Event List

[Ages 11-17] Hang out at the library and choose from our selection of board games or video game to play with your friends!

[10+] Join Discover Albany for a 90 minute ghost tour, as we unearth the capital city's storied past. Who is the ghostly figure who lingers past closing time at the historic O...

[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...

We will have time for tweens and teens to play video games, watch anime, and maybe throw in some crafts! 

[For Ages 13-17] Clash your favorite gaming icons in the ultimate showdown. Tweens and Teens are invited to bring their friends and play Super Smash. Come see if you are good enoug...

[For ages 9-17] Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, Mariokart, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch, XBox or PS4 with your friends! 

[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...

[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...

Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!

[For Ages 11 to 17] A space welcoming all gamers 11 to 17 and all game types. We have board games to play, wi-fi for your DS battle, Xbox One and Switch on a big screen, and lots o...

[Teens] Welcome travelers! Do you want to play Dungeons & Dragons but unsure where to start? Join us and learn how to make your characters and worlds come alive.

[Ages 11-17] Hang out at the library and choose from our selection of board games or video game to play with your friends!

[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. 

[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...

We will have time for tweens and teens to play video games, watch anime, and maybe throw in some crafts! 

[For Ages 13-17] Clash your favorite gaming icons in the ultimate showdown. Tweens and Teens are invited to bring their friends and play Super Smash. Come see if you are good enoug...

[For ages 9-17] Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, Mariokart, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch, XBox or PS4 with your friends! 

Hello! If you wish to sign up for this please call the Howe Branch Ref Desk at 518-427-4300 ext.5Have you ever wanted to know some of the ins and outs of cosplay? Well then, this i...

[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...

[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...

Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!

[Ages 5-17] Let's celebrate Fall by creating Fall wind chimes. Supplies are limited; please call the library at 518-427-4300 ext. 4 to register, or register online. 

[For Ages 11 to 17] A space welcoming all gamers 11 to 17 and all game types. We have board games to play, wi-fi for your DS battle, Xbox One and Switch on a big screen, and lots o...

[Ages 11-17] Hang out at the library and choose from our selection of board games or video game to play with your friends!