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Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Wednesday, November 13, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Let's Talk Albany - Crailo, 100 Years Strong

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Book/Author Talk, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Today, Crailo State Historic Site is considered an important architectural landmark and historic resource focused on the Dutch Colonial experience, but the site would not exist tod...

Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book/Author Talk, Community Event
Event Details:

Today, Crailo State Historic Site is considered an important architectural landmark and historic resource focused on the Dutch Colonial experience, but the site would not exist today without the determined efforts of Susan de Lancey van Rensselaer

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
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 Health ProgramPatrons 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 Health Program

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pine Hills Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Thursday, November 14, 2024 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Résumé Assistance

Thursday, November 14, 2024 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? Having formatting nightmares? Need help tweaking or writing a cover letter? The Delaware Branch offers one-on-one sessions e...

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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? Having formatting nightmares? Need help tweaking or writing a cover letter? The Delaware Branch offers one-on-one sessions every Thursday between 1-2pm. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Capital Region BOCES Adult English Language Class

Thursday, November 14, 2024 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills

Thursday, November 14, 2024 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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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:

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Tai Chi for Balance and Energy

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults of all ages and abilities] Learn simple, gentle Tai Chi movements to improve coordination and balance. Enjoy these mindful, safe movements and the deeper breathing and ...

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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: 12
Event Details:

[For Adults of all ages and abilities] Learn simple, gentle Tai Chi movements to improve coordination and balance. Enjoy these mindful, safe movements and the deeper breathing and flexibility they can enable. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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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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:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor 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: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Meet the Apps: Libby & Hoopla

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Delaware: Reference Area at Delaware
Program Type:
Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Do you want to learn more about Libby and Hoopla & have Magazines, eBooks, eAudiobooks & Movies delivered to your phone or device!. This is a one-on-one session in...

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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:

[Adults] Do you want to learn more about Libby and Hoopla & have Magazines, eBooks, eAudiobooks & Movies delivered to your phone or device!. This is a one-on-one session intended for new users of both Apps. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

90s Music Trivia Featuring Another Cover

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

You Oughta Know! 90's cover band Another Cover will play the best songs of 90's alternative favorites so you and your team can answer the tough questions. Registration is required,...

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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Large Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

You Oughta Know! 90's cover band Another Cover will play the best songs of 90's alternative favorites so you and your team can answer the tough questions.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Community Art

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Do you like to paint in a group setting? Here is your chance! Each session will provide a still life for inspiration. Canvas and paints will be provided.

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Library Branch: Bach
Room: Bach: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

[Adults] Do you like to paint in a group setting? Here is your chance! Each session will provide a still life for inspiration. Canvas and paints will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Moon Space: Breastfeeding support group

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Moon Space is a chest/breastfeeding support group led by Altranise Harris. Whether you are pregnant or you have been chest/breastfeeding for many months, come join us in commun...

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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

The Moon Space is a chest/breastfeeding support group led by Altranise Harris.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Albany City School District Tax Collection

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington: 1st Floor Tabling Area at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Albany City School District will be collecting school taxes every Friday from September 6 - November 15.

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

Albany City School District will be collecting school taxes every Friday from September 6 - November 15.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Stitch Angels

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[For ages 18+] 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...

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

[For ages 18+] 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?

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Just Keep Writing

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults
Event Details:

[Ages 15+] Calling all writers! Need motivation to write? Need someone to help keep you accountable for your writing goals? Just want somewhere to share your work or ideas and get ...

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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

[Ages 15+] Calling all writers! Need motivation to write? Need someone to help keep you accountable for your writing goals? Just want somewhere to share your work or ideas and get feedback?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Let Me Be Perfectly Queer: LGBT+ Book Club

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual/ Online
Program Type:
Book Club, Virtual/Online
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Let me be perfectly queer, this is an all-inclusive, LGBT+ book club. This book club reads fiction and non-fiction books that center around queer ideas, stories, and exper...

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

[Adults] Let me be perfectly queer, this is an all-inclusive, LGBT+ book club. This book club reads fiction and non-fiction books that center around queer ideas, stories, and experiences.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crochet a Coffee Cup Cozy

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ditch the cardboard coffee sleeve and let's crochet a reusable coffee cup cozy. Perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself! This coffee cozy is one you'll want to have with you on...

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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:

Ditch the cardboard coffee sleeve and let's crochet a reusable coffee cup cozy. Perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself! This coffee cozy is one you'll want to have with you on every trip to your favorite coffee or tea shop!

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Block Printing Workshop with Opal Hexen

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Washington: Albany Made Makerspace at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Friends and Foundation of APL, Workshop
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Age 11+] Join us for a block printing workshop with Opal Hexen, an artist and printmaker from Troy, NY. Their art features natural motifs and the macabre, lots of mushrooms, ...

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Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Albany Made Makerspace
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Friends and Foundation of APL, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

[Age 11+] Join us for a block printing workshop with Opal Hexen, an artist and printmaker from Troy, NY. 

Their art features natural motifs and the macabre, lots of mushrooms, fruits, veggies, critters, bones and teeth. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Inclusible Games for Families

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
English as a New Language, Gaming, Sensory Friendly
Age Group:
Children, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

[For all Ages] Join us and Inclusible: Building Community through Play for an afternoon of fun and games! Inclusible means suitable for inclusion, and is a local organization whose...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: English as a New Language, Gaming, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

[For all Ages] Join us and Inclusible: Building Community through Play for an afternoon of fun and games!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Open Gallery Hours

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Open Gallery Hours

Monday, November 18, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Tech Help

Monday, November 18, 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. Registration is required; call 518-427-4300, ext. 4 to register, or register online. Tech Help is ...

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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
Event Details:

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