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Tax Assistance with NYS Tax Department

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 5:30pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
One-on-One Instruction, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction, Other
Event Details:

[Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy!

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Tech Help

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Delaware: Reference Area at Delaware
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Bring your device & your questions and we'll figure it out together. This is a one-on-one help session. Registration is required; call 518-427-4300, ext. 4 to register...

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Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

[Adults] Bring your device & your questions and we'll figure it out together. This is a one-on-one help session. Registration is required; call 518-427-4300, ext. 4 to register, or register online. Tech Help is offered every Monday. 

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Monday Gentle Movement Group

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Virtual/ Online
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come Join us at the Howe Branch or on Zoom to get some light movement in to start your week off right! Please Make sure to bring a water bottle, walking shoes and to wear comfortab...

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Come Join us at the Howe Branch or on Zoom to get some light movement in to start your week off right! Please Make sure to bring a water bottle, walking shoes and to wear comfortable clothing for movement i.e. Leggings and a tee shirt.

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Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults] This class is designed for adult immigrants and newcomers to Albany who are preparing for the USCIS citizenship and naturalization process. Students will learn about t...

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

[For Adults] This class is designed for adult immigrants and newcomers to Albany who are preparing for the USCIS citizenship and naturalization process.

Valentines Crochet

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We will crochet a heart shape that you can use for decorating a card, gift, or anything else! Supplies provided.

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Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

We will crochet a heart shape that you can use for decorating a card, gift, or anything else! Supplies provided.

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Paint 'N Sip Plus: Mosaic Glass Coaster

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[Adults 18+] Join us for our relaxing monthly art workshop. No experience needed—just bring your creativity! Enjoy complimentary refreshments while you design and unwind.This month...

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Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

[Adults 18+] Join us for our relaxing monthly art workshop. No experience needed—just bring your creativity! Enjoy complimentary refreshments while you design and unwind.

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Mystery Book Club: The Murders in Great Diddling, by Katarin Bivald

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Virtual/ Online
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a lively discussion.**This program will be held via Zoom. A link and password to access the Zoom prog...

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

[Adults] Read this month's book before our meeting and join us (virtually) for a lively discussion.

**This program will be held via Zoom. A link and password to access the Zoom program will be sent upon Registration**

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English as a New Language (ENL) for Intermediate-Level Adult Learners

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement. Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (www.lvorc.org) can help, and Alba...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

[For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement.

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Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.Register for a 30-minute session with a Digital Navigator to learn the basics of computers or ask questions in a one-on-one setting. You ca...

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Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Tax Assistance with NYS Tax Department

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 12:30pm - 6:00pm
Washington: Small Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
One-on-One Instruction, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Small Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Instruction, Other
Event Details:

[Adults] Get in-person tax help and file for free! New York State Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return. It's quick and easy!

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Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.Register for a 30-minute session with a Digital Navigator to learn the basics of computers or ask questions in a one-on-one setting. You ca...

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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County ENL classPatrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County ENL class

Patrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.

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Capital Region BOCES Adult English Language Class

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Washington: BOCES Classroom (2nd floor) at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults] Classes are provided to help students improve English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Classes are free to students age 21 year or older...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: BOCES Classroom (2nd floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Event Details:

[For Adults] Classes are provided to help students improve English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Classes are free to students age 21 year or older. 

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Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.Register for a 30-minute session with a Digital Navigator to learn the basics of computers or ask questions in a one-on-one setting. You ca...

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Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

LSC - Feb 4th Sabrina Sholts

How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs with Smithsonian Curator Sabrina Sholts

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual/ Online
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk, Virtual/Online
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for this enlightening presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book/Author Talk, Virtual/Online
Event Details:

Join us for this enlightening presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the power to save ourselves. 

LSC - Feb 4th Sabrina Sholts

How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs with Smithsonian Curator Sabrina Sholts (Livestream Virtual Author Talk at Arbor Hill Branch)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk, Virtual/Online
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join our Livestream for an enlightening presentation by Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts. She will discuss how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks and empow...

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Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book/Author Talk, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join our Livestream for an enlightening presentation by Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts. She will discuss how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks and empowers us to protect ourselves.

LSC - Feb 4th Sabrina Sholts

How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs with Smithsonian Curator Sabrina Sholts (Livestream Virtual Author Talk at Howe Branch)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk, Virtual/Online
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a Livestream of this enlightening presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—...

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Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book/Author Talk, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join us for a Livestream of this enlightening presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the power to save ourselves. 

LSC - Feb 4th Sabrina Sholts

How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs with Smithsonian Curator Sabrina Sholts (Livestream Virtual Author Talk at North Albany Branch)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk, Virtual/Online
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us to watch the presentation at the North Albany Branch for this enlightening presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of bein...

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Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book/Author Talk, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join us to watch the presentation at the North Albany Branch for this enlightening presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the power to save

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FFAPL Book Talk

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk, Friends and Foundation of APL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we talk about The Deepest Well by Nadine Burke Harris, MD.  Reviewer:  Debra Fagans, cofounder of The Wizard’s Wardrobe, an after-school tutoring program....

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book/Author Talk, Friends and Foundation of APL
Event Details:

Join us as we talk about The Deepest Well by Nadine Burke Harris, MD.  

Reviewer:  Debra Fagans, cofounder of The Wizard’s Wardrobe, an after-school tutoring program. 

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Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.Register for a 30-minute session with a Digital Navigator to learn the basics of computers or ask questions in a one-on-one setting. You ca...

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Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

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Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Study Room 3 at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch to meet Maribel Ramos Rodrigu...

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

[Adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you!

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North Albany Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours & Community Weaving Project

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Albany
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the North Albany Branch to meet with Lori Kochanski, the Neighborhood Specialist...

Library Branch: North Albany
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the North Albany Branch to meet with Lori Kochanski, the Neighborhood Specialist for North Albany. 

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Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.Register for a 30-minute session with a Digital Navigator to learn the basics of computers or ask questions in a one-on-one setting. You ca...

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Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Located at the Pine Hills Library Branch.

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Sewing Group

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Newly arrived immigrants learn to sew while practicing their English language skills. Hosted by Stitching Exchange

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Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Newly arrived immigrants learn to sew while practicing their English language skills. Hosted by Stitching Exchange