Name: Eggs & Chicks in the Library!
Start: 2025-04-14
End: 2025-04-19
Location: Washington Avenue

Eggs & Chicks in the Library!

All Day 4/14 - 4/19

Washington Avenue

Program Type:

Growing Readers, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

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[For ages 4-14.] We’re hatching chicken eggs with science educator George Steele! Stop by the Youth Services Room on the 2nd floor during open hours/days to view our eggs (and chicks once they hatch!).

Library Branch: Washington Avenue

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

Program Type: Growing Readers, STEM/STEAM

Event Details:

[For ages 4-14.] We’re hatching chicken eggs with science educator George Steele! Stop by the Youth Services Room on the 2nd floor during open hours/days to view our eggs (and chicks once they hatch!).

NNORC 1 on 1 Computer Help

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Bach: Community Room at Bach

Program Type:

Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

:

[Adults] Do you have question about your device? One-on-One Computer Skills Group is designed for individuals who want some extra help with their device or computer!

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Registration

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Library Branch: Bach

Room: Bach: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 2

Event Details:

[Adults] Do you have question about your device? One-on-One Computer Skills Group is designed for individuals who want some extra help with their device or computer!

Pine Hills Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills

Program Type:

Community Event

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

:

[For adults] The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Pine Hills Branch to meet with Ken Louzier, the Neighborhood Specialist for Pine Hills.

Library Branch: Pine Hills

Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Event

Event Details:

[For adults] The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Pine Hills Branch to meet with Ken Louzier, the Neighborhood Specialist for Pine Hills.

Résumé Assistance

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Delaware: Reference Area at Delaware

Program Type:

Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

:

[Ages 18+] Would you like to update or create a résumé? Have formatting nightmares? Need help tweaking or writing a cover letter? The Delaware Branch offers one-on-one sessions every Thursday between 1-2pm.

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Registration

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Library Branch: Delaware

Room: Delaware: Reference Area

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

[Ages 18+] Would you like to update or create a résumé? Have formatting nightmares? Need help tweaking or writing a cover letter? The Delaware Branch offers one-on-one sessions every Thursday between 1-2pm.

Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Washington Avenue

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

:

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Washington Avenue

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Event Details:

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Pine Hills: Study Room 1 at Pine Hills

Program Type:

Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

:

[Adults 18+] Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer? Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

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Registration

Closed

Library Branch: Pine Hills

Room: Pine Hills: Study Room 1

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Event Details:

[Adults 18+] Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer? Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

Art in April!

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

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[ages 5-11] April showers bring... crafts to APL! Stop into the Youth Services room to make a sensational spring craft. 5 days of fun!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue

Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers

Event Details:

[ages 5-11] April showers bring... crafts to APL! Stop into the Youth Services room to make a sensational spring craft. 5 days of fun!

photo of kids working on engineering project

Library Scientists: Eggs Away!

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Children

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[Ages 5-11] Become a Library Scientist and together we will explore the world through STEM!

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Pine Hills

Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 2

Event Details:

[Ages 5-11] Become a Library Scientist and together we will explore the world through STEM!

Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Washington Avenue

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

:

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Washington Avenue

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Event Details:

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Pine Hills: Study Room 1 at Pine Hills

Program Type:

Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

:

[Adults 18+] Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer? Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

Closed

Registration

Closed

Library Branch: Pine Hills

Room: Pine Hills: Study Room 1

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Event Details:

[Adults 18+] Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer? Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor at Arbor Hill/ West Hill

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

Adults

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[Adults 18+] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill

Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Outreach

Event Details:

[Adults 18+] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!

My First Book Club at Bach

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Bach: Community Room at Bach

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Storytime

Age Group:

Children

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[Ages 4-8] Join us for My First Book Club!

This book club is focused on building confidence in new readers as they begin reading on their own.

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Registration

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Library Branch: Bach

Room: Bach: Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Storytime

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Join us for My First Book Club!

This book club is focused on building confidence in new readers as they begin reading on their own.

Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Washington Avenue

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

:

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Washington Avenue

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Event Details:

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

Tech Help

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Delaware: Reference Area at Delaware

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

:

[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.

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Registration

Closed

Library Branch: Delaware

Room: Delaware: Reference Area

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

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.

photo of hands holding video game controllers

After-School Gaming

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Tween/Teen

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[Ages 9-17] Hang out at the library and choose from our selection of board games or video game to play with your friends!

Library Branch: Pine Hills

Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Tween/Teen

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

[Ages 9-17] Hang out at the library and choose from our selection of board games or video game to play with your friends!

Crafternoons

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Delaware: Community Room at Delaware

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly

Age Group:

Children, Tween/Teen

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Join us after school every third Thursday of the month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons!
Supplies are limited. First come, first served. [Ages 5-11]

Library Branch: Delaware

Room: Delaware: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly

Event Details:

Join us after school every third Thursday of the month for different projects and crafts at our Crafternoons!
Supplies are limited. First come, first served. [Ages 5-11]

After School Tutoring (Grades K-12)

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Pine Hills: Study Room 1 at Pine Hills

Program Type:

Tutoring

Age Group:

Children, Tween/Teen

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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.

Library Branch: Pine Hills

Room: Pine Hills: Study Room 1

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.

Table Top RPG Time

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Tween/Teen

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[Ages 10-17] Interested in tabletop roleplaying games but don't know where to start? Mainstream games seem too complicated or uninteresting?

Library Branch: Washington Avenue

Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Tween/Teen

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

[Ages 10-17] Interested in tabletop roleplaying games but don't know where to start? Mainstream games seem too complicated or uninteresting?

After School Tutoring (Grades K-12)

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Delaware: Study Room 3 at Delaware

Program Type:

Tutoring

Age Group:

Children, Tween/Teen

:

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.

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.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

All Ages

:

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

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!

Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Washington Avenue

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

:

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Washington Avenue

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Event Details:

Located at the Washington Avenue Library Branch.

Tech Help

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Delaware: Reference Area at Delaware

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

:

[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.

Closed

Registration

Closed

Library Branch: Delaware

Room: Delaware: Reference Area

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

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.

Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue

Program Type:

Gaming, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Children, Tween/Teen

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[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.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue

Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen

Program Type: Gaming, STEM/STEAM

Event Details:

[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.

The Erie Canal: A Story of Building the Impossible, presented by Sandy Schuman

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Delaware: Community Room at Delaware

Program Type:

Local History

Age Group:

All Ages

:

[All Ages] Celebrate 200 Years on the Erie Canal in its Bicentennial Year!

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Delaware

Room: Delaware: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Local History

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Event Details:

[All Ages] Celebrate 200 Years on the Erie Canal in its Bicentennial Year!

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