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Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

photo of manga anime character

Teen and Adult Anime Club at Howe

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Hey You! Yes You! Do you like Anime? How about Manga? How about geeking out with others who are like you? If you said to any of those three things then you should Totally come to t...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Hey You! Yes You! Do you like Anime? How about Manga? How about geeking out with others who are like you?

Mario Kart graphic

The Gaming Zone

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

photo of stuffed bear with book

Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Howe Branch

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library!And after storytime, sign your little one up to be a pa...

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!

photo of adults writing

Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class

Monday, May 5, 2025 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.

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Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

David Rosmarin

How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin (Livestream Virtual Author Talk Online)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk, Health & Wellness, Virtual/Online
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we cou...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book/Author Talk, Health & Wellness, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength?

Get to know Pinkster Presentation

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Purpose of Meeting:

Get to know Pinkster Presentation Presenter Lavada Nahon - New York State Bureau of Historic Sites Lead Interpreter of African American History - will introduce the general public ...

Howe
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Get to know Pinkster Presentation Presenter Lavada Nahon - New York State Bureau of Historic Sites Lead Interpreter of African American History - will introduce the general public to the history of Pinkster in the Hudson Valley and Albany, followe

Mario Kart graphic

The Gaming Zone

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

photo of stuffed bear with book

Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Howe Branch

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library!And after storytime, sign your little one up to be a pa...

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!

photo of adults writing

Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class

Monday, May 12, 2025 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.

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Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

Popsicle Stick Puzzle

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

We will color a picture on your popsicle stick "canvas". Then mix the popsicle sticks to together and put the "pieces" back together to form your original drawing. It's a puzzle th...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

We will color a picture on your popsicle stick "canvas". Then mix the popsicle sticks to together and put the "pieces" back together to form your original drawing. It's a puzzle that you get to design the picture and color yourself! 

Mario Kart graphic

The Gaming Zone

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Growing Readers logo

Get to Know Pinkster: "Pinkster Parade" Book Reading & Paper Beading

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Local author Shakeema Funchess will read her book, Pinkster Parade, and talk about her inspiration for writing the book. Schuyler Mansion staff will then lead a paper beading works...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Local author Shakeema Funchess will read her book, Pinkster Parade, and talk about her inspiration for writing the book. Schuyler Mansion staff will then lead a paper beading workshop, appropriate for all ages and families.

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.

photo of adults writing

Citizenship and Naturalization Preparation Class

Monday, May 19, 2025 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.

Growing Readers logo

Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

Rachelle Bergstein

How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein (Livestream Virtual Author Talk Online)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Book/Author Talk, Virtual/Online
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive loo...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book/Author Talk, Virtual/Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Mario Kart graphic

The Gaming Zone

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

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
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Tuesday Morning Storytime

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Growing Readers, Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

photo of manga anime character

Teen and Adult Anime Club at Howe

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Hey You! Yes You! Do you like Anime? How about Manga? How about geeking out with others who are like you? If you said to any of those three things then you should Totally come to t...

Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Hey You! Yes You! Do you like Anime? How about Manga? How about geeking out with others who are like you?

Mario Kart graphic

The Gaming Zone

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Howe: Large Meeting Room at Howe
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tween/Teen
Event Details:

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Howe
Room: Howe: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween/Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

photo of stuffed bear with book

Growing Readers Stories and Play at the Howe Branch

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Howe: Children's Room at Howe
Program Type:
Growing Readers, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

[For Ages 0-5] Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities. Bring the whole family and enjoy Saturday at the library!And after storytime, sign your little one up to be a pa...

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!