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I'm with the Banned

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 12:00am - 11:45pm
Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

[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!

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!

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I'm with the Banned

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 12:00am - 11:45pm
Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

[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!

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!

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Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults

[For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open hours and start (or finish) something!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open hours and start (or finish) something!

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Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Delaware: Children's Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Growing Readers
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog.  Why?  Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Growing Readers
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog.  Why?  Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

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After School Gaming

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

[Ages 9-17] Hang out at the library and play Switch games with your friends!

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[Ages 9-17] Hang out at the library and play Switch games with your friends!

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Accommodations

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

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Crafter School Party!

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!

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

Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!

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Multiplayer!

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Gaming, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

Come play with or against your friends at Bach! Video games and traditional games, we have them both!

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Come play with or against your friends at Bach! Video games and traditional games, we have them both!

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LEGO Build Night

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

[For ages 5-17] Ever want to build a car that flies? Or a house with a tail? We have bricks and building challenges for every level of LEGO builder.

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

[For ages 5-17] Ever want to build a car that flies? Or a house with a tail? We have bricks and building challenges for every level of LEGO builder.

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I'm with the Banned

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 12:00am - 11:45pm
Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

[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!

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!

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Gamers Unite!

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

[For Ages 10 to 17] A space welcoming all gamers age 10 to 17. Come play our Nintendo Switch on a big screen. Compete with others in multi-player chaos with up to 8 players at once!

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[For Ages 10 to 17] A space welcoming all gamers age 10 to 17. Come play our Nintendo Switch on a big screen. Compete with others in multi-player chaos with up to 8 players at once!

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Teen and Adult Anime Club at Howe

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults

Hey You! Yes You! Do you like Anime? How about Manga? How about geeking out with others who are like you?

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hey You! Yes You! Do you like Anime? How about Manga? How about geeking out with others who are like you?

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I'm with the Banned

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 12:00am - 11:45pm
Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

[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!

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!

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Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults

[For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, 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: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!

Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Gaming, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

[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.

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I'm with the Banned

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 12:00am - 11:45pm
Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen

[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!

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!

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Teen Fridays

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

We have video games, anime, and potential make crafts! A place to hang with friends after school.

Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

We have video games, anime, and potential make crafts! A place to hang with friends after school.

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Super Smash Fridays

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

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!

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

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!

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The Gaming Zone

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Gaming, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Delaware: Children's Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Growing Readers
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog.  Why?  Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Growing Readers
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog.  Why?  Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

photo of hands holding video game controllers

Teen Fridays

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

We have video games, anime, and potential make crafts! A place to hang with friends after school.

Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

We have video games, anime, and potential make crafts! A place to hang with friends after school.

Growing Readers logo

Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Delaware: Children's Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Growing Readers
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog.  Why?  Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Growing Readers
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog.  Why?  Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

photo of hands holding video game controllers

Teen Fridays

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

We have video games, anime, and potential make crafts! A place to hang with friends after school.

Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

We have video games, anime, and potential make crafts! A place to hang with friends after school.

Growing Readers logo

Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Delaware: Children's Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Growing Readers
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog.  Why?  Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Growing Readers
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog.  Why?  Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener.

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Crafternoons

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

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]