Let's take a bite out of summer fun by making our own shark themed suncatchers with tissue paper and contact paper!
Join us for this 4-week series where we will to learn a "new" card game each Thursday. Already a pro? Join us for weekday fun and conversation as we play some of our favorite card games.
7/18: Canasta
[Ages 18+] Would you like to update or create a résumé? Having formatting nightmares? Need help tweaking or writing a cover letter? The Delaware Branch offers one-on-one sessions every Thursday between 1-2pm.
Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocate for information and assistance on tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at
(518) 427-4300 (ext. 7)
[Adults 18+] Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer? Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:
Balloon Twisting with Balloon Gal Jenny
[For ages 7-17.] Have you ever marveled at a professional balloon twister? Here's your chance to learn how to twist balloons yourself! Balloon Gal Jenny will teach you how to make your very own balloon creation!
Join us with Barbara Lukas from WMHT to enjoy the story of Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale by Marcus Pfister and make some crafts to take home!
Registration is required as supplies and space are limited.
[Adults 18+] Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer? Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:
[Adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!
[For adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Pine Hills Branch to meet with Alex Word, the Neighborhood Specialist for Pine Hills.
[Ages 5-18] Tie-dye without the dye?! Come decorate your very own Albany Public Library T-shirt using sandpaper and crayons! While supplies last; this program is on a first come, first served basis.
[For ages 0-5] Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs!
Disclaimer(s)
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.
[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!
[For ages 6-14] Minecraft beginners and experts: come build your world and characters in a weekly Minecraft competition with your friends at the APL Washington Ave. Branch.
Visit Bach in our garden to listen to Brenda Fisher & Friends a trio led by Brenda Fisher on guitar, vocals and harmonica performing Roots, Country and Blues. Thanks to Music Performance Trust Fund.