[Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out!
[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts!
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.
English as a New Language (ENL) for Intermediate-Level Adult Learners
[For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement.
Schedule a one-on-one 45-minute meeting to refine your resume or cover letter. Learn how to create or update a resume to show off your skills!
Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County ENL class
Patrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.
The Children's Museum at Saratoga Springs Presents: Can you build it?
[Ages 5-11] In this program, students will explore the world of building, design, and engineering through fun challenges and construction activities. Can you build it? Yes, you can!
Join us as we review: Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong about the World—and Why Things Are Better Than You Think by Hans Rosling with Ola Rosling & Anna Rosling Rönnlund.
[Adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!
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.
[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!
[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog. Why? Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.
Join us every Tuesday all summer for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!
[Ages 5-11] B-4 summer ends come to the North Albany branch to wrap up Summer Reading where we'll be dabbing our way through musical hits for a special music bingo.
Registration is recommended.
[Ages 10-17] Interested in tabletop roleplaying games but don't know where to start? Mainstream games seem too complicated or uninteresting?
[All Ages] All are invited to the library to create a beaded bookmark! Color, collage, or sketch a fun bookmark, then string together a beaded tassel from our wide assortment of bead options! Staff will laminate the bookmark and help assemble.
[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.
Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.
[Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime! We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!