I'm with the Banned

12:00am–11:45pm
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: Other
Event Details:

[for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long!

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.

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.

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!

 

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.

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:

[Adults] 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

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

Monday Gentle Movement Group

12:15pm–1:15pm
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: Health & Wellness, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come Join us at the Howe Branch or on Zoom to get some light movement in to start your week off right! Please Make sure to bring a water bottle, walking shoes and to wear comfortable clothing for movement i.e. Leggings and a tee shirt.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Howe Neighborhood Specialist Hours

2:00pm–4:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Howe
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Library Branch: Howe
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Howe Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the South End. 

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Workforce Development Fair

2:00pm–4:30pm
Washington Avenue
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Public free event - hosting a workforce development fair for the community. Organizations such as the SEAT Center, BOCES, City of Albany HR, NENYCOSH and other organizations.

Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adults
Howe
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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.

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children
Washington Avenue
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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Children
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.

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.

After School Tutoring (Grades K-12)

4:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Tween/Teen
Delaware
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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Study Room 3
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Students’ grades K-12 can meet with a student tutor from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University at Albany for a half an hour tutoring session. Tutors can offer homework help, worksheets, and test prep.  

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.

All Ages LEGO Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
All Ages
North Albany
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Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Use your imagination and free-play with our Legos! This is a drop-in program for kids and adults of all ages. No registration required. This program recurs on the last Monday of each month. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Yarn Over and Yap @Howe

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Howe
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Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music
Event Details:

[Ages 18+] Bring your knitting, crochet, needle work, coloring, or any other craft you've been working on to our monthly meeting where we talk, laugh, and enjoy some relaxing music.

Make Your Own Candle

6:00pm–7:30pm
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Pine Hills
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your own container candle with soy wax, colored dyes, and optional essential oils. A perfect DIY craft for when the weather gets darker and chilly. Bring in a special small container (4-8oz) if you would like to.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Movie Craft Mashup: Smurfs (2025)

6:00pm–7:30pm
All Ages
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
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Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Enjoy a family film and a movie-themed craft!

 Rating: PG. Runtime: 90 minutes.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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