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Everyday English for Newcomer Adults

Friday, December 6, 2024 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
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. ...

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.

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Stitch Angels

Friday, December 6, 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?

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Once a month Brunch and a Movie Club

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[18+] Come have Coffee/ Tea and Donuts with us as we watch the movie of the month. Sept: School Of RockOct: Halloween KillsNov: The TerminalDec: The Polar Express

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Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

[18+] Come have Coffee/ Tea and Donuts with us as we watch the movie of the month. 

Sept: School Of Rock
Oct: Halloween Kills
Nov: The Terminal
Dec: The Polar Express

Art at APL Opening Reception

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

[All Ages] Repeat Play: The Art of Pattern Dec 6 - May 10, 2024Repeat Play brings together 9 artists who use repetitive shapes, marks, and colors to create systems and interrelatio...

Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

[All Ages] Repeat Play: The Art of Pattern Dec 6 - May 10, 2024

Paper Hearts for the Holidays

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Delaware Branch for a fun Sunday afternoon craft. We will learn how to create woven paper hearts, a great holiday decoration. Call 518-427-4300 ex. 4 to register or ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us at the Delaware Branch for a fun Sunday afternoon craft. We will learn how to create woven paper hearts, a great holiday decoration. Call 518-427-4300 ex. 4 to register or sign-up online.

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Tech Help

Monday, December 9, 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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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 9, 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: 14
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 9, 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.

Melted Crayon Ornaments

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Who said crayons are just for kids? In this holiday craft for adults, we will be using old crayon shavings to decorate the inside of glass ornaments. The magic comes in when we app...

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

Who said crayons are just for kids? In this holiday craft for adults, we will be using old crayon shavings to decorate the inside of glass ornaments.

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Paint 'N Sip Plus: Postal Card Paint

Monday, December 9, 2024 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+] Experience a new, exciting art venture in a relaxing atmosphere with complimentary refreshments every month. This time, we will paint on Postal card holiday. ...

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Registration
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+] Experience a new, exciting art venture in a relaxing atmosphere with complimentary refreshments every month. This time, we will paint on Postal card holiday. 

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

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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.

Open Gallery Hours

Tuesday, December 10, 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.

All Abilities Social Group

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Delaware: Community Room at Delaware
Program Type:
Outreach, Sensory Friendly
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Delaware
Room: Delaware: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Outreach, Sensory Friendly
Event Details:

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

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Tuesday, December 10, 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 10, 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  Jonathan Skinner, PhD, retired statistician & amateur classicist reviews the books Timefulness & Turning to Stone; two books about geology & the climat...

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

Join us as  Jonathan Skinner, PhD, retired statistician & amateur classicist reviews the books Timefulness & Turning to Stone; two books about geology & the clim

Free HIV and Hep C Testing

Tuesday, December 10, 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, December 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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.

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Book Club Before Dinner

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Albany
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join the North Albany’s book club! We will meet on the second Tuesday of each month. Our choices of titles are based on the recommendation listings.Title for November: "Night of th...

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

Join the North Albany’s book club! We will meet on the second Tuesday of each month. Our choices of titles are based on the recommendation listings.

Title for November: "Night of the Living Rez" by Morgan Talty

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Silent Book Club at Uncommon Grounds (University Plaza)

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Outreach/ Offsite
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For adults] *****NEW LOCATION***** Silent Book Clubs are popping up nationally and APL has started our own chapter! Bring a book to Uncommon Grounds  (University Plaza locati...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

[For adults] *****NEW LOCATION***** Silent Book Clubs are popping up nationally and APL has started our own chapter!

Novel Night Book Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Washington: Small Auditorium at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[For Adults] Join us on the second Tuesday evening of each month for a group novel discussion.  December 10: Everything I Never Told You by Celeste NgIf you would like to...

Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Small Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

[For Adults] Join us on the second Tuesday evening of each month for a group novel discussion. 
 

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Holiday Pinecone Ornaments

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Make a colorful genuine pinecone ornament to decorate for the holidays or year 'round with Virginia M. These pinecone ornaments can be used as decorations for gifts, on a tree, or ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Washington Avenue
Room: Washington: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Make a colorful genuine pinecone ornament to decorate for the holidays or year 'round with Virginia M. These pinecone ornaments can be used as decorations for gifts, on a tree, or anywhere you'd like!

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Wednesday, December 11, 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