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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...

Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.  

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Personal Growth Book Discussion Group

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room at Pine Hills
Program Type:
Book Club, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

[Adult - Ages 18+]. Join us to discuss our selected classic or popular book (usually non-fiction but could be fiction) that focuses on personal development and self-cultivation. Th...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pine Hills
Room: Pine Hills: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

[Adult - Ages 18+]. Join us to discuss our selected classic or popular book (usually non-fiction but could be fiction) that focuses on personal development and self-cultivation.

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Novels After Noon

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Book/Author Talk, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Cozy up with a cup of tea while we discuss notable literary titles in our "Novels After Noon" book club. We will explore a variety of genres including memoirs, historical ...

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

[Adults] Cozy up with a cup of tea while we discuss notable literary titles in our "Novels After Noon" book club. We will explore a variety of genres including memoirs, historical fiction, mysteries and more!

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...

Closing
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.

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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...

Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
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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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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Novels After Noon

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Book/Author Talk, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Cozy up with a cup of tea while we discuss notable literary titles in our "Novels After Noon" book club. We will explore a variety of genres including memoirs, historical ...

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

[Adults] Cozy up with a cup of tea while we discuss notable literary titles in our "Novels After Noon" book club. We will explore a variety of genres including memoirs, historical fiction, mysteries and more!

Let Me Be Perfectly Queer: LGBT+ Book Club

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual/ Online
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, 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...

Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/ Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Book Club, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.  

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
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 be closed on December 24th and 25th for the Christmas Holiday. 

Closing
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 be closed on December 24th and 25th for the Christmas Holiday. 

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:30pm - 9:00pm
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 at 5:30 pm for New Year's Eve. 

Closing
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 at 5:30 pm for New Year's Eve. 

New Year's Day

All Day
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online

Novel Night Book Club

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 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 of each month at 6 PM for a group novel discussion.  January 14: God Help the Child by Toni MorrisonIf you would like to reserv...

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 of each month at 6 PM for a group novel discussion. 
 

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Novels After Noon

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Book/Author Talk, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Cozy up with a cup of tea while we discuss notable literary titles in our "Novels After Noon" book club. We will explore a variety of genres including memoirs, historical ...

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

[Adults] Cozy up with a cup of tea while we discuss notable literary titles in our "Novels After Noon" book club. We will explore a variety of genres including memoirs, historical fiction, mysteries and more!

Novel Night Book Club

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 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 of each month at 6 PM for a group novel discussion.  February 11: The Sellout by Paul BeattyIf you would like to reserve a copy...

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 of each month at 6 PM for a group novel discussion. 
 

photo of open book

Novels After Noon

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bach: Community Room at Bach
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Book/Author Talk, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

[Adults] Cozy up with a cup of tea while we discuss notable literary titles in our "Novels After Noon" book club. We will explore a variety of genres including memoirs, historical ...

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

[Adults] Cozy up with a cup of tea while we discuss notable literary titles in our "Novels After Noon" book club. We will explore a variety of genres including memoirs, historical fiction, mysteries and more!

Easter

All Day
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online

Staff Development Day

All Day
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online

All Albany Public Library Branches will be closed to the public this day to allow the staff to attend their annual Staff Development Day.

Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Description:

All Albany Public Library Branches will be closed to the public this day to allow the staff to attend their annual Staff Development Day.

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online

Juneteenth

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online

Independence Day

All Day
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online

Labor Day Weekend

All Day 8/30 - 9/1
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online

Yom Kippur

All Day
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Closing
Branches:
Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online