This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group 1st Saturday for Families: Meet a Fire Truck! Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Storytime, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Preschool, Children [For ages 0-10 and their caregivers.] National Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11 this year, and we're celebrating by bringing an Albany Fire Department truck to the library! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 4 2025 Sat 1st Saturday for Families: Meet a Fire Truck! 10:30am–11:30am Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Growing Readers, Storytime, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For ages 0-10 and their caregivers.] National Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11 this year, and we're celebrating by bringing an Albany Fire Department truck to the library!
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Pine Hills Branch Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children [For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 4 2025 Sat Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Pine Hills Branch 10:30am–11:30am Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group I'm with the Banned Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 12:00am - 11:45pm Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue Program Type: Other Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 5 2025 Sun I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Services Room Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Other Event Details: [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long!
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group I'm with the Banned Monday, October 6, 2025 at 12:00am - 11:45pm Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue Program Type: Other Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 6 2025 Mon I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Services Room Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Other Event Details: [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long!
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play Monday, October 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Bach: Community Room at Bach Program Type: Growing Readers, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children [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! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Toddler and Preschool Storytime and Play 10:30am–11:30am Bach 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! 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 Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Children [For ages 5-14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be able to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:00pm–5:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For ages 5-14] Calling all little Makers! Along with access to all of the Albany Made Lab equipment, Mini Makers will be able to use some of our favorite Youth Services gadgets and tools. 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group I'm with the Banned Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 12:00am - 11:45pm Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue Program Type: Other Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 7 2025 Tue I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Services Room Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Other Event Details: [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long!
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Gruff and Friends Family Storytime Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children [Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Gruff and Friends Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 1-4] Come join Gruff the friendly storytime monster and his human librarian side-kick for fun stories, silly songs, and dancing. Bring your energy and your little one and get all the wiggles out! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Tuesday Morning Storytime Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Howe: Children's Room at Howe Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children [2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Tuesday Morning Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Children's Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: [2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts! 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults [For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open hours and start (or finish) something! View Details 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 "Older Adults" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 3:00pm–6:00pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open hours and start (or finish) something!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Reading with Rocket! Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Delaware: Children's Room at Delaware Program Type: Growing Readers Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen [Ages 5-17] Kids love reading to Rocket, certified therapy dog. Why? Because he's soft, cuddly and a good listener. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Cancelled Reading with Rocket! 4:00pm–4:30pm Delaware Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Growing Readers 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 This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group After School Gaming Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen [Ages 9-17] Hang out at the library and play Switch games with your friends! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 7 2025 Tue After School Gaming 4:00pm–5:00pm Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Gaming Event Details: [Ages 9-17] Hang out at the library and play Switch games with your friends! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Crafter School Party! Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Crafter School Party! 4:00pm–5:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Pajama Storytime Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Bach: Community Room at Bach Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children [Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime! We will read books, sing songs, and have lots of cozy fun! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Pajama Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime Event Details: [Ages 2-7] Join us in your jammies for Pajama Storytime! 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 This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group I'm with the Banned Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 12:00am - 11:45pm Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue Program Type: Other Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 8 2025 Wed I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Services Room Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Other Event Details: [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long!
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Baby Bounce Storytime Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Bach: Community Room at Bach Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children [Ages 0-24 months] Join us 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. View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Baby Bounce Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: [Ages 0-24 months] Join us 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sunbeam Storytime Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Preschool, Children Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Sunbeam Storytime 12:00pm–12:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill 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: 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group I'm with the Banned Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 12:00am - 11:45pm Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue Program Type: Other Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 9 2025 Thu I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Services Room Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Other Event Details: [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long!
This event is in the "Children" group Book Buddies Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Book Club, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Children [For Ages 4-8] Become a member of our weekly book club! Parents will recieve support and guidance on early literacy practices, incuding how to support their readers at home. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Book Buddies 3:30pm–4:30pm Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For Ages 4-8] Become a member of our weekly book club! Parents will recieve support and guidance on early literacy practices, incuding how to support their readers at home. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Off Book: An APL Drama Club Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Bach: Community Room at Bach Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Preschool, Children LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! Join us once a month as we work together to put on a show designed by you. View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Off Book: An APL Drama Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Bach Library Branch: Bach Room: Bach: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM/STEAM Event Details: LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION! Join us once a month as we work together to put on a show designed by you.
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 "Older Adults" group Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults [For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something! View Details 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 "Older Adults" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:30pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: [For Adults and Children Ages 6+] Calling all Artists, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Washington: Youth Programming Room at Washington Avenue Program Type: Gaming, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen [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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Minecraft Mayhem at the Washington Ave. Branch 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Programming Room Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Gaming, STEM/STEAM 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 This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group I'm with the Banned Friday, October 10, 2025 at 12:00am - 11:45pm Washington: Youth Services Room at Washington Avenue Program Type: Other Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long! View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 10 2025 Fri I'm with the Banned 12:00am–11:45pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Youth Services Room Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Other Event Details: [for ages 0-18] Check out a challenged book on display in our Youth Services room and receive a Stewart's Ice Cream coupon. All month long!
This event is in the "Children" group Paper Plate Scarecrow Craft Friday, October 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Delaware: Community Room at Delaware Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Children's [Ages 5-11] It is Fall! Drop by the Delaware branch to make a paper plate scarecrow craft! We will be decorating paper plates to look like a scare crow face. All you need to bring is your imagination! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Paper Plate Scarecrow Craft 2:30pm–3:30pm Delaware Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Children's [Ages 5-11] It is Fall! Drop by the Delaware branch to make a paper plate scarecrow craft! We will be decorating paper plates to look like a scare crow face. All you need to bring is your imagination!