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Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, June 11, 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!

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

Baby Bounce Storytime

Wednesday, June 12, 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.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Fun@4! Butterfly Release Day

Wednesday, June 12, 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] We have watched them grow, from caterpillars to chrysalis to beautiful butterflies! Now we will release them into our garden, weather permitting. We will also do a butt...

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] We have watched them grow, from caterpillars to chrysalis to beautiful butterflies! Now we will release them into our garden, weather permitting. We will also do a butterfly craft to celebrate.

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

Father's Day Cards

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Come make a cool card for Father's Day at Howe!

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come make a cool card for Father's Day at Howe!

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

Sunset Storytime

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room 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: Small Meeting Room
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Windsocks

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Make windsocks with paper and ribbon materials! Create an art design, a monster, or an animal. Oh, my!First come, first served as materials are limited.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Make windsocks with paper and ribbon materials! Create an art design, a monster, or an animal. Oh, my!

First come, first served as materials are limited.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Minecraft Mayhem at Washington Ave. Branch

Thursday, June 13, 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.

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

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, June 15, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Revolutionary Art: Teen Summer Drama Class

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

Led by local group We Are Revolutionary in partnership with Albany Public Library (APL), this 6-week class will guide teens through the process of making their own theatrical produ...

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Led by local group We Are Revolutionary in partnership with Albany Public Library (APL), this 6-week class will guide teens through the process of making their own theatrical production, start to finish, ending with a performance.

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

Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play

Monday, June 17, 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!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Monday, June 17, 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.

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

Sensory Friendly Storytime at Pine Hills

Monday, June 17, 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: 10
Event Details:

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

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

Special Juneteenth Themed Storytime

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Please join us in the Children's Room for Juneteenth themed stories, songs, and dancing for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Please join us in the Children's Room for Juneteenth themed stories, songs, and dancing for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, June 18, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Treats and Toys Tuesdays

Tuesday, June 18, 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!

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

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, June 18, 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!

Juneteenth

All Day
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 the Juneteenth Holiday.

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 the Juneteenth Holiday.

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

Sunset Storytime

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room 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: Small Meeting Room
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Crafternoons

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Ages 5-11] Join us after school every third Thursday of the month for Crafternoons! Supplies are limited. First come, first served.

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

[Ages 5-11] Join us after school every third Thursday of the month for Crafternoons! 
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Minecraft Mayhem at Washington Ave. Branch

Thursday, June 20, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Elementary Science: Dancing Popcorn

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

[Ages 5-11] Let's use science to make popcorn kernels dance! No registration required.  

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

[Ages 5-11] Let's use science to make popcorn kernels dance! No registration required.  

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

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, June 22, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Revolutionary Art: Teen Summer Drama Class

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

Led by local group We Are Revolutionary in partnership with Albany Public Library (APL), this 6-week class will guide teens through the process of making their own theatrical produ...

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Led by local group We Are Revolutionary in partnership with Albany Public Library (APL), this 6-week class will guide teens through the process of making their own theatrical production, start to finish, ending with a performance.

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

Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play

Monday, June 24, 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!