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Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, 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: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
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

Delaware Community Farmers Market

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Delaware: Back Courtyard at Delaware
Program Type:
Community Event, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Lively produce-only market offers a variety of fresh farm products affordably. WIC coupons and EBT cards are welcome. 

Located in the back parking lot of Albany Public Library's Delaware Branch. 

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Back Courtyard
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lively produce-only market offers a variety of fresh farm products affordably. WIC coupons and EBT cards are welcome. 

Located in the back parking lot of Albany Public Library's Delaware Branch. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Create a Beaded Bookmark!

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
All Ages

All are invited to the library to create a beaded bookmark! Color, collage, or sketch a fun bookmark, then string together a beaded tassel from our wide assortment of bead options! Staff will laminate the bookmark and help assemble.

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

All are invited to the library to create a beaded bookmark! Color, collage, or sketch a fun bookmark, then string together a beaded tassel from our wide assortment of bead options! Staff will laminate the bookmark and help assemble.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Pop-Up Pet Food Pantry

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Community Event, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

[All Ages] Staff from the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society provide free pet food and supplies. No registration required.

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[All Ages] Staff from the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society provide free pet food and supplies. No registration required.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Speak with a Housing Services Advocate

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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
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)

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, 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: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
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

Decorate Your SRC Tote Bag at Delaware

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
All Ages

Are you looking to add some pizzazz to your SRC tote bag? 

Join us today at the Delaware branch where you can decorate your tote bag using fabric markers, tie-dye, and more!

No registration is required.

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Are you looking to add some pizzazz to your SRC tote bag? 

Join us today at the Delaware branch where you can decorate your tote bag using fabric markers, tie-dye, and more!

No registration is required.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bach Live: Nancy Donnelly and Azaam Hameed

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bach: Garden at Bach
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
All Ages

ANCY DONNELLY AND AZAAM HAMEED will perform R&B and jazz standards, Azzaam is an acclaimed pianist and Nancy is lead vocalist, both have many years performing in Capital Region and Hudson Valle  A valued member of the Albany Musicians Ass

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Garden
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

ANCY DONNELLY AND AZAAM HAMEED will perform R&B and jazz standards, Azzaam is an acclaimed pianist and Nancy is lead vocalist, both have many years performing in Capital Region and Hudson Valle  A valued member of the Albany Musicians Ass

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Fidget Friday

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Outreach, Sensory Friendly
Age Group:
All Ages

[Ages 4+] Come try out some of our favorite fidget toys, search through our discovery bins & explore our sensory items!

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outreach, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

[Ages 4+] Come try out some of our favorite fidget toys, search through our discovery bins & explore our sensory items!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

APL @ Latin Fest 2025

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Outreach/ Offsite
Program Type:
Community Event, Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages

Come see us at the Latin Fest 2025!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Outreach
Event Details:

Come see us at the Latin Fest 2025!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Decorate Your SRC Tote Bag at Pine Hills

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
All Ages

Are you looking to add some pizzazz to your SRC tote bag? 

Join us today at the Pine Hills branch where you can decorate your tote bag using fabric markers, tie-dye, and more!

No registration is required.

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Are you looking to add some pizzazz to your SRC tote bag? 

Join us today at the Pine Hills branch where you can decorate your tote bag using fabric markers, tie-dye, and more!

No registration is required.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Decorate Your SRC Tote Bag at Arbor Hill

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
All Ages

Are you looking to add some pizzazz to your SRC tote bag? 

Join us today at the Arbor Hill branch where you can decorate your tote bag using fabric markers, tie-dye, and more!

No registration is required.

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Are you looking to add some pizzazz to your SRC tote bag? 

Join us today at the Arbor Hill branch where you can decorate your tote bag using fabric markers, tie-dye, and more!

No registration is required.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Lego Club

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Other
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, Other
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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Movie Night: Snow White (2025)

Monday, August 25, 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

[For All Ages] Enjoy a family film and some light refreshments!

 Rating: PG. Runtime: 109 minutes.

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

[For All Ages] Enjoy a family film and some light refreshments!

 Rating: PG. Runtime: 109 minutes.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, 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: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
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

Delaware Community Farmers Market

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Delaware: Back Courtyard at Delaware
Program Type:
Community Event, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Lively produce-only market offers a variety of fresh farm products affordably. WIC coupons and EBT cards are welcome. 

Located in the back parking lot of Albany Public Library's Delaware Branch. 

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Back Courtyard
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lively produce-only market offers a variety of fresh farm products affordably. WIC coupons and EBT cards are welcome. 

Located in the back parking lot of Albany Public Library's Delaware Branch. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Speak with a Housing Services Advocate

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pine Hills
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages

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

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

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Sensory-Friendly Family Movie: PAW Patrol, The Mighty Movie (2023)

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Movie Night

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages

Enjoy a family movie night at the North Albany Branch! Movie will start around 5:15 pm. 

Wednesday, July 30th: Soul 

Wednesday, August 27th: Turning Red

 

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

Enjoy a family movie night at the North Albany Branch! Movie will start around 5:15 pm. 

Wednesday, July 30th: Soul 

Wednesday, August 27th: Turning Red

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

[For All Ages] Calling all Artists, Musicians, 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: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
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

Bach Live: Off the Record

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bach: Garden at Bach
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
All Ages

Off the Record is the Capital District's premier 1960's rock n' roll lounge band.  

*Music will be held in the Rotunda if it rains. 

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Garden
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Off the Record is the Capital District's premier 1960's rock n' roll lounge band.  

*Music will be held in the Rotunda if it rains. 

Labor Day Weekend

All Day 8/30 - 9/1
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Memory Boards

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Did you have a great summer? Join us for an afternoon of crafting as we make summer memory boards. Feel free to bring in your favorite mementos to decorate your board with. 

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

Did you have a great summer? Join us for an afternoon of crafting as we make summer memory boards. Feel free to bring in your favorite mementos to decorate your board with. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Roaming Readers, A Walking Book Group

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Outreach/ Offsite
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

[All Ages] Roaming Readers is a monthly walking group where you are invited to bring your headphones and listen to your audiobook or chat about a book your recently read.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book/Author Talk, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[All Ages] Roaming Readers is a monthly walking group where you are invited to bring your headphones and listen to your audiobook or chat about a book your recently read.