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Everyday English for Newcomer Adults

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: BOCES Classroom (2nd floor) at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Age Group:
Adults

[For Adults] This class is designed for adult newcomers to Albany who have some basic English language skills and are looking to improve their fluency and communication abilities.

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] This class is designed for adult newcomers to Albany who have some basic English language skills and are looking to improve their fluency and communication abilities.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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Local History Room Open Hours with Albany City Historian.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Local History Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

Anthony Opalka is the current official historian of the city of Albany.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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Journaling Journey: Bullet Journaling

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

A new year means a new you -- it's the perfect time to start a new hobby or find your new organization method!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

A new year means a new you -- it's the perfect time to start a new hobby or find your new organization method!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Adirondack Moments - Greetings from the Great Camps: The History of the Adirondack Vacation

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual/ Online
Program Type:
Virtual/Online
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

In 1850 the Adirondack region remained, literally, a blank spot on the map—unsurveyed, uncharted, and largely unorganized.

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

In 1850 the Adirondack region remained, literally, a blank spot on the map—unsurveyed, uncharted, and largely unorganized.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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NNORC 1 on 1 Computer Help

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[Adults] Do you have question about your device? One-on-One Computer Skills Group is designed for individuals who want some extra help with their device or computer!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Adults] Do you have question about your device? One-on-One Computer Skills Group is designed for individuals who want some extra help with their device or computer!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Washington: Reference Area at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Located at the Washington Ave Branch.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Located at the Washington Ave Branch.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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Résumé Assistance

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Delaware: Reference Area at Delaware
Program Type:
Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Would you like to update or create a résumé? Have formatting nightmares? Need help tweaking or writing a cover letter? The Delaware Branch offers one-on-one sessions every Thursday between 1-2pm. 

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

Would you like to update or create a résumé? Have formatting nightmares? Need help tweaking or writing a cover letter? The Delaware Branch offers one-on-one sessions every Thursday between 1-2pm. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Washington: Reference Area at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Located at the Washington Ave Branch.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Located at the Washington Ave Branch.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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Novels After Noon

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

In this program we will discuss notable literary titles in our "Novels After Noon" book club. We will explore a variety of genres including memoirs, historical fiction, mysteries and more!

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

In this program we will discuss notable literary titles in our "Novels After Noon" book club. We will explore a variety of genres including memoirs, historical fiction, mysteries and more!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Washington: Reference Area at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Located at the Washington Ave Branch.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Located at the Washington Ave Branch.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Washington: Reference Area at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Located at the Washington Ave Branch.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Located at the Washington Ave Branch.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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!

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!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Drop-In Narcan Training

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Stop by for a 15 minute training on how to safely administer Narcan. All people trained will receive a Narcan kit. Thank you to our partners from The Collaboratory. 

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Stop by for a 15 minute training on how to safely administer Narcan. All people trained will receive a Narcan kit. Thank you to our partners from The Collaboratory. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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Spilling the Tea

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about the history of tea and how to make it in this program with The Whistling Kettle!

Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Learn about the history of tea and how to make it in this program with The Whistling Kettle!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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Everyday English for Newcomer Adults

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, English as a New Language
Age Group:
Adults

[For Adults] This class is designed for adult newcomers to Albany who have some basic English language skills and are looking to improve their fluency and communication abilities.

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: 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 newcomers to Albany who have some basic English language skills and are looking to improve their fluency and communication abilities.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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Stitch Angels

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Are you a fiber crafter? Does your family have all the hand knitted or crocheted hats, scarves, mittens, or shawls that they could possibly use in this lifetime? Do you have a passion and skill for making hand-knitted or crocheted garments?

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are you a fiber crafter? Does your family have all the hand knitted or crocheted hats, scarves, mittens, or shawls that they could possibly use in this lifetime? Do you have a passion and skill for making hand-knitted or crocheted garments?

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Located at the Pine Hills Branch.

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

Located at the Pine Hills Branch.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Located at the Pine Hills Branch.

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

Located at the Pine Hills Branch.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Located at the Pine Hills Branch.

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

Located at the Pine Hills Branch.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Beginner Cross Stitch: Make a Bookmark, Two Parts

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

[Adults 18+] Start the New Year off with a new hobby! 

We will be learning the basics of cross stitch by creating and finishing a bookmark in this two part series.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

[Adults 18+] Start the New Year off with a new hobby! 

We will be learning the basics of cross stitch by creating and finishing a bookmark in this two part series.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

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Exhibit: African American Sailors, Skippers, and Boatmen along the Hudson River

All Day 1/19 - 3/27
Pine Hills
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[Adults] View this 4-panel informative display, developed and provided by the Underground Railroad Education Center, that highlights the lives of 19th-century African American sailors, skippers, and boatmen who lived and worked along the Hudson Ri

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

[Adults] View this 4-panel informative display, developed and provided by the Underground Railroad Education Center, that highlights the lives of 19th-century African American sailors, skippers, and boatmen who lived and worked along the Hudson Ri

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.