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Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adults

[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!

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

Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade) (Livestream Virtual Author Talk Online)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual/ Online
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk, Summer Reading, Virtual/Online
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults

Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book/Author Talk, Summer Reading, Virtual/Online
Event Details:

Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Everyday English for Newcomer Adults

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Age Group:
Adults

[For Adults] This class is designed for adult newcomers to Albany who have some basic English language skills and are looking to improve their fluency and communication abilities.

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

[For Adults] This class is designed for adult newcomers to Albany who have some basic English language skills and are looking to improve their fluency and communication abilities.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Stitch Angels

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[For ages 18+] Are you a fiber crafter? Does your family have all the hand knitted or crocheted hats, scarves, mittens, or shawls that they could possibly use in this lifetime?

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[For ages 18+] Are you a fiber crafter? Does your family have all the hand knitted or crocheted hats, scarves, mittens, or shawls that they could possibly use in this lifetime?

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Jennifer Weiner on "Dreams We Chase" (Recorded Virtual Author Talk at the Pine Hills Branch)

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[For Adults] Watch a recording of this past author talk with us at the Pine Hills Branch with fellow attendees.

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book/Author Talk
Event Details:

[For Adults] Watch a recording of this past author talk with us at the Pine Hills Branch with fellow attendees.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Let Me Be Perfectly Queer: LGBT+ Book Club

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual/ Online
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online
Age Group:
Adults

[Adults] Let me be perfectly queer, this is an all-inclusive, LGBT+ book club. This book club reads fiction and non-fiction books that center around queer ideas, stories, and experiences. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Adults] Let me be perfectly queer, this is an all-inclusive, LGBT+ book club. This book club reads fiction and non-fiction books that center around queer ideas, stories, and experiences. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Summer Storytime at Albany Institute of Art and History

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach/ Offsite
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Outreach, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Adults

[Ages 4-8] Summer Storytime at Albany Institute: APL will be at the Albany Institute of Art and History for special summer good vibes story times! 

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Adults
Program Type: Growing Readers, Outreach, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Ages 4-8] Summer Storytime at Albany Institute: APL will be at the Albany Institute of Art and History for special summer good vibes story times! 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Sound and Color

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Join us for a Sound Healing Workshop with Nicole Miele of Rock and Soul Wellness.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Sound Healing Workshop with Nicole Miele of Rock and Soul Wellness.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tech Help

Monday, July 21, 2025 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

[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. Tech Help is offered every Monday. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
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. Tech Help is offered every Monday. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Monday Gentle Movement Group

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Come Join us at the Howe Branch  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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come Join us at the Howe Branch  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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Deal Me A Story!

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Virtual/ Online
Program Type:
Virtual/Online, Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults

(7+) Hey you! Yes you. Do you have a story that you want to tell, but you don't know how to start it? Or are you stumped on how your cast of characters might play out in certain situations? Well, this might be the program for you.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Virtual/Online, Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

(7+) Hey you! Yes you. Do you have a story that you want to tell, but you don't know how to start it? Or are you stumped on how your cast of characters might play out in certain situations? Well, this might be the program for you.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Experience a Sound Bath

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[For Adults] Join Charles Adinolfi from Schenectady-based Inner Bliss (https://www.innerblissny.com/) for this beautiful full body listening experience.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

[For Adults] Join Charles Adinolfi from Schenectady-based Inner Bliss (https://www.innerblissny.com/) for this beautiful full body listening experience.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Meet the Gardeners - Cornell Cooperative Extension

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[For adults] From May-October, Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension - Albany County will be tending to our Pollinator Garden from 9:00-10:30am each Tuesday, rain or shine (unless it's pouring).

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[For adults] From May-October, Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension - Albany County will be tending to our Pollinator Garden from 9:00-10:30am each Tuesday, rain or shine (unless it's pouring).

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 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

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

All Abilities Social Group

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Outreach, Sensory Friendly
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[Adults] 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.

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Outreach, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

[Adults] 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Resume Workshop

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults

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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Age Group:
Adults

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County ENL class

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

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County ENL class

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

FFAPL Book Talk

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk, Friends and Foundation of APL
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an Author Talk: Paul Castellani, PhD, retired professor & novelist, discusses and reads from his recent novel, Next

 

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

Join us for an Author Talk: Paul Castellani, PhD, retired professor & novelist, discusses and reads from his recent novel, Next

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Free HIV and Hep C Testing

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington: Small Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Study Room 3 at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adults

[Adults] 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: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

North Albany Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Albany
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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 Lori Kochanski, the Neighborhood Specialist for North Albany. 

Library Branch: North Albany
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

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 Lori Kochanski, the Neighborhood Specialist for North Albany. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Art Supply & Craft Swap

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[For Adults] This event invites crafters and artists of all skill levels to bring their handmade items, craft supplies, and tools to exchange with fellow enthusiasts.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

[For Adults] This event invites crafters and artists of all skill levels to bring their handmade items, craft supplies, and tools to exchange with fellow enthusiasts.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Everyday English for Newcomer Adults

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: BOCES Classroom (2nd floor) at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Age Group:
Adults

[For Adults] This class is designed for adult newcomers to Albany who have some basic English language skills and are looking to improve their fluency and communication abilities.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: BOCES Classroom (2nd floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

[For Adults] This class is designed for adult newcomers to Albany who have some basic English language skills and are looking to improve their fluency and communication abilities.