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To Albany, From Albany With Love!: A Pen Pal Program

All Day 7/1 - 8/30
Howe
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to have a Pen Pal but didn't know how to get started? Well come join us as we write postcards and connect people from Albany, NY to Albany, GA! Make new friend...

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Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to have a Pen Pal but didn't know how to get started? Well come join us as we write postcards and connect people from Albany, NY to Albany, GA! Make new friends and for kids to learn how to address a letter!

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Saturday Storytime and Playgroup

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Please join us in the Children's Room for stories, fingerplays, songs and rhymes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Please join us in the Children's Room for stories, fingerplays, songs and rhymes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, and their caregivers.

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Saturday Storytime at the Washington Ave Branch

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[For ages 0-5] Join us for some weekend storytime fun. We'll be sharing stories, singing songs, learning new rhymes, and shaking our sillies out.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 0-5] Join us for some weekend storytime fun. We'll be sharing stories, singing songs, learning new rhymes, and shaking our sillies out.

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[For ages 2+ and their caregivers] Join us for stories and songs, nursery rhymes and folktales, as well as movement activities and finger plays.

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 2+ and their caregivers] Join us for stories and songs, nursery rhymes and folktales, as well as movement activities and finger plays.

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Saturday Play & Grow at the Washington Ave. Branch

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[For ages 0-5] Join us for unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 0-5] Join us for unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more!

Pop-Up Movie at Washington Ave

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Movie, Summer Reading
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

[For All Ages]  Come watch a movie and stay cool at Washington Ave.Today's Movie: The Lion King

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie, Summer Reading
Event Details:

[For All Ages]  Come watch a movie and stay cool at Washington Ave.

Today's Movie: The Lion King

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Baby Bounce at Washington Ave. Branch

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue
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.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
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.

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Bach Family Storytime in the Garden

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bach: Garden at Bach
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime, Summer Reading, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

(Ages 2-7) Enjoy a family friendly storytime in the Bach Garden and then stay to play. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Storytime will move inside in case of rain.

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Garden
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime, Summer Reading, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

(Ages 2-7) Enjoy a family friendly storytime in the Bach Garden and then stay to play. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Storytime will move inside in case of rain.

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Baby Play & Grow at Washington Ave. Branch

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[For ages 0-18 months] Join us for unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 0-18 months] Join us for unstructured playtime with sensory blocks, cars, balls, and much more!

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Tech Help

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Delaware: Reference Area at Delaware
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Bring your device & your questions and we'll figure it out together. Registration is required; call 518-427-4300, ext. 4 to register, or register online. Tech Help is ...

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Registration
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. Registration is required; call 518-427-4300, ext. 4 to register, or register online. Tech Help is offered every Monday. 

Neighborhood Adventurers

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Outreach/ Offsite
Program Type:
Local History, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[For Ages 5 to 11] Learn about Albany Architecture & Tour @ Discover Albany, we will learn the difference between urban, rural, and suburban communities. Discover Albany Staff ...

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Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Local History, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

[For Ages 5 to 11] Learn about Albany Architecture & Tour @ Discover Albany, we will learn the difference between urban, rural, and suburban communities.

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With Pen in Hand

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual/ Online
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to express yourself clearly and imaginatively, share your work, and respond to the stories of others. Attend any or all sessions. Facilitated by Misty Yarnall. This progr...

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Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Learn how to express yourself clearly and imaginatively, share your work, and respond to the stories of others. Attend any or all sessions. Facilitated by Misty Yarnall. This program is online and conducted via Zoom.

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Symphony of Color: Coloring, Tea, and Classical Serenity

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Washington: Small Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Unleash your inner artist! Come sit and enjoy coloring, tea, and classical music. We will provide a variety of intricate coloring sheets, colored pencils, and crayons. Whether you'...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Small Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unleash your inner artist! Come sit and enjoy coloring, tea, and classical music. We will provide a variety of intricate coloring sheets, colored pencils, and crayons.

All Together Tales at Pine Hills

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[For ages 3-7] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with interactive stories, songs, dance, and play! 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

[For ages 3-7] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with interactive stories, songs, dance, and play! 

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Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[For Ages 6 - 14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be abke to use some of our favorite Youth Services gad...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[For Ages 6 - 14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be abke to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.

Owing to Owning Class

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Owing to Owning is a financial action course consisting of 3, 2 hour classes covering a variety of topics related to financial wellness; including budgeting, setting financial goal...

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Owing to Owning is a financial action course consisting of 3, 2 hour classes covering a variety of topics related to financial wellness; including budgeting, setting financial goals, rebuilding credit, and types of savings and investments.

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Family Movie Night: Kung Fu Panda 4

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

[For All Ages] Enjoy a family film and some light refreshments! Rating: PG. Runtime: 94 minutes.

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

[For All Ages] Enjoy a family film and some light refreshments!

 Rating: PG. Runtime: 94 minutes.

Toddler Storytime at Pine Hills

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[For Ages 2-4] Join us for an early morning story where we will sing, dance and socialize!

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

[For Ages 2-4] Join us for an early morning story where we will sing, dance and socialize!

Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[Ages 2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for a read-along, sing-along Storytime.

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for a read-along, sing-along Storytime.

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English as a New Language (ENL) for Intermediate-Level Adult Learners

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement. Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (www.lvorc.org) can help, and Alba...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

[For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement.

Not a # Group

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[For Teens] Not a Number is an interactive child trafficking and exploitation prevention curriculum designed to provide youth with information and skills in a manner that inspires ...

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Event Details:

[For Teens] Not a Number is an interactive child trafficking and exploitation prevention curriculum designed to provide youth with information and skills in a manner that inspires them to make safe choices.

Cardboard Castle Construction

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Ages 5-11] Learn all about Midieval Castles and make your own cardboard kingdom with our awesome art supplies!

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

[Ages 5-11] Learn all about Midieval Castles and make your own cardboard kingdom with our awesome art supplies!

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FFAPL Book Talk

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Friends and Foundation of APL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as Roger Green, MLS, retired librarian & member of the FFAPL board, discusses the book, The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War by Jeff Sharlet. 

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends and Foundation of APL
Event Details:

Join us as Roger Green, MLS, retired librarian & member of the FFAPL board, discusses the book, The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War by Jeff Sharlet. 

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Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Age Group:
All Ages
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! The Albany Made Creative Lab...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
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!