This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills Thursday, September 25, 2025 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 [Adults 18+] Looking for help so you can confidently use a computer? Sign up for a 30-minute session for help with: Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Sep 25 2025 Thu One-to-one Tech Assistance at Pine Hills 3:00pm–3:30pm Pine Hills Open 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 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab Thursday, September 25, 2025 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Sep 25 2025 Thu Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 4:30pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Lotería (For Adults) Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Delaware: Community Room at Delaware Program Type: Adult Literacy, Dual-Language, Gaming Age Group: Adults [Ages 18+] Come play (or learn to play) Loteria! Lotería (Spanish word meaning "lottery") is a traditional Mexican board game of chance, similar to bingo, but played with a deck of cards instead of numbered balls. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 25 2025 Thu Lotería (For Adults) 5:00pm–5:45pm Delaware Open Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Dual-Language, Gaming Registration Required Event Details: [Ages 18+] Come play (or learn to play) Loteria! Lotería (Spanish word meaning "lottery") is a traditional Mexican board game of chance, similar to bingo, but played with a deck of cards instead of numbered balls.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Housing Series: Tenant Rights Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults, Older Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Sep 25 2025 Thu Housing Series: Tenant Rights 5:00pm–6:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Large Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Just Keep Writing Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Washington: Community Room at Washington Avenue Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults [For ages 14+] 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? Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 25 2025 Thu Just Keep Writing 6:00pm–7:30pm Washington Avenue Open Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Community Room Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: [For ages 14+] 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 This event is in the "Older Adults" group Local History Trivia with Discover Albany Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Outreach/ Offsite Program Type: Local History Age Group: Adults, Older Adults How well do you think you know Albany? Discover Albany and Albany Public Library will be hosting a themed trivia night. Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Sep 25 2025 Thu Local History Trivia with Discover Albany 6:00pm–7:30pm Outreach/ Offsite Open Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Local History Registration Required Event Details: How well do you think you know Albany? Discover Albany and Albany Public Library will be hosting a themed trivia night. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Museum Book Shop Display All Day 9/26 - 10/1 Pine Hills Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Local History Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Is browsing the books at the gift shop your favorite part of a museum visit? Then stop buy our recreation of a "Museum Book Shop!" View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Sep-Oct 2025 Museum Book Shop Display All Day 9/26–10/1 Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Local History Event Details: Is browsing the books at the gift shop your favorite part of a museum visit? Then stop buy our recreation of a "Museum Book Shop!" Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Everyday English for Newcomer Adults Friday, September 26, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 26 2025 Fri Everyday English for Newcomer Adults 12:30pm–2:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Stitch Angels Friday, September 26, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm Delaware: Community Room at Delaware Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults, Older Adults [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? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Sep 26 2025 Fri Stitch Angels 12:30pm–2:30pm Delaware 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Slingshot Funk Band Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe Program Type: Music, Summer Reading Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Join us for an hour of great live music! Sling Shot is a high energy funk/soul band specializing in music from the sixties through the present. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Sep 27 2025 Sat Slingshot Funk Band 3:00pm–4:00pm Howe Open Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Music, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an hour of great live music! Sling Shot is a high energy funk/soul band specializing in music from the sixties through the present.
This event is in the "Adults" group American Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, September 29, 2025 at 11:30am - 3:30pm Washington: Large Auditorium at Washington Avenue Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive. To make an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins are also welcome! For more information, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 29 2025 Mon American Red Cross Blood Drive 11:30am–3:30pm Washington Avenue Library Branch: Washington Avenue Room: Washington: Large Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellness Event Details: The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive. To make an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins are also welcome! For more information, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Tech Help Monday, September 29, 2025 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 [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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Sep 29 2025 Mon Tech Help 12:00pm–12:30pm Delaware Open Library Branch: Delaware Room: Delaware: Reference Area Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, Computer Help, One-on-One Instruction Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Monday Gentle Movement Group Monday, September 29, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm Virtual/ Online Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual/Online Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Come Join us at the Howe Branch or on Zoom 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. Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Sep 29 2025 Mon Monday Gentle Movement Group 12:15pm–1:15pm Virtual/ Online Open Library Branch: Virtual/ Online Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual/Online Registration Required Event Details: Come Join us at the Howe Branch or on Zoom 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Howe Neighborhood Specialist Hours Monday, September 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Howe Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults, Older Adults The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Howe Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the South End. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Sep 29 2025 Mon Howe Neighborhood Specialist Hours 2:00pm–4:30pm Howe Library Branch: Howe Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Please stop by the Howe Branch to meet with Shneecka Alexander, the Neighborhood Specialist for the South End.
