International Creativity Month: Collaborative Popsicle Stick Collage

All Day
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For ages 3+] To celebrative International Creativity Month we're hosting a collaborative collage using popsicle sticks. Stop by the Youth Services Room to contribute. Your work will be showcased at the end of the month!

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Accommodations

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

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 Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Washington Avenue
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 1-4] Please join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregiver. After storytime, enjoy unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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.

Delaware Community Puzzle (Month-Long)

12:00pm–6:00pm
All Ages
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

January 29th is National Puzzle Day. Contribute to our second community puzzle throughout January.  Just stop by the library and grab a piece to design any way you want.

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Accommodations

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

Everyday English for Newcomer Adults

12:30pm–2:00pm
Adults
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: 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 newcomers to Albany who have some basic English language skills and are looking to improve their fluency and communication abilities.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Stitch Angels

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Delaware
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are you a fiber crafter? Does your family have all the hand knitted or crocheted hats, scarves, mittens, or shawls that they could possibly use in this lifetime? Do you have a passion and skill for making hand-knitted or crocheted garments?

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Teen Fridays

3:00pm–4:30pm
Tween/Teen
North Albany
Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

Come hang out after school with video games, crafts, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

The Gaming Zone

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tween/Teen
Howe
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[For ages 9-17] Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch or PS4 with your friends! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Super Smash Fridays

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween/Teen
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[For Ages 13-17] Clash your favorite gaming icons in the ultimate showdown. Tweens and Teens are invited to bring their friends and play Super Smash. Come see if you are good enough to beat our library gamers!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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