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Minecraft Mayhem at Washington Ave. Branch

Thursday, December 19, 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.

photo of perler beads

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Monday, December 23, 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.

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
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 on December 24th and 25th for the Christmas 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 on December 24th and 25th for the Christmas Holiday. 

Minecraft Mayhem at Washington Ave. Branch

Thursday, December 26, 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.

photo of perler beads

Mini Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Monday, December 30, 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.

Reading with Rocket!

Tuesday, December 31, 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.

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:30pm - 9:00pm
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 close early at 5:30 pm for New Year's Eve. 

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 close early at 5:30 pm for New Year's Eve. 

photo of lego bricks

Lego Club

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Other
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Ages 4+] Use your imagination and free play with our Legos. This is a drop-in program. No registration required. This program recurs on the first Thursday of each month. 

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Other
Event Details:

[Ages 4+] Use your imagination and free play with our Legos. This is a drop-in program. No registration required. This program recurs on the first Thursday of each month. 

photo of craft supplies

Crafternoons

Thursday, January 16, 2025 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.

photo of lego bricks

Lego Club

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Other
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Event Details:

[Ages 4+] Use your imagination and free play with our Legos. This is a drop-in program. No registration required. This program recurs on the first Thursday of each month. 

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Other
Event Details:

[Ages 4+] Use your imagination and free play with our Legos. This is a drop-in program. No registration required. This program recurs on the first Thursday of each month. 

photo of craft supplies

Crafternoons

Thursday, February 20, 2025 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.

photo of craft supplies

Crafternoons

Thursday, March 20, 2025 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.

photo of craft supplies

Crafternoons

Thursday, April 17, 2025 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.

photo of craft supplies

Crafternoons

Thursday, May 15, 2025 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.

photo of craft supplies

Crafternoons

Thursday, June 19, 2025 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.

photo of craft supplies

Crafternoons

Thursday, September 18, 2025 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.

photo of craft supplies

Crafternoons

Thursday, October 16, 2025 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.

photo of craft supplies

Crafternoons

Thursday, November 20, 2025 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.

photo of craft supplies

Crafternoons

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.

photo of craft supplies

Crafternoons

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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.

photo of craft supplies

Crafternoons

Thursday, February 19, 2026 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.

photo of craft supplies

Crafternoons

Thursday, March 19, 2026 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.

photo of craft supplies

Crafternoons

Thursday, April 16, 2026 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.

photo of craft supplies

Crafternoons

Thursday, May 21, 2026 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.