This event is in the "Adults" group Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class Monday, September 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language Age Group: Adults [For Adults] This class is designed for adult immigrants and newcomers to Albany who are preparing for the USCIS citizenship and naturalization process. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 29 2025 Mon Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class 2:30pm–4:00pm Howe 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Yarn Over and Yap @Howe Monday, September 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music Age Group: Adults, Older Adults [Ages 18+] Bring your knitting, crochet, needle work, coloring, or any other craft you've been working on to our monthly meeting where we talk, laugh, and enjoy some relaxing music. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Sep 29 2025 Mon Yarn Over and Yap @Howe 5:30pm–6:30pm Howe Library Branch: Howe Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music Event Details: [Ages 18+] Bring your knitting, crochet, needle work, coloring, or any other craft you've been working on to our monthly meeting where we talk, laugh, and enjoy some relaxing music.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group Pine Hills Patrons Unite! A Library Open House Monday, September 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: Community Event Age Group: Children, Adults [All Ages] In honor of "Library Card Sign-Up Month" we will be hosting a library open house at the Pine Hills Branch! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 29 2025 Mon Pine Hills Patrons Unite! A Library Open House 6:00pm–7:30pm Pine Hills Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Adults Program Type: Community Event Event Details: [All Ages] In honor of "Library Card Sign-Up Month" we will be hosting a library open house at the Pine Hills Branch! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group English as a New Language (ENL) for Intermediate-Level Adult Learners Tuesday, September 30, 2025 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 [For adults] English as a new language can be challenging and there is always room for improvement. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 30 2025 Tue English as a New Language (ENL) for Intermediate-Level Adult Learners 10:30am–12:00pm Pine Hills 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. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Resume Workshop Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills Program Type: One-on-One Instruction, Workshop Age Group: Adults Schedule a one-on-one 45-minute meeting to refine your resume or cover letter. Learn how to create or update a resume to show off your skills! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Resume Workshop 1:00pm–2:00pm Pine Hills Open Library Branch: Pine Hills Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: One-on-One Instruction, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Schedule a one-on-one 45-minute meeting to refine your resume or cover letter. Learn how to create or update a resume to show off your skills! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room at Arbor Hill/ West Hill Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language Age Group: Adults Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County ENL classPatrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County 1:00pm–2:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill 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 classPatrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.
This event is in the "Adults" group FFAPL Book Talk Tuesday, September 30, 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 Join us for a Book Review: Free Speech: A History from Socrates to Social Media by Jacob Mchangama. Reviewer: Frank Robinson, JD, philosopher, author, & blogger. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 30 2025 Tue FFAPL Book Talk 2:00pm–3:30pm Washington Avenue 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: Free Speech: A History from Socrates to Social Media by Jacob Mchangama. Reviewer: Frank Robinson, JD, philosopher, author, & blogger.
This event is in the "Adults" group Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Arbor Hill/West Hill: Study Room 3 at Arbor Hill/ West Hill Program Type: Outreach Age Group: Adults The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours 3:00pm–5:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Study Room 3 Age Group: 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm 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 hours and start (or finish) something! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab 3:00pm–6:00pm Washington Avenue 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 hours and start (or finish) something!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Eerie Albany: A Ghost Walk with Discover Albany Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Outreach/ Offsite Program Type: Local History Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults [10+] Join Discover Albany for a 90 minute ghost tour, as we unearth the capital city's storied past. Who is the ghostly figure who lingers past closing time at the historic Olde English Pub? Upcoming View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Eerie Albany: A Ghost Walk with Discover Albany 5:30pm–7:30pm Outreach/ Offsite Upcoming Library Branch: Outreach/ Offsite Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Local History Registration Required Event Details: [10+] Join Discover Albany for a 90 minute ghost tour, as we unearth the capital city's storied past. Who is the ghostly figure who lingers past closing time at the historic Olde English Pub?