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Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
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All Ages LEGO Club

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

Use your imagination and free-play with our Legos! This is a drop-in program for kids and adults of all ages. No registration required. This program recurs on the last Monday of each month. 

Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Use your imagination and free-play with our Legos! This is a drop-in program for kids and adults of all ages. No registration required. This program recurs on the last Monday of each month. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Movie Craft Mashup: Paddington in Peru

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages

Enjoy a family film and a movie-themed craft!

 Rating: PG. Runtime: 106 minutes.

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

Enjoy a family film and a movie-themed craft!

 Rating: PG. Runtime: 106 minutes.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Speak with a Housing Services Advocate

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pine Hills: Tabling Area at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocates for information and assistance on housing services for the homeless and tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 7)

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Tabling Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocates for information and assistance on housing services for the homeless and tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 7)

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Closed Early for New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online

Community Sticker Mosaic Puzzle

All Day 1/2 - 1/30
Bach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Help us put together a giant sticker mosaic puzzle. We need your help to uncover the beautiful image!

Library Branch: Bach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Help us put together a giant sticker mosaic puzzle. We need your help to uncover the beautiful image!

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.

Delaware Community Puzzle (Month-Long)

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Delaware: Reference Area at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

January 29th is National Puzzle Day. Contribute to our second community puzzle throughout January.  Just stop by the library and grab a piece to design any way you want.

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

January 29th is National Puzzle Day. Contribute to our second community puzzle throughout January.  Just stop by the library and grab a piece to design any way you want.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Speak with a Housing Services Advocate

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocates for information and assistance on housing services for the homeless and tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 3)

Library Branch: Bach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocates for information and assistance on housing services for the homeless and tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 3)

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Family Movie Night

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages

Enjoy a movie with the whole family at the North Albany branch! The movie will begin around 5:15.

January movie: Smallfoot

February movie: Fantastic Mr. Fox

Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Enjoy a movie with the whole family at the North Albany branch! The movie will begin around 5:15.

January movie: Smallfoot

February movie: Fantastic Mr. Fox

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Operation: Game Night

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages

Bored? No, board!

Play board games with your friends and family. We have classics like Chess and newer games like Ticket to Ride.

Who will win? Play and find out!

Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Bored? No, board!

Play board games with your friends and family. We have classics like Chess and newer games like Ticket to Ride.

Who will win? Play and find out!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Library Trustee Meetings
Age Group:
All Ages

Monthly meeting of the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Trustee Meetings
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Speak with a Housing Services Advocate

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocates for information and assistance on housing services for the homeless and tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 3)

Library Branch: Bach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocates for information and assistance on housing services for the homeless and tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 3)

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Movie Craft Mashup: Lilo & Stitch

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages

Bring the story to life with a themed craft everyone can enjoy!

 Rating: PG. Runtime: 108 minutes.

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

Bring the story to life with a themed craft everyone can enjoy!

 Rating: PG. Runtime: 108 minutes.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sensory-Friendly Family Movie

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Movie, Sensory Friendly
Age Group:
All Ages

[All Ages] The lights & volume will be low (not off) and adjusted upon request; the movie will be family-friendly. Fidget toys and sensory objects will be available.

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

[All Ages] The lights & volume will be low (not off) and adjusted upon request; the movie will be family-friendly. Fidget toys and sensory objects will be available.

photo of puzzle pieces

Puzzle Swap

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Age Group:
All Ages

Celebrate National Puzzle Day by revamping your puzzle collection! Bring a puzzle to swap with a fellow puzzler or take some home from our puzzle closet.

 

Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate National Puzzle Day by revamping your puzzle collection! Bring a puzzle to swap with a fellow puzzler or take some home from our puzzle closet.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Speak with a Housing Services Advocate

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Washington: 1st Floor Tabling Area at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocates for information and assistance on housing services for the homeless and tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 1)

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: 1st Floor Tabling Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocates for information and assistance on housing services for the homeless and tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 1)

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Family Movie Night

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages

Enjoy a movie with the whole family at the North Albany branch! The movie will begin around 5:15.

January movie: Smallfoot

February movie: Fantastic Mr. Fox

Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Enjoy a movie with the whole family at the North Albany branch! The movie will begin around 5:15.

January movie: Smallfoot

February movie: Fantastic Mr. Fox

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

photo of open book

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Library Trustee Meetings
Age Group:
All Ages

Monthly meeting of the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Trustee Meetings
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Operation: Game Night

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages

Bored? No, board!

Play board games with your friends and family. We have classics like Chess and newer games like Ticket to Ride.

Who will win? Play and find out!

Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Bored? No, board!

Play board games with your friends and family. We have classics like Chess and newer games like Ticket to Ride.

Who will win? Play and find out!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Family Movie: Soul

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for the movie Soul! Soul (2020) is a Pixar animated film that follows Joe Gardner, a middle-school band teacher and jazz musician who unexpectedly finds himself stuck between life and the afterlife after an accident.

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for the movie Soul! Soul (2020) is a Pixar animated film that follows Joe Gardner, a middle-school band teacher and jazz musician who unexpectedly finds himself stuck between life and the afterlife after an accident.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Speak with a Housing Services Advocate

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Washington: 1st Floor Tabling Area at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocates for information and assistance on housing services for the homeless and tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 1)

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: 1st Floor Tabling Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join Albany’s Housing Services Advocates for information and assistance on housing services for the homeless and tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. For more info, call the library at (518) 427-4300 (ext. 1)

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Movie Craft Mashup: Raya and the Last Dragon

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages

Watch a family favorite and dive into a movie-inspired craft that sparks imagination.

 Rating: PG. Runtime: 114 minutes.

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

Watch a family favorite and dive into a movie-inspired craft that sparks imagination.

 Rating: PG. Runtime: 114 minutes.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Board of Trustees Meeting - Special Budget Session

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Library Trustee Meetings
Age Group:
All Ages

Special Budget Session of the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Trustee Meetings
Event Details:

Special Budget Session of the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sensory-Friendly Family Movie

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Movie, Sensory Friendly
Age Group:
All Ages

[All Ages] The lights & volume will be low (not off) and adjusted upon request; the movie will be family-friendly. Fidget toys and sensory objects will be available.

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

[All Ages] The lights & volume will be low (not off) and adjusted upon request; the movie will be family-friendly. Fidget toys and sensory objects will be available.