Event List

[Adults] Welcome to APL's LGBT+ book club. This is an all-inclusive book club where we read fiction and non-fiction books that center around queer ideas, stories, and experiences. 

Located at the Pine Hills Branch.

Located at the Pine Hills Branch.

Located at the Pine Hills Branch.

Celebrate Black History Month with a fun game of trivia with questions including pop culture, famous figures, historical events, and more! 

[Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy!

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. Tech Help is offered every Monday. 

Come Join us at the Howe Branch or on Zoom to get some light movement in to start your week off right! Please Make sure to bring a water bottle, walking shoes and to wear comfortable clothing for movement i.e. Leggings and a tee shirt.

[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. 

[For Adults] This class is designed for adult immigrants and newcomers to Albany who are preparing for the USCIS citizenship and naturalization process.

Adventurers Wanted!

The Forbidden Lands spark imagination, test resourcefulness, and weave unforgettable tales.

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

Caregivers, drop in with your group for various activities for our All Abilities Social Group. Crafts, LEGOs, quiet time, coloring, fidgets, discovery bins, sensory items... there's no limit to the fun we'll have! Call 518-427-4300 ext.

[For Adults] Classes are provided to help students improve English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Classes are free to students age 21 year or older. 

[Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy!

Schedule a one-on-one 45-minute meeting to refine your resume or cover letter. Learn how to create or update a resume to show off your skills!

Need to revamp your resume? Writing a resume for the first time? Sign up for a one-on-one resume session with a librarian. We'll cover content, formatting, and the basics of cover letters.

Registration is required.

Literacy Volunteers Capital Region ENL class

Patrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.

Join us for an Author Talk with author Avery Irons, prize-winning author—now a local, but born and raised in central Illinois—as she discusses and reads from her recent novel, Belonging to the Air. 

The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the North Albany Branch to meet with Laneka Moore, the Neighborhood Specialist for North Albany. 

[For Adults] In Our Own Voices, Inc provides free HIV and HEP C testing. No registration or appointment required. Free and discreet. 

The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!

The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Washington Avenue Branch to meet Lisa Rodriguez, the Neighborhood Specialist for the Center Square neighborhood.