skills and are looking to improve their fluency and communication abilities.
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Adults,
Older Adults
Delaware
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
May
8
2026
Fri
Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Community Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Are you a fiber crafter? Does your family have all the hand knitted or crocheted hats, scarves, mittens, or shawls that they could possibly use in this lifetime? Do you have a passion and skill for making hand-knitted or crocheted garments?
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
8
2026
Fri
Homebuyer 101
1:00pm–2:30pm
Washington Avenue
Library Branch:
Washington Avenue
Room:
Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Workshop
Event Details:
[For Adults] Get started on the path to buying a home with this overview of the homebuying process, down payment programs, and what it takes to credit qualify for a mortgage.
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
May
8
2026
Fri
Teen Fridays
3:00pm–4:30pm
North Albany
Library Branch:
North Albany
Room:
North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Gaming
Event Details:
Come hang out after school with video games, crafts, and more!
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
Preschool,
Children,
Tween/Teen
Delaware
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
May
8
2026
Fri
Library Branch:
Delaware
Room:
Delaware: Community Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children,
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Come and create! We'll offer various building kits for children to explore and use to design whatever comes to their imagination.
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
May
8
2026
Fri
Library Branch:
Howe
Room:
Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
[For ages 9-17] Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch or PS4 with your friends!
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
May
8
2026
Fri
Super Smash Fridays
4:00pm–5:00pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room:
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
[For Ages 13-17] Clash your favorite gaming icons in the ultimate showdown. Tweens and Teens are invited to bring their friends and play Super Smash. Come see if you are good enough to beat our library gamers!
Disclaimer(s)
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
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