Tuesday Morning Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, Children
Howe
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Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for a read-along, sing-along Storytime.

English as a New Language (ENL) for Intermediate-Level Adult Learners

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Pine Hills
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy
Event Details:

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

Friends Book Talk

12:00pm - 1:00pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book/Author Talk, Friends and Foundation of APL
Event Details:

Sílvia Mejía, PhD, professor of Spanish, Latin American Literature, & Film, also Chair, Dept.

One on One Computer Help

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
North Albany
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: North Albany
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

[For adults] Schedule a 1 hour, one-on-one appointment with the Librarian for assistance with your technology questions. We can help from how to use your phone to computers. Please have your questions ready before the appointment.

Capital Region BOCES Adult English Language Class

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: BOCES Classroom (2nd floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

[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. 

Free HIV and Hep C Testing

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Learning Lab A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

In Our Own Voices, Inc provides free HIV and HEP C testing. No registration or appointment required. Free and discreet.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

3:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Event Details:

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

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
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Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Event Details:

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

North Albany Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
North Albany
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Library Branch: North Albany
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

[For adults] 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. 

Cancelled

Reading with Rocket!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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

Cookies and Cocoa

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween/Teen
Bach
Closed
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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

[Ages 11-17] It's almost winter! Come decorate some cookies and make from-scratch hot cocoa! Cozy vibes all around!

Teen Lab

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

After school hang out time for teens with video games. 

Treats and Toys Tuesdays

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
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Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[For Ages 5-11] Refresh with a tasty after school snack then enjoy a variety of different toys, games, and activities!

Cocoa in a Jar

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Howe
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

[Ages 17+] Come Join us as we make hot cocoa jars. Make these as gifts for family /friends or keep them for yourself so you can make a nice cup of hot cocoa as the days get colder.

A Book Club Before Dinner

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
North Albany
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Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

[For ages: 18+] Join the North Albany’s book club! We will meet on the second Tuesday of each month. Our choices of titles will be based on the month’s holiday observations.

Title for November: "Girls Burn Brighter" by Shobha Rao

APL Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

6:00pm - 7:30pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Trustee Meetings
Event Details:

This is the monthly meeting of the Albany Public Library, Board of Trustees.

More information, including links to the agenda, minutes, and live-streaming of meetings can be found here:

Pajama Storytime

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Preschool, Children
Bach
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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

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

Cancelled

Executive Committee Meeting

7:30pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Trustee Meetings
Event Details:

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