This event is in the "Preschool" group

Baby Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 0-18 months] Please join us in our Youth Services Room for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0 to 18 months and their caregiver.

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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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, Children
Bach
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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers]  Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement.  Then, stay to play!

 

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tax Assistance with NYS Tax Department

10:30am–5:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction, Other
Event Details:

[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!

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Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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Tech Help

12:00pm–12:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Delaware
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your device & your questions and we'll figure it out together. This is a one-on-one help session. Registration is required; call 518-427-4300, ext. 4 to register, or register online. Tech Help is offered every Monday. 

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Accommodations

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Cancelled

Sunbeam Storytime

12:30pm–1:00pm
Preschool, Children
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
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Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! 

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Daylight Art Corner: Rock Painting

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music, One-on-One Instruction, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Recharge your spirit at our monthly creative art gathering designed for comfort and connection. it’s a stress-free sanctuary where the music is smooth, and the creativity flows at your own pace.

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Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Slime Day!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Sensory Friendly, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us over Spring Break for Slime Day! We'll be making our own slime using simple household ingredients. No registration necessary. 

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Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Spring it On!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[for ages 5-11] Spring is in the air and we're blooming with fun! Join us for crafts and activities all week long!

Monday, 4/6: Poetry Collage

Tuesday, 4/7: Paper Mosaic

Wednesday, 4/8: Toy Trumpet

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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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Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: 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 immigrants and newcomers to Albany who are preparing for the USCIS citizenship and naturalization process.

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Accommodations

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This event is in the "Adults" group
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Pine Hills Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

2:30pm–4:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Tabling Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

[For adults] The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Pine Hills Branch to meet with Ken Louzier, the Neighborhood Specialist for Pine Hills. 

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Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Artists Unite!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween/Teen
Pine Hills
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[Ages 13-17] Hang out with fellow teen artists every Monday after school and use art supplies to doodle, sketch, or make whatever kind of art you want! In addition, every week will feature examples from notable artists and artistic movements.

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Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach, Other
Event Details:

No appointment necessary! Stop by and ask APL Executive Director Andrea Nicolay your questions about the proposed 2026-27 budget, or library operations in general.

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Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

4:00pm–5:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 5-14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be able to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spring into Gardening

4:30pm–5:30pm
Adults
North Albany
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help us kick off our Seed Library and learn all about seed starting during this spring gardening program presented by Love Your Block! We will have:

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Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Art Corner: Rock Painting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music, One-on-One Instruction, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into our monthly relaxing post-work retreat where creativity flows and stress fades. Express your deep essence while smooth, soulful music sets the mood. No experience needed, just bring your imagination and let the rhythm guide you.

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Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tabletop Role-Playing Game: Forbidden Lands

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adventurers Wanted!

The Forbidden Lands spark imagination, test resourcefulness, and weave unforgettable tales.

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Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

APL Mystery Book Club: April

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults, Older Adults
Virtual/ Online
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Adults] Read this month's mystery before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a lively discussion. The Book for April will be Hollow Fires by Samira Ahmed.

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Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.