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The Gaming Zone

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

[For ages 9-17] Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch or PS4 with your friends! 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[For ages 9-17] Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch or PS4 with your friends! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Howe Branch

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

[For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library!

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Game On Saturday!

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

[For ages 9-17] Did you miss out on Game zone on Friday? Well come Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch or PS4 with your friends on Game on Saturday!

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[For ages 9-17] Did you miss out on Game zone on Friday? Well come Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch or PS4 with your friends on Game on Saturday!

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

Monday Gentle Movement Group

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class

Monday, February 2, 2026 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.

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.

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

Drop-In Narcan Training

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Stop by for a 15 minute training on how to safely administer Narcan. All people trained will receive a Narcan kit. Thank you to our partners from The Collaboratory. 

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Stop by for a 15 minute training on how to safely administer Narcan. All people trained will receive a Narcan kit. Thank you to our partners from The Collaboratory. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts!

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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

Sewing Group

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learn to sew! This class is hosted by Stitch Exchange. Newly arrived immigrants volunteer as sewing instructors and assist you with your sewing projects while practicing their English language skills.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to sew! This class is hosted by Stitch Exchange. Newly arrived immigrants volunteer as sewing instructors and assist you with your sewing projects while practicing their English language skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

[10-17] "I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!" is not your normal type of club. It's a Manga club, a drawing club and a discution club where you can talk about new and upcoming mangas, games, cosplays/styles and yes even anime.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

[10-17] "I Can't Believe It's Not An Anime Club!?: For Teens!" is not your normal type of club. It's a Manga club, a drawing club and a discution club where you can talk about new and upcoming mangas, games, cosplays/styles and yes even anime.

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

Once a Month Movie at Howe Branch

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12:45pm - 3:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

[18+] Join us at the Historical Howe Branch on the first Friday of the month to Watch New or Old Movies! This month's movies are              
Jan: The Help
Feb: Till

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

[18+] Join us at the Historical Howe Branch on the first Friday of the month to Watch New or Old Movies! This month's movies are              
Jan: The Help
Feb: Till

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

And We're Off To The Winter Olympics!

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:45pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie, Music, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween/Teen

[5-17 and Care Takers] The Winter Olympics is here! What better way to celebrate the first day of the Winter Olympics then with a family fun challenge! Get ready for games of trivia, skill and creativity! 


 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie, Music, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

[5-17 and Care Takers] The Winter Olympics is here! What better way to celebrate the first day of the Winter Olympics then with a family fun challenge! Get ready for games of trivia, skill and creativity! 


 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Bleecker Scavenger Hunt: Take Your Child to the Library Day

All Day
Howe: Reference at Howe
Program Type:
Growing Readers
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Bleecker has flown the coop and has been spotted hanging out at the APL libraries! 

Stop by any library branch this weekend to see if you can help us find Bleecker and win a small prize.

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Reference
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers
Event Details:

Bleecker has flown the coop and has been spotted hanging out at the APL libraries! 

Stop by any library branch this weekend to see if you can help us find Bleecker and win a small prize.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Howe Branch

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

[For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library!

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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

Monday Gentle Movement Group

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class

Monday, February 9, 2026 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.

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts!

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Event Details:

[2-5] Come on down to the historic Howe Branch of the Albany Public library for Stories, Songs, Dancing, Playtime and Crafts!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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

Black History Musical Bingo: Black TV Shows

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Test your music and pop culture knowledge! In this edition of music bingo we'll be focusing on theme songs from popular TV shows. 


 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Test your music and pop culture knowledge! In this edition of music bingo we'll be focusing on theme songs from popular TV shows. 


 

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

Majority Rules 101

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

What About Ranked Choice Voting?  Join us to view Majority Rules 101, a 30 minute video about Alaska's revolutionizing their election system and changing to Ranked Choice Voting (RCV).

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

What About Ranked Choice Voting?  Join us to view Majority Rules 101, a 30 minute video about Alaska's revolutionizing their election system and changing to Ranked Choice Voting (RCV).

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

The Gaming Zone

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

[For ages 9-17] Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch or PS4 with your friends! 

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

[For ages 9-17] Play various video games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, NBA 2K22 on the Nintendo Switch or PS4 with your friends! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Howe Branch

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

[For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library!

Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Growing Readers, Storytime
Event Details:

[For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group

Heart Beads For Teens

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween/Teen

Take some time out of your Valintine's day and join us here at Howe as we make bead hearts keychains. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take some time out of your Valintine's day and join us here at Howe as we make bead hearts keychains. 

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

Monday Gentle Movement Group

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
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.

Cancelled
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class

Monday, February 16, 2026 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.

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Advice Columnist for a Day

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.