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Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

Tuesday, April 15, 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.Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in ...

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.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

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FFAPL Book Talk

Tuesday, April 15, 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 for a Book Review of Piranesi, a novel by Susanna Clarke.  Reviewer:  Sarah Reiter, prolific local fiction writer & artist.    

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 for a Book Review of Piranesi, a novel by Susanna Clarke.  Reviewer:  Sarah Reiter, prolific local fiction writer & artist.   

 

Heart of Hope campaign

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Washington: 1st Floor Tabling Area at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Heart of Hope Campaign - Anyone can sign up to get a free cancer screening at Albany Med for breast, lung, prostate, skin, colon and cervical cancer, regardless of insurance status...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: 1st Floor Tabling Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Heart of Hope Campaign - Anyone can sign up to get a free cancer screening at Albany Med for breast, lung, prostate, skin, colon and cervical cancer, regardless of insurance status.

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Digital Navigator One-on-One Tech Help

Tuesday, April 15, 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.Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in ...

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.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

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Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Tuesday, April 15, 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

Tuesday, April 15, 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, April 15, 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.Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in ...

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.

Please Note: Participants may sign up for one session a day and two sessions a week at maximum. Participants can only sign up two weeks in advance. Thank you!

3D Design 101

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults
Event Details:

Interested in learning how to create objects for 3D printing? Join us for an introduction to the basic concepts and the Tinkercad modeling program.

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Registration
Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Interested in learning how to create objects for 3D printing? Join us for an introduction to the basic concepts and the Tinkercad modeling program.

Silent Book Club in the Bach Garden

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Bach: Garden at Bach
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[For adults] Silent Book Clubs are popping up nationally and APL has started our own chapter! Bring a book to the Bach Garden. Enjoy the peace of reading with fellow book lovers! N...

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Garden
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

[For adults] Silent Book Clubs are popping up nationally and APL has started our own chapter! Bring a book to the Bach Garden. Enjoy the peace of reading with fellow book lovers! No assigned readings or pressured discussion.

Moon Space: Pregnancy/Postpartum/Breastfeeding Support Group

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Moon Space is a monthly support group for those who are pregnant or postpartum; it is a space created with intention for relaxation, nurturance, connection, conversation and commun...

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Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

Moon Space is a monthly support group for those who are pregnant or postpartum; it is a space created with intention for relaxation, nurturance, connection, conversation and community.

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 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

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NNORC 1 on 1 Computer Help

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
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! NNORC seniors ...

Registration
Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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!

All Abilities Social Group @ Pine Hills

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Caregivers, stop in with your group for various activities for all abilities. Crafts, Legos, quiet time, coloring, movies... there's no limit to the fun we'll have! Call 5...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Crafts, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

[Adults] Caregivers, stop in with your group for various activities for all abilities. Crafts, Legos, quiet time, coloring, movies... there's no limit to the fun we'll have! Call 518-427-4300 ext.

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Coffee and a Movie

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Washington: Small 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: Small 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. 

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Tai Chi for Better Balance

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adults 18+ of all ages and abilities] Tai Chi for Better Balance Learn the gentle and relaxing movements of Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, the evidence-based prog...

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Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

[Adults 18+ of all ages and abilities] Tai Chi for Better Balance 

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Tech Help

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
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: 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.

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Tech Help

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
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...

Open
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: 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.

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Martial Arts Movie Night

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Come watch some classic, new, and influential martial arts films at the Arbor Hill/West Hill branch.

Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill
Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

[Adults] Come watch some classic, new, and influential martial arts films at the Arbor Hill/West Hill branch.

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Crafty Spring Flowers

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
North Albany: Meeting Room at North Albany
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create crafty flowers using buttons and felts supplies. Please register as supplies and spots are limited. Please call us if you would like to reserve or have questions at 518...

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Registration
Library Branch: North Albany
Room: North Albany: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Create crafty flowers using buttons and felts supplies. 

Please register as supplies and spots are limited. Please call us if you would like to reserve or have questions at 518-427-4300 ext 6.

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Navigating Supplements Online

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults] Join Charles Adinolfi from Schenectady-based Inner Bliss (https://www.innerblissny.com/) as he utilizes his 25+ years of experience in the retail health and wellness i...

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Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

[For Adults] Join Charles Adinolfi from Schenectady-based Inner Bliss (https://www.innerblissny.com/) as he utilizes his 25+ years of experience in the retail health and wellness industr

True Crime of the Adirondacks—Remembering Grace Brown

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual/ Online
Program Type:
Local History, Virtual/Online
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Albany Public Library and The Adirondack Experience welcome New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Donnelly whose novel A Northern Light retells the true story of the 1906 murd...

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

Albany Public Library and The Adirondack Experience welcome New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Donnelly whose novel A Northern Light retells the true story of the 1906 murder of Grace Brown.

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Pine Hills Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Pine Hills Branch to meet with Alex Word, the Neighbo...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

[For adults] The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Pine Hills Branch to meet with Alex Word, the Neighborhood Specialist for Pine Hills. 

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Résumé Assistance

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Delaware: Reference Area at Delaware
Program Type:
Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Ages 18+] 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 eve...

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

[Ages 18+] 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. 

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One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Pine Hills: Study Room 1 at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adults 18+]  Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer?  Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with:Computer basics - Mousing practice & Typing pract...

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

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