This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Storytime at Pine Hills

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Pine Hills
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

[For Ages 2-4] Join us for an early morning story where we will sing, dance and socialize!

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

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

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

All Abilities Social Group

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Outreach, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

[Adults] Caregivers, stop in with your group for various activities for all abilities. Crafts, Legos, karaoke, quiet time, coloring, movies... there's no limit to the fun we'll have! Call 518-427-4300 ext.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Bird Builds a Nest

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Preschool
Bach
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

(Ages 2-6) Bird Builds a Nest. This STEM program for preschoolers will include a project and a copy of the book Bird Builds a Nest by Martin Jenkins to bring home. 

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

Not a # Group

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tween/Teen
Howe
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Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, Workshop
Event Details:

[For Teens] Not a Number is an interactive child trafficking and exploitation prevention curriculum designed to provide youth with information and skills in a manner that inspires them to make safe choices.

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

Monster Mask-Querade!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Pine Hills
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

[Ages 5-11] Learn about monsters around the world, read a creepy and funny monster book, and create a monster mask of your own design. Spark creativity with your child and their imagination take over! 

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

Decorate and Fly Your Kite!

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children, Tween/Teen
North Albany
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

At North Albany, you can decorate and color your kite. When your done, we will go outside to make sure they can fly.

Registration required as supplies are limited.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

FFAPL Book Talk

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends and Foundation of APL
Event Details:

Join us as Jonathan Skinner, PhD, retired statistician & amateur classicist discusses the book, The Myth of Artificial Intelligence:  Why Computers Can’t Think the Way We Do by Erik J.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Learn to Knit with Gail Laber

3:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Washington Avenue
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Learning Lab A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

[For ages 14+] If you want to learn to knit then this is the class for you! During this 3-week class you will learn the basics: terminology, tools and materials, and enough stitches to keep you knitting for many years to come.  

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
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Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

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

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

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:

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. 

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

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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!

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

Bookshakes

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tween/Teen
Bach
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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Rotunda
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[Ages 10-17] Drop in to Bach for a Bookshake. What's a bookshake? Make your own milkshake and browse our selection of new books. Colored pencils, markers and art books will be provided as well.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Delaware Community Farmers Market

4:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Back Courtyard
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lively produce only market offers a variety of fresh farm products affordably.  Located in the back parking lot of Albany Public Library's Delaware Branch. WIC coupons and EBT cards are welcome. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Indian Music with Devesh and Veena Chandra

4:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Front Courtyard
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Enjoy a family fun and creativity event at the Delaware, Howe, and North Albany Branches! Come and enjoy an Indian Classical Music performance by Veena and Devesh Chandra.

Dates by location are as follow:

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

A Book Club Before Dinner

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

Join the North Albany’s book club! We will meet on the second Tuesday of each month. Our choices of titles are based on the recommendation listings.

Title for July: "Heirs of the Founders" by H. W. Brands

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled

Silent Book Club at Motor Oil Coffee

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Outreach/ Offsite
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

[For adults] Silent Book Clubs are popping up nationally and we are partnering with Motor Oil Coffee to host our own.

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

Cubetto Fun!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschool, Children
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[For ages 3-9.] Cubetto is the adorable wooden robot that can teach your child the basics of computer programming through adventures and hands-on play. We can’t wait to see what you make Cubetto do!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm - 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:

Monthly meeting of the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees. The 7/9 Board Meeting is being conducted at 161 Washington Ave, and via videoconference from Dallas, TX.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hiking 101 with NYS Parks and Rec

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, Workshop
Event Details:

[For Adults] Join us and learn all the in and outs of Hiking in New York State! This program will be led by Andy Bonelli, Grafton Lakes State Park Environmental Educator and New York State Licensed Outdoor Guide. We will learn:

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

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!