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Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers]  Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement.  Then, stay to play!

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers]  Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement.  Then, stay to play!

Safe Swimming with the Goldfish Swim School

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Join Goldfish Swim School - Colonie for a W.A.T.E.R Safety program focused on introducing the concept of water safety to children with the mascot Bubbles and his Goldfish Buddy. Th...

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

Join Goldfish Swim School - Colonie for a W.A.T.E.R Safety program focused on introducing the concept of water safety to children with the mascot Bubbles and his Goldfish Buddy.

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Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[For Ages 6 - 14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be abke to use some of our favorite Youth Services gad...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[For Ages 6 - 14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be abke to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools.

Sensory Friendly Storytime at Pine Hills

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[For ages 3-7] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with interactive stories, songs, dance, and play! 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

[For ages 3-7] Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with interactive stories, songs, dance, and play! 

Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Delaware: Children's Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog. Why? Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener. Therapy animals are trained by Therapy Dogs International t...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
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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Treats and Toys Tuesdays

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[For Ages 5-11] Refresh with a tasty after school snack then enjoy a variety of different toys, games, and activities!

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

[For Ages 5-11] Refresh with a tasty after school snack then enjoy a variety of different toys, games, and activities!

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Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime with Miss Melissa. We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime with Miss Melissa. We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!

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Baby Bounce Storytime

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[Ages 0-24 months] Join Ms Melissa for fun songs and short books to introduce your baby to storytime! We will meet in the community room, and babies and their caregivers are welcom...

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 0-24 months] Join Ms Melissa for fun songs and short books to introduce your baby to storytime! We will meet in the community room, and babies and their caregivers are welcome to stay and play after storytime.

 

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

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Cherry Blossom Paintings

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Using Q-tips, we will paint cherry blossom trees to celebrate Spring! Please reserve your spot in advance.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Using Q-tips, we will paint cherry blossom trees to celebrate Spring! 

Please reserve your spot in advance.

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Fun@4! Construction Zone

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Sensory Friendly, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[Ages 5-12] Fun@4! Bach is bringing out the LEGOS-come play! Take one of our challenges or freebuild. 

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Sensory Friendly, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

[Ages 5-12] Fun@4! Bach is bringing out the LEGOS-come play! Take one of our challenges or freebuild. 

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Sunset Storytime

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[For ages 0-5] Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! 

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 0-5] Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! 

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.

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Play for Peace

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[For children ages 0-8 and their caregivers.] Join us for a cross-cultural, inclusive playdate, including storytime and crafts! We'll have fun together in this special program for ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For children ages 0-8 and their caregivers.] Join us for a cross-cultural, inclusive playdate, including storytime and crafts! We'll have fun together in this special program for all children. No registration required.

Minecraft Mayhem at Washington Ave. Branch

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
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. Ca...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Other
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.

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/25 - 5/27
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online

All Albany Public Library Branches and offices will be closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Description:

All Albany Public Library Branches and offices will be closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Delaware: Children's Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog. Why? Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener. Therapy animals are trained by Therapy Dogs International t...

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Growing Readers, Health & Wellness
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 multicolored blocks

Treats and Toys Tuesdays

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[For Ages 5-11] Refresh with a tasty after school snack then enjoy a variety of different toys, games, and activities!

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

[For Ages 5-11] Refresh with a tasty after school snack then enjoy a variety of different toys, games, and activities!

photo of stuffed bear with book

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime with Miss Melissa. We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime with Miss Melissa. We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun!

photo of stuffed bear with book

Baby Bounce Storytime

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[Ages 0-24 months] Join Ms Melissa for fun songs and short books to introduce your baby to storytime! We will meet in the community room, and babies and their caregivers are welcom...

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

[Ages 0-24 months] Join Ms Melissa for fun songs and short books to introduce your baby to storytime! We will meet in the community room, and babies and their caregivers are welcome to stay and play after storytime.

 

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Fun@4! Why Not Try Improv!

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Sensory Friendly, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[Ages 5-12] Improv is playing games and using your imagination to make scenes. Sounds like fun? It is! All levels of acting encouraged. 

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Sensory Friendly, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Workshop
Event Details:

[Ages 5-12] Improv is playing games and using your imagination to make scenes. Sounds like fun? It is! All levels of acting encouraged. 

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Sunset Storytime

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[For ages 0-5] Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! 

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 0-5] Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! 

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.

Minecraft Mayhem at Washington Ave. Branch

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
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. Ca...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Other
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.

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[For ages 2+ and their caregivers] Join us for stories and songs, nursery rhymes and folktales, as well as movement activities and finger plays.

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 2+ and their caregivers] Join us for stories and songs, nursery rhymes and folktales, as well as movement activities and finger plays.