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Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Monday, June 24, 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 24, 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! 

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

Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, June 25, 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 25, 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.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off!

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Pine Hills: Children's Area at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Children 0-17] Come sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge and get a frozen treat! 

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

[Children 0-17] Come sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge and get a frozen treat! 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Schools out, Spoons Out: Summer Reading Ice Cream Party

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

School's out and Summer Reading is in! Enjoy an after school ice cream treat and sign up for Summer Reading.

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

School's out and Summer Reading is in! Enjoy an after school ice cream treat and sign up for Summer Reading.

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

Sunset Storytime

Thursday, June 27, 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! 

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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.

Minecraft Mayhem at Washington Ave. Branch

Thursday, June 27, 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.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bach Live!: Girl Love

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bach: Garden at Bach
Program Type:
Music, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

In celebration of Pride month Bach Live will be featuring Girl Love. An Albany based band, Girl Love, is self described as folk music affirming queer holinesss.

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Garden
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Music, Summer Reading
Event Details:

In celebration of Pride month Bach Live will be featuring Girl Love. An Albany based band, Girl Love, is self described as folk music affirming queer holinesss.

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

Bubble Time!

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Howe: Outdoor Park at Howe
Program Type:
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Do you like bubbles? Do you like science? Do you want to learn more about bubbles? Then come join us as we learn through play as we make and play with bubbles, and craft our own bu...

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Outdoor Park
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Event Details:

Do you like bubbles? Do you like science? Do you want to learn more about bubbles? Then come join us as we learn through play as we make and play with bubbles, and craft our own bubble wands through straws!

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

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, June 29, 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 29, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Monday, July 1, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, July 2, 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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Magical, Musical Summer Storytime!

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[For ages 0-5 and their caregivers] Join us for a summer music storytime series where rhythm meets storytelling! Dive into tales filled with musical adventures. Get ready to sing, ...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 0-5 and their caregivers] Join us for a summer music storytime series where rhythm meets storytelling! Dive into tales filled with musical adventures.

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

1st Saturday for Families: Shark Week!

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Growing Readers
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[For children 0-8 and their caregivers.] Shark Week is almost here! Celebrate all things sharks with us this morning with storytime, activities, and a craft.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers
Event Details:

[For children 0-8 and their caregivers.] Shark Week is almost here! Celebrate all things sharks with us this morning with storytime, activities, and a craft.

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

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, July 6, 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, July 6, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Monday, July 8, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.

Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, July 9, 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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Magical, Musical Summer Storytime!

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

[For ages 0-5 and their caregivers] Join us for a summer music storytime series where rhythm meets storytelling! Dive into tales filled with musical adventures. Get ready to sing, ...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

[For ages 0-5 and their caregivers] Join us for a summer music storytime series where rhythm meets storytelling! Dive into tales filled with musical adventures.

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

Giant Parachute!

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen, Adults
Event Details:

[For ages 5-11] You’ve probably used one of our 12’ parachutes, but have you ever seen a 45’ one?! Come to the library and join us for some super-sized parachute fun! 

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen, Adults
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

[For ages 5-11] You’ve probably used one of our 12’ parachutes, but have you ever seen a 45’ one?! Come to the library and join us for some super-sized parachute fun! 

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

Minecraft Mayhem at Washington Ave. Branch

Thursday, July 11, 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.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bach Live!: DonnaLee and Tony

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bach: Garden at Bach
Program Type:
Music, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Visit Bach in our garden to listen to DonnaLee and Tony a duo of female vocalist and guitarist who will feature pops songs through the decades.

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Garden
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Music, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit Bach in our garden to listen to DonnaLee and Tony a duo of female vocalist and guitarist who will feature pops songs through the decades.