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Mother's Day Cards

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Make a cute Mother's Day card for that special person in your life.

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

Make a cute Mother's Day card for that special person in your life.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

The Afterschool Club at the Pine Hills Branch

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[For Ages 7-14] Join us for a variety of activities including arts & crafts, cooking, science experiments, and MORE!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

[For Ages 7-14] Join us for a variety of activities including arts & crafts, cooking, science experiments, and MORE!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

A Bouquet for Mom, a Mother's Day craft

All Day
Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Sensory Friendly, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

[All Ages] Stop by and celebrate Mother's Day at the library by making your own bouquet of paper flowers for your mom, grandma, or another special woman in your life! Nothing ...

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Sensory Friendly, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[All Ages] Stop by and celebrate Mother's Day at the library by making your own bouquet of paper flowers for your mom, grandma, or another special woman in your life! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

A Bouquet for Mom, a Mother's Day craft

All Day
Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Sensory Friendly, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

[All Ages] Stop by and celebrate Mother's Day at the library by making your own bouquet of paper flowers for your mom, grandma, or another special woman in your life! Nothing ...

Library Branch: Bach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Sensory Friendly, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[All Ages] Stop by and celebrate Mother's Day at the library by making your own bouquet of paper flowers for your mom, grandma, or another special woman in your life! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

A Bouquet for Mom, a Mother's Day craft

All Day
Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Sensory Friendly, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

[All Ages] Stop by and celebrate Mother's Day at the library by making your own bouquet of paper flowers for your mom, grandma, or another special woman in your life! Nothing ...

Library Branch: Delaware
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Sensory Friendly, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[All Ages] Stop by and celebrate Mother's Day at the library by making your own bouquet of paper flowers for your mom, grandma, or another special woman in your life! 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Monday, May 13, 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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Messy Art for Preschoolers

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[Ages 3-6 and their Caregivers] Drop into Bach for some inclusive process art!  We will use a variety of materials, including paint,  scissors,  and natural objects....

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[Ages 3-6 and their Caregivers] Drop into Bach for some inclusive process art!  We will use a variety of materials, including paint,  scissors,  and natural objects.   Come on in for some fine motor, sensory art.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Tuesday, May 14, 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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Treats and Toys Tuesdays

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[For Ages 5-11] Refresh with a tasty after school snack then enjoy a variety of different toys, games, and activities!

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[For Ages 5-11] Refresh with a tasty after school snack then enjoy a variety of different toys, games, and activities!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Sticker Art!

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[For ages 5-11] Mix and match a collage, collaborate, or tell a story using our abundant sticker collection and craft supplies. Anything is possible - it's up to you! Bring your im...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[For ages 5-11] Mix and match a collage, collaborate, or tell a story using our abundant sticker collection and craft supplies. Anything is possible - it's up to you! Bring your imagination and anything you'd like to smother in stickers! 

This event is in the "Children" group.

My First Book Club at Pine Hills

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[For ages 4-8] Join us for My First Book Club! This program is for children who have graduated from storytime and are starting to read more on their own. This book club will h...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[Ages 2-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. Walk-ins welcome. 

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 2-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. Walk-ins welcome. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Play & Grow

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[Ages 0-5] Every week after preschool storytime-- stay & play! Let your little ones tap into their imaginations during this unstructured play time. Kids can play with our ...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 0-5] Every week after preschool storytime-- stay & play! 

Let your little ones tap into their imaginations during this unstructured play time. Kids can play with our toy kitchen, blocks, dolls, train sets & more!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Paper Caterpillar Craft

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

Come join us in a special craft time where we make our own caterpillars and then read Eric Carl's The Very Hungry Caterpillar. 

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come join us in a special craft time where we make our own caterpillars and then read Eric Carl's The Very Hungry Caterpillar. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Farm Design Workshop

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Sensory Friendly, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[Ages 5-12]Learn about biodiversity from Richard Daley from Sunray Sustainabilities. Everyone  will design a biodiverse collage garden.   Richard's  rabbit, Spots, &...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Sensory Friendly, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

[Ages 5-12]Learn about biodiversity from Richard Daley from Sunray Sustainabilities. Everyone  will design a biodiverse collage garden.   Richard's  rabbit, Spots,  will be here for everyone to pet.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

The Afterschool Club at the Pine Hills Branch

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[For Ages 7-14] Join us for a variety of activities including arts & crafts, cooking, science experiments, and MORE!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

[For Ages 7-14] Join us for a variety of activities including arts & crafts, cooking, science experiments, and MORE!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Pet Portrait Crafting

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Ages 5-11] Join us after school between 4 & 5pm every third Thursday of the month for Crafternoons!  Supplies are sometimes limited: first-come first-served.

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[Ages 5-11] Join us after school between 4 & 5pm every third Thursday of the month for Crafternoons!  Supplies are sometimes limited: first-come first-served.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Monday, May 20, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Tuesday, May 21, 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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Treats and Toys Tuesdays

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[For Ages 5-11] Refresh with a tasty after school snack then enjoy a variety of different toys, games, and activities!

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[For Ages 5-11] Refresh with a tasty after school snack then enjoy a variety of different toys, games, and activities!

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

DIY Sensory Bottles

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults
Event Details:

[Ages 11+] Come design your very own sensory bottle. Registration is necessary; supplies are limited. Call 518-427-4300 ext. 4 to register or register online. 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

[Ages 11+] Come design your very own sensory bottle. Registration is necessary; supplies are limited. Call 518-427-4300 ext. 4 to register or register online. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[Ages 2-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. Walk-ins welcome. 

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 2-5] Join us for stories, songs & fun for preschoolers and their caregivers every week at the Delaware Branch. Walk-ins welcome.