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FFAPL Book Talk

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Friends and Foundation of APL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as Frank S. Robinson, JD, philosopher, author, & blogger. reviews the book - Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Noah Harar...

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

Join us as Frank S. Robinson, JD, philosopher, author, & blogger.

Free HIV and Hep C Testing

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington: Small Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults] In Our Own Voices, Inc provides free HIV and HEP C testing. No registration or appointment required. Free and discreet. 

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Small Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

[For Adults] In Our Own Voices, Inc provides free HIV and HEP C testing. No registration or appointment required. Free and discreet. 

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Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 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

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 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. 

Open Gallery Hours

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We invite you to visit “Untitled: Art from Behind Bars,” an art exhibit featuring works exclusively created by individuals incarcerated in New York State Prisons. The pieces in thi...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We invite you to visit “Untitled: Art from Behind Bars,” an art exhibit featuring works exclusively created by individuals incarcerated in New York State Prisons.

Housing Series: Do's and Don'ts of Housing

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Cancelled
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Other

Winter Landscape Felt Ornaments

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Albany Public Library and embroidery teacher Chloe Whittaker for this fun winter-themed class! Using felt, participants will create beautiful winter landscapes w...

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Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join the Albany Public Library and embroidery teacher Chloe Whittaker for this fun winter-themed class! Using felt, participants will create beautiful winter landscapes which they will sew into ornaments or decorations for their home.

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Coffee and a Movie

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults] Join us for a free movie screening with coffee and the chance to talk to community services providers! Housing Services, mental health providers, and others will ...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

[For Adults] Join us for a free movie screening with coffee and the chance to talk to community services providers! Housing Services, mental health providers, and others will be available to answer questions and provide information. 

Thanksgiving

11/27/2024 @ 5:30pm to 11/29/2024 @ 6:00pm
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 on Wednesday, November 27 at 5:30 pm and all day Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th for the Thanksgiving Ho...

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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 on Wednesday, November 27 at 5:30 pm and all day Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Open Gallery Hours

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We invite you to visit “Untitled: Art from Behind Bars,” an art exhibit featuring works exclusively created by individuals incarcerated in New York State Prisons. The pieces in thi...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We invite you to visit “Untitled: Art from Behind Bars,” an art exhibit featuring works exclusively created by individuals incarcerated in New York State Prisons.

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Tech Help

Monday, December 2, 2024 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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Registration
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: 0
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, December 2, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come Join us at the Howe Branch 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 cl...

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Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come Join us at the Howe Branch 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, December 2, 2024 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.

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Holiday Book Shop Experience

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

[All ages] To kick off December, we're transforming our meeting room into a festively decorated Holiday Book Shop, showcasing hundreds of adult and children's books to get you into...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Event
Event Details:

[All ages] To kick off December, we're transforming our meeting room into a festively decorated Holiday Book Shop, showcasing hundreds of adult and children's books to get you into the holiday spirit.

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Mystery Book Club: A Cold and Lonely Place, by Sarah J. Henry

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Virtual/ Online
Program Type:
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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Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 43
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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Holiday Book Shop Experience

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

[All ages] To kick off December, we're transforming our meeting room into a festively decorated Holiday Book Shop, showcasing hundreds of adult and children's books to get you into...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Event
Event Details:

[All ages] To kick off December, we're transforming our meeting room into a festively decorated Holiday Book Shop, showcasing hundreds of adult and children's books to get you into the holiday spirit.

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

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Pine Hills: Large 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: Large 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.

Open Gallery Hours

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We invite you to visit “Untitled: Art from Behind Bars,” an art exhibit featuring works exclusively created by individuals incarcerated in New York State Prisons. The pieces in thi...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We invite you to visit “Untitled: Art from Behind Bars,” an art exhibit featuring works exclusively created by individuals incarcerated in New York State Prisons.

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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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FFAPL Book Talk

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Friends and Foundation of APL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as Reggie Harris, musician, storyteller, & educator, discusses & reads from his memoir, Searching for Solid Ground. 

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

Join us as Reggie Harris, musician, storyteller, & educator, discusses & reads from his memoir, Searching for Solid Ground. 

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Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 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

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 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. 

Open Gallery Hours

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We invite you to visit “Untitled: Art from Behind Bars,” an art exhibit featuring works exclusively created by individuals incarcerated in New York State Prisons. The pieces in thi...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We invite you to visit “Untitled: Art from Behind Bars,” an art exhibit featuring works exclusively created by individuals incarcerated in New York State Prisons.

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Other
Event Details:

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